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How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Cannes Day 2: Deepika steals the show in teal!

Cannes Day 2: Deepika steals the show in teal!

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Like her look? Take a look at the pictures and VOTE!

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

New Zealand's batting tail wagged to take them to 403 in their first innings before they returned to dismiss Pakistan's openers on the second day of the second Test in Dubai on Tuesday.

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued on Friday as French Ambassador Francois Richier said a "complex negotiation" is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India.

Bonjour Modi! Best moments from PM's France visit

Bonjour Modi! Best moments from PM's France visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Top moments from PM Modi's France visit

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Could you imagine a world where everything is made of chocolate? In the small city of Durbuy, southeast of Brussels that dream just came through, thanks to the ChocoPalace festival -- where everything, including sculptures, is made of fine Belgian chocolate. Feast your eyes of the delicious art.

Djokovic suffers shock loss in Doha semis

Djokovic suffers shock loss in Doha semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic suffered his first defeat of the new season in the Qatar Open semi-finals on Friday, losing in three sets to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut.

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

After a pious month of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the world celebrated Eid with great fervour.

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt's halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts.

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Macron, who assumed the presidency in May 2017, emphasised that this is a government-to-government discussion and "this contract is part of a broader framework which is military and defence" coalition between India and France.

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Urge them to end 'avalanche of plastic'

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The opposition does not have any issue left so it is raking up Rafale deal issue, Rajnath Singh said.

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee has been decorated with one of France's top honour.

No! That can't be Trump shopping

No! That can't be Trump shopping

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Looks what these folks are up to!

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This is the third time that a Brazilian president was the chief guest at the Republic Day. The last time a Brazilian president was the chief guest was in 2004 when Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the parade.

Becker's diplomatic passport is 'fake', says Central Africa

Becker's diplomatic passport is 'fake', says Central Africa

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Central African Republic (CAR) said on Tuesday that a diplomatic passport that tennis star Boris Becker claims entitles him to immunity in bankruptcy proceedings in Britain "is a fake."

13 models who ruled the Paris Fashion Week ramp

13 models who ruled the Paris Fashion Week ramp

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Presenting the top models who worked the ramp for ace designers at the recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2017.

Pakistan pacer Irfan raring to return after ban

Pakistan pacer Irfan raring to return after ban

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Mohammad Irfan expects to avoid a backlash from Pakistan fans after the serving a six-month ban for failing to disclose approaches made by bookmakers during a domestic Twenty20 tournament and is happy for the chance to resume his career.

French President Hollande dumps partner

French President Hollande dumps partner

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

French President Francois Hollande said he has split with his longstanding partner Valerie Trierweiler after his affair with an actress nearly 20 years his junior.

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"A global settlement was reached between the French tax authorities and Reliance Flag, a telecom company, in a tax dispute pertaining to the period 2008-2012," the French embassy said in a statement.

Isha Ambani, just 16, is worth $80 million

Isha Ambani, just 16, is worth $80 million

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

From the lyrics of Hall and Oates and Gwen Stefani to the lens of Andy Warhol, the entitled rich girl has long been fodder for artists and gossip mongers. These days that lens is turned on these girls at ever younger ages.

How Sivalingam battled pain to snatch another C'wealth gold

How Sivalingam battled pain to snatch another C'wealth gold

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Defending champion Sathish Sivalingam (77kg) claimed India's third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, emerging triumphant despite having given up podium hopes after his injured thighs made even routine things like sitting painful.

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

An internal document shows Dassault Aviation considered Reliance offset deal as a 'trade off' to clinch Rafale deal'.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in Brussels after a series of terror attacks struck the city's airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters.

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Ten photos that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

Indians at the CWG: Debutant lifter Sivalingam adds to India's gold tally

Indians at the CWG: Debutant lifter Sivalingam adds to India's gold tally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Indian weightlifter Satish Sivalingam scripted history in his debut Commonwealth Games, breaking the Games record en route to a gold medal, while compatriot Ravi Katulu took the silver in the men's 77kg event in Glasgow on Sunday.

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Turkey has the right to defend its territory and its airspace, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said as he discouraged escalation of tension between Russia and Turkey after Turkish forces shot down a Russian fighter jet on its border with Syria.

Controversial Muhammad Hafeez retires from Test cricket

Controversial Muhammad Hafeez retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Hafeez, who was playing in his 55th Test, fell for a duck on the second day and announced his retirement, insisting that he had been pondering over the decision for the last two weeks. He, however, said that he will continue to play limited-over cricket.

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum's blazing century gave New Zealand a brisk start on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah as the death of Australian Phillip Hughes continued to cast a gloomy shadow over the match.

The billionaires' wives

The billionaires' wives

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

These 10 women hold their own in their spouses' high-stakes world.

Pakistan hold firm to draw second Test

Pakistan hold firm to draw second Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A defiant fifth-wicket stand of 74 between Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq ensured Pakistan secured a draw in the second Test against New Zealand on Friday to maintain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University

New Zealand in deep trouble despite Latham ton

New Zealand in deep trouble despite Latham ton

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Tom Latham struck his maiden Test century but New Zealand crumbled to 262 all out, conceding a 304-run first-innings lead as well as control of the first Test to Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Police have found the DNA of a newly-identified suspect on explosives used in last year's Paris attacks, a French source said on Monday.

Weekend Roundup: Celeb spotting at Cannes 2012

Weekend Roundup: Celeb spotting at Cannes 2012

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Salma Hayek, Diane Kruger and many others make fashionable red carpet appearances.

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Evidence from a cockpit voice recorder, retrieved from the crash site in the French Alps, indicated that one pilot left the cockpit before the plane's descent and was unable to get back inside, The New York Times reports.