News for '-gala'

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The former World heavyweight boxing champion passed away on Friday at a Phoenix-area hospital, where he spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications, a family spokesman confirmed.

IMAGES: Meet the Nobel Laureates of 2010

IMAGES: Meet the Nobel Laureates of 2010

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Nobel Prize laureates attend the 2010 Nobel Prize ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, on Friday.

Obama, Philippine President exchange pleasantries after 'son of a b***h' slur

Obama, Philippine President exchange pleasantries after 'son of a b***h' slur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The two met informally in a holding room before attending a gala dinner in the Lao capital marking the beginning of the yearly ASEAN summit.

Team India felicitated in London for WC win

Team India felicitated in London for WC win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

It may have been a nightmarish tour on field but off the field, Indian cricketers had an evening to remember when they were felicitated by the Indo-British Parliamentarians Group for their historic World Cup triumph earlier this year.

PIX: Rihanna, Miley Cyrus at amFar in barely-there outfits

PIX: Rihanna, Miley Cyrus at amFar in barely-there outfits

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Could these outfits BE any risque-ier?

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A roundup of the best dressed celebrities who took fashion to a whole new level at the AMFAR New York Gala 2016.

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The US President also encouraged Prime Minister Modi to improve relations with Pakistan.

Find out why Swiss study names Messi No 1, Ronaldo 29th best forward

Find out why Swiss study names Messi No 1, Ronaldo 29th best forward

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has been declared as the best forward, while Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked 29th.

9 Indian Americans feature in top 50 Asians list

9 Indian Americans feature in top 50 Asians list

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Nine Indian Americans among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business this year.

Lara declares Sachin as best in the world

Lara declares Sachin as best in the world

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Sachin Tendulkar fan club keeps getting bigger with West Indies batting legend Brian Lara describing him as the best batsman in the world right now and former England captain Alec Stewart calling him 'the modern day Don Bradman'.

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

Rediff.com18 May 2017

As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Institute of International Education will honour Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal during its annual international awards gala on September 21 in New York City.

#WhoWhatWear: The week's celebrity style check

#WhoWhatWear: The week's celebrity style check

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

When supermodels rocked!

When supermodels rocked!

Rediff.com5 May 2009

A galaxy of stars were spotted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's 'Model as Muse' gala.

Why Rajinikanth is opposing IPL matches in Chennai

Why Rajinikanth is opposing IPL matches in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Amid opposition to the Indian Premier League matches matches in Chennai in view of raging protests over the Cauvery issue, Tamil film star Rajinikanth said it would be good if the Twenty20 league's organisers stopped the games in the city as such a gala event would be embarrassing when entire Tamil Nadu was agitating.

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Mausam is the only major film that did not turn up at TIFF in recent years. Ten years ago, the print of Shah Rukh Khan's Asoka was misplaced at New York's JFK airport amidst the 9/11 chaos.

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston at Toronto film fest

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Another day, another series of star sightings at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Priyanka Chopra's SEXIEST appearance in Hollywood? VOTE!

Priyanka Chopra's SEXIEST appearance in Hollywood? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

PeeCee makes a splash all over Hollywood. You like?

Anil@60: 5 awesome ramp moments

Anil@60: 5 awesome ramp moments

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

With every year, Anil Kapoor looks younger, smarter, dapper.

BJP terms raids on Kalmadi 'hogwash'; Cong fumes

BJP terms raids on Kalmadi 'hogwash'; Cong fumes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Tarun Vijay on Friday rejected the government theory that the Central Bureau of Investigation raids on Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is a natural culmination of unearthing the corruption in staging the gala Games.

AIBA honours Mary Kom, Vikas Krishnan

AIBA honours Mary Kom, Vikas Krishnan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The legendary M C Mary Kom and former Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan shone bright at the International Boxing Association's 70th anniversary gala in Montreux, Switzerland, picking up different awards for their performances. While five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist Mary Kom was presented the AIBA Legends award for her trailblazing boxing career, Vikas was handed the APB (AIBA Pro Boxing) Best Boxer trophy.

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities. This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity. So keeping potable water lines running without a glitch has become most necessary.

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'In this chicks-rule-the-roost universe, the men are non-existent, untrustworthy or plain incompetent and it's the women who are providing for each other's fantasies.' Sreehari Nair applauds Ocean's 8.

Video: Apple and jackfruit salad

Video: Apple and jackfruit salad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Chef Vicky Ratnani shares this recipe of apple and jackfruit salad.

Utah nonprofit honours Dr Dinesh Patel

Utah nonprofit honours Dr Dinesh Patel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Utah Youth Village presented its highest honour, the 2010 Helping Hand award, to nationally recognised life sciences innovator Dr Dinesh Patel for his 'extraordinary love and support for Utah's most vulnerable children.'

Celebrating 25 years of Shivrajkumar

Celebrating 25 years of Shivrajkumar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

The actor plans to celebrate his journey in filmdom by holding a gala thanksgiving affair. He plans to felicitate the crew he has worked with over the years.

The CWG's Aerostat Man

The CWG's Aerostat Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Mark Fisher may not have featured in the list of people applauded for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, but his contribution to the Games loomed large throughout the October 3 and 14 events, literally.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the last week

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Atwood's The Testaments and Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other earned each author an equal share of the 50,000 prize.

India, Brazil, SA win top UN award

India, Brazil, SA win top UN award

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

India, Brazil and South Africa received the 2010 Millennium Development Goals awards for South-South Cooperation at a prestigious gala at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.

Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of service

Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of service

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Shyam Benegal, whose films like Ankur, Bhumika and Mandi have celebrated women trying to take control of their destinies, delivered the keynote speech at the 20th anniversary gala of Apna Ghar on November 14.

Warner vows to bring US closer to India

Warner vows to bring US closer to India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

US Senator Mark Warner, the new Democratic co-chair of the US Senate India Caucus, has pledged to grow the US-India partnership even further in his new role and promote joint innovation so that both countries could mutually benefit.

NRI bizman is Asian of the Year 2010

NRI bizman is Asian of the Year 2010

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair presented the award to John Athwal at a gala function.

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League's eighth edition turned out to be a starry affair. Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirit of Kolkata as a dazzling Bollywood-awards style opening ceremony kick-started the gala cricket show.

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

India's military prowess and its cultural diversity is bound to leave the chief guest, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, spellbound.

Tiger poacher Sansar Chand's aides arrested

Tiger poacher Sansar Chand's aides arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh police in coordination with forest guards of the Jim Corbett National Park have arrested two key aides of notorious poacher of wild life animal skin Sansar Chand and four others who had been having gala time in the national park for the last few years.

How Priyanka fell in love with Nick

How Priyanka fell in love with Nick

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Ahead of the wedding, Priyanka Chopra, who stars on the cover of Vogue's January issue, opened up about their journey together.

Trolls don't even spare David Beckham

Trolls don't even spare David Beckham

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Trolls don't spare anyone. Recently, they had a gala time criticising former England football captain David Beckham.

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Freida Pinto's Tall Dark Stranger

Freida Pinto's Tall Dark Stranger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

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