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Review: The Legend of Hercules is drab and almost despicable

Review: The Legend of Hercules is drab and almost despicable

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Legend of Hercules is merely a mash up of 300, Gladiator, Troy and pretty much every other film made about ancient Greece.

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 qualifying matches played on Tuesday night.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Radhika Apte's espionage skills, a quartet of romances in Visakhapatnam and a whole lot of other adventures and thrills, there's tons of action to catch on OTT this week.

China risk story is far more dangerous than Grexit

China risk story is far more dangerous than Grexit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Consequences of China's efforts to stabilise its equity markets after three weeks of declines, which wiped out some 30 per cent of the value is far more importance to the world, says Clyde Russell.

PIX: Esha Deol shows off her baby bump

PIX: Esha Deol shows off her baby bump

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

All the best Esha!

Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads

Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan is preparing to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics as planned, the government's top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid speculation the Games could be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn capped a dazzling performance in the 100 metres hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal while Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump title in an action packed Monday morning at the Olympic Stadium

Esha Deol gets inspired by mum Hema Malini!

Esha Deol gets inspired by mum Hema Malini!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Mommy turns style icon for mommy-to-be Esha!

Take to the skies with these brilliant images!

Take to the skies with these brilliant images!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Aerial photography has an uncanny ability to literally offer a fresh perspective on subjects that have been photographed to death, and this ability is on full display in the winners gallery of the first annual Aerial Photography Awards. The grand prize winner was Belgium's Sebastien Nagy, who was declared Aerial Photographer of the Year 2020. Scroll down to view some of the best images from the contest.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The 30-share Sensex surged 414 points to end at 27,730.

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France

Rupee snaps 5-day losing streak vs USD, up 20 paise

Rupee snaps 5-day losing streak vs USD, up 20 paise

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 63.84 in Monday's trade.

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Germany scored five times in 27 minutes in the first half to crush Estonia 8-0 and make it three wins in three Euro 2020 Group C qualifiers.

French Open in bag, Djokovic now eyes calendar Grand Slam

French Open in bag, Djokovic now eyes calendar Grand Slam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'I've achieved some things that a lot of people thought it would be not possible for me to achieve. Everything is possible, and I did put myself in a good position to go for the Golden Slam. But, you know, I was in this position in 2016 as well. It ended up in a third-round loss in Wimbledon.'

It's a baby girl for Esha Deol!

It's a baby girl for Esha Deol!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Congratulations to the proud parents!

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at the Australian Open by a security guard who took his job very seriously.

Best images from the week gone by!

Best images from the week gone by!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here are the top 10 images from the big news that shook the world in the previous week.

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

At a virtual press conference to launch the report, Inger Anderson, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, said, "Climate change is here and now. No one is safe. Despite warnings from so many years, the world did not listen. We need to act now. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only limit climate change but also reduce air pollution."

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Euro zone investment horizon cloudier, even with Greek deal

Euro zone investment horizon cloudier, even with Greek deal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Europe's discordant leaders snatched a deal on Monday that might just avert Greece's euro exit, but global investors' faith in the durability of the single currency has been tested yet again.

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The flame will be flown in special safety lanterns to Switzerland for a ceremony at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

World leaders from across the political spectrum congratulated Joe Biden who became the president-elect of the United States, and Kamala Harris who made history as the first female to serve as the vice president.

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Arundhuti Dasgupta finds herself surrounded by Greek legends and fables in the mythical centre of the world.

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex dropped 155 points to end at 27,735.

Rupee gets euro zone jolt, hits all-time low

Rupee gets euro zone jolt, hits all-time low

Rediff.com10 May 2012

RBI intervention fails to arrest decline, experts feel govt must get house in order to weather shocks.

German engines roaring as title moves into view

German engines roaring as title moves into view

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Germany turned on the turbo chargers to race into the Euro 2012 semi-finals and with their fourth consecutive last four spot in a major tournament secured they can see their first silverware in 16 years on the horizon.

Karagounis scripts Greek Odyssey, Russia out

Karagounis scripts Greek Odyssey, Russia out

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Greece beat Russia 1-0 with a first-half goal from captain Giorgos Karagounis to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Saturday, a result that sent the Russians home after the Czech Republic beat co-hosts Poland.

Refugee team to take part at Tokyo 2020 Olympics: IOC

Refugee team to take part at Tokyo 2020 Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

IOC President Thomas Bach asked members of the Olympic body at its session in Buenos Aires to support the creation of a refugee team, along the lines of the one that competed at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. The members responded with applause.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Napoli and PSV exit.

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

A round-up of results from the Nations League matches played on Sunday

No plan for hostile takeover of Eveready: Mohit Burman

No plan for hostile takeover of Eveready: Mohit Burman

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

"We are ready to evaluate purchase for any additional shares including from the IndusInd Bank. But, our headroom is about four per cent. We will keep our holding below 25 per cent," Dabur India Vice Chairman Mohit Burman told PTI from Greece on Sunday.

Investors lose Rs 3 lakh cr as markets go into a tailspin

Investors lose Rs 3 lakh cr as markets go into a tailspin

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Dragged down by a massive fall in the stock market, total investor wealth slumped by nearly Rs 3 lakh crore on Tuesday as shares of over 2,200 listed firms ended in the red.

Hot pics: How celebs holiday

Hot pics: How celebs holiday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Going by they photos it looks like they're surely having an amazing time!

Investor wealth dips over Rs 1 lakh cr in stock market slump

Investor wealth dips over Rs 1 lakh cr in stock market slump

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

At the BSE, 1,791 stocks declined, while 948 advanced, 110 stocks remained unchanged.

Markets stumble on global cues; Sensex loses 85 points

Markets stumble on global cues; Sensex loses 85 points

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The banking, oil and metal sectors were the top sectoral losers on the BSE, while IT stocks rendered support at lower levels.

Emerging markets get $2.1 bn inflow in a week

Emerging markets get $2.1 bn inflow in a week

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

During the week ended November 9, emerging market equity funds attracted in $2.1 billion, marking the fourth straight week of inflows.

Aus Open: Tsitsipas stages great comeback to beat Nadal

Aus Open: Tsitsipas stages great comeback to beat Nadal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Wednesday.

PIX: Ronaldo and his pretty WAG flaunt hot-bodies

PIX: Ronaldo and his pretty WAG flaunt hot-bodies

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

After a stressful World Cup, Portugal's star Cristiano Ronaldo was seen enjoying a vacation.

India's hiring outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

India's hiring outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As per the survey, 7 per cent of employers anticipate an increase in payrolls, 3 per cent forecast a decrease and 54 per cent expect no change.

How euro crisis can change Europe

How euro crisis can change Europe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Stratfor analyses the predicament of the states caught between a changing euro zone and a resurgent Russia.