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Review: Free Birds is mildly funny

Review: Free Birds is mildly funny

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Free Birds has a couple of laughs and if you don't think too much, you might not even find it predictable, writes Paloma Sharma.

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.

PIX: Priyanka Chopra returns to Mumbai

PIX: Priyanka Chopra returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The actress, who turns 35 on July 18, will celebrate the big day with her family and friends in Mumbai.

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Talks between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to improve the relations got off on a rough note at the northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin, with Xie launching a blistering attack on Washington, accusing it of being the "owner of coercive diplomacy".

West Brom promoted to Premier League as Brentford blow chance

West Brom promoted to Premier League as Brentford blow chance

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Brentford will go into the playoffs along with Fulham and Cardiff City but in a huge swing in fortunes, Nottingham Forest missed out on goal difference with Swansea City grabbing the last slot in astonishing fashion.

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

US to send raw material to India for Covishield

US to send raw material to India for Covishield

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The Biden administration has come under criticism from several quarters, including from members and supporters of the Democratic party, for not releasing surplus COVID-19 vaccines to India when the country is experiencing its worst-ever public health crisis.

Cheptegei creates 5,000m world record on athletics' return

Cheptegei creates 5,000m world record on athletics' return

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Ugandan smashed Bekele's 16-year-old record at Monaco Diamond League on Friday.

US Influence in Afghanistan has touched Ground Zero

US Influence in Afghanistan has touched Ground Zero

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

A confrontation with the Taliban in Kabul in this fading light of a twilight zone would have been sheer madness, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ballance in England squad for Pakistan Tests; injured Anderson out

Ballance in England squad for Pakistan Tests; injured Anderson out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

England have recalled Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's next week, but paceman Jimmy Anderson misses out with a shoulder injury. Uncapped Middlesex seamer Roland-Jones Ball was named in their 12-man squad, announced on Thursday.

Morgan returns to lead England in one-day series for India tour

Morgan returns to lead England in one-day series for India tour

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

England have won nine of their last 12 ODIs and head coach Trevor Bayliss said there was never any doubt Morgan and Hales would return despite deciding not to go to Bangladesh.

Decoding Priyanka Chopra's 'straight out of bed' Grammy look

Decoding Priyanka Chopra's 'straight out of bed' Grammy look

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Do you like her pajama look on the red carpet?

U-19 WC: Aus score last-ball win over England

U-19 WC: Aus score last-ball win over England

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

All-rounder Connor Sully played a pivotal role in Australia's thrilling two-wicket win over England in a pulsating Group B match of the ICC U-19 World Cup, in Kimberly, on Thursday. He took two wickets and later smashed a crucial 35 as Australia first restricted England to 252 for 7 and then overhauled the target with the last ball of the match at the Diamond Oval.

Warm-up match: CA XI batsmen make India chase leather

Warm-up match: CA XI batsmen make India chase leather

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia XI were 356/6 in 102 overs at stumps in response to India's 358 all out at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. More than the runs scored by CA XI, it was Shaw's ankle injury which gave India major grief as he was ruled out of the first Test in Adelaide starting December 6.

Buttler ton guides England to series sweep over Australia

Buttler ton guides England to series sweep over Australia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

England, set a mere 206 to win, slumped to 50 for five and then 114 for eight.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

League Cup: Manchester City stroll to win over Southampton

League Cup: Manchester City stroll to win over Southampton

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The visitors' display was enough to earn them applause from their fans at the end.

2nd ODI: Suryakumar set to make debut as India eye series win

2nd ODI: Suryakumar set to make debut as India eye series win

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

It remains to be seen whether India are able to add 'another sweetest victory' or if the visitors spoil their party.

Rayo players skip training due to pay dispute

Rayo players skip training due to pay dispute

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Spanish second division side Rayo Vallecano refused to turn up for the first day of group training due to a dispute with the club hierarchy over a pay cut for staff and players, a club source said on Monday.

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan did discuss the 'challenge' posed by China during the first meeting of the Quad, and they made clear that none of them have any 'illusions' about Beijing, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will remain a frontline state for Washington for a foreseeable future in terms of the potential threats to US national security from terrorist groups, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Injured Anderson misses out as England unchanged for India tour

Injured Anderson misses out as England unchanged for India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

England have named an unchanged squad for their tour of India with their all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson not included in the initial 16-man list for the five-Test series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

Confident India eye winning start in ODI series

Confident India eye winning start in ODI series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Struggling opener Shikhar Dhawan will be the focus in a spoilt-for-choice Indian team when it takes on world champion England in a three-match ODI series starting in Pune on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Hales steers England to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Hales steers England to series-levelling win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Alex Hales hit an unbeaten half-century to steer England to a series-levelling five-wicket victory in the second T20 International against India in Cardiff.

The mechanic's daughter who topped CA exam

The mechanic's daughter who topped CA exam

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'My parents had no idea what CA is or how difficult it is to crack the exam.'

Coronavirus stokes fears of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Coronavirus stokes fears of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Marathoners are spending the precious few moments of downtime before Saturday's competition focused on strategy and rest, and do not fear Olympic cancellation

Misbah's historic ton puts Pakistan on top at Lord's

Misbah's historic ton puts Pakistan on top at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years, when he scored an unbeaten 110 runs against England at Lord's on Thursday. Pakistan were 282 for 6 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in a four-match series.

Six Grey's Anatomy covers! Which one is your favourite?

Six Grey's Anatomy covers! Which one is your favourite?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

As the popular series enters its 15th season, Entertainment Weekly brings you six special covers.

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Hollywood takes Toronto by storm!

Recovering Stokes named in England squad for India ODIs

Recovering Stokes named in England squad for India ODIs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Ben Stokes has been named in England's 14-man squad for the three one-day internationals (ODIs) against India next month, with the all-rounder on the mend from a hamstring injury.

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

IMG Models, the agency behind most supermodels & Hollywood stars, to represent the Bollywood star.

Ashes 2017-18: Anderson scared of Australia's 'dangerous' bowling in Gabba?

Ashes 2017-18: Anderson scared of Australia's 'dangerous' bowling in Gabba?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

England paceman James Anderson raised concerns about potentially 'dangerous' short-pitched bowling at the tourists' tail-enders during the first Ashes Test, but his captain Joe Root said the lower order would just need to learn to 'deal with it'.

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors table where his father sits.

FIH Pro League: Fighting India lose to title holders Australia

FIH Pro League: Fighting India lose to title holders Australia

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

India were made to toil hard by the world No 2 Australia before eventually losing the match in a close encounter.

When Pakistan SURRENDERED to India

When Pakistan SURRENDERED to India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'There was plenty of pushing, pulling and jostling going on as everyone wanted to see what was going on at the table.'

Warm-Up Game: Opening gambit, spinner on focus as India meet NZ

Warm-Up Game: Opening gambit, spinner on focus as India meet NZ

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

a red-ball warm-up game will be the most welcome distraction for Virat Kohli and his men as a precursor to the two-match Test series starting next week.

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

Biden announces national security team

Biden announces national security team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national security council.

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Nick Kyrgios was involved in a heated row in his post-match news conference after being questioned about his behaviour during his five-set victory over Dustin Brown at Wimbledon on Friday.

With England set for India next month, Ansari gets look in for Dhaka Test

With England set for India next month, Ansari gets look in for Dhaka Test

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Spinner Zafar Ansari will make his England Test debut in the second and final match against Bangladesh while Stuart Broad is rested as Alastair Cook rotates his side ahead of the tour to India.