Home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.
Happy Feet is fast becoming a big hit in the US.
As part of the reshuffle, James Murdoch will step down as chief executive of British Sky Broadcasting, and replace his father as non-executive chairman of the UK satellite broadcaster.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against England?
The couple got married secretly in a low-key ceremony attended by just 11 guests.
James F Dobbins, a veteran United States diplomat, has been named as the new special American envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, at a time when both countries are going through "a pivotal moment". Announcing his appointment, US Secretary of State John Kerry said, "He has a deep and longstanding relationships in the region and I couldn't be more grateful that Jim has agreed to take on this assignment."
LeBron James took the first step toward winning his first championship by leading the Miami Heat to a 92-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the Game One of the NBA Finals on Tuesday.
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Manchester City completed the signing of England midfielder James Milner on Wednesday with Stephen Ireland moving to Villa Park as part of the deal.
No.1 ranking will inspire 'Gen-Next' of Indian tennis, says Rohan Bopanna after achieving the feat
'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.
Soccer star David Beckham is the ideal man to play James Bond, according to his wife Victoria.
Two more Myanmarese soldiers entered Mizoram after militia group People's Defence Force (PDF) overran their camp in the neighbouring country's Chin state, a police officer said on Wednesday.
Maxwell battled cramps and severe pain to score a scintillating double century
'LeBron will forever be regarded as one of the most accomplished individuals in the history of sports. Long Live the King!'
LeBron James scored 29 points and flirted with a triple-double as the Miami Heat claimed a 103-97 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of last season's NBA finals on a Christmas Day schedule of five games.
Miami Heat forward LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, said on Wednesday he hoped to be involved with David Beckham's plan to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Miami.
The 75th Emmys saw a lot of fashion, but even more talent.
The Sussex player's bowling action exceeded the maximum of 15 degrees "elbow extension" allowed.
'He's already thinking about going back in the nets and working hard at his game and that's a good sign for me that he's still got that hunger. He's, what, 10 wickets away from 700 (Test wickets), and that will keep him going for a while yet.'
'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'
There were nervous moments...we knew we were taking a risk, but in the end we succeeded and I'm extremely happy, says S Arunan, project director, Mars Orbiter Mission in an interview with Rediff.com.
When the filmmaker took Rediff.com on a tour of his lavish New York estate.
In an afternoon of heroes, Sebastian Vettel played the Bond villain at Silverstone, notes Raja Sen, who returns to Rediff.com as F1 columnist!
Here's what happened at The India Today Conclave 2010 when the two perfectionists shared ideas.
Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?
Sam Worthington is the hot favourite to play the next James Bond as production on the 23rd film is halted.
LeBron James has made at least one decision, just not the one the basketball world had been waiting for.
The British superspy will ride the Honda CRF 250R in the latest movie, Skyfall.
Zverev put the incident behind him to seal the victory, which he described as the best moment of his career after his comeback from a serious ankle injury last year.
The Twilight actor, who plays Edward Cullen in the hit series, said he "would love to" portray 007 in the future.
Halle Berry talks about her latest film, Cloud Atlas, Bond, and much more.
'It's not old men playing Bond and going out with young women anymore.'
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against England?
India's archers claimed a double in the compound events, winning both the men's and women's team gold medals in the World Cup Stage 4.
Stuart Broad finished on a high as he claimed the final two Australian wickets to bowl England to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the final Ashes Test.
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