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Can Stokes pull off another miracle to save Adelaide Test?

Can Stokes pull off another miracle to save Adelaide Test?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

'Ben (Stokes) has done it before, he has done special things in an England shirt.'

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Real Madrid endured their toughest test at Granada on Monday since La Liga restarted but showed real determination to grind out a 2-1 win and record their ninth consecutive victory as they moved within touching distance of reclaiming the title. Early goals from Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema were enough to restore a four-point lead over Barcelona and Real will clinch their first league title since 2017 with a win over Villarreal on Thursday or at Leganes on the final day of the season.

When Heidi Klum kissed Tom at Golden Globes

When Heidi Klum kissed Tom at Golden Globes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Supermodels Irina Shayk and Heidi Klum walked in with their respective partners.

2nd T20: Pretorius records historic five-wicket haul

2nd T20: Pretorius records historic five-wicket haul

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Fast bowler Dwaine Pretorius took a record 5-17 in South Africa's six-wicket victory.

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and recently featured for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's domestic Big Bash league.

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The award-winning journalist was killed in July last while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

Which Lion King movie do you like?

Which Lion King movie do you like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Take the fun poll!

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

All about The Lion King

All about The Lion King

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

All the news about The Lion King.

South African cricketers return to training

South African cricketers return to training

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Led by Quinton de Kock, South Africa's 44 cricketers, who are part of a men's high performance squad, have returned to training amid the COVID-19 pandemic after getting approval from the country's sports ministry. South Africa has reported more than 1,38,000 COVID-19 cases with over 2,400 deaths.

Like Saif Ali Khan's Chef look? VOTE!

Like Saif Ali Khan's Chef look? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Chef is an official remake of Jon Favreau's Hollywood film of the same name

England's Jack Leach ploy backfires in first innings

England's Jack Leach ploy backfires in first innings

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The spinner could not justify his selection and leaked 95 from his 11 overs for the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Alec Baldwin's prop gun kills cinematographer

Alec Baldwin's prop gun kills cinematographer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of his movie Rust that killed the film's director of photography and wounding the director, the authorities said.

The Best Food Photographs

The Best Food Photographs

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) general manager Col HS Manhas said all precautions are being taken by the medical teams amid the coronavirus scare.

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Rediff.com27 May 2022

At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' as she accepted her prize, worth GBP 50,000 and shared with the book's English translator, Daisy Rockwell.

SA recall Du Plessis, Van der Dussen for India ODI tour

SA recall Du Plessis, Van der Dussen for India ODI tour

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

South Africa have recalled top-order batsmen Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen for their three-match One-Day International tour of India later this month, while left-arm spinner George Linde is named in the squad for the first time. The squad will be captained by Quinton de Kock and play the first ODI in Dharamsala in March 12.

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In yet another immigration-friendly move that would benefit thousands of Indian-American women, the Biden administration has agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, most of whom are Indian IT professionals.

Golden Globes 2020: Sofia Vergara on the red carpet

Golden Globes 2020: Sofia Vergara on the red carpet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Golden Globe awards is live at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, and is seeing Hollywood's glamorous set in attendance.

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 30-year-old Holland played two Tests in Sri Lanka in 2016 but has not appeared for his country in any format since.

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A look at Hollywood's swish set at the Globes.

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Also included is fast bowler Anrich Nortje, but in-form opening batsman Temba Bavuma will have to prove his fitness after injuring his hamstring against England on Sunday.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

Spain players receive vaccines amid fears of side effects

Spain players receive vaccines amid fears of side effects

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Members of the Spanish army administered the vaccines to the squad and coaching staff

'Five million ways to win a football game'

'Five million ways to win a football game'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Liverpool has displayed a good performance so far in both Premier League and Champions League this season.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.

In the Mood for LOVE This Week?

In the Mood for LOVE This Week?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.

Johnson charges to four-shot lead at Augusta Masters

Johnson charges to four-shot lead at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Johnson matched Jordan Spieth's record low Masters total for the first 54 holes -- 16-under-par 200 -- while South Korean Im Sung-jae (68), Mexican Abraham Ancer (69) and Australian Cameron Smith (69) were equal second on 12-under.

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

American electric car maker Tesla has registered its Indian arm amid indications that the company is set to enter the country's automobile market. According to a regulatory filing, the firm has registered Tesla India Motors and Energy Pvt Ltd with RoC Bangalore. The company has been registered as an unlisted private entity with a paid up capital of Rs 1 lakh.

PIX: Priyanka looks WOW at the Globes

PIX: Priyanka looks WOW at the Globes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Priyanka Chopra made a splash at the 77th Golden Globe awards, as she sashayed down the red carpet with husband Nick Jonas.

Brathwaite replaces Holder as West Indies Test captain

Brathwaite replaces Holder as West Indies Test captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Brathwaite called it a 'huge honour'.

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes Test against England on Friday.

PGA Championship: McIlroy grabs lead as Woods falters

PGA Championship: McIlroy grabs lead as Woods falters

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Rory McIlroy got the dream start that has eluded him at recent majors to grab the first-round lead at the PGA Championship on Thursday, outshining the two other members of his 'super group' Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.

How Denmark kept their Euro 2020 dream alive

How Denmark kept their Euro 2020 dream alive

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

With two defeats from their opening two games, the Danes are now only two wins from improbable glory.