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Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Rediff.com24 May 2017

In photos: Remembering the longest-serving James Bond.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A round-up of the World Cup qualifying matches played on Friday.

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For investment bankers, a Brexit vote is more than just about volatile prices on a screen but also about where they may end up working and living.

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2015 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

World Cup Blog: Hogg senses Australia will miss final

World Cup Blog: Hogg senses Australia will miss final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Tarishi Jain: 'She was beautiful, kind, sweet, dedicated'

Tarishi Jain: 'She was beautiful, kind, sweet, dedicated'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

'It is not just a loss for India or UC Berkeley, it is a loss for the world.'

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

As the global economy sways into uncertain territories and domestic prices almost certain to rise, Raghuram Rajan's ideas would have come in handy.

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The Indian-American was one of the real sheroes at the awards.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

'Is India so weak and fragile?'

'Is India so weak and fragile?'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

'...that it cannot accommodate dissent and objection.' 'Are its foundations so delicate that it feels endangered even in instances outside of armed rebellions?' 'The question that needs to be asked of the political supporters of such laws is not why they are confident of the importance of the law on sedition.' 'It is instead why they are lacking in such confidence about India.'

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Anurag Kashyap's favourite story of all time

Anurag Kashyap's favourite story of all time

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Raja Sen brings us all the action from the first day of the 16th Mumbai Film Festival.

Govt in firefighting mode to bring down onion prices

Govt in firefighting mode to bring down onion prices

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Govt floated import tender, allowed import without fumigation.

Malaysian court rules non-Muslims cannot use 'Allah'

Malaysian court rules non-Muslims cannot use 'Allah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

In a landmark judgement, a Malaysian court on Monday ruled that non-Muslims cannot use the word "Allah" to refer to God and prohibited a Christian newspaper from using it in the Muslim-majority nation.

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments.

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

War on cancer: 'India should learn from mistakes US made'

War on cancer: 'India should learn from mistakes US made'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

'Today, more than 60 per cent of all cancers are cured... India needs to come forward with a national cancer control plan. Patient and public education and advocacy are essential to break down cultural barriers.' US-based cancer specialists had much advice to offer their Indian counterparts at the Indian Cancer Congress.

Hopes fade for Sindhurakshak survivors, 5 bodies recovered

Hopes fade for Sindhurakshak survivors, 5 bodies recovered

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Naval divers on Friday found bodies of three naval personnel from ill-fated submarine INS Sindhurakshak, which exploded and sank at the Mumbai dockyard early Wednesday.

Navy release names of 18 personnel on board INS Sindhurakshak

Navy release names of 18 personnel on board INS Sindhurakshak

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Indian Navy on Thursday released the names of the 18 crewmen who were present in INS Sindhurakshak, the submarine that exploded on Wednesday.

This supermodel is the sexiest woman of 2017

This supermodel is the sexiest woman of 2017

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The stunner is known for her hot body and close friendship with the Jenners and Hadids.

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The ancient Jordanian city and its immense faades were lost for almost 1,000 years!

The four faces of Sanjay Dutt

The four faces of Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Actor, boring interviewee, bomb blast accused and warm, open-hearted man who made peace with the problems in his life...

WHO sees 'very low' risk of further Zika spread due to Olympics

WHO sees 'very low' risk of further Zika spread due to Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

There is a 'very low risk' of further international spread of Zika virus as result of the Olympic Games to be held in Brazil, the heart of the current outbreak linked to birth defects, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Tuesday.

Golden Globes 2014: Leave it to the Wolf

Golden Globes 2014: Leave it to the Wolf

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Raja Sen looks back at all the 'genuinely thrilling' films and artists that were honoured at the 71st Golden Globes.

Folks, these are the best-dressed women in the world!

Folks, these are the best-dressed women in the world!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

People magazine has returned with its annual list of best-dressed women. Here are the top 11 ladies who are making heads turn.

Dal Lake comes to life: J&K chief minister reviews conservation efforts

Dal Lake comes to life: J&K chief minister reviews conservation efforts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said that more should be done for protection of the world famous Dal Lake, a major tourist attraction in the heart of Srinagar.

Khaleel, Sarfaraz shine as India thrash Pakistan in U-19 World Cup warm-up

Khaleel, Sarfaraz shine as India thrash Pakistan in U-19 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Rahul Dravid-coached India recorded a five-wicket victory over Pakistan on the final day of the warm-up matches on Monday ahead of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2016, which starts in Bangladesh, on Wednesday.

These cover girls are awesome, and so inspiring!

These cover girls are awesome, and so inspiring!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

They bent rules. Shut down haters. And inspired many with their successes. Let them inspire you too!

How a small-town boy became Deloitte's top boss

How a small-town boy became Deloitte's top boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Renjen had to go through 15 rounds of interviews before he got the job.

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Economists warn of the impact that a Fed rate rise could have on emerging economies.

Rupee rallies to near 1-month high; inflation plays spoiler

Rupee rallies to near 1-month high; inflation plays spoiler

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

In the global markets, the US dollar traded lower in early trade after former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers withdrew himself from the race to be the next Federal Reserve chairman.

Markets end flat on caution ahead of Fed, RBI meet

Markets end flat on caution ahead of Fed, RBI meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The broader markets ended negatively with mid-caps and small-caps shedding 0.5 per cent on the BSE.

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

TIME's Person of the Year 2014: The Ebola Fighters

TIME's Person of the Year 2014: The Ebola Fighters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The people on the front lines of fighting the Ebola epidemic are Time Magazine's Person of the Year.

15 must-know facts about the Nobel Prize

15 must-know facts about the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, who won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their fight against the oppression of children and their right to education, will receive the award at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday. Here are interesting facts about Nobel winners.

Jaitley defends release of terrorists to end Kandahar plane hijack crisis

Jaitley defends release of terrorists to end Kandahar plane hijack crisis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jailtey on Tuesday defended the Vajpayee government's releasing the three most wanted terrorists in return for the safety of passengers of the Indian Airlines plane hijacked to Kandahar in 1999, saying the lives of all Indians were "more precious" than the release of the terrorists.

Goodbye 2015! Top moments from the White House

Goodbye 2015! Top moments from the White House

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

As we head into the final year of US President Barack Obama's term, here's a look back at the great images taken by the official White House photographers in 2015.