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Humaima, Sonam, Drashti Dhami, Meet the SEXIEST Asian Women of 2014

Humaima, Sonam, Drashti Dhami, Meet the SEXIEST Asian Women of 2014

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

It's a curious mix of TV actresses, Pakistani hotties and Bollywood A-listers!

Boxing Worlds: Indian's stupendous run continues, eight in quarters

Boxing Worlds: Indian's stupendous run continues, eight in quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

A judging controversy couldn't stop the Indian juggernaut from rolling with as many as eight pugilists reaching the quarterfinals in the ongoing AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Monday.

Varun, Shraddha come together for ABCD 2

Varun, Shraddha come together for ABCD 2

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Here's a look at top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am just making a creative film. It has nothing to do with propaganda.'

Psst...Priyanka Chopra's fitness secret is out

Psst...Priyanka Chopra's fitness secret is out

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An excerpt from Fitness Secrets of the Stars.

Women who spell class

Women who spell class

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

They don't have to speak out real loud or wear revealing outfits to make their presence felt. These women, across generations, know just how to make their presence felt and we doff our hats! (You should to!)

PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to India's lone individual Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra, congratulatory messages poured in from all corners for Rio Paralympic Games' T-42 high-jump gold-medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu and bronze medal winner Varun Bhati.

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Who's to blame for boxers' medal-less campaign in Rio?

Who's to blame for boxers' medal-less campaign in Rio?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

National coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu says the four-year-long administrative logjam cannot escape blame for all that has gone wrong with the once flourishing sport.

What Akshay, Salman, Ranbir, Deepika eat for breakfast

What Akshay, Salman, Ranbir, Deepika eat for breakfast

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Here's what Bollywood's rich and famous eat in the morning.

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

Rediff.com21 May 2019

After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.

Boxing worlds: Smashing start to India's campaign

Boxing worlds: Smashing start to India's campaign

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Rookie Manisha outclasses two-time bronze medallist Christina Cruz

Rathore: 'Corporates are ready to invest in sports but...'

Rathore: 'Corporates are ready to invest in sports but...'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says the corporate sector is very much willing to support development of sports and athletes in India but it needs to be given the assurance that the money is going in right hands.

Sports minister trying to hold IOA elections before Winter Games

Sports minister trying to hold IOA elections before Winter Games

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Terming the IOA-IOC saga as a turning point, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Jitendra Singh said the entire episode is a blessing in disguise for Indian sport.

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Trainers engage in a war of words on Thursday.

Funnier than Aishwarya's lips: The week in the movies

Funnier than Aishwarya's lips: The week in the movies

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.

Will Vijender defend his WBO middleweight title on Saturday?

Will Vijender defend his WBO middleweight title on Saturday?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Confident but not complacent ahead of his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title defence this Saturday, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has been working with a strength coach -- John Joyce -- to prepare for the face-off against former world champion Francis Cheka.

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.

Coming up in 2015: Aishwarya, and lots of Sunny Leone!

Coming up in 2015: Aishwarya, and lots of Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Great movies coming up, led by Bollywood's gorgeous ladies.

Tendulkar urges sports minister to support banned boxer Sarita

Tendulkar urges sports minister to support banned boxer Sarita

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, has found support from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who has written a letter to the Sports Minister urging him to support her and ensure that her career is not terminated prematurely.

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'This has never happened. And not to mention the bisexual angle as well. You hope that it'll speak to people because after a while you forget about the disability and you look at the person and that's the point of the film.'

Medal win opens up brand endorsement gates for Sakshi

Medal win opens up brand endorsement gates for Sakshi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

A bronze medal in wrestling gets brands talking about a potential endorser joining the ranks of past Olympics stars from India, Abhinav Bindra and Vijender Singh

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The past eight months have seen vast improvement in the Indian economy, says Edelweiss Group chairman and chief executive Rashesh Shah, who feels domestic-oriented sectors are likely to do better.

Priyanka: I am very greedy about my work

Priyanka: I am very greedy about my work

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Priyanka Chopra on stereotypes, movies and more.

Sports Shorts: Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

NH10, Mardaani, Special 26: The DARK side of Dilli

NH10, Mardaani, Special 26: The DARK side of Dilli

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Bollywood is looking at Delhi with a new pair of eyes.

Senorita, bade bade deshon mein... Top quotes from Obama's town hall speech

Senorita, bade bade deshon mein... Top quotes from Obama's town hall speech

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US president wows the 2,000 people at Siri Fort

Aamir's PK nets 205% box office returns

Aamir's PK nets 205% box office returns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The well-reviewed film crosses Rs 300 crore revenue mark.

Padma Lakshmi holidays in Goa

Padma Lakshmi holidays in Goa

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Priyanka, Salman, Shraddha: Who is your favourite singer? VOTE!

Priyanka, Salman, Shraddha: Who is your favourite singer? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Good looks, good acting chops, and now good voices!

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A tough draw will put their grit to test when the three-member Indian boxing team begins its Olympic campaign, aiming to lift the gloom that pervades the sport back home owing to the long-standing administrative mess.

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Deepika's airport fashion

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Deepika's airport fashion

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The airport is as good a place for fashion as any other for these stars!

Boxers safer without headgear, says AIBA chief

Boxers safer without headgear, says AIBA chief

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

By removing headgear, it has changed the way boxers and coaches prepare, it has changed tactics. Now you have to defend better, use good techniques to protect your head.

Vijender 'prepared to fight 10 rounds' against Hope

Vijender 'prepared to fight 10 rounds' against Hope

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

'I have not fought in a 10-round fight before, but my training will help me give my best till the end.' 'If I get the opportunity to knock him out early I will go for it.'

Priyanka Chopra starts shooting for Bajirao Mastani

Priyanka Chopra starts shooting for Bajirao Mastani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

First look: Sushant Singh Rajput as MS Dhoni

First look: Sushant Singh Rajput as MS Dhoni

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sport Shorts: Bolt to race in Monaco; Devendro in semis

Sport Shorts: Bolt to race in Monaco; Devendro in semis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

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

Sarbjit review: Weepy, wasted opportunity!

Sarbjit review: Weepy, wasted opportunity!

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Omung Kumar plays it woefully safe and completely avoids treading on political toes except for a token representation now and then, writes Sukanya Verma.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

Highlights of Day 14: Sindhu clinches historic silver; others disappoint

Highlights of Day 14: Sindhu clinches historic silver; others disappoint

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

P V Sindhu became the country's first-ever woman silver medal winner in the Olympic Games after coming second best against world champion Carolina Marin of Spain in a pulsating clash for the gold in the badminton singles on Day 14 of competition.