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EPL PIX: Everton halt Villa at home, boost Arsenal's title bid

EPL PIX: Everton halt Villa at home, boost Arsenal's title bid

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Railways sprinter Merlin K Joseph smashed the 13-year-old national record in women's 100m race in the semi-finals on Sunday, but could manage only a bronze in the finals on the second day of the 53rd National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi.

Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit.

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will visit to Kolkata in October.

Yuvraj set to mentor Team India?

Yuvraj set to mentor Team India?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

'When the big moment comes, our physical preparation is there, but mentally we need to make those decisions'

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the DLF Mall, Noida hosts 50 waxworks of Indian and international celebrities.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Wearing his infectious goofy grin, 'Samba Magician' Ronaldinho cast a spell on the football-crazy denizens of Kolkata as his arrival for a two-day visit in Kolkata ushered in an early onset of the Durga Puja festival.

CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The CBI has lodged an FIR against three persons and unidentified officials of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the allegations of actor Vishal that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakh to get a certificate for his film Mark Antony, officials said on Thursday.

Newly-wed couple donates 50 beds to Covid centre

Newly-wed couple donates 50 beds to Covid centre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'We decided to pare down on the money we will spend on the wedding and instead contribute to the covid care centre'

A Love Story You Must See!

A Love Story You Must See!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Brides have so many options now.

Review: Kuttram Kadithal is brilliant

Review: Kuttram Kadithal is brilliant

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Director Bramma's Kuttram Kadithal is an intense drama that questions the adequacy of our school system, says S Saraswathi.

Women's 4x100m relay team breaks national record at IAAF Meet

Women's 4x100m relay team breaks national record at IAAF Meet

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The Indian 4x100m women's relay team broke the 18-year-old National record to finish in 4th position at the IAAF World Challenge in Beijing on Wednesday. The 4x100m women relay team comprising Dutee Chand, Srabani Nanda, HM Jyoti and Merlin Joseph clocked 44.03s to finish the race, breaking the 18-year-old record of 44.43s created by the quartet of Saraswati Dey, Rachita Mistry, EB Shyla and PT Usha on July 22, 1998 in Fukuoka, Japan.

Sneak peek: What's inside Madame Tussauds

Sneak peek: What's inside Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Amitabh Bachhan, Lady Gaga, Mahatma Gandhi are among the 50 figures who will be part of the wax museum.

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Real Madrid dug deep in a 3-0 home win against lowly Alaves in the La Liga, but Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain their second Ligue 1 loss of the season.

Priyanka Chopra sets Madame Tussauds record

Priyanka Chopra sets Madame Tussauds record

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Priyanka becomes the first global icon to have four Madame Tussaud waxworks modelled on her image.

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Kohli will join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Cristiano Ronaldo whose statues are featured in the popular and interactive sports zone of the famous wax museum.

Nimisha became 'Fathima' and disappeared

Nimisha became 'Fathima' and disappeared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'She won the first prize in the state for chanting shlokas from the Gita.'

Shot-putter Tajinder qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Shot-putter Tajinder qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Shot-putter Tajinder Singh Toor on Monday qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a new national record at the Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala.

First Look: Kohli's wax statue unveiled!

First Look: Kohli's wax statue unveiled!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The India captain is the latest sporting celebrity after Lionel Messi, Kapil Dev and Usain Bolt, who made it to the India branch of the iconic wax statue museum.

Shekhar Kapur to direct US horror drama series Damien

Shekhar Kapur to direct US horror drama series Damien

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The series is a follow-up to the classic horror film The Omen.

Kapil Dev's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Kapil Dev's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev's wax figure will be the latest addition at the Madame Tussauds Delhi as he is set to join other sports icons at the museum.

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Mohd Anas smashes national record, qualifies for World C'ships

Mohd Anas smashes national record, qualifies for World C'ships

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 22-year-old Anas clocked 45.32 sec under hot and humid conditions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. He also qualified for the World Championships to be held in London in August. The entry standard for the World Championships stands at 45.50secs.

5 fashion trends that'll rock LFW this year

5 fashion trends that'll rock LFW this year

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

It's going to be about inclusive fashion -- watch out for slits, yellow, khaki and gold creations.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Demonitisation will facilitate transparency in the real estate industry, which has had a notorious reputation as a safe locker for black money, says Saket Mohta.

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall, warns die-hard Transformers fan Rajesh Karkera.

8 reasons why you MUST invest in real estate

8 reasons why you MUST invest in real estate

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

No other asset increases your wealth the way real estate does, says and if you are looking to make a lucrative investment which will surely give you the returns you deserve, property is the answer, says Saket Mohta.

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Tuesday slammed the Defence Ministry and Air Force for "several instances" of deviation from rules in the procurement of VVIP choppers in the Rs 3,727 crore AgustaWestland deal.

Asian Athletics Day 3: Sudha clinches gold in 3000m steeplechase

Asian Athletics Day 3: Sudha clinches gold in 3000m steeplechase

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Sudha Singh clinched a gold in women's 3000m steeplechase event to swell India's medal tally on the third and penultimate day at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday.

4 exciting weekend getaways near Kolkata

4 exciting weekend getaways near Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Holi weekend is just a month away and if you haven't planned ahead, we'll help you out.

#BackToBasics: 6 wardrobe staples every girl MUST own

#BackToBasics: 6 wardrobe staples every girl MUST own

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A look at six essential wardrobe basics that will take you from day to night. Check out!

Meet the Lord of Battles

Meet the Lord of Battles

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Saurabh Mahajan, a former Indian Army officer, is making history in medieval battles grounds. Rediff.com's Archana Masih meets the man who has supplied vintage armour and war props to Assassin's Creed, The Hobbit and knights in shining armour to the Tower of London.

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist