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Asian Games torch arrives in host city Guangzhou

Asian Games torch arrives in host city Guangzhou

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Asian Games torch has arrived in the host city Guangzhou after a nationwide tour, one week before the start of the world's second-largest sporting event after the Olympics.

Delhi Couture Week: Manish Malhotra's fusion fiesta

Delhi Couture Week: Manish Malhotra's fusion fiesta

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Bollywood's favourite designer Manish Malhotra showed on day 1 of Delhi Couture Week. A look at the collection.

Anand beats Bacrot to finish second

Anand beats Bacrot to finish second

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand pulled off a fine victory over Etienne Bacrot of France to finish second in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing on Saturday.

Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title

Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the ninth and penultimate round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing on Friday.

Keralite priest to solemnize Mueller's wedding

Keralite priest to solemnize Mueller's wedding

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

A Roman Catholic priest from Kerala, Father Saji Panangala will solemnize the marriage of German international and the Golden boot winner Thomas Mueller.

Financial news: Lessons from the past

Financial news: Lessons from the past

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Indian equities were one of the first out of the gate, followed in short order by more gold, a wide array of commodities and, finally - by the end of September - the rupee and other animals.

Gadget reviews: MacBook Pro, JooJoo tablet, more

Gadget reviews: MacBook Pro, JooJoo tablet, more

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

A sneak peek at 12 hot gadgets that could be yours this festive season.

Anand salvages draw against Carlsen

Anand salvages draw against Carlsen

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand salvaged a draw from a losing position against Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the seventh round to occupy joint-second spot in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing, China.

Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention

Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand struck back with vengeance and outclassed Wang Yue of China with black pieces in the sixth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament.

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing, China on Sunday.

Nari Shakti Ko Salaam! Celebrating India's women achievers

Nari Shakti Ko Salaam! Celebrating India's women achievers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

NGO Pearls Wave celebrated India's women achievers on February 22 at their Pearls Wave Gala Award Night in Mumbai. Among the winners -- Freida Pinto, Priya Dutt and Ritu Kumar. Take a look!

PHOTOS: Celebrities, fashion at Melbourne Cup

PHOTOS: Celebrities, fashion at Melbourne Cup

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

From ladies fashion hats, fresh floral hats and crazy headpieces - Melbourne Cup, saw it all.

Making Sonam Kapoor look like Audrey Hepburn

Making Sonam Kapoor look like Audrey Hepburn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Pernia Qureshi on designing costumes of Aisha.

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

He may have turned the big 50, but actor Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down as he will walk the ramp for designer Anamika Khanna at the ongoing Delhi Couture Week to promote his upcoming home production Aisha.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

Priceless Indian necklace returns home

Priceless Indian necklace returns home

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

A 19th century necklace belonging to the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh's wife will finally return to Punjab.

Mugdha Godse in a tribute to Gayatri Devi

Mugdha Godse in a tribute to Gayatri Devi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The Royal Rajputana Collection, a tribute to the late Maharani Gayatri Devi, was showcased by eminent designer Pria Kataaria Puri on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week. And she got model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse to wear her showstopping creation -- check it out.

HCL Tech eyeing a string of acquisitions: CEO

HCL Tech eyeing a string of acquisitions: CEO

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Last year the company had acquired four companies, including one in the telecom sector, and plans to do the same in the coming months.

Bomb attacks in Pak: Taliban claims responsibility

Bomb attacks in Pak: Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

The Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for a series of suicide attacks in Pakistan, including the bombing of Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar. "We claimed responsibility for these attacks," said a telephone caller who introduced himself as Saeed Hafiz, a deputy of Hakeemullah Mehsud based in Orakzai tribal region.

Aban's debt woes resurface as rig sinks

Aban's debt woes resurface as rig sinks

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Aban Offshore, India's largest oil rig company, is likely to come under increased stress for repaying debt after the loss of its semi-submersible rig, Aban Pearl, which sank in the early hours of Thursday, according to analysts.

Dream of being a fashion designer?

Dream of being a fashion designer?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Pearl Academy of Fashion opens admissions to its degree and diploma programmes in fashion design.

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The walima or reception to be hosted by Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik to celebrate his marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza has been deferred to April 27 as his travel plans were upset following the seizure of his passport by Indian authorities.

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'My father would have liked Piku and PINK.' 'I don't think he would have liked item songs though.'

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

Umrao Jaan director to make film on Rumi

Umrao Jaan director to make film on Rumi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Famed 13th century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalaluddin Rumi, who in the past has been called the Smiling Face of Islam, is set to receive recognition from the Qatar Foundation.

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The latest announcement was made by the US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis during the change of guard ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbour wherein Admiral Phil Davidson replaced Admiral Harry Harris as Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command or IndoPacom.

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

11 killed, 55 injured in blast at Peshawar hotel

11 killed, 55 injured in blast at Peshawar hotel

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Over 30 people were injured in a blast outside Hotel Pearl Continental in Peshawar on Tuesday night. The strong blast damaged nearly 40 cars parked in the hotel's parking lot.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Pak overlooking Jaish-e-Mohammad's power surge

Pak overlooking Jaish-e-Mohammad's power surge

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

JeM, which counts Atlantic Airline bombing plotter and Al-Qaeda suspect Rashid Rauf as a member, has occupied a 4.5 acre-land outside the populated town of Bahawalpur to train jihadists in warfare, The Telegraph reports.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Has Rajkummar nailed his Bose look? Or do you prefer him in Raabta?

Step inside the Bigg Boss house

Step inside the Bigg Boss house

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Welcome to the Bigg Boss house!

Monsoon recipes: Sabudana Vada & Bird's Nest

Monsoon recipes: Sabudana Vada & Bird's Nest

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

GA readers share delicious recipes perfect for those rainy afternoons.

Monsoon recipes: Bajriche Vade & American Chopsuey

Monsoon recipes: Bajriche Vade & American Chopsuey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Three yummy recipes for those rainy days.

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'It is never a good idea to let the broad population determine policy that is the domain of experts and specialists,' notes Aakar Patel.