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Spy Kids race ahead of Seabiscuit

Spy Kids race ahead of Seabiscuit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Enabling the online booking and payment for Indian Railway tickets is one such case. Amitabh Pandey's book is about how he went about enthusing teams inside the Indian Railways and facilitating online reservations, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Here's how much Akshay, Shah Rukh have earned!

Here's how much Akshay, Shah Rukh have earned!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Meet Forbes' highest paid actors.

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Naipaul wrote more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction during his career with a sharp critique of established religion and politicians characterising much of his work.

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Dabang Delhi shot into top four after thrashing hosts Bengal Warriors while Bengaluru Bulls scripted a fine comeback in the second half to hand Puneri Paltan their fourth successive loss in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The strength of teams has been bolstered from 14 during the inaugural edition last year to 25.

Italy goes to UN to seek freedom for marines jailed in India

Italy goes to UN to seek freedom for marines jailed in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

"Italy is willing to try the marines at home, but in the meantime we ask for their freedom," said Interior Minister Angelino Alfano was quoted as saying by ANSA news agency.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Marines' trial in India hits new snag: Italian president

Marines' trial in India hits new snag: Italian president

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has said the trial of two marines in India over the killing of two Indian fishermen has run into new "difficulty" because of upcoming general elections in that country.

Indian sailor Sunil James returns from Togo

Indian sailor Sunil James returns from Togo

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Indian sailor Sunil James, jailed in Togo for the last five months, was back home on Friday for a reunion that was tinged with sadness as his family prepared for the funeral of his toddler son who died when he was away.

9 awesome moments from Amazon Fashion week

9 awesome moments from Amazon Fashion week

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Take a look at some of the most memorable moments from Amazon India Fashion Week in Delhi.

Fishermen's killing: SC allows second marine to stay in Italy

Fishermen's killing: SC allows second marine to stay in Italy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Massimiliano Latorre, the second Italian marine accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast in 2012, to remain in his country till the international arbitral tribunal decided the jurisdictional issue.

'European Parl's resolution on marines not well advised'

'European Parl's resolution on marines not well advised'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution asking India to allow the return of two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen, drawing a sharp reaction from New Delhi which termed the step not "well advised" as the matter was sub judice.

'Italy will do everything to bring back marines by Christmas'

'Italy will do everything to bring back marines by Christmas'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Italy will do everything to bring back by Christmas two of its marines, who have been in India for over one-and-a-half years to face trial for killing two Indian fishermen, the country's special envoy in the case has said.

SC disallows marine's plea to extend stay in Italy

SC disallows marine's plea to extend stay in Italy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused the pleas of murder accused Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre seeking extension of his stay in Italy on health grounds and his fellow marine permission to travel there for Christmas, leading them to withdraw their applications.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars.

The OTT Game of Thrones

The OTT Game of Thrones

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The battle for eyeballs is on!

Police release sketches of suspects in death of South Africa football captain

Police release sketches of suspects in death of South Africa football captain

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

South African police issued identikit pictures on Tuesday of two men suspected of killing the national football captain, a death that led to more calls for tighter gun laws a week after track star Oscar Pistorius was jailed for shooting his girlfriend.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Ten images that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Exaggerated sleeves, bold colours and individualistic styles -- Avantika Bhuyan tells you what will be in vogue in 2017.

Review: Moana is a treat

Review: Moana is a treat

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Moana is a journey you want to get on, raves Sukanya Verma.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Pak film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Pak film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

There has only been a boom in the cinema industry in Pakistan in the last few years because of the release of latest Bollywood and Hollywood films if there is any permanent ban you can expect lot of cinema houses and multiplexes to close down.

Marine urges Supreme Court to extend stay in Italy

Marine urges Supreme Court to extend stay in Italy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Italian Marine Massimiliano Latorre, who along with a colleague is accused of killing Indian fishermen in 2012, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking extension of his stay in Italy on medical grounds.

Marines case should have been settled in 1st three days: Italy

Marines case should have been settled in 1st three days: Italy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Italy has regretted that the case of two of its marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen should have been resolved in the first three days of the incident, before the issue became enmeshed in India's "deadly judicial and political-electoral gears".

Italy petitions UN over trial of its two marines in India

Italy petitions UN over trial of its two marines in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Italy has petitioned the United Nations over the trial of its two marines in India under a strict anti-piracy law for the killing of two Indian fishermen, and said it would exercise "all options" to bring back the naval personnel.

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

Where did the statement vanish?!

Where did the statement vanish?!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The attempts to unearth the document started getting more and more frantic. The clerks began to flip pages of files full of documents, some hand written, some bearing thick seals or multiple stamps, some in Hindi, some in Marathi. Several junior lawyers joined in, perusing different files and dockets. But in spite of the best of efforts the document was not to be found.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling, promises Sukanya Verma.

'India can quiz Italian marines via video-conferencing'

'India can quiz Italian marines via video-conferencing'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Four Italian marines, who were witnesses to the killing of two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast allegedly by two of their colleagues, will not be sent to India for deposing as witnesses, Defence Minister Mario Mauro has said.

SC allows marine to stay in Italy till September 30

SC allows marine to stay in Italy till September 30

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A bench comprising Justices A R Dave, Kurian Joseph and Amitava Roy asked the Italian authority to give an undertaking to abide by the conditions under which Latorre was allowed to leave India.

Anti-Romeo squads... and those Italian marines...

Anti-Romeo squads... and those Italian marines...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Why 'anti-Romeo'? Why not 'anti-loafer' squad? Or 'anti-Majnu' squad?' wonders Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The latest virus detected on the country's Internet network is so notorious and lethal that it acquires as many as 20 aliases or masks to infect and attack a vulnerable computer system which is low on security features.

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the grand slam spoils this year and it would take a hard heart not to hope for a fairy tale rematch next month of their epic 2008 Wimbledon final.

There's serious money in the fake news business

There's serious money in the fake news business

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

And since social media platforms benefit from it, shouldn't they too be held responsible for the hate and fake news they spread, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Italy will take up at the "international level" the trial of two marines in India for the killing of two Indian fishermen, Premier Enrico Letta has said.

The government, like the British, sees Indians as a nuisance

The government, like the British, sees Indians as a nuisance

Rediff.com13 May 2018

'Till we are able to understand this reality of what is happening to our fellow citizens today in 2018, it would be hypocrisy to continue to teach in our textbooks about the great atrocity of 1919,' argues Aakar Patel.

Sonam Kapoor, in holiday mood!

Sonam Kapoor, in holiday mood!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Yemen: India to use sea routes to evacuate nationals

Yemen: India to use sea routes to evacuate nationals

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

India on Monday sent two passenger ships to Djibouti Port to evacuate Indians stranded in conflict-hit Yemen.