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What a drag! Sunil Grover takes to the runway for Mandira Bedi

What a drag! Sunil Grover takes to the runway for Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The popular television actor was not exactly who we were expecting at the end of a fashion show but boy did he rock!

The sinking story of India's debt-ridden banks

The sinking story of India's debt-ridden banks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The financial position of India's public sector banks (PSBs) has deteriorated sharply over the past financial year.

Limping Dhawan raises eye-brows, doubtful for 1st Test

Limping Dhawan raises eye-brows, doubtful for 1st Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan appears to be a doubtful starter for the first Test against South Africa, starting January 5, due to an ankle injury.

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

A sloppy Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Real Betis on Saturday in a further blow to their hopes of retaining the La Liga title.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Taliban publicly 'blow up' two 'US spies'

Taliban publicly 'blow up' two 'US spies'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

In yet another show of its 'barbaric' justice, the Taliban blew up two alleged United States spies in a village near Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan in Pakistan.

You can buy now, pay later for RIL's rights issue

You can buy now, pay later for RIL's rights issue

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Reliance Industries shareholders will have to pay only 25 per cent for subscribing to the company's mega Rs 53,125-crore rights issue, and the balance will have to be paid in two instalments in May and November next year, the company said.

Top 5 portable speakers under Rs 10,000

Top 5 portable speakers under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

They are must-have party accessories.

Why the writing was on the wall for Vettel at Ferrari

Why the writing was on the wall for Vettel at Ferrari

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The writing has been on the wall for Sebastian Vettel since September 2018 when Ferrari announced Charles Leclerc as his Formula One team mate. The German, who will leave the Italian team at the end of a pandemic-hit 2020 season that has yet to start, was top dog at Maranello at the time but Leclerc was young, hungry and determined.

AI has dues of over Rs 822 cr towards VVIP flights: RTI

AI has dues of over Rs 822 cr towards VVIP flights: RTI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Air India had stopped the practice of issuing tickets on credit to government agencies for the travel of their officials in December last year because of accruing pending bills.

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Narang preferred to remain practical as far as another shot at the Olympics is concerned.

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait and see... But I'm not reluctant to change the winning team,' Chris Silverwood said on Wednesday.

Yes Bank customers to get back all services on Wed evening

Yes Bank customers to get back all services on Wed evening

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Yes Bank customers will be able to access full banking services from Wednesday evening, as the moratorium will be lifted earlier. The RBI had on March 5 put a moratorium on Yes Bank restricting withdrawals to Rs 50,000 per depositor till April 3. However, the government in a notification on Saturday said the moratorium will be lifted by 18:00 hrs on March 18.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case

NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In the plea, the agency has submitted that the allegations against the accused are that they committed the offence to take revenge against "Muslim Jihadi activities" and "to create a rift between two communities".

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out in the nets before gruelling Test series

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out in the nets before gruelling Test series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Here are pictures of the two teams sweating it out at practice...

Drunk woman threatens to blow up Mumbai-bound AirAsia flight

Drunk woman threatens to blow up Mumbai-bound AirAsia flight

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

A woman passenger claimed that she had explosives and threatened to blow up the aircraft mid-air but it turned out to be a hoax. No bombs were found following a thorough search of the plane after it made an emergency landing.

7 Reasons Why You Need To Buy Lee Cooper Men's Slippers & Floaters Right Away

7 Reasons Why You Need To Buy Lee Cooper Men's Slippers & Floaters Right Away

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Stylish collection of sandals from lee cooper which is set to pivot you into a world of royal living. Soft to touch, this pair has a suede footbed and back strap lining that makes it absolutely pamper your feet.

Jio pips Airtel to 2nd spot, Trai data for May shows

Jio pips Airtel to 2nd spot, Trai data for May shows

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

As per the latest data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Vodafone Idea -- born last year from the merger of older operators Vodafone India and Idea Cellular -- continues to be the largest operator with 38.75 crore consumers and 33.36 per cent market share in the wireless segment as on May 31, 2019.

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Ananya Agarwal, who led the Indian delegation to the UNESCO General Conference being held in Paris, told the panel that Pak is home to all shades of darkness; from extremist ideologies and darker powers of radicalisation to the darkest manifestations of terrorism.

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'We have severely under-invested in waste water treatment.' 'We charge for water a minimal amount and we don't charge anything extra for providing sewerage service.' 'As a result, every water entity is cash-strapped.'

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Malaika takes the plunge in a red dress

Malaika takes the plunge in a red dress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Being sexy has nothing to do with age and Malaika is the proof!

Brazil customs workers to strike ahead of Rio Olympics

Brazil customs workers to strike ahead of Rio Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Tax auditors plan to down tools every Tuesday and Thursday until the government issues a decree to raise their wages.

Covid & festive politics

Covid & festive politics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Shifting positions on religiosity and Covid may confuse the Hindutva citizenry, but you can rely on Bengal to turn a non-arguable issue into a raging controversy, notes Kanika Datta.

Photos! It's a colourful carnival on the ramp

Photos! It's a colourful carnival on the ramp

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Glittering body suit, masks and crowns made of feather and statement jewellery -- this collection will remind you of a carnival.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.

When home is under a flyover & life's belongings fit on a cycle

When home is under a flyover & life's belongings fit on a cycle

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The family of nine, Mukesh, his parents, wife and five children, the youngest less than a year old, set out from their 'home' under a flyover in Palam in southwest Delhi on the long walk to their village. While he pushed the cycle, the others walked alongside, some holding bags, others unwieldy bundles on their heads, some barefeet as they walked on the hot tarred road under a scorching sun and others wearing flimsy footwear.

Family Tree: Know Kunal Kapoor's legendary filmi connection?

Family Tree: Know Kunal Kapoor's legendary filmi connection?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Think you know everything about your favourite Bollywood stars? Test your gyaan here!

PIX: Cavani, Greenwood rally Man Utd past Tottenham

PIX: Cavani, Greenwood rally Man Utd past Tottenham

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Say hello to these modern brides!

Say hello to these modern brides!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Pernia's Pop Up show had plenty of inspiration for brides-to-be.

Surf the net at lightspeed

Surf the net at lightspeed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Tata Indicom's Photon Plus broadband seems to deliver on its promise.

Jet Air's lenders likely to pick substantial stake in the airline

Jet Air's lenders likely to pick substantial stake in the airline

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The process of getting a new promoter on board is likely to take another two to three months and once that happens, the banks would offload their stakes.

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high-resolution imaging capability.

Malegaon blast: No in-camera trial, but curbs put on media

Malegaon blast: No in-camera trial, but curbs put on media

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Special NIA Judge V S Padalkar said conducting the trial in a "transparent manner" was among the reasons for rejecting the NIA's plea.

Bumrah backed his yorkers against Royals: Bond

Bumrah backed his yorkers against Royals: Bond

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'I think it has been a challenge for all the bowlers, coming to play after a break. We are lucky that we had one month here for preparation. Jasprit really wanted to back his yorkers against Royals, he wanted to go back to his strengths and use his bouncer as he normally does. That's Jasprit's strength, if he is not happy with his performances, he tends to bounce back to a new level. I know, traditionally through IPL, Bumrah tends to get better and better.'

The Hottest Sporting Buzz! Abbey Clancy posts 'sexy' picture

The Hottest Sporting Buzz! Abbey Clancy posts 'sexy' picture

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

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

Coronavirus: 'Players should not be rushed back to action'

Coronavirus: 'Players should not be rushed back to action'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Professional athletes across the world should not be rushed back to action once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, and they must have a strong say in determining the conditions for their return, the World Players Association said on Tuesday. Sports competitions around the world have come to a screeching halt this year as the virus spreads across the globe, starving clubs, leagues and federations of revenues and putting tens of thousands of professional athletes on hold.