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A third of British women earn more than their men

A third of British women earn more than their men

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Moreover, four out of 10 women respondents said that the career of whichever partner had the highest income would take precedence in relationship, the Daily Mail reported.

Coming soon: A memory-cleansing drug

Coming soon: A memory-cleansing drug

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

A team at Friedrich Miescher Institute in Switzerland could develop a memory-cleansing drug that has the ability to remove any recollection of unhappy or embarrassing incidents, like childhood teasing and upsetting memories of a failed love affair, from people's minds, the Daily Mail reported.

Size zero is unhealthy, says Rihanna

Size zero is unhealthy, says Rihanna

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The Barbadian singer, known for her curvy figure, is against women getting reed-thin in a bid to look like models.

Now, a car computer that makes speeding history!

Now, a car computer that makes speeding history!

Rediff.com11 May 2009

A team in Britain has developed the Intelligent Speed Adaption system that detects the speed limit and automatically slows the car if it is being driven too fast on a busy road, the Daily Mail reported. According to its developers, the computer pinpoints a vehicle's exact location via satellite and accesses a database of every road's speed limit to determine how fast the vehicle should be travelling.

Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tanned

Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tanned

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is in soup again for calling United States President Barack Obama "suntanned" for the second time.

Flintoff wanted to skip series after terror attack

Flintoff wanted to skip series after terror attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff revealed that he didn't want to play the Test series in India after last year's Mumbai terror attacks but was forced to play by the ECB, which was "scared" of offending the cash-rich BCCI.

Dev Patel, Freida Pinto get closer

Dev Patel, Freida Pinto get closer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Pictures of the two holding hands during a fashion show have appeared on a web site.

Ashes tour was like a 'booze cruise' says Flintoff

Ashes tour was like a 'booze cruise' says Flintoff

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Andrew Flintoff has described the 2006/07 Ashes tour of Australia, when England were thrashed 5-0, as being like a "booze cruise."

Are you nice? Then get paid less!

Are you nice? Then get paid less!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

It seems gentleness doesn't pay, for a new study has revealed that nice guys are paid less than their aggressive counterparts.

Beckham shows off new Jesus tattoo

Beckham shows off new Jesus tattoo

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Footballer David Beckham has added another tattoo, a black and white image of Jesus Christ, to his huge collection of body art. Beckham, 34, already has 17 tattoos on his body but decided to get the latest one to pay a tribute to his grandfather Joe West, who died recently. The footballer was very close to him.

How Tom Cruise towers over Cameron Diaz!

How Tom Cruise towers over Cameron Diaz!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

When Tom Cruise arrived at the Tokyo premiere of Knight & Day' along side Cameron Diaz recently, he managed to match up the height of his 2 inches taller co-star. And now we can tell how.

Dominating women earn more than 'nicer' colleagues

Dominating women earn more than 'nicer' colleagues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

A new study has revealed that those who adopt a masculine approach in the office earn more than their "nicer" female colleagues.

The secret formula to buy cheapest air tickets

The secret formula to buy cheapest air tickets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Experts have suggested that you are likely to get the best deal on your airline tickets if you book eight weeks in advance, reports the Daily Mail.

Angelina unveils new hairdo

Angelina unveils new hairdo

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

The actress recently walked the red carpet with husband Brad Pitt showcasing a stunning new hairstyle.

Kids tiring out Jolie, Pitt?

Kids tiring out Jolie, Pitt?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

It seems that taking care of six children is taking a toll on one of the world's most glamorous couples. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie simply looked like harassed parents when they arrived for a press conference here to promote Angelina's latest film Changeling, the Daily Mail reported.

Pietersen won't be selected for World Twenty20 - Morgan

Pietersen won't be selected for World Twenty20 - Morgan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen will not be recalled for this year's World Twenty20 in India, captain Eoin Morgan was quoted on Monday as saying. Pietersen, 35, has not played for England in any format since 2014 but has been in good form recently in club Twenty20 tournaments in Australia and Pakistan. "That door is completely shut, Kevin will not be picked. That's from me," Morgan told the Daily Mail. South African-born Pietersen, a former England captain and member of the side that won the World Twenty20 in 2010, was dropped in 2014. England director of cricket Andrew Strauss explained the decision at the time by saying there was a "massive trust issue" with Pietersen. The pair had fallen out over text messages sent by Pietersen to South African players during a 2012 test series when Strauss was captaining the team.

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Root cut a rather forlorn figure as Australia celebrated moving 2-1 ahead in the series but insists he is still the right man to lead England forward.

Is Brangelina saga coming to an end?

Is Brangelina saga coming to an end?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Frayed nerves over growing brood is leading to frequent fights between the famous couple.

Now, a fabric that can clean itself

Now, a fabric that can clean itself

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Sending your favourite and costly suit to the dry cleaners could soon become an obsolete practice. Researchers have invented a new fabric which can clean by itself. Using nano-technology, the researchers from Monash University in Australia and Hong Kong Polytechnic University have successfully developed the special fabric which can be made into self-cleaning clothes.

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Smith's condition worsened and Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed he is not fit to play in the third Test, which starts on Thursday.

Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare

Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Britney wore a black and gold bra, white top hat and black satin hot pants on the Japanese show Hey! Hey! Hey!.

SRK gets Oprah's suite!

SRK gets Oprah's suite!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Shah Rukh Khan bagged the most exclusive suite at the opening party of Dubai's Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, leaving behind a host of Hollywood celebrities. The over Rs 18 lakh-a night exclusive suite, suspended between the resort's two towers, was initially slated for talk show queen Oprah Winfrey but when she pulled out from the party, it went to King Khan, the Daily Mail reported.

British media go ga-ga over Yuvi, lambast England

British media go ga-ga over Yuvi, lambast England

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

The ease with which Yuvraj Singh dismantled the English attack mesmerised not just Indian fans but also the British media, which declared that Friday's humiliating loss spelt the end of Kevin Pietersen's honeymoon period as skipper. "India batter England into submission," read a headline in the 'Daily Mail' after England lost the first ODI of the seven-match series by a massive 158 runs.

Queen Victoria had an affair with Indian courtier

Queen Victoria had an affair with Indian courtier

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Contrary to her sombre public image, in private Britain's Queen Victoria was a passionate, romantic and a feisty politician who even had an affair with an young and handsome Indian servant, according to a new film. Apart from the Indian courtier Abdul Karim, Victoria had flirtatious relationships with two of her prime ministers -- Lord Melbourne and Benjamin Disraeli -- and also developed an affair with a British servant, the Daily Mail reported.

Sunshine beneficial for male fertility

Sunshine beneficial for male fertility

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Researchers have based their findings on an experiment which has found that almost a third of men who're experiencing fertility problems have low levels of Vitamin D, the Daily Mail reported.

Angelina slaps beau Pitt, sacks nanny

Angelina slaps beau Pitt, sacks nanny

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Hollywood's most talked about couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt seems to be going through a rough time as media reports suggest that the actress allegedly slapped Pitt after catching him on the bed rubbing the back of their female employee.

Foreign students better at English: Expert

Foreign students better at English: Expert

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Says foreign students are better at English language

Scientists find key that could stop cancer

Scientists find key that could stop cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

In their research, the scientists have found that a protein called Ecadherin is essential to keeping cells stuck together and when its levels fall, other proteins move to the surface of the cells and they manage to break away and spread, the Daily Mail reported on Thursday.

Madonna and Guy call in divorce lawyers

Madonna and Guy call in divorce lawyers

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Speculation is rife that Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie are heading for a split soon after it emerged that the couple have sought advice from divorce lawyers.

England puts rookies on stand-by

England puts rookies on stand-by

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Fearing that a number of senior players may opt out of the Test series in case England actually embarks on the tour of India, ECB has decided to keep three rookie bowlers on stand-by. According to a report in the Daily Mail, the untried Middlesex trio of Tim Murtagh, Alan Richardson and Steven Finn would be part of the England team which is scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi on Thursday to join the camp before the two-Test series against India.

Homoeopathy is risky and useless: UK scientist

Homoeopathy is risky and useless: UK scientist

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Homeopathic medicine is putting lives at risk and is useless, says a top scientist associated with the British government.

City women more prone to breast cancer

City women more prone to breast cancer

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

A study in has found that women living in urban areas are significantly more susceptible to breast cancer than those living in countryside because of the stresses and strains of city life.

Boycott labels Fletcher a hypocrite

Boycott labels Fletcher a hypocrite

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Former England Test player Geoffrey Boycott has accused the former coach of abusing big names of English cricket to sell his autobiography.

Tony Blair signs book deal worth 6 million pounds

Tony Blair signs book deal worth 6 million pounds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has signed a multi-million-pound deal to pen his Downing Street memoirs. Blair's account of ten years as the prime minister of the United Kingdom, including few details of his turbulent relationship with his successor Gordon Brown, will be published by Random House, the Daily Mail reported on Friday.Blair's deal came just days after his wife Cherie struck a 1.5-million-pounds deal for her life story, to be published next year.

Room fresheners raise risk of asthma

Room fresheners raise risk of asthma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Scientists in Europe have carried out a study and found that using air fresheners and furniture cleaners even once a week raises the chance of developing asthma

UK: Indian-origin men convicted for Viagra racket

UK: Indian-origin men convicted for Viagra racket

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Two Indian-origin people were among four found guilty for masterminding a multi-million pound global conspiracy to sell fake Viagras over the Internet.

Cardiac patient? Now grow your own heart valves

Cardiac patient? Now grow your own heart valves

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

British scientists claimed to have developed a treatment which will create heart valves -- which ensure flow of blood in the right direction -- from stem cells from the body of the patient

Phagwara's Romeo is world's smallest bodybuilder

Phagwara's Romeo is world's smallest bodybuilder

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Even though he is less than 3 feet tall, Phagwara's Aditya "Romeo" Dev is rapidly gaining international recognition for being the world's smallest bodybuilder.

Brainy people more likely to have drink problems

Brainy people more likely to have drink problems

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Brainy people have more chances of suffering from alcohol-related health problems as compared to their less intelligent conterparts, a study has found.

Al Qaeda's top cyber terrorist is a diplomat's son

Al Qaeda's top cyber terrorist is a diplomat's son

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Under the name Irhabi 007 -- combining the James Bond reference with the Arabic for terrorist -- he worked with al Qaeda leaders in Iraq and came up with a way to convert often gruesome videos into a form that could be put onto the Web.