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Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Raul Castro vowed to set aside their differences in pursuit of what the US president called a "new day" for the relationship between the neighbours.

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The discovery of debris may not solve the mystery of what happened to the plane, warn aviation experts

Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas to be divorced

Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas to be divorced

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here.

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking riots in the Missouri town of Ferguson has said in a televised interview that he has no regrets about his actions.

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

West Indies have lost their last four Tests, two to Australia and two to Sri Lanka, and have not enjoyed a single win in Australia since the 1996-97 tour.

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Before her fame monsters around the world, this iconic pop star is the mother of the freakiest fashion inventions you'd have ever laid eyes on!

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Is Putin overthrown or he's had a secret baby?

Is Putin overthrown or he's had a secret baby?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Vladimir Putin is MIA (missing in action) and the Internet is obsessing over it!

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jyoti Amge explains while Sadiya Upade listens in.

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Locked in a neck-and-neck battle, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made a last minute dash to key swing states to woo undecided voters as major polls on the final weekend before the election day showed the race for the White House was too close to call.

Snipers execute worst police killing in the US since 9/11

Snipers execute worst police killing in the US since 9/11

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The man, named as Micah Xavier Johnson, a 25-year-old Army reservist, was responsible for the deadliest attacks on law enforcers in America since 9/11 - shooting 12, killing 5.

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Review: Forever looks like everything you have seen before

Review: Forever looks like everything you have seen before

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Forever is tiring to watch, says Paloma Sharma.

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Bharara alleged that before firing him, Trump tried to cultivate relationship with him.

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A quick look at the winners.

Reality show to make start-up dreams come true in Bengal

Reality show to make start-up dreams come true in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The West Bengal government has tied up with the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, to launch a reality show, Egiye Bangla.

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

What was life like for the confident Priyanka Chopra of today when she was a gawky teenager?

5 things Saina Nehwal needs to do to before Olympics...

5 things Saina Nehwal needs to do to before Olympics...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Take a look at what fit-again Saina needs to do before going into the Olympic Games in August this year.

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton apologised on Thursday to former US tennis star James Blake, who was arrested after being wrongly identified as a suspect in a fraud ring and said he is concerned over how much force is used.

Why Sergey Brin and Larry Page created their own Alphabet

Why Sergey Brin and Larry Page created their own Alphabet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Keeping a company on the cutting edge is about more than making workers happy.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

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

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

'A rockstar!' 'Absolutely fantastic' ... That's how media outlets in Australia have been describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he traversed through the continent, charming people and political leadership along the way.

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.

Manu-Sumeeth feel no pressure to deliver at maiden Olympic appearance

Manu-Sumeeth feel no pressure to deliver at maiden Olympic appearance

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'Experience is important. But if you work hard, you can improve faster. There is a three-month gap now and we will look to train harder and improve our fitness for Olympics' 'I think we need to cut down simple errors on court and not give away easy points. We have got to work hard each day without thinking about the results, as giving our best is in our hands'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to Cook

Lessons from Bollywood: How to Cook

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Read, and learn!

New airlines to take wing in 2015

New airlines to take wing in 2015

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The first to take off will be Air Pegasus, promoted by Bengaluru-based ground-handling firm Deccor Aviation.

World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry

World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

'I feel nervous and scared everyday'

'I feel nervous and scared everyday'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'There have been so many instances where I have auditioned for a film and been finalised, and even cut a cake (to celebrate) but then I got a call saying sorry, that the role went to someone else. It's a very cutthroat industry. When your film becomes a hit, they come to you but when it doesn't do well, nobody comes.' Baaghi actress Shraddha Kapoor gives us an insight into her life.

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 20.

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Syria has agreed with the Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons stocks under international control to "uproot US aggression", hours after President Barack Obama said he would "absolutely" put on hold any military strike on the country if it does so.

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The verdict could impact a range of life choices of Indians, including food habits and sexual orientation.

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Even as the community and the country struggle to come to terms with this attack, stories of survival emerge.

Priyanka: I am very greedy about my work

Priyanka: I am very greedy about my work

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Priyanka Chopra on stereotypes, movies and more.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Was Adani able to clinch this loan merely as a result of his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by US prosecutors, FBI.

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.

'Indians need to grow up'

'Indians need to grow up'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

'67 years after India gained independence, its people still get offended by the slightest issues in films.'

Can an unmarried couple book a hotel room in India?

Can an unmarried couple book a hotel room in India?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Can a woman stay in the same hotel room with a man she is not married to or vice versa? Seems an outdated question in this day and age? Not exactly, says the hospitality industry.