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US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The 26-year-old told Reuters on Sunday he was excited about representing the United States as well as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community at the ongoing Games in South Korea.

Veena Malik: I'm in shock!

Veena Malik: I'm in shock!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

'I have always been a good daughter to Pakistan. Now please let me be a good mother to my son,' the actress claims.

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

The company, which is the biggest stakeholder in DreamWorks Animation Studios, is in talks with bankers to identify and acquire up-and-coming mobile game studios in North America and Europe to boost sales

Is the internet all that it's cracked up to be?

Is the internet all that it's cracked up to be?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Is the internet just a fun thing to do like TV and radio?

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Now, as Donald Trump is prepares to enter 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue, here are some facts you ought to know about the soon-to-be 45th President of the United States

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first trip to New York as leader of the world's most populous democracy, will draw perhaps the largest crowd ever by a foreign leader on US soil when he takes the stage on Sunday in Madison Square Garden before a crowd forecast to total more than 18,000 people.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

So, what's news?

So, what's news?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Some 800 million or more Indians gaze at their mobile phones all day. Whoever can crack what's news on the mobile phone for them and their families, for a nominal payment of Rs 10 a month, is a winner, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Charges pressed against Lochte by Rio police

Charges pressed against Lochte by Rio police

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

US swimmer Ryan Lochte has been charged by Brazilian police for filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Formula One faces its biggest shake-up in decades with the announcement on Wednesday that US cable TV mogul John Malone's Liberty Media has agreed to take control of the cash-generating glamour sport.

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'There are sound commercial reasons to hope for the development of 'anti-fake news networks',' says Devangshu Datta.

Amazing photos of the month: March

Amazing photos of the month: March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 20 images.

Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rock and roll revelry

Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rock and roll revelry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is one madly indulgent film says Raja Sen.

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'The oddest thing about this general election campaign so far is that one might think that the BJP was fighting with its back to the wall, rather than as the favourite to win.' 'Perhaps there is something they know that we don't,' says Mihir S Sharma.

10 things you should know about Charlotte McKinney

10 things you should know about Charlotte McKinney

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

For one, she's being called the next Kate Upton (and that may not necessarily be a bad thing).

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The more I lived in India, the more I realised that America was my home too.'

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England football captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The song, called 'Battle Declaration' focusing on winning wars, was posted on the People's Liberation Army daily's website last Thursday. It is the first PLA-made hip-hop video, the state media reported on Tuesday.

Paul Walker's Fast and Furious car to be auctioned

Paul Walker's Fast and Furious car to be auctioned

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Race to White House: Trump, Sanders come out on top in New Hampshire

Race to White House: Trump, Sanders come out on top in New Hampshire

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders cruised to early victories in the New Hampshire primary.

A Kashmir diary

A Kashmir diary

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'On the drive to the airport, the streets are lined with men in battle camouflage carrying assault rifles and bearing familiar faces -- Tamilians, Bengalis, Punjabis, feared by the locals and in turn fearing them,' notes Aakar Patel during a visit to Srinagar.

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama to supporters

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama to supporters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"I am here to tell you that this will be a close race and you cannot take it for granted," Obama told several thousands of his supporters at an election rally.

Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri shot dead

Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri shot dead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Sabri, 45, and an associate were travelling in a car in Karachi's Liquatabad 10 area when unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen fired at their vehicle, critically injuring them.

The BEST MOMENTS of Aahana Kumra's Life

The BEST MOMENTS of Aahana Kumra's Life

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

"From a very early age, I imagined myself playing powerful characters," she says, and she proves it with her filmography.

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Saturday.

'Economic package is like an onion'

'Economic package is like an onion'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'

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.

India must reject once in 5 years polls

India must reject once in 5 years polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'Elections, my friends, are a boon for the Indian people.' 'That is the only time our high and mighty leaders are accessible to the masses.' 'So don't ruin that by agreeing to once-in-5-years elections,' argues A Ganesh Nadar.

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

As a dozen scantily clad Brazilian Samba dancers gyrated on to the stage, rocking peacock-style headdresses and glittery thongs, Usain Bolt was not about to be intimidated or upstaged.

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Leading television anchor Rajdeep Sardesai was roughed up by pro-Modi supporters outside the Madison Square Garden in New York, shortly before the prime minister's address.

'Posting sexy pix is no way to become a vlogger'

'Posting sexy pix is no way to become a vlogger'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'If you just click sexy pictures, you are only going to have a bunch of perverts following you.' 'What do perverts buy? They don't even buy condoms.'

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'There is need to invent another enemy.' 'If you can add Maoists to Muslims, the tukde-tukde thread will tie in nicely.' 'You might even have a 'nation in grave danger' story by the summer of 2019,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The two-word answer is: Proper oversight,' says T N Ninan.

Study on Indian BPO workers pulls mask off the abuse

Study on Indian BPO workers pulls mask off the abuse

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Abuse, often racial in nature, happens daily.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: Russian medallist suspected of doping

Winter Olympics Sidelights: Russian medallist suspected of doping

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

A Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance, a source at the Games said on Sunday, in a potential major blow to Russia's efforts to emerge from a drug-cheating scandal.

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Pop singer Katy Perry will headline the halftime entertainment at February's Super Bowl, the most-watched US sporting and television event, according to an announcement by the National Football League on Sunday.

Know who Bigg Boss's new guest Kim Kardashian is?

Know who Bigg Boss's new guest Kim Kardashian is?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

This curvalicious American TV personality, all set to stir the Bigg Boss 8 pot this Friday, is a bit of a phenomenon in the United States.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.