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Vanity Fair's 10 best-dressed brides list

Vanity Fair's 10 best-dressed brides list

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The magazine has released a list of the most memorable wedding dresses from across the worlds of fashion, media and show business.

The pros and cons of working from home

The pros and cons of working from home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Ann Mayer's decision to end telecommuting has evoked strong reactions and has divided opinion.

Don't Deepika, Priyanka, Ranveer look wow!

Don't Deepika, Priyanka, Ranveer look wow!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

When Bollywood puts its right fashion foot forward.

Trinidad officials confirm Baptiste's doping absence

Trinidad officials confirm Baptiste's doping absence

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Trinidad and Tobago athletics officials confirmed on Monday that Kelly-Ann Baptiste, who won a world 100 metres bronze medal in 2011, and fellow sprinter Semoy Hackett missed the Moscow world championships because of doping violations.

Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package

Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Rs 20 lakh crore package includes Rs 1.7 lakh crore package of free foodgrains to the poor and cash to poor women and elderly, announced in March, as well as the Reserve Bank's liquidity measures and interest rate cuts.

Play stopped at Ladies European Tour event after caddie dies

Play stopped at Ladies European Tour event after caddie dies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament was suspended on Wednesday 7after the death of a caddie on the course, the Ladies European Tour said in a statement.

Sports Shorts: Tsonga out for rest of 2020 due to back injury

Sports Shorts: Tsonga out for rest of 2020 due to back injury

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Summary of all sports events and persons that made news on Thursday.

PIX: The HOTTEST Fashionistas at Golden Globes 2013

PIX: The HOTTEST Fashionistas at Golden Globes 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Here's a look at the most fashionable Hollywood stars at the Goilden Globes.

PHOTOS: Bolt completes another treble; hosts Russia top medals table

PHOTOS: Bolt completes another treble; hosts Russia top medals table

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Images from the Day Nine of the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

'US school shooting victims were students of first grade'

'US school shooting victims were students of first grade'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Two days after the horrific shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut killed 20 children and six adults, United States authorities on Sunday identified the younger victims as first graders, who were shot multiple times by a long rifle. Autopsies were conducted on the 26 victims, including 12 young girls and eight boys.

Time to up your game, Nitish babu

Time to up your game, Nitish babu

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Your achievements are many, Nitish babu, but it needs a sustained campaign to remind us, the good people of Bihar, what we may have forgotten,' points out Asmita Bihari.

Google pushes UPI model of digital payments for US Fed

Google pushes UPI model of digital payments for US Fed

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

In August, the Fed announced that it would develop a "new interbank 24x7x365 RTGS with integrated clearing functionality to support faster payments in the United States". The Fed Board asked for comments on FedNow by November. In reply to this, Google mentioned its experience of launching Google Pay -- Google's payments app which uses the UPI -- in India.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

'Gunmen stormed in shouting Allahu Akbar': Witness recounts Dhaka horror

'Gunmen stormed in shouting Allahu Akbar': Witness recounts Dhaka horror

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Reza told reporters that the attackers were armed with firearms and bombs as they entered the restaurant and took customers and staffers hostage at gunpoint.

Sharapova in Korea Open final

Sharapova in Korea Open final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova eased past Luxembourg's Anne Kremer 6-0 6-2 to reach the final.

Who will grab Laureus honour? Verdict on Monday

Who will grab Laureus honour? Verdict on Monday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The ceremony will now be hosted by Hugh Grant, the Golden Globe-winning actor, though the organisers had earlier announced that the host will be Sharon Stone.

Is China getting ready to attack Taiwan?

Is China getting ready to attack Taiwan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

With tensions between China and Taiwan rapidly increasing, the tone of China's official media has also become progressively more strident, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

Rediff.com22 May 2013

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last few days.

Meet Hindi Films' Most Fearless Woman

Meet Hindi Films' Most Fearless Woman

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

In a tribute to yesteryear actress Fearless Nadia, an Australian composer presents a magnificent film and music show.

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The hardest part of my job continues to be this federal government, this administration, this president, says South Carolina Governor, Nimrata Randhawa Haley in a prime time speech at GOP Convention. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Savita case: Midwife sorry for 'Catholic country' comment

Savita case: Midwife sorry for 'Catholic country' comment

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

A midwife has apologised for telling Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who had a miscarriage, that she could not have an abortion in Ireland because it was a "Catholic country". Ann Maria Burke admitted she made the remark to Savita at the University Hospital in Galway just days before the latter died after giving birth.

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Arthur Ashkin in the US, Grard Mourou in France, and Donna Strickland in Canada will share the prize announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm on Tuesday.

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The monument was plunged into darkness in what Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said was a protest at the 'unbearable' situation for civilians in the city where fighting raged during the day.

Check out who defeated Sehwag in Twitter battle

Check out who defeated Sehwag in Twitter battle

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Ross Taylor has signed off from India, but he has got something to reveal.

Indian-origin woman killed by husband in Pak: Family

Indian-origin woman killed by husband in Pak: Family

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

An Indian-origin woman hailing from the city was allegedly shot dead by her Pakistani husband in Karachi last month, her family members on Thursday claimed.

Dalai Lama holds special prayer at Bihar CM's residence

Dalai Lama holds special prayer at Bihar CM's residence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday held a special prayer at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's official residence here for world peace and praised the state government for taking interest in Buddhism.

How Beyonce stays in shape and more fashion news

How Beyonce stays in shape and more fashion news

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

'PDS is broken, alternative methods needed'

'PDS is broken, alternative methods needed'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Direct cash transfers or food coupons should be used to provide services to the poor, says Farzana Afridi.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

Bihar CM's official residence switches to solar energy

Bihar CM's official residence switches to solar energy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

It is now official. Nitish Kumar, chief minister of the power-starved state of Bihar, has decided to go green. The chief minister will use solar energy to power his official residence in Patna, an official on Wednesday said.

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly actor Eli Wallach dead

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly actor Eli Wallach dead

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The actor was 98.

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rallied to claim an unprecedented third world championship 100 metres title in 10.76 seconds at the Bird's Nest stadium on Monday.

Queen's grand-daughter to compete in London

Queen's grand-daughter to compete in London

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Zara Phillips, grand-daughter of Queen Elizabeth, will follow in her parents' footsteps in competing as an Olympic athlete after being chosen for Britain's equestrian eventing team at the London Games.

It's a miracle! Blind woman sees again after falling over

It's a miracle! Blind woman sees again after falling over

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Mary Ann Franco, gradually became blind after injuring her spine in a car accident in 1993.

Yahoo! sacks journo over inapt Romney remark

Yahoo! sacks journo over inapt Romney remark

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Embattled internet firm Yahoo! has reportedly fired its Washington bureau chief after he made a joke about United States presidential contender Mitt Romney and his wife and Ann being "happy to have a party when black people drown." David Chalian's comments were caught on a microphone while he was discussing Hurricane Isaac, which hit Louisiana with the Republican convention under way

Double Olympic champion Farah wins again in Birmingham

Double Olympic champion Farah wins again in Birmingham

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

With a wicker replica of Farah in his celebratory 'Mobot' pose overlooking the track, the London Games 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion kicked and pulled away from the field on the home straight, sending the stadium wild, to win in eight minutes 27.24 seconds.

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Former Romanian tennis player Ilie Nastase will not be welcome at this year's Wimbledon championships and could be stopped at the gate if he tries to attend.

Thompson keeps 100 meters title in Jamaican hands

Thompson keeps 100 meters title in Jamaican hands

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson surprised even herself by storming to victory in the Olympic women's 100 meters on Saturday as compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce failed in her bid to win a third straight title.

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'The aim of issuing these guidelines is to instil COVID appropriate behaviour to contain the spread of the disease while allowing social and economic activity'