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Manchester still dotes on George Best

Manchester still dotes on George Best

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

It's not only Ireland that showered unbridled love on its prodigal son George Best, the legend lives on at Old Trafford.

Indo-Pak border fence being extended

Indo-Pak border fence being extended

Rediff.com5 May 2007

To prevent intrusion at night, work is going on in full swing to lay electric lines, installation of large lights and power station.

Next : Not quite that bad

Next : Not quite that bad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Overall, though, Next makes a hash of the original material, to no discernible purpose. And in the process, it wastes two high-quality talents (Julianne Moore and Nicholas Cage).

Gujarat move at snail's pace

Gujarat move at snail's pace

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

The Ranji Trophy Plate Division final between Railways and Gujarat this year may well be remembered more for its run drought than its eventual result.

Man posts selfies after being shot

Man posts selfies after being shot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 20-year-old US student who was shot in the shoulder during the deadly Arizona rampage this week took it in his stride and posted online a series of bloody selfies rather than calling for medical help.

Cricketers' flight makes emergency landing

Cricketers' flight makes emergency landing

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

A Jet Airways flight carrying the Australian cricket team and a few Indian players made an emergency landing in Nagpur after it was hit by a bird, 10 minutes after take-off on Monday morning.

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Deep-learning machines are conquering realm after realm of human expertise, but is there a difference between Them and Us?

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

Cookers, cameras, PCs may cost more

Cookers, cameras, PCs may cost more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Many goods are likely to become more expensive as the government mulls to lift duty exemptions on them.

You can withdraw provident fund online from August

You can withdraw provident fund online from August

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

With the new facility, settling PF withdrawal claims would just take few hours.

Priyanka attends premiere of Hands Of Stone

Priyanka attends premiere of Hands Of Stone

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

56% urban Indians living in slums

56% urban Indians living in slums

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Cities are the future of the world, and slums are the future of the city.

PIX: Malaika's lovely Maldives holiday

PIX: Malaika's lovely Maldives holiday

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Malaika proves that she's a water baby!

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Talking points from this weekend's Premier League action as top two Manchester City and Liverpool both won with City remaining a point clear with two games remaining.

KP labels Pistorius sentence as 'pathetic'

KP labels Pistorius sentence as 'pathetic'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has labelled the South African court's decision of handing Oscar Pistorius a six-year jail term for killing his girlfriend as 'pathetic' and 'shambles'. While delivering her decision in a story that has attracted intense worldwide attention, Judge Thokozile Masipa said she had considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, such as rehabilitation and murder, and concluded that the latter outweighed the former.

Smith released from ODI squad to focus on Tests

Smith released from ODI squad to focus on Tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Opener and former captain Graeme Smith was released from the South African ODI squad, which is currently playing a three-match series against India, to "focus" on his preparations for the Test series, which starts from December 18.

Petta Review: Vintage Rajini!

Petta Review: Vintage Rajini!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Kudos to Director Karthik Subbaraj for bringing back the Rajini of the 1990s, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Federer yearns for lengthy career

Federer yearns for lengthy career

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

World number one Roger Federer won a four-way shave-off in Shanghai on Friday in an unusual warm-up for the Tennis Masters Cup.

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a fortuitous 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Wind energy: India a manufacturing hub

Wind energy: India a manufacturing hub

Rediff.com3 May 2005

In a boost to its manufacturing capabilities, global wind energy majors including GE, Enercon, and Vestas are turning to India to produce key wind energy components, making the country a sourcing hub for export operations.

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'Crap cannons' can be an effective mob-control weapon.

Woolmer wants ball-tampering law abolished

Woolmer wants ball-tampering law abolished

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Pakistan's coach said bowlers should be given some freedom to alter the condition of the ball so that it became 'less of a batsman's game'.

Dhoni is murderous, says Inzamam

Dhoni is murderous, says Inzamam

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

Pakistan's captain disagrees with those who believe that Sachin Tendulkar is on the declines. 'He's good for another four-five years.'

Jamie Foxx's odd idol!

Jamie Foxx's odd idol!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

Kirpan is an ornament not weapon: US judge

Kirpan is an ornament not weapon: US judge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Judge Rudy Serra of the 36th District Court agreed, saying that the city's knife ordinance was intended to apply to people carrying 'a knife as a weapon or for some unlawful purpose'.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

$2 bn FDI in Chennai townships

$2 bn FDI in Chennai townships

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

From Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, Joe Jonas to Mandy Moore, tattoo artiste Winter Stone seems to be everyone's favourite in Hollywood.

Suzlon to set up plants in China, US

Suzlon to set up plants in China, US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Beckham - the new Gillette man

Beckham - the new Gillette man

Rediff.com28 May 2004

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Arsenal, who fired Unai Emery as manager last week and appointed former player Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker boss, now sit 10th in the table on 19 points, with Brighton a single point behind and three places below them.

5 exercises for fab abs!

5 exercises for fab abs!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Australia suffer top order collapse after Bangladesh post 260

Australia suffer top order collapse after Bangladesh post 260

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Australia bowled out Bangladesh for 260 and then suffered a spectacular top-order collapse of their own to leave them reeling at 18 for three after the spin-dominated opening day of the first Test on Sunday.