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Priyanka bares massive cleavage in a daring kimono

Priyanka bares massive cleavage in a daring kimono

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Priyanka Chopra showed up at the Grammy Awards in a plunging fringed gown that will make your jaws drop.

Don't sell Made in China EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Don't sell Made in China EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he has asked US-based Tesla several times to manufacture its iconic electric vehicles in India, while assuring that all support will be provided by the government to the company. Addressing 'India Today Conclave 2021', Gadkari further said electric cars manufactured by Tata Motors are not less good than electric cars manufactured by Tesla. "I have told Tesla that don't sell electric cars in India which your company has manufactured in China.

What is Modi's Pakistan policy really?

What is Modi's Pakistan policy really?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

'When Sushma Swaraj was campaigning like a one-man army against Pakistan for the treatment meted out to Chetna Jadhav and her mother-in-law, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was secretly huddled with his Pakistani counterpart in Bangkok.' 'It is becoming impossible to make rational judgments about our government's Pakistan policies,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Bolt pulls out of 100 metres Olympic trial final, doubtful for Rio Games

Bolt pulls out of 100 metres Olympic trial final, doubtful for Rio Games

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

World record holder Usain Bolt withdrew from Jamaica's Olympic trials minutes before the men's 100 metres final on Friday.

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.

Vivek Prasad named hockey's 'Rising star of 2019'

Vivek Prasad named hockey's 'Rising star of 2019'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 19-year-old won the accolade ahead of Argentina's Maico Casella and Blake Govers of Australia, who finished second and third respectively.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

PHOTOS: The many faces at Comic-Con

PHOTOS: The many faces at Comic-Con

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Every year around this time San Diego, United States, comes alive as people from all around the world bring their favourite comic book characters alive at Comic Con. From superheroes to villains, fans can be whatever they want to be as they celebrate popular culture and the entertainment industry. Here's a look at just some of the dazzling fans who descended on San Diego this week for the annual convention.

PIX: Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman, Blake Lively, Jane Fonda at Cannes

PIX: Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman, Blake Lively, Jane Fonda at Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The Hollywood brigade take to the French Film Festival with style!

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Tennis star Naomi Osaka almost repeated Priyanka Chopra's risky Ralph & Russo outfit.

Verstappen on pole, and Hamilton alongside in Texas

Verstappen on pole, and Hamilton alongside in Texas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Verstappen leads seven times world champion Hamilton by six points with six races remaining and the pole at Austin's Circuit of the Americas was the ninth of the season for the Dutch 24-year-old -- and eighth in the last 11 races.

US not directly involved in Indo-Pak talks: Blake

US not directly involved in Indo-Pak talks: Blake

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

The US has made it clear that it is not directly involved in talks between India and Pakistan, but encourages them to resume their peace dialogue, even as it said it wants Islamabad to rein in terror outfits like the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Power of two: When twins excelled on Olympic stage

Power of two: When twins excelled on Olympic stage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tokyo Games will be the second Olympics for Sanne and Lieke Wevers of the Netherlands.

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

India's ace sprinter Srabani impresses in Jamaica meet

India's ace sprinter Srabani impresses in Jamaica meet

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Ace sprinter Srabani Nanda has become the first Indian track and field athlete to participate in a competition amid the COVID-19 pandemic, running in a meet in Jamaica alongside some of the world's best. The 29-year-old Nanda competed in the 100m race at the Velocity Fest meeting at Jamaica College on Sunday, representing the MVP Track club.

Beware criminals! These SUPERHEROES protect the streets of San Diego

Beware criminals! These SUPERHEROES protect the streets of San Diego

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Meet Mr Xtreme, Fallen Boy, Freedom Fighter and Vortex. No, they aren't men at Comic-Con but real life superheroes who keep the streets of San Diego safe for the residents.

Exclusive Interview/US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake

Exclusive Interview/US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

'This is the first State visit in the Obama administration which is a signal of the importance we attach to our relations with India,' Robert Blake, US Assistant Secretary of South Asian Affairs, tells Aziz Haniffa.

Govt doubles gas price to record levels; CNG rates may go up

Govt doubles gas price to record levels; CNG rates may go up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The government on Thursday more than doubled the price of natural gas that is used to produce electricity, make fertilisers, turned into CNG and piped to household kitchens for cooking, on the back of a spike in global energy prices. The price of gas produced from old regulated fields, such as the nation's largest gas field of Bassein of ONGC, will rise to a record high of $6.10 per million British thermal unit (mmBtu) from the current $2.90 per mmBtu, according to the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). The new price, which is likely to result in a hike in CNG and piped cooking gas rates, will be for six months beginning April 1.

Gymnastics: Andrade is women's vault champ; Dolgopyat wins floor

Gymnastics: Andrade is women's vault champ; Dolgopyat wins floor

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was among the first to congratulate Dolgopyat praising the 24-year-old for making "blue and white history".

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Behind the scenes at Cannes 2016.

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.

Two Jamaican athletes face discipline for doping

Two Jamaican athletes face discipline for doping

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Two Jamaican athletes, including 4x400 metres relay pool member Dominique Blake, are facing disciplinary action after testing positive for doping.

Americans can now go outside without a mask: CDC

Americans can now go outside without a mask: CDC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

According to the agency, fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks during small, outdoor gatherings even if there's a mixture of vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Kerley, hoping to be the first American winner since Justin Gatlin in 2004, ran brilliantly for second, with De Grasse finishing fast in another lifetime best.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.'

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5.

Verstappen holds off Hamilton to double his F1 lead

Verstappen holds off Hamilton to double his F1 lead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Red Bull's Mexican Sergio Perez was a distant third, struggling with dehydration after a water bottle failure in the Texas heat.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

These 8 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!

Hey! Look who's here!

Hey! Look who's here!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The wild wander to the city in these times of the coronavirus.

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times, protesters take to the streets with the election outcome still unsettled a day after polls closed. While some participated in a 'Protect the Vote' rally, others were extending their support to Trump's call of 'Stop counting'.

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The new service by American Airlines will provide connectivity to tech hubs in both the countries.

'No diaspora to match Indian American community in US'

'No diaspora to match Indian American community in US'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Indian American community's activism and energy has made India's caucus on Capitol Hill the most influential, says Robert Blake. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington DC.

Inside the world's largest video game convention

Inside the world's largest video game convention

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

A sneak peek inside the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo that took place in Los Angeles.

FIFA Rankings: US women stay top, England climb to third

FIFA Rankings: US women stay top, England climb to third

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

World champions the United States women's soccer team have held on to the top spot in the latest FIFA rankings released on Friday, while England have moved up to third spot behind Germany.

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.