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Pix: Leonardo DiCaprio's hottest girlfriends

Pix: Leonardo DiCaprio's hottest girlfriends

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The Hollywood A-lister has dated some of the hottest women in showbiz.

Outsourcing continues to haunt US lawmakers

Outsourcing continues to haunt US lawmakers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Outsourcing could be one of the campaign issues.

India's Libya no-vote based on misinformation: US

India's Libya no-vote based on misinformation: US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The Obama administration has rationalised India's abstention on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 last month, calling for a no-fly zone in strife-torn Libya, as based on part misinformation and part going along with its Brazil, Russia, and China partners.

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

The 2016 Rio Olympics has witnessed some scintillating performances, wherein many young athletes achieved glory for their nation. The Rio Games also saw legendary athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps delivering as per expectations and extending their domination in the Olympics history. But, there were some unfortunate ones, who fought horrifying injuries in Rio. Rediff.com lists seven such ill-fated injuries from the Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

'Clinton, Jayalalithaa discussed situation in Sri Lanka'

'Clinton, Jayalalithaa discussed situation in Sri Lanka'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had a long conversation over the current situation in Sri Lanka, a State Department official has said.

'Indian American community indispensable for ties'

'Indian American community indispensable for ties'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Obama administration has declared that the Indian American community has always been and will continue to be indispensable to the United States-India Strategic Dialogue. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake, who will be by Secretary Hillary Clinton's side as she co-chairs the talks with External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, explained how integral the Indian American community has been to this dialogue.

How soon after a break-up would YOU date someone new?

How soon after a break-up would YOU date someone new?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

How long would it take you to move from one relationship to the next? Share your rebound stories.

Shorts: Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat sells for $1m

Shorts: Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat sells for $1m

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden

Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Usain Bolt eases into 200m semis in 20.28s

Usain Bolt eases into 200m semis in 20.28s

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Defending champion Usain Bolt eased through Heat 9 of the 200 metres in 20.28 seconds at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday. Nigeria's Ejowvokoghene Oduduru took second place.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Tyson Gay in New York return

Tyson Gay in New York return

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

United States sprinter Tyson Gay will put aside the pain of a nagging hip injury and run his first race in nearly a year at this weekend's Adidas Grand Prix in New York as he scrambles to be fit for Olympic trials, he said.

Gloom lingers in Daegu after Bolt shock

Gloom lingers in Daegu after Bolt shock

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Like the ever-present mist on Daegu's mountains, a gloom lingered over the world athletics championships on Monday morning as the shock of Usain Bolt losing his 100 meters title sank in.

Finally some good news for 32 mn construction workers

Finally some good news for 32 mn construction workers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Apart from Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, where none of the estimated 6.7 million construction workers got cash transfer benefits, the coverage of the construction workers was the lowest in Delhi, where only about 5 per cent of the estimated workers received cash under the PMGKY, followed by Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (22 per cent), among major states. In India, construction workers belong to the unorganised sector but account for the highest share of non-farm jobs after manufacturing.

World Cup: Dipa eyes fresh start after injury setback

World Cup: Dipa eyes fresh start after injury setback

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar would be aiming to put behind the injury-marred disaster that was the Asian Games when she aims for a positive start to her Olympic qualification bid with the World Cup of Artistic Gymnastics.

Wharton Economic Forum to highlight India's rise

Wharton Economic Forum to highlight India's rise

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The theme for this years conference is 'India: Gaining Momentum'.

In pics: Steal-worthy red carpet looks

In pics: Steal-worthy red carpet looks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Tell us who is the most stunning of them all.

Counter-terror cooperation with India priority: US

Counter-terror cooperation with India priority: US

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Ahead of the crucial Indo-United States strategic dialogue, the Obama administration has said that counter-terrorism cooperation with India is a "very high priority" for it as it would help prevent Mumbai-type attacks in future.

India and US set to up the ante on terror

India and US set to up the ante on terror

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Taking part in an interaction following his speech to a conference of US-India Relations, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Robert Blake announced that US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will make her first trip to New Delhi in the spring for meetings with her counterpart Home Minister P Chidambaram and other senior officials in the Ministry and intelligence agencies.

Bolt shifts focus to business, says 'sports life is over'

Bolt shifts focus to business, says 'sports life is over'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The eight-time Olympic champion said his focus now is on his business endeavours.

Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold

Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Jamaican Usain Bolt blazed to the 200 metres title at the world championships on Saturday in 19.40 seconds to confirm his reputation as the king of sprinters.

Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises

Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

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

Gandhi among Obama's heroes, says US

Gandhi among Obama's heroes, says US

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr are among the heroes of United States President Barack Obama, a senior Obama administration official has said. "Barack Obama, first African-American president and a student of those principles, identifies Gandhi's autobiography and Taylor Branch's terrific three-part biography of King, as works that helped shape him," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said.

Reforms have changed India's outlook: US

Reforms have changed India's outlook: US

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Robert Blake says the United States wants to partner India on a range of global issues.

Amy Winehouse's ex-hubby won't get a penny from her fortune

Amy Winehouse's ex-hubby won't get a penny from her fortune

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Pakistan has not fully met India's conditions: US

Pakistan has not fully met India's conditions: US

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

It is very much in the interest of India and United States to continue to engage with Pakistan, even if Islamabad has not taken enough steps to meet the demands of New Delhi about punishing those responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks, a Obama administration official has said. "It is very much in our interest and it is very much in the interest of India to continue to engage Pakistan," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said.

'Hindutva an opportunistic issue for BJP: Jaitley'

'Hindutva an opportunistic issue for BJP: Jaitley'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

It was Bharatiya Janata Party's turn yet again to be hit by Wikileaks cables with a US diplomat reporting that its senior leader Arun Jaitley had remarked to him that Hindu nationalism is an "opportunistic issue" for his party.

First look: The sexiest woman alive

First look: The sexiest woman alive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Mad Men star, Christina Hendricks has been named the sexiest woman alive by men's magazine Esquire.

Federer, Djokovic and Roddick reach third round

Federer, Djokovic and Roddick reach third round

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick each launched their title bids in triumphant style at the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday without losing a set in the second round.

'US not interfering in Grameen Bank issue'

'US not interfering in Grameen Bank issue'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus enjoys great respect in the US for all of his work to help the poor in Bangladesh.

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

'Obama's UNSC message wasn't a last minute thing'

'Obama's UNSC message wasn't a last minute thing'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Confirming rediff.com's scoop of October 15 on how United States officials wanted US President Barack Obama to endorse India's bid for permanent membership in the United States Security Council, advising him it could make his India visit truly historic, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Robert Blake said Monday, that even though the President's announcement of support for India's candidacy during his address to Parliament came as a surprise to many people,

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Just a week after President Barack Obama's endorsement for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, the US has said no breakthrough is expected "anytime soon" on the UNSC reforms.

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

A relaxed Usain Bolt led a quartet of Jamaicans into the world 100 metres final later on Sunday by flexing his legs to win his semi-final in 9.92 seconds.

'India set to be a success story of our time'

'India set to be a success story of our time'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Noting that the country was on track to have the largest economy by 2050, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said, "India is a rising giant whose influence is being felt not only in the Indian Ocean, but in the Americas, in Africa, West Asia, and in Central Asia."

Tour Down Under: India walloped by Aus in 4th hockey match

Tour Down Under: India walloped by Aus in 4th hockey match

Rediff.com15 May 2019

After remaining unbeaten in their first three matches of the tour, World No.5 India were handed a lesson in hockey by the Kookaburras with Blake Govers (15th, 60th minutes) and Jeremy Hayward (20th, 59th) finding the net twice each.

Jamaican sprinter Carter files CAS appeal

Jamaican sprinter Carter files CAS appeal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Embattled Jamaican sprinter Nesta Carter has filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) after he was retroactively found guilty of doping at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Here are some photos from the memorable evening...

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Some celebrities followed the theme while some put on their elegant outfits...