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Vote for the hottest covergirl!

Vote for the hottest covergirl!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Meet November's hottest cover girls. Which of them takes the top spot? Vote and tell us!

Siddaramaiah sends Rs 100 cr defamation notice to Modi, Shah

Siddaramaiah sends Rs 100 cr defamation notice to Modi, Shah

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Modi has repeatedly attacked Siddaramaiah over alleged corruption, calling his government "seedha rupaiya sarkar" (government that takes bribe for every work) and "10 per cent commission government."

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Mohali.

The editor who defined Indian journalism

The editor who defined Indian journalism

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Russi certainly deserved a warmer obituary. He was the last post of an era that connected the colonial times with the poster boys of the socialist dreams. Tabloid journalism was new, Russi made it into a habit for millions.

Anand goes down to Aronian in Mainz final

Anand goes down to Aronian in Mainz final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Levon Aronian beat Indian GM Vishwanathan Anand to retain the Chess 960 World Championship in Mainz.

Sasikiran faces a tie-break

Sasikiran faces a tie-break

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Krishnan Sasikiran faces a tie-break in the Chess World Cup after his draw in the second game of his match against Russian Vadim Zvjaginsev.

Sasikiran lone Indian to advance

Sasikiran lone Indian to advance

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The Indian GM beat Bulgaria's Sergei Zigalko in a blitz game to become the only Indian to enter the second round of the Chess World Cup.

Future Group clocks Rs 105-cr sales in one day

Future Group clocks Rs 105-cr sales in one day

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The group had launched a 5-day promotional blitz called Mahabachat across its retail chains from August 12 till August 17. The promotion and special offers were offered across the Group's retail formats -- Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, Food Bazaar, Central, EZone, Home Town, Brand Factory, Furniture Bazaar, KBs Fairprice, Mobile Bazaar and Aadhar.

Simply perfect England end 27-year final wait

Simply perfect England end 27-year final wait

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Cricket can be a game of some complexity and nuance but as England showed in their dismantling of Australia in Thursday's World Cup semi-final, it can also be a remarkably straightforward sport.

Kya inka irada pak hai?: BJP's new line in

Kya inka irada pak hai?: BJP's new line in

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

"Kya inka irada pak hai?" (Are their intentions pure) is the catch line of the saffron party's advertisement blitz in newspapers in the Muslim-dominated region of Uttar Pradesh.

Johansson downs defending champion Clement

Johansson downs defending champion Clement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

The 32-year-old former Australian Open champion was blitzed in the opening set but discovered his serving touch to claim his fifth career victory in 10 matches against the Frenchman.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

Corporate biggies romancing the Taj

Corporate biggies romancing the Taj

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Rs 70-crore advertising blitz to support the "Vote for Taj" campaign.

The Maria Sharapova phone

The Maria Sharapova phone

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The 18-year-old tennis star showcased her own brand of perfume, line of watches on a promotional tour to Japan

India wins the 'grudge match' against China 5-4

India wins the 'grudge match' against China 5-4

Rediff.com6 May 2007

India registered their first win in group A league of the 16th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 30 runs in the first Twenty20 International on Monday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series and extend the visitors' losing streak.

Cover girls turn up the October heat! Vote for your favourite!

Cover girls turn up the October heat! Vote for your favourite!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

It is almost the end of the year and these beauties are setting the mercury soaring. So, without much ado, here are the most gorgeous cover girls for October. Don't forget to vote for your favourite!

Vote for your favourite February cover girl!

Vote for your favourite February cover girl!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The second magazine issues of the year are out on stands and we want to know who your favourite cover girl is!

Oscar fever revs up DVD sales

Oscar fever revs up DVD sales

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Oscar nominations and the subsequent ad blitz in the media mean hotter box-office hits across North America, and in many other countries.

'Sehwag has a knack of doing well against Pak'

'Sehwag has a knack of doing well against Pak'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Sehwag himself has admitted that Pakistan is his favourite team to make runs against.

Possession no longer the law for achieving World Cup success

Possession no longer the law for achieving World Cup success

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The three sides who have bossed the ball the most in Russia, Spain, Germany and Argentina have all said "do-svidaniya" before the quarter-finals.

Vote for your favourite January cover girl!

Vote for your favourite January cover girl!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The first magazine issues of the year are out on stands and we want to know who your favourite is!

Harikrishna storms into third round

Harikrishna storms into third round

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

The former World Junior champion beat Giovanni Vescovi of Brazil at the World Chess Cup.

CWG: Le Clos bid for medal record falls short, this time

CWG: Le Clos bid for medal record falls short, this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Le Clos, however, was only able to clinch gold in the 50m butterfly in the first final of second day's programme and faded over the last leg to finish seventh in the 200m freestyle. South Africa finished sixth in the 4x100m relay.

India need big win against South Africa

India need big win against South Africa

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

At the same time, Malaysia should not win or draw against Pakistan on a crucial day in the men's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games.

Who is the hottest August cover girl? VOTE!

Who is the hottest August cover girl? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Rani, Kajol, Ash or Alia, Shraddha, Nargis? Which covergirl takes the top spot this months?

The Cola rage

The Cola rage

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Clijsters, Sharapova advance to quarter-finals

Clijsters, Sharapova advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Top seed Kim Clijsters edged past Jelena Jankovic, while Maria Sharapova beat fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva at the Acura Classic.

Nothing changes for Rosberg even after Hamilton penalty

Nothing changes for Rosberg even after Hamilton penalty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

'I still need to beat all the opposition and Lewis, always need to reckon with him because with a bit of luck and safety cars at the right moment there is no reason why he can't come from far back and through the grid'

Omagbhemi brace as Sporting Clube beat Air-India

Omagbhemi brace as Sporting Clube beat Air-India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

A blitz of two goals by Nigerian Dudu Omagbhemi enabled Super Cup winners Sporting Club de Goa to beat Air-India in the National Football League championship.

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Pakistan continued their impressive tour of Sri Lanka by comprehensively beating the hosts by 29 runs in the first Twenty20 International of the two-match series on Thursday.

Dhoni reveals Lara told him to walk off

Dhoni reveals Lara told him to walk off

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

It was 15 minutes of total confusion as TV replays of Dhoni's catch were inconclusive.

Vote for the hottest cover girls this November!

Vote for the hottest cover girls this November!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Winter is here and we could all do with some rise in the mercury. And the hottest November cover girls will set it soaring. Don't forget to vote for your favourite!

CII ties up with EC on voter helplines

CII ties up with EC on voter helplines

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

CII joined hands with the EC in launching a mega blitz including round-the-clock voter helplines, sending SMS messages and setting up touch-screens at strategic spots to educate voters about their right to franchise.

Blair may call for polls in Feb

Blair may call for polls in Feb

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

British PM Tony Blair has plans to advance elections to cash in on the Iraq war popularity

Best of the Week

Best of the Week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Best of the Week

Dravid inspired by Steve Waugh

Dravid inspired by Steve Waugh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

India's vice-captain, who scored a century in both innings in the second Test against Pakistan, said he had "read a lot about Steve Waugh doing that".