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Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.'

Modi NOT eligible for diplomatic visa: US embassy

Modi NOT eligible for diplomatic visa: US embassy

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The United States embassy in New Delhi has informed US Senator Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not eligible to receive a diplomatic visa. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Olympic champion Phelps eager to make splash as golfer

Olympic champion Phelps eager to make splash as golfer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

For almost 20 years, Michael Phelps was swim coach Bob Bowman's project. But Phelps, who retired from swimming as the most decorated Olympian of all time after winning a record 22 medals including 18 golds, is now swing guru Hank Haney's project as he turns his sights on becoming a top golfer.

Bhupathi should have partnered Leander: Ganguly

Bhupathi should have partnered Leander: Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahesh Bhupathi should have agreed to play Leander Paes in the Olympics as the latter is a terrific doubles player.

Tennis doubles legend to be probed for sex abuse

Tennis doubles legend to be probed for sex abuse

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The International Tennis Hall of Fame has begun an investigation into claims of sexual abuse by one of its members, doubles legend Bob Hewitt, the organisation's executive director said on Tuesday.

Barclays CEO resigns on interest rate scam

Barclays CEO resigns on interest rate scam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Barclays Plc on Tuesday said its chief executive officer Bob Diamond has resigned with immediate effect after increasing pressure to step down following global interest rate manipulation scandal.

Pacquiao, Marque set for December 8 bout

Pacquiao, Marque set for December 8 bout

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth fight against long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, according to several media reports.

'Big release' for Clijsters as career ends

'Big release' for Clijsters as career ends

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The professional tennis career of Kim Clijsters officially ended on Saturday when the Belgian lost in the second round of the mixed doubles event at the U.S. Open.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Sunday in the lowest scoring Super Bowl played to capture the National Football League championship for a record-tying sixth time.

Wim Koevermans to take over as Indian football coach

Wim Koevermans to take over as Indian football coach

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The AIFF will announce the appointment of former Dutch international Wim Koevermans as the Indian football coach besides discussing issues concerning hosting of the Nehru Cup during its executive committee meeting in New Delhi.

Mirnyi and Nestor win men's doubles title

Mirnyi and Nestor win men's doubles title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Top seeds Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor captured a second successive French Open doubles title by beating American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday.

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Parasite created history at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards as the South Korean class drama went on to become the first foreign language film to pick up the top prize of the Best Motion Picture cast award.

Ganguly to miss Master Cricket League?

Ganguly to miss Master Cricket League?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly will miss the inaugural edition of the Master Cricket League after sustaining a back injury during a practice session.

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hard-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen is holding England to ransom by threatening to quit Test cricket, according to former captain Bob Willis.

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hard-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen is holding England to ransom by threatening to quit Test cricket, according to former captain Bob Willis.

Gurudwara shooting: We are concerned not scared, say Sikhs

Gurudwara shooting: We are concerned not scared, say Sikhs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Sikh community in the United States has condemned the attack on the gurudwara in Wisconsin that left seven dead; some say it's a hate crime. Ritu Jha reports

Capriati expresses support for US soldiers

Capriati expresses support for US soldiers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Tournament officials\n\nwere concerned about American tennis star Jennifer Capriati's\n\nmusic selection as she walked on the court before her match at\n\nthe WTA Masters Series event on Monday.

Wimbledon: Paes, Bopanna lose in doubles semi-finals

Wimbledon: Paes, Bopanna lose in doubles semi-finals

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Indian challenge in the men's doubles competition of the Wimbledon ended on Thursday with both Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna losing their respective semi-final matches after being engaged in gruelling five-setters.

US Open: Paes-Stepanek upset Bryans, reach second straight final

US Open: Paes-Stepanek upset Bryans, reach second straight final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset defending champions Bob and Mike Bryan to move into the men's doubles final of the US Open on Thursday. The pair, seeded fourth, bested the top seeded American dup 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

IN PICS: The supersexy bikes of Brad Pitt

IN PICS: The supersexy bikes of Brad Pitt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Mansi Malhotra lists out the beauties in the Hollywood heartthrob's stable

Leander Paes completes career Grand Slam. Congratulate him!

Leander Paes completes career Grand Slam. Congratulate him!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes created history on Saturday, becoming the first Indian to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open men's doubles title with Radek Stepanek.

Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title

Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6(1), 6-2 to win the Australian Open doubles title on Saturday and foil the American twins' bid for a record 12th Grand Slam crown.

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'I regard her as Miss Universe, but not for the reason that most people do.' 'When she is talking to you, she makes you feel like you are the only one in this universe.'

Safety fears hit Force India's track time in Bahrain

Safety fears hit Force India's track time in Bahrain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The Force India Formula One team will limit their involvement in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday and may skip the session altogether for safety reasons, deputy principal Bob Fernley said.

NRI economist drawn into UK bank crisis

NRI economist drawn into UK bank crisis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Barclays chairman Marcus Agius and chief executive Bob Diamond have resigned after regulators in the UK and US slapped a 290 million pound penalty on the bank.

Phelps to swim seven events in London Games

Phelps to swim seven events in London Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Michael Phelps has dropped the 200 metres freestyle from his schedule for next month's London Olympics, leaving him with seven events for his Games swansong.

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao's proposed fight against Britain's former world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has been postponed, according to the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum.

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann knocked out top seeds Lukasz Kubot and Nenad Zimonjic in straight sets to storm into the semi-finals of the ATP Winston-Salem Open.

Bryans always bring magic to the court: Paes

Bryans always bring magic to the court: Paes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

He missed out on a third US Open men's doubles title but Indian tennis star Leander Paes was far from dejected as he insisted that he and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek gave all that they had in the final clash against champions Mike and Bob Bryan.

Bryan brothers beat Paes-Stepanek to win US Open

Bryan brothers beat Paes-Stepanek to win US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek lost to the Bryan brothers in a lopsided men's doubles final at the US Open on Friday.

Ask Gaurav: Advice for not-so aggressive investors

Ask Gaurav: Advice for not-so aggressive investors

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries

Clijsters career ends with doubles defeat

Clijsters career ends with doubles defeat

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The professional tennis career of Kim Clijsters officially ended on Saturday when the Belgian lost in the second round of the mixed doubles event at the U.S. Open.

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

There are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and little opportunity for local talents, according to former Manchester United winger and assistant manager Ryan Giggs.

Whatmore set to join Pakistan team as coach

Whatmore set to join Pakistan team as coach

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Australian Dav Whatmore is all set to become Pakistan's the fourth foreign cricket coach as the Australian arrived in Lahore on Friday to sign a contract with the PCB.

AIFF to appoint Koevermans as new football coach

AIFF to appoint Koevermans as new football coach

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Former Dutch international Wim Koevermans is all set to take over as the chief coach of the Indian football team for a two-year term, ending a more than a year's search for a full-fledged occupant for the top job.

Massacre in US: Gurdwara president one of the victims

Massacre in US: Gurdwara president one of the victims

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Two women and four men lost their lives in the shooting on Sunday at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Among the deceased was Satwant Singh Kaleka, the president of the gurdwara, his brother-in-law Bob Chima told rediff.com.

America's Bryan brothers win men's tennis doubles gold

America's Bryan brothers win men's tennis doubles gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

America's Bob and Mike Bryan added a gold medal to their trophy haul on Saturday with a 6-4, 7-6 win over France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Michael Llodra in the Olympic tennis men's doubles final.

Snoop Dogg changes name to Snoop Lion

Snoop Dogg changes name to Snoop Lion

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

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Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.