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Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

PIX: Look who's mingling with Hollywood!

PIX: Look who's mingling with Hollywood!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Anupam Kher met up with Leonardo DiCaprio and other Hollywood stars at the pre-Oscar nomination party.

Mukesh, BP CEO meet Oil Minister

Mukesh, BP CEO meet Oil Minister

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Dudley and Ambani, assisted by BP India head Sashi Mukundan and RIL Executive Director P M S Prasad, primarily discussed RIL-BP's oil and gas investments at the meeting that lasted nearly one-and-half hour.

Force India looking long term on driver decision

Force India looking long term on driver decision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Germany's Adrian Sutil and Frenchman Jules Bianchi are frontrunners for Force India's second Formula One race seat but the decision is about more than just the highest bidder, the team said on Friday.

First Look: Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon

First Look: Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Rohan Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon.

Bhupathi, Sania crash out of Australian Open

Bhupathi, Sania crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India's challenge at the Australian Open came to a grinding halt after Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi crashed out of the mixed doubles after losing their respective quarter-final matches in contrasting fashion in Melbourne on Thursday.

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

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

Muhammad Ali released from the hospital: Spokesman

Muhammad Ali released from the hospital: Spokesman

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been released from the hospital after being admitted last month with a severe urinary tract infection, a family spokesman said on Wednesday.

Deep Purple, Anthrax, Doors to perform together in Delhi

Deep Purple, Anthrax, Doors to perform together in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

India's first live band festival is here!

California assembly recognises India's Independence Day

California assembly recognises India's Independence Day

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

In an unprecedented move the California state assembly has passed a resolution, recognising August 15 as India's Independence Day and urged all Californians to celebrate the diversity of cultures.

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.'

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

"We are deeply concerned about Tongam Rina's well-being and wish her a swift recovery," said Bob Dietz, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Asia programme coordinator.

Moody's lowers Barclays credit outlook to negative

Moody's lowers Barclays credit outlook to negative

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Global rating agency Moody's said the decision to change the outlook on 'Barclays's C-/ baa2 standalone rating to negative from stable' reflects concerns over resignations of seniors and the consequent uncertainty surrounding the firm's direction, which are negative for bondholders.

Pix: How Urvi Shetty became India's top model

Pix: How Urvi Shetty became India's top model

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 23-yr-old from Mumbai believes that healthy competition brings out the best in you.

Bryan twins win record 13th Grand Slam doubles titles

Bryan twins win record 13th Grand Slam doubles titles

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan became the most successful men's pair in grand-slam history on Saturday when they won their 13th doubles title together at the Australian Open.

Federer surprised by lack of blood testing

Federer surprised by lack of blood testing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Roger Federer wants more blood testing done in tennis to help keep the sport clear of doping, the 17-time Grand Slam champion said on the eve of the ATP World Tour Finals.

Petrova trounces Wozniacki in Champions final

Petrova trounces Wozniacki in Champions final

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Russia's Nadia Petrova thrashed top-seeded Dane Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday to secure her maiden Tournament of Champions trophy and a 13th career title.

Google doodles Dr Robert Moog's 78th birthday

Google doodles Dr Robert Moog's 78th birthday

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The search giant's home page displays a virtual Moog synthesizer, invented by Dr Robert Moog as a tribute to the greatest pioneer of electronic music.

Govt to infuse Rs 55,250 cr for strengthening banks

Govt to infuse Rs 55,250 cr for strengthening banks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The finance minister also said that the merger would not result in any retrenchment but rather improve the benefit of the employees.

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.

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.

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.

Incredibles 2, Hollywood Hero No 1 in India

Incredibles 2, Hollywood Hero No 1 in India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

How Incredibles 2 dethroned the Kung Fu Pandas.

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.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

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.

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.

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.

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Vijender Singh is determined to keep the record with a world title to boot as he enters the new decade donning multiple hats, including the one of an active politician "with strong opinions". The 34-year-old trailblazing boxer, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.

Woods ties Nelson's cuts record

Woods ties Nelson's cuts record

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Tiger Woods equalled Byron Nelson's 54-year-old PGA Tour record of 113 consecutive cuts but it is Vijay Singh who leads the Funai Classic.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.