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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

When the world wears a white blanket...

A lunch date with Audrey Hepburn

A lunch date with Audrey Hepburn

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn has come up with a brilliant idea to fill empty seats.

Taskin, Mehidy bowl Bangladesh to Test win over Zimbabwe

Taskin, Mehidy bowl Bangladesh to Test win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

It is their second victory in Zimbabwe, with the other two away wins both coming in the West Indies in 2009.

Leicester's boss reveals he had coronavirus

Leicester's boss reveals he had coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Brendan Rodgers, who is the second manager to confirm he had a positive test for COVID-19 after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, said he showed strong symptoms and was left breathless

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Biggest blizzard in years blankets US east coast

Biggest blizzard in years blankets US east coast

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

A massive winter storm has pummelled the United States' east coast, grounding flights, shuttering vaccination sites in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York and affecting 60 million people.

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Second-tier Forest's buoyant fans were briefly silenced when Leicester grabbed a lifeline before halftime as Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on an error to score from an acute angle.

2nd Test: Shaheen stars in Pakistan's big win over Zimbabwe

2nd Test: Shaheen stars in Pakistan's big win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The tourists had elected to bat and posted a massive 510 for eight declared, boosted by a maiden double-ton for opener Abid Ali, who spent almost 11 hours at the crease for his 215.

The best of the annual 'No Pants' Subway ride

The best of the annual 'No Pants' Subway ride

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Subway riders across the world got an eyeful on Sunday as thousands of commuters across several countries, including the United States, Britain and Czech Republic, stripped down to their underwear in celebration of the 19th annual No Pants Subway Ride. 'The idea behind No Pants is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants,' the event's website says. The silly tradition was created by Improv Everywhere, a comedy performance art group, in New York City in 2002. Take a look.

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bells tolled across New York City, United States President Trump spoke at the Pentagon and moments of silence were observed across the nation on Wednesday as America commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

Notices issued to CCI, Future Coupons over Amazon's plea

Notices issued to CCI, Future Coupons over Amazon's plea

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday issued notices over the petition filed by e-commerce major Amazon, challenging a recent order passed by the fair trade regulator CCI that suspended the over-two-year-old approval for its deal with Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL). The appellate tribunal has directed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and FCPL to file their reply in next 10 days and Amazon to file a rejoinder over it. It has directed to list the matter on February 2, for next hearing.

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

City boss Pep Guardiola was named Manager of the Season for a third time.

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This means that half of adults are cleared under CDC guidelines to not wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings.

Approval for Amazon-Future Coupons deal suspended

Approval for Amazon-Future Coupons deal suspended

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

In a significant development, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday suspended its more than two-year-old approval for Amazon's deal to acquire stake in Future Coupons Pvt Ltd and also imposed a Rs 202 crore penalty on the e-commerce major for certain contraventions. This comes amid a bitter legal battle between Amazon and Future Group over the latter's proposed Rs 24,713 crore-deal with Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL). Against this backdrop, Future Group had complained to the CCI.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Meet 11-year-old drag kid Desmond Napoles

Meet 11-year-old drag kid Desmond Napoles

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

A regular at NYC Pride and RuPaul's DragCon, he wants everyone to 'be yourself always, no matter what'.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

'I've always felt that Trump was hiding something'

'I've always felt that Trump was hiding something'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'J'One of the reasons Jim Comey was fired was because he wouldn't pledge loyalty to Trump, which meant that whatever Trump is hiding would be dismissed or the investigations will be stopped.'

Leicester will not sell players in January: Rodgers

Leicester will not sell players in January: Rodgers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Rodgers, who took charge in February, has guided Leicester to second in the Premier League on 26 points from 12 games this season, eight points behind leaders Liverpool.

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Steven Bergwijn scored twice in stoppage time as Tottenham Hotspur stunned Leicester City and pulled off a remarkable 3-2 victory in the Premier League on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Amazon India plans to hire ex-service personnel

Amazon India plans to hire ex-service personnel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Amazon India on Friday said it has signed an agreement with with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) to provide ex-service personnel with work opportunities across its network in India. With this partnership, Amazon India will continue to create fulfilling alternate career opportunities for ex-service personnel who have served the country, a statement said. The association with DGR will further enable Amazon India to mobilise the untapped potential of veterans, giving it access to a greater talent pipeline, it added.

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the hours go by on Election Day in the United States, protests against Donald Trump were being held on the streets, leading to tense scenes.

Jamie Vardy wins Premier League's 'Golden Boot'

Jamie Vardy wins Premier League's 'Golden Boot'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Manchester City's Brazilian keeper Ederson won the Golden Glove award.

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

India, along with 12 other United Nations Security Council members, abstained on a resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Images from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for Rangpur Riders against Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history in the Bangladesh Premier League final on Tuesday.

PICS: Haaland strikes again as City go top; Chelsea stroll past Wolves

PICS: Haaland strikes again as City go top; Chelsea stroll past Wolves

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The accounts were hacked through a third-party platform, a spokesperson for the social media platform said in an emailed statement, without giving further details.

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

England's Champions League race goes down to the wire

England's Champions League race goes down to the wire

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Realistically, the Foxes, who beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final last Saturday, need to win and hope one of their rivals slip up.

Black Caps gunning for glory in WTC final

Black Caps gunning for glory in WTC final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The WTC final presents the Black Caps with another opportunity to become world champions and if all falls into place, nothing can stop them go for glory.

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Barcelona were held 1-1 at home by Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage playoff

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.