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Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The OTT menu is looking hot as ever with brand new offerings. Sukanya Verma tells you what you can catch this week.

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Tyson said he wants to spread word of the benefits of psilocybin as widely as possible, which is why he has partnered with Wesana.

'El Chapo' sentenced to life imprisonment

'El Chapo' sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Before he was sentenced, Guzman, complained about the conditions of his confinement and told the judge he was denied a fair trial.

'Hands up' protests take over New York

'Hands up' protests take over New York

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

New York city came almost to a standstill for a second day after protesters continued their agitation against the New York Police Department in the Eric Garner choking case.

Brawls overshadow Khabib's UFC title win over McGregor

Brawls overshadow Khabib's UFC title win over McGregor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Three of the Russian's team were arrested and later released on a black night for a sport that has struggled to win mainstream acceptance for 25 years.

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

26/11: ISI, LeT sued by slain Rabbi's relatives

26/11: ISI, LeT sued by slain Rabbi's relatives

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Relatives of a Rabbi, who was gunned down along with his pregnant wife during the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, have filed a wrongful death suit against Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and Lashkar-e-Tayiba at a Brooklyn court. Rabbi Gavriel Noah Holtzberg and his wife Rivka, who were originally from Brooklyn, were killed when the attackers took over the Chabad Lubavitch centre at Nariman House in November 2008. They were slaughtered in front of their two-year-old son.

Beckhams expecting fourth child in summer

Beckhams expecting fourth child in summer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

David and Victoria Beckham are expecting their fourth child this summer, her spokeswoman said on Sunday.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

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'.

Trolls don't even spare David Beckham

Trolls don't even spare David Beckham

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Trolls don't spare anyone. Recently, they had a gala time criticising former England football captain David Beckham.

Meet the Sexiest Woman Alive!

Meet the Sexiest Woman Alive!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Esquire Magazine conducted their annual 'Sexiest Woman Alive' poll for 2010 and Victoria's Secret model Brooklyn Decker topped it with a whopping 89 percent of the votes. Take a look.

Halloween treat! Obama sings 'Purple Rain' to tot dressed as Prince

Halloween treat! Obama sings 'Purple Rain' to tot dressed as Prince

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The 2-year-old boy, named Cruz, was trick-or-treating at the White House on Monday with his sister, Brooklyn, when the US president world took notice of the young Prince look-a-like waiting to receive his Halloween candy.

Sexiest Woman Alive 'too curvy' for catwalk!

Sexiest Woman Alive 'too curvy' for catwalk!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Tennis ace Andy Roddick's luscious blonde wife Brooklyn Decker says she is too curvy to be a runway model.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

We live in a wonderfully weird world and here's proof of it!

Showing their balcony spirit: Hope in times of COVID-19

Showing their balcony spirit: Hope in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

From dancing to playing musical instruments to exercising... balconies across the world have become the hospot as people continue to quarantine and self-isolate themselves at homes to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

PHOTOS: Canadian PM goes for the knockout in New York

PHOTOS: Canadian PM goes for the knockout in New York

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped at Gleasons, and sparred with former WBA super welterweight champion Yuri Foreman.

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

There were allegations that voters are receiving robocalls, spreading disinformation and encouraging people to stay home on Election Day.

US registers record day toll of 2,129; total at 25,000

US registers record day toll of 2,129; total at 25,000

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

A record number of 2,129 of Americans died in one single day, the previous highest being 2,074 on April 10. New York has become the epicentre of the country's outbreak with 2,03,020 confirmed cases and 10,842 deaths so far.

FIFA probe: Ex-Guatemalan football chief pleads guilty to US bribery charges

FIFA probe: Ex-Guatemalan football chief pleads guilty to US bribery charges

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

A former president of Guatemala's football federation pleaded guilty on Friday to charges he received bribes to award lucrative media and marketing rights for football matches, the latest development in the US corruption investigation into world football's governing body FIFA.

$20,000 for India-born man assaulted by NY police

$20,000 for India-born man assaulted by NY police

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Harwinder Vilkhu, 36, said the officers had grabbed him by the collar while he was sitting outside the York College of Performing Arts Centre and hit him in the groin and stomach with a flashlight when he asked their names and the reason they were mistreating him. Vilkhu, who was then left at the scene, was picked up by an ambulance and taken to a local hospital. The incident took place in May 2005.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

It's official! Jennifer Lopez is a fashion icon

It's official! Jennifer Lopez is a fashion icon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The 49-year-old star is being honoured by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for her impact on fashion.

Must-read! David Beckham's adorable post for his 'little princess'

Must-read! David Beckham's adorable post for his 'little princess'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The dad of four posted an adorable message for Harper who turned seven.

Kamala Harris will be a great VP, says her husband

Kamala Harris will be a great VP, says her husband

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

"Every day, Kamala has been fighting for justice on behalf of the only client she's ever had: the people," said Douglas Emhoff.

Sleep! World's oldest person reveals secret to long life

Sleep! World's oldest person reveals secret to long life

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Susannah Mushatt Jones, 116, from Brooklyn took the title from Jeralean Talley.

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Monday there will be no decision on ending the league's coronavirus shutdown until May at the earliest. In mid-March, with five weeks remaining in the 82-game schedule, the NBA suspended its season until further notice after a player tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour -- and urgent messaging -- to a weary public.

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Serena Williams made her first public appearance since the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia in September, at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

No baby for this Spice!

No baby for this Spice!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in between.

Dangerous heat wave bakes much of the US

"Dangerous" heat wave bakes much of the US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

An "oppressive and dangerous" heat wave has gripped much of the United States, leaving at least six people dead and caused the cancellation of several public events. The National Weather Service has said that temperatures hovering around 106 degree Fahrenheit (41C), which has blanketed about a third of the population of the United States in recent days, will come down on Monday in a burst of thunderstorms and cooling rain brought on by a cold front. Till they receive some relief, here's how Americans are battling the heat.

Rang Barse, New York style

Rang Barse, New York style

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Holi may have come, soaked millions of revellers in a riot of colours and gone in March. But over the last couple of years, the Brooklyn borough of New York City has kept the party going.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

We live in a wonderfully weird world and here's the proof!

Meet the world's wealthiest bachelors

Meet the world's wealthiest bachelors

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

With an estimated personal fortune of $15.3 billion, 60-year old Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is the world's wealthiest bachelor, followed by 79-year old Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani who has a net worth of $10.9 billion.