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Ash on David Letterman!

Ash on David Letterman!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Aishwarya Rai makes it to the famed American talk show.

Yahoo unveils China search engine

Yahoo unveils China search engine

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Family, friends, fans at Amy Winehouse's funeral

Family, friends, fans at Amy Winehouse's funeral

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The late singer was cremated after traditional Jewish funeral in London.

Googling these celebs can land you in trouble!

Googling these celebs can land you in trouble!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Check out these most dangerous celebrity search names.

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

People who have more sex make more money

People who have more sex make more money

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

A roundup of recently published sex and relationship news

Boston suspect blamed US for wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

Boston suspect blamed US for wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The lone-surviving Boston bombings suspect has claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack in a note written on the wall of the boat he hid in, saying it was retribution for United States' wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, left a note in the boat he hid during a massive manhunt for the April 15 attack on the Boston Marathon that killed three people and wounded over 250 others, CBS News reported on Thursday.

For Armstrong, legal headaches could worsen in wake of admission

For Armstrong, legal headaches could worsen in wake of admission

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

An admission by Lance Armstrong that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career could create new legal headaches for the former seven-time Tour de France champion, according to legal experts.

Ben Affleck running for US Senate?

Ben Affleck running for US Senate?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

According to CBS Boston, the 40-year-old actor is on a list of possible successors to Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, the Politico reported.

Steve Jobs learnt intuition in India!

Steve Jobs learnt intuition in India!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Walter Isaacson says Jobs' design sense was greatly influenced by the "simplicities of Zen Buddhism."

Mom foils man's plot to attack 'Breaking Dawn' screening

Mom foils man's plot to attack 'Breaking Dawn' screening

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

United States authorities have arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly planed to commit a mass murder at the screening of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2, at a Missouri Walmart.

Race for US prez: Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries

Race for US prez: Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Mitt Romney swept three Republican primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia, moving closer to sealing the party nomination for November presidential polls against incumbent Barack Obama.

How a marine saved dozens of lives during Orlando shooting

How a marine saved dozens of lives during Orlando shooting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A 24-year-old Marine, who served in Afghanistan, is being hailed as a hero for helping scores of people escape from an Orlando club targeted by a terrorist who killed 49 people in the deadliest shooting in the United States history.

Polarised US electorate voted in 2012 pres poll

Polarised US electorate voted in 2012 pres poll

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

American electorate was deeply divided ideologically and exceedingly polarised in their political beliefs in the just concluded presidential election, according to an exit poll on Wednesday.

USADA sets deadline for Armstrong's full cooperation

USADA sets deadline for Armstrong's full cooperation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has set disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong a February 6 deadline to fully cooperate in the investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban.

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

All versions of Java 7 through update 10 are affected.

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Android and Apple iOS combined accounts for the majority of the smartphone market.

Review: Under The Dome is gripping

Review: Under The Dome is gripping

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

If you're watching the first episode of Under the Dome, expect the serpent of dread to creep into the pits of your stomach as the show progresses.

PICS: The HOTTEST women of 2013!

PICS: The HOTTEST women of 2013!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Website MensHealth.com has released its annual list of the sexiest female celebrities to watch out for in the New Year.

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

Panetta hints at action against Navy SEAL for Osama book

Panetta hints at action against Navy SEAL for Osama book

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on Tuesday hinted at taking action against the Navy SEAL who wrote a book on the operation that killed Osama bin Laden, saying he violated his contractual obligations and the authorities cannot set a wrong precedent by ignoring it.

Officers recall horror during gurdwara shootout in US

Officers recall horror during gurdwara shootout in US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Two police officers who saved hundreds of lives after a white supremacist gunman killed six people at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, United States, in August have described the horror of that day in their first televised interview.

Meet The Highest Paid TV Actors Of 2012

Meet The Highest Paid TV Actors Of 2012

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Ashton Kutcher tops the list with his impressive Two And A Half Men paycheck.

Modern Family sweeps Emmy Awards

Modern Family sweeps Emmy Awards

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

A look at the winners.

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Mirza Tatlic fatally shot Naren Prabhu, a Silicon Valley tech executive, and his wife at their home in San Jose.

'SEALS were told to catch Osama alive, if possible'

'SEALS were told to catch Osama alive, if possible'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan was 'not a kill-only' mission as commandos were told to capture the dreaded al Qaeda chief alive if possible, a former Navy SEAL has claimed.

Kate Winslet guides co-star through nude scene

Kate Winslet guides co-star through nude scene

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter to quit

US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter to quit

Rediff.com8 May 2012

United States Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has decided to step down this summer after serving less than two years and is likely to be replaced by a diplomat serving in Afghanistan, a move that comes at a time when the bilateral ties are at a critical juncture.

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'NiMo having skipped, the next best bet is a high-profile banker.' 'Ms Usha happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.' 'Ms Usha's crime? That's as thin as it gets.'

Universe's ONLY mystery that Stephen Hawking can't crack!

Universe's ONLY mystery that Stephen Hawking can't crack!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Stephen Hawking, who has decoded some of the most puzzling secrets of the universe, has revealed that for him women are the only enduring mystery of the universe he has found impossible to crack.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Republican Romney takes lead over Obama: Poll

Republican Romney takes lead over Obama: Poll

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has taken a narrow three per cent lead over United States President Barack Obama, who is seeking re-election, a national opinion poll has said. Though the three per cent still falls under the margin of error, it assumes significance as Obama and Romney were tied at 46 per cent in the same poll conducted in April by the CBS News-The New York Times poll.

Banks may seek your OK for fund transfer to your account

Banks may seek your OK for fund transfer to your account

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Under the proposed mechanism, the finance ministry has said banks will notify customers when someone tries to deposit money in their accounts, a government official said.

New banks will open up fresh opportunities for tech firms

New banks will open up fresh opportunities for tech firms

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

With the advent of new banks, IT firms will get boostto their businesses.

Trump says he holds Putin personally responsible for election meddling

Trump says he holds Putin personally responsible for election meddling

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

On Wednesday, the US President said that he believes in the assessment of his intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in American elections in 2016 and his remarks contrary to this a day earlier in Helsinki was a case of misspeaking.

Are these India's Sexiest Bachelors?

Are these India's Sexiest Bachelors?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Meet the most eligible men in the new series on Big CBS Prime.

'Salman is unapologetic about his attitude'

'Salman is unapologetic about his attitude'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Shibani Dandekar talks about hosting the show, India's Sexiest Bachelor.

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'I think he has lifetime exemptions at every major event but I suspect we are probably not going to see Tiger in a competitive golf event going forward.'

'Mean' Jobs admired Facebook CEO Zuckerberg

'Mean' Jobs admired Facebook CEO Zuckerberg

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs, who is described by his biographer as being "brittle and very mean to people," had high regards for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and admired his Silicon valley counterpart for "not selling out."

NATO forces trying to kill Gaddafi: US admiral

NATO forces trying to kill Gaddafi: US admiral

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

The top United States admiral involved in the Libyan war has admitted to a US Congressman that forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation are actively targeting and trying to kill Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. House Armed Services Committee member Mike Turner said that Samuel Locklear, commander of the NATO Joint Operations Command in Naples, told him NATO forces are trying to kill Gaddafi.