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Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

EPL: Late Silva goal extends City's winning run to 13 games

EPL: Late Silva goal extends City's winning run to 13 games

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

David Silva scored a late goal as runaway leaders Manchester City won their 13th successive Premier League game and restored their eight-point lead with a 2-1 victory against West Ham United on Sunday.

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

Formula One: Metal plate behind Spa punctures?

Formula One: Metal plate behind Spa punctures?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

A metal plate shed by a car has been blamed for alarming punctures suffered by Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in Friday's Belgian Grand Prix practice.

Termination Salvaged

Termination Salvaged

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

This movie does a good job of embracing the mythology of the franchise so while fans won't be disappointed, even newbies should be able to find satisfaction in the mayhem that unfolds onscreen.

Gunman takes hostages at post office near Paris, arrested

Gunman takes hostages at post office near Paris, arrested

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A gunman has taken at least two people hostage in post office northwest of Paris, French media reported.

Policewoman dies after second Paris shooting

Policewoman dies after second Paris shooting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

According to police sources, the policewoman who was critically injured in a shooting in Montrogue outside France early on Thursday morning, has succumbed to her injuries. Heavily armed gunmen had opened fire at the policewoman and a municipal worker at around 8 am. The gunman is still on the run, said France Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve -- who rushed to the scene at Malakoff just south of the city. It was earlier reported that one of the attackers had been detained.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.

Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win

Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Two headers by Marouane Chamakh led champions Girondins Bordeaux to a 3-2 win at Sochaux in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

'Bangla Test': Middle-order form India's major concern

'Bangla Test': Middle-order form India's major concern

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Changes on cards as no end to India's middle-order woes

Top bitcoin execs charged with money laundering in US

Top bitcoin execs charged with money laundering in US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Charges were filed against against underground bitcoin exchanger Robert Faiella, 52, and chief executive officer and compliance officer of a bitcoin exchange company Charlie Shrem, 24.

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

EPL: Swansea boss Monk dodges penalty for terming ref a 'cheat'

EPL: Swansea boss Monk dodges penalty for terming ref a 'cheat'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Swansea City manager Garry Monk has escaped sanction from the FA after accusing referee Michael Oliver and Stoke City winger Victor Moses of cheating in his team's 2-1 Premier League defeat at the Britannia Stadium.

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of moving into the top four stalled in a 2-2 draw at bottom club Norwich City, while several VAR interventions overshadowed the action. Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods appeared far more concerned about becoming the World's No 1 dad on Tuesday than golf's top player.

Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer

Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The original Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett's three-year-long battle with cancer came to an end with her demise at the age of 62.

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

By inviting Bobby Jindal to his ranch and fueling speculation that the young Louisiana governor could be a candidate for the vice-presidential slot, John McCain is reaching out to the far right of the Republican party that has been enamoured with Jindal in recent months and have been suggesting his name as a possible running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Hull City and Swansea City earned valuable victories in their battle for Premier League survival but Middlesbrough slid further towards the drop after a 4-0 hammering at Bournemouth.

Formula One ditches 'bad' safety car rule

Formula One ditches 'bad' safety car rule

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Formula One's governing body has ditched a controversial rule that led to drivers being penalised for pitting during the early stages of the safety car being deployed in a race. The revised rule will now allow the pits to stay open, with new software regulating the speed of drivers returning to refuel.

Kejriwal posts cartoon, sparks controversy on social media

Kejriwal posts cartoon, sparks controversy on social media

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Minutes after the Delhi CM posted the cartoon, which had been published in a national daily, that #Kejriwalinsultshanuman started trending.

US sanctions for not taking back illegal migrants

US sanctions for not taking back illegal migrants

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The proposed bill would suspend all pending visa petitions from countries refusing to take back illegal immigrants until they agree to repatriate our deportees. The legislation would also direct the State Department to withhold funds under the Foreign Assistance Act to countries that persist in this refusal. India is amongst eight countries to have refused to repatriate illegal migrants.

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in a month on Sunday as the controversial coach watched his side draw 1-1 at home to West Ham United and lose more ground in the English Premier League title race.

Celebrities turn up at US polling booths

Celebrities turn up at US polling booths

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

American celebrities turned out in force for the US presidential election -- not only to vote themselves, but also to encourage others to vote.

England rest Anderson, Broad for New Zealand ODI series

England rest Anderson, Broad for New Zealand ODI series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

England will rest James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Moeen Ali, Ian Bell and Gary Ballance in the five-match one-day series against New Zealand starting next Tuesday. Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings was the only uncapped player named in the 14-man squad.

Pallavi Patel in Florida Women's Hall of Fame

Pallavi Patel in Florida Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Dr Pallavi Patel's selection marks the first time an Indian-American woman has been extended such an honour in Florida, and perhaps anywhere in the United States.

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Fund manager Gautam Sinha Roy shares what he has learnt from Warren Buffett, after attending Berkshire Hathaway AGMs over the years

ECB makes changes in Lions squad for Duleep Trophy

ECB makes changes in Lions squad for Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Injuries to Worcestershire wicketkeeper Steven Davies and his county colleague Kabir Ali has necessitated the England and Wales Cricket Board to make changes in the England Lions Squad to take part in the Duleep Trophy tournament to be held in West Zone centres.

Paris terror attack: PM Modi speaks to French President

Paris terror attack: PM Modi speaks to French President

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on spoke to French President Francois Hollande over the terror attack in Paris and reaffirmed his commitment to enhance Indo-French counter-terrorism cooperation as a key element.

For Arshad Warsi fans only

For Arshad Warsi fans only

Rediff.com2 May 2008

After his daring and successful attempt with Julie, director Deepak Shivdasani makes a comeback after four years with Mr White And Mr Black, starring Arshad Warsi and Suniel Shetty.

Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen hit a superb triple century, a career-best, for Surrey on Monday to offer a reminder of his talents ahead of new England cricket director Andrew Strauss' first news conference.

FIA clarifies chicane rule

FIA clarifies chicane rule

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Formula One drivers have been told that if they gain a place by cutting a chicane, as Lewis Hamilton did in Belgium last weekend, they must hand it back and then wait at least one corner before overtaking. Honda's Jenson Button said at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday that the matter was discussed at the drivers' Friday briefing and a clarification given by race director Charlie Whiting.

PICS: Liverpool down Chelsea; Son 'tricks' for Spurs

PICS: Liverpool down Chelsea; Son 'tricks' for Spurs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Veteran actor Om Puri has been appointed as the chairman of the National Films Division Corporation. He will formally take charge on April 23, after holding a press conference.

ICC clear spinners Senanayake, Williamson to bowl again

ICC clear spinners Senanayake, Williamson to bowl again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Banned spin duo Sachithra Senanayake and Kane Williamson have been cleared to bowl again after they remodelled their bowling action, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

Assam CM happy with ULFA talks

Assam CM happy with ULFA talks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi hoped that the fugitive ULFA commander in chief Paresh Baruah would realise the ground realities in the state in the wake of people's show of support to the peace overture of the pro-talks faction of the outfit led by Mrinal Hazarika, former commander of the 28th battalion of the group.

Chaplin was on Hitler's hit list, says book

Chaplin was on Hitler's hit list, says book

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Charlie Chaplin was on Adolf Hitler's hit-list being categorised as an 'Artistic Jew', suggests a Nazi propaganda book, which has the name of prominent Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein.

14 cool words added to Oxford Dictionary

14 cool words added to Oxford Dictionary

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The latest additions include YOLO, yogalates and fuhgeddaboudit, among others.

Srinivasan committed contempt of court: Verma

Srinivasan committed contempt of court: Verma

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, has claimed that BCCI's President-in-exile N Srinivasan committed contempt of court by attending the Asian Cricket Council meeting.