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2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

They won for their analysis of markets with search frictions.

Lemaitre believes he is getting closer to Bolt

Lemaitre believes he is getting closer to Bolt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Christophe Lemaitre's name translates as 'the master' and although he was eclipsed in his home race by sprint king Usain Bolt, the Frenchman feels he is getting closer to beating the giant Jamaican.

Michael Shannon cast as Superman villain Gen Zod

Michael Shannon cast as Superman villain Gen Zod

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

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

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.

Zaha's price tag is set!

Zaha's price tag is set!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Crystal Palace will not consider selling Wilfried Zaha for less that 50 million pounds ($66.39 million), manager Alan Pardew has said after the winger helped the club to their first Premier League win of the season.

Dark Knight's maker is back with Inception

Dark Knight's maker is back with Inception

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Christopher Nolan walks us through the upcoming science fiction action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Bayern Munich moved closer to a record-extending 30th league title after their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx in a 5-0 drubbing of struggling Fortuna Duesseldorf in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The result left leaders Bayern, who are chasing an eighth successive league title, top of the standings on 67 points from 29 games, 10 ahead of closest rivals Borussia Dortmund who visit bottom team Paderborn on Sunday.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

Ready for another go at Inception?

Ready for another go at Inception?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The DVD and blu-ray versions of Inception could keep millions engrossed for hours and days.

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The US said it has strong evidence that China has deployed anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missile systems and electronic jammers to contested features in the Spratly Islands region of the South China Sea.

'Rising oil prices a key threat to Indian equities'

'Rising oil prices a key threat to Indian equities'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Rising oil prices, sharp slowdown in mutual fund inflows and steep valuations remain the key risks for Indian investors going ahead.

BrahMos missile test-fired, hits target

BrahMos missile test-fired, hits target

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The unique BrahMos weapon system on numerous occasions has established its supremacy in the world of supersonic cruise missile, a statement by the BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture of India and Russia, said.

When the Indian Army impressed the US Army

When the Indian Army impressed the US Army

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Indian Army has received an overwhelming pat on its back from the US forces for the professional manner in which it went about carrying out tasks assigned to it in Yudh Abhyas 2010.

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash Mumbai to go top of the table

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash Mumbai to go top of the table

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Jaypee Punjab Warriors stopped Dabang Mumbai's resurgent run by inflicting a 5-1 defeat on the home team and climbed up to the top of the table in the Hockey India League on Friday.

Golden sprint double for Lemaitre

Golden sprint double for Lemaitre

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Christophe Lemaitre's fairytale European championship continued when he completed a sprint double on Friday and the Olympic stadium finally came to life as the hosts celebrated their first medals. Spain had to wait a little bit longer than anticipated for their first gold of the championships when Russian Yuliya Zarudneva spoilt the script by beating world champion and home favourite Marta Dominguez in the steeplechase final.

Srikanth banks on consistency to make Rio Olympics

Srikanth banks on consistency to make Rio Olympics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

India's ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth feels the Swiss Open win has put him on course for a first-ever Olympic qualification but says he needs maintain consistency to make the cut for the 2016 Rio Games and achieve World No. 1 ranking.

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Interstellar is an incredible ride, a film that will scare and stupefy and drop jaws and make us weep, the kind of film that makes our hearts thump against our ribs for forty straight-minutes and makes us believe in the glory of the movies.

Azlah Shah: Australia outplay Pakistan 5-1

Azlah Shah: Australia outplay Pakistan 5-1

Rediff.com9 May 2011

World champions Australia showed their class with a 5-1 thrashing of Pakistan to maintain their unbeaten streak in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh on Monday.

Who would make Bollywood's sexiest Catwoman?

Who would make Bollywood's sexiest Catwoman?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Here are our options. Pick!

Batman 3 shooting begins next April

Batman 3 shooting begins next April

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

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

Does this Superman look like Robert Pattinson?

Does this Superman look like Robert Pattinson?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

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

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Rogge visit to give late lift for CWG organisers

Rogge visit to give late lift for CWG organisers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge will provide a much-needed lift for the troubled Commonwealth Games when he visits the site of the multi-sports gathering on Friday.

'Ayodhya verdict is crucial for Muslims'

'Ayodhya verdict is crucial for Muslims'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Ahead of the court verdict on Ayodhya dispute, a French writer on India says it would be a moment of reckoning and an opportunity for Indian leadership to bring Muslims back into mainstream.

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

We bring you five achievers who are proof that 35 is the new 25.

Trouble brewing for IIPM

Trouble brewing for IIPM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

'The UGC has given a notification and press release dated July 31, 2010, stating that the IIPM cannot offer any course because it is not a university.'

Badminton star to lose top ranking to China's Chen

Badminton star to lose top ranking to China's Chen

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lee Chong Wei's indefinite suspension for a doping violation will cost the Malaysian his top ranking with Chinese world champion Chen Long set to take over on Thursday.

Kohli, Dhawan among Delhi Ranji probables

Kohli, Dhawan among Delhi Ranji probables

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Besides Kohli, who led India to a historic Test series triumph in Sri Lanka recently, the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra were also named among the probables.

Islamist planned attack on French Olympic team: intelligence chief

Islamist planned attack on French Olympic team: intelligence chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

A Brazilian Islamist militant was plotting an attack against the French delegation at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the head of a French intelligence agency has said.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Colombia trounce Japan to top Group C

Colombia trounce Japan to top Group C

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to top World Cup Group C with maximum points on Tuesday. The victory earned them a second-round meeting with Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro and ended Japan's interest in the tournament.

Ligue 1: Ten-man PSG slump to second league defeat

Ligue 1: Ten-man PSG slump to second league defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Paris St Germain suffered their second defeat of the Ligue 1 season when they lost 2-0 at Toulouse after being reduced to 10 men on Friday.

'Winning gold has boosted my confidence for Asiad'

'Winning gold has boosted my confidence for Asiad'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

He won the first gold in wrestling for India in the Commonwealth Games and Ravinder Singh said it will spur him up to repeat his performance at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China next month.

Indian wrestlers bag three gold

Indian wrestlers bag three gold

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Wrestlers Ravinder Singh, Anil Kumar and Sanjay Kumar swelled India's gold medal tally, winning their respective men's events, on the second day of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi on Tuesday.

Oil can hit $100; poses biggest risk to Indian equities

Oil can hit $100; poses biggest risk to Indian equities

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The surge in oil prices has also affected the rupee, which hit a 6-week low of 70.25 on Friday against the dollar.

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

India's shuttlers made it to the mixed team semi-finals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Mauritus at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Subramanian Swamy backs Yogi Adityanath's attack on Mother Teresa

Subramanian Swamy backs Yogi Adityanath's attack on Mother Teresa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Swamy on Wednesday extended support to his party MP Yogi Adityanath, who accused Mother Teresa of being part of a 'conspiracy to Christianise India', saying the views are not isolated, as there have been books published in this regard.

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Set to open on July 12, the museum will allow visitors take a journey through the cinematic world of Britain's deadliest spy.

With no captaincy pressure, can Cook smash Tendulkar's Test runs record?

With no captaincy pressure, can Cook smash Tendulkar's Test runs record?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Former England skipper Ian Botham believes Alastair Cook's decision to relinquish the captaincy could see him surpass legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's record as the all-time leading Test run-scorer.

Brilliant Tamim leads Bangladesh to series win

Brilliant Tamim leads Bangladesh to series win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Opener Tamim Iqbal hit a brilliant 95 to power Bangladesh to a six-wicket win over Zimbabwe in fifth One-Day International on Sunday and a 3-1 victory in their five-match series.