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How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'I was always a reluctant actor.' 'I kept putting things off and not doing them.' 'But Tenet has really changed that for me.'

Pierce Brosnan's daughter succumbs to cancer

Pierce Brosnan's daughter succumbs to cancer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Hollywood news, right here.

The story behind the rise of India U-19 captain

The story behind the rise of India U-19 captain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Priyam was named captain of the Indian under-19 team for the World Cup to be played in South Africa from January 17 to February 9.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

007 reasons to be thrilled about Bond 24

007 reasons to be thrilled about Bond 24

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Here's why SPECTRE may be SPECTACULAR!

How sentiments have changed for banks

How sentiments have changed for banks

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Morgan Stanley removed banking stocks from its model portfolio when it slashed its weighting on the sector by 500 basis points. Several foreign brokerages, such as UBS, JP Morgan, and Credit Suisse, of late, have also become less optimistic about banking stocks.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

Germany sink India with late goal

Germany sink India with late goal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Indian men's hockey team's habit of conceding late goals continued to haunt them as reigning double Olympic champions Germany scored seconds from the final hooter to steal a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Pool B match at the Rio Olympics on Monday.

When furious fans invaded the pitch

When furious fans invaded the pitch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

West Ham United could face repercussions after several pitch invasions and ugly scenes in the stands during the second half of a crushing 3-0 home Premier League defeat by Burnley on Saturday.

25 best-paying companies for software engineers

25 best-paying companies for software engineers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The well-known names such as Google, Apple, and Facebook do not feature in the top three companies!

WOW! 7 Indian-American students crack Spell Bee

WOW! 7 Indian-American students crack Spell Bee

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A record seven Indian-origin students and one American have won the prestigious 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Two India-born executives among the highest paid men

Two India-born executives among the highest paid men

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Technology companies such as Google, Apple and Oracle pay senior staff more money than the CEOs in best of the companies.

Asia Badminton C'ships: Saina fails to break semis jinx

Asia Badminton C'ships: Saina fails to break semis jinx

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Saina Nehwal once again faltered at the semi-final stage as she suffered a straight game defeat at the hands of China's Wang Yihan in the women's singles at the Asia Badminton Championships, in Wuhan, China, on Saturday.

First look: The new Batman!

First look: The new Batman!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

India, China most shocking gender violators: US lawmaker

India, China most shocking gender violators: US lawmaker

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

"China and India are the two most egregious violators (on infanticide)," Congressman Christopher Smith said during a Congressional hearing convened by the powerful House Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday.

Much-awaited BWF rankings seal 7 Indian shuttlers Rio dreams

Much-awaited BWF rankings seal 7 Indian shuttlers Rio dreams

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Seven Indian shuttlers, including Saina Nehwal and Jwala Gutta, officially earned qualification berths for the August Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after the much-awaited BWF world rankings were released on Thursday. Friday's rankings were used to determine the Olympic qualifiers in each of the five categories -- men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles -- from the points accumulated in the period between May 4, 2015 and May 1st, 2016. Four years ago, five Indians had qualified at London Olympics. This year, London Olympics bronze medallist Saina would be representing India in her third Games, while the women's doubles pair of Jwala and Ashwini Ponnappa will also play their second Olympics in August. Besides, K Srikanth and P V Sindhu earned their maiden Olympic berths in men's singles and women's events respectively. For the first time, India will have two women's singles players playing in the Olympics.

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'I was having a hard time not crying coming up the last hole.' 'All of a sudden it started hitting me I was going to win the tournament.'

10 times Beyonce proved that curves are SEXY!

10 times Beyonce proved that curves are SEXY!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The American actor and singer is in love with her curves.

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We truly live in a wonderfully weird world!

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Wade could get a look in as Australia bring Handscomb; Stoinis fit for semi-final

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The missile was launched from a mobile autonomous launcher at 11.45 am and it successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory 'fulfilling its mission objectives', the ministry said.

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Cleartrip acquired Saudi travel firm Flyin last July and it provides bilingual ground support service and itineraries for inbound tourists.

Saina Nehwal becomes World No 1 again

Saina Nehwal becomes World No 1 again

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal regained the No 1 spot in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings.

Swiss Open badminton: Saina, Prannoy advance to semis

Swiss Open badminton: Saina, Prannoy advance to semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and H S Prannoy registered fighting victories in the last eight contests at the $120,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Basel on Friday.

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Individuals who can understand data and go for data driven decisions making using their critical mind will be highly valued.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

Saina moves up to fifth, Jwala-Ashwini slip four places

Saina moves up to fifth, Jwala-Ashwini slip four places

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal moved one place up to occupy the fifth spot while P V Sindhu remained unchanged at 10th in the latest Badminton World Federation Rankings issued on Thursday. Saina, who clinched her second Australian Open title earlier this month, exchanged places with Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, who now occupies the sixth spot in the women's singles list headed by Spain's Carolina Marin.

PHOTOS: 'Universe Boss' is saving the IPL... and how!

PHOTOS: 'Universe Boss' is saving the IPL... and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Chris Gayle is having a ball in IPL-11.

It's difficult to run airlines in India: BA

It's difficult to run airlines in India: BA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Air Turbine Fuel cost in India constitutes nearly 40 per cent of the ticket cost against 25 per cent in other countries.

Oscar winning actor Jean Dujardin shooting next film in Mumbai

Oscar winning actor Jean Dujardin shooting next film in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The film is directed by Claude Lelouch.

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

When anonymous tweeter @Comfortablysmug tweeted 'Breaking: Confirmed flooding at NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) The trading floor is flooded under more than 3 feet of water,' it was picked up by the National Weather Service, the Weather Channel and CNN.

Somdev to open relegation play-off vs Indonesia

Somdev to open relegation play-off vs Indonesia

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

India's number one singles player will open the country's campaign against Wisnu Adi Nugroho in the Asia/Oceania Group I first round relegation play-off against Indonesia, beginning in Bangalore on Friday. No 2 Yuki Bhambri will lock horns with Indonesia No 1 Christopher Rungkat in the second singles.

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition encourages professional and amateur photographers to capture cities at work.

'India need to play key role in promoting women's Tests'

'India need to play key role in promoting women's Tests'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Australia captain Meg Lanning says women's Test matches need to spread beyond Australia-England rivalry and believes India need to play a big role in promoting the format.

World Badminton Rankings: Saina retains No 2 spot; Prannoy rises to No 12

World Badminton Rankings: Saina retains No 2 spot; Prannoy rises to No 12

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy grabbed his career-best world number 12 spot.

Review: The Fast And The Furious 6 is a B-grade boom

Review: The Fast And The Furious 6 is a B-grade boom

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The film is achingly stupid and beyond ludicrous.

Global financial institutions on recovery path

Global financial institutions on recovery path

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Speaking on the global outlook for the financial services industry during the event, hosted by the Coller Institute of Private Equity and London Business School, J Christopher Flowers said: "There are those in the financial institutions industry who think that we are facing permanently low returns on capital. I don't see it that way.

Bolt to run 200 in Paris Diamond League meeting

Bolt to run 200 in Paris Diamond League meeting

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt will race over 200 metres at the Paris Golden League meeting on July 6 as part of his buildup for the Moscow world athletics championships in the following month.