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Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

The incredibly odd world we live in

The incredibly odd world we live in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

10 images from around the world that show we live in a mad, mad world.

RBI chokes foreign home buys

RBI chokes foreign home buys

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

On Wednesday, RBI reduced the cap on individual remittances abroad from $200,000 (about Rs 1.2 crore) to $75,000 (Rs 45 lakh) and also barred individuals from using funds under the scheme to buy immovable properties abroad.

'I've been dreading this moment...I am going to miss it so much'

'I've been dreading this moment...I am going to miss it so much'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Steven Gerrard spoke of dread, devastation and defeat on Saturday as the Liverpool captain said farewell to an adoring and emotional Anfield crowd after 17 years and more than 700 appearances.

Gerrard farewell: How Liverpool legend will avoid the tears?

Gerrard farewell: How Liverpool legend will avoid the tears?

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Steven Gerrard says he has been dreading the moment he must wave goodbye to his adoring Anfield fans .

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

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

When Virat didn't need a mask

When Virat didn't need a mask

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli batted continuously for over a day in Delhi and showed no signs of fatigue caused by the pollution, marvels Dhruv Munjal.

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian Americans in Boston are preparing to throw a red-carpet welcome to anti-corruption crusader Annn Hazare, during his two-week visit to the United States, a kind of welcome, which has not been seen for a non-politician from India in recent times.

Champions League PIX: Bayern crush PSV; PSG down Basel

Champions League PIX: Bayern crush PSV; PSG down Basel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Van Gaal terms former understudy Mourinho 'very Special One'

Van Gaal terms former understudy Mourinho 'very Special One'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Louis van Gaal says the visit of Jose Mourinho and his Chelsea side to Old Trafford on Sunday will be extra special for the Manchester United manager as he greets his "modest" former apprentice.

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

If it wasn't for Netflix, we'd never have seen The Meyerowitz Stories in India. J Jagannath is startled by this film about three disconnected siblings and their even more disconnected father.

PIX: On the sets of Ek Paheli Leela, with Sunny Leone

PIX: On the sets of Ek Paheli Leela, with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Psst, all the shenanigans from the sets of Ek Paheli Leela revealed here!

PHOTOS: The growing popularity of women's football...

PHOTOS: The growing popularity of women's football...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Global television audiences for the Women's World Cup in Canada bounced sharply higher in the opening days of the tournament and merchandise flew off the shelves, underscoring the growing popularity of the beautiful game.

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

FIFA U-17 WC: England pip Mexico 3-2 to seal last 16 berth; France advance too

FIFA U-17 WC: England pip Mexico 3-2 to seal last 16 berth; France advance too

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

It was a feast for the eyes as 40,620 people turned out at the Saltlake Stadium and witnessed the five-goal thriller with England dominating the first one-hour, followed by Mexico's second-half resurgence.

REWIND: 15 TOP moments from the week gone by

REWIND: 15 TOP moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos, taken last week, from around the globe.

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Manchester United dropped further down the table after losing 5-3 against newcomers Leicester City. Barcelona and Real Madrid scored 13 goals between them during a memorable La Liga weekend, when Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick.

Review: Happy Ending isn't quite so happy

Review: Happy Ending isn't quite so happy

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Happy Ending, at its core, is pretentious and doesn't quite live up to expectations, save for Govinda, who lights up the screen with his mere presence.

Football Briefs: Immobile hits four in Lazio rout in Serie A

Football Briefs: Immobile hits four in Lazio rout in Serie A

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

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

WATCH: Guys who made Paisa Yeh Paisa & Mungda

WATCH: Guys who made Paisa Yeh Paisa & Mungda

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Other composers tried their luck with Paisa Yeh Paisa, but Director Indra Kumar wasn't happy with the outcome. '"Induji asked us to try and we are glad we did because the song has turned out too good!"'

FIFA Women's WC: Opens with brilliance, blowouts and mismatches

FIFA Women's WC: Opens with brilliance, blowouts and mismatches

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The Women's World Cup stopped to take a breath on Wednesday following an opening round of games that produced a little bit of everything.

The wonder world of Sidhpur's Bohra mansions

The wonder world of Sidhpur's Bohra mansions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A photo series by Sebastian Cortes explores the glorious past and rich legacy of the Bohra Muslims of Sidhpur

Indian entrepreneurs start again after failed ventures

Indian entrepreneurs start again after failed ventures

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

There is more appetite for failure both in entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, say analysts

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

An increasing number of b-school graduates are exploring tea-based services and products for businesses and some of them have tasted success too.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

Champions League PHOTOS: Manchester clubs record hard-fought victories; Benfica win

Champions League PHOTOS: Manchester clubs record hard-fought victories; Benfica win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Photos from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

All about midnight drama and more in ISL 4

All about midnight drama and more in ISL 4

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Former Manchester United star and Indian Super League side ATK's coach Teddy Sheringham said it was unusual to finish a football game post midnight, something that he had never experienced in his long association with the game.

Euro soccer round-up: Roma hand Juve second successive defeat

Euro soccer round-up: Roma hand Juve second successive defeat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

After losing only three league games last season Juventus have now lost the first two of the new campaign as a deserved 2-1 defeat at AS Roma on Sunday condemned the champions to their worst-ever Serie A start.

Success lessons from a multi-millionaire

Success lessons from a multi-millionaire

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Rishabh Lawania's three tips for success: 1. Innovate. 2. Fail fast. 3. Always see ahead of time.

'I spent two days with Salman...'

'I spent two days with Salman...'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I didn't know Shashi Kapoor when I first photographed him.' Mark Bennington has since come a long way, and has taken some amazing pictures of Bollywood's brightest stars.

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Van Gaal's Manchester United regaining reputation as entertainers

Van Gaal's Manchester United regaining reputation as entertainers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Manchester United may still be some way from the team that won 13 league titles under Alex Ferguson, but a combination of exciting attacking players and suspect defense means they are regaining the club's reputation for great entertainment.

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A loyalty programme, same-day delivery and repeatability are driving EkStop's business but scaling up and addressing competition are vital.

Before Rahul Gandhi's Rs 70,000 jacket, there was Modi's Rs 10 lakh suit

Before Rahul Gandhi's Rs 70,000 jacket, there was Modi's Rs 10 lakh suit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

5 other politically-charged fashion choices in recent times.

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'Lots of Indians are not eating healthy.' 'They eat lot of carbs, eat late, and use sugar unnecessarily.'

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

The forgotten brutality of the 1857 Mutiny

The forgotten brutality of the 1857 Mutiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The summer of 1857 saw violence, perpetrated by the Indians and the Britons, on an unprecedented scale.' 'Never before and never after in the history of British rule in India was there violence at the level that 1857 witnessed.'

India's 10 most successful start-ups

India's 10 most successful start-ups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

What made these 10 businesses rise above the rest? Read on to find out...

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today, that of being a modern state, is due to but one person: Its first and longest-serving prime minister, Nehru, says Shreekant Sambrani.