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Key to a happier life? Sleep on the left-hand side of bed!

Key to a happier life? Sleep on the left-hand side of bed!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Want to know what's the key to a happier life? Snuggling up for the night on the left-hand side of the bed, so says a new study.

Disney wins legal battle over Pooh rights

Disney wins legal battle over Pooh rights

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Walt Disney has won a nearly two-decade-old legal battle over royalty rights to the cartoon character Winnie The Pooh.

How To Keep Your Liver Healthy

How To Keep Your Liver Healthy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Since your liver works hard to purify and detoxify your body, it is important to maintain good health of this vital organ and keep it healthy naturally, advises Dr Hansaji Yogendra.

Simon Cowell named 'Most Desirable Man'

Simon Cowell named 'Most Desirable Man'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The 50-year-old American Idol judge, who has already topped the list of TV's richest stars, has won city website Groupola's 'I shouldn't but I would' list.

Vedanta places Thoothukudi's 'restart ready' plans on fast track

Vedanta places Thoothukudi's 'restart ready' plans on fast track

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's Sterlite Copper has come out with a fresh notification inviting expressions of interest (EoIs) to supply raw materials like copper concentrate, imported thermal coal, rock phosphate and petroleum products, among others, as part of its preparatory measures to restart production at its Thoothukudi unit in Tamil Nadu. This plant is likely to restart operations if a Supreme Court verdict goes in favour of the company. On June 12, the company had invited EoIs for carrying out plant 'restart activities'.

Wristwatch may be the next 'casualty' of modern times

Wristwatch may be the next 'casualty' of modern times

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The study by consumer analysts Mintel has revealed that one in seven people says mobile phones and computers have made traditional watches obsolete; it found 86 per cent still own a wristwatch -- even if they no longer rely on it to know the correct time, the Daily Express reported.

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

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

'There's never going to be another Shane Warne'

'There's never going to be another Shane Warne'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Australian all-rounder Steve Smith has played down talks that his talent shows enough to suggest that Australia's wait for Shane Warne's replacement is over.

Johnny Depp to romance Penelope Cruz in Pirates 4

Johnny Depp to romance Penelope Cruz in Pirates 4

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The beauty will be cast as the daughter of British actor Ian McShane's Blackbeard character in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Love is not enough to make a marriage work

Love is not enough to make a marriage work

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Love has no major role to play in keeping couples together. In fact, the chances of a couple staying together are affected by age, previous relationships -- and smoking.

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Queen Elizabeth II's staff at Buckingham Palace has signed up with Toyota's 'Green Tomato Cars' to cut costs, after they found out about the car from Prince Charles's London office, which switched to its cheaper carbon-efficient Toyota Prius fleet. "They were very conscious of the savings they'd be making both in financial and carbon terms. Cost was certainly a major factor, so much so in fact that Clarence House negotiated a discount," said Tom Pakenham, director, Toyota.

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The iconic singers will be posthumously honoured with places on the Las Vegas Walk Of Stars.

England hit for six by media after Dutch disaster

England hit for six by media after Dutch disaster

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

England's defeat by Netherlands in the opening game of the Twenty20 World Cup was branded "the ultimate humiliation" by British newspapers on Saturday.

Avatar overtakes Titanic

Avatar overtakes Titanic

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The epic movie, set in the year 2154, raked in a staggering 1.841 billion, becoming the best-selling international release of all time.

Nicolas Cage to star in Bollywood blockbuster?

Nicolas Cage to star in Bollywood blockbuster?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

According to sources, the actor will headline Broken Horses, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and a remake of Chopra's 1989 movie Parinda.

Tyson to become missionary to earn kids' respect

Tyson to become missionary to earn kids' respect

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has said that he now wants to forget his hard-man image earned in the ring, and help people to restore pride in himself and win the respect of his children.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Mike Tyson becomes a vegan

Mike Tyson becomes a vegan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has become a vegetarian, it was reported on Thursday.

Vuvuzelas banned from Brazil 2014

Vuvuzelas banned from Brazil 2014

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Vuvuzelas, the deafening plastic trumpets, which have attracted complaints from viewers and players alike at this year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa, have been banned from the next World Cup in Brazil.

Queen is to cut spending

Queen is to cut spending

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

According to the Daily Express, a recruitment freeze is also under consideration at the Buckingham Palace where the total staff numbers have risen by 15 to 300 in a decade. Staff leaving are unlikely to be replaced.

Why You Must Avoid Plastic Food Containers

Why You Must Avoid Plastic Food Containers

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Avoid microwaving food or beverages in plastic containers, as heat can accelerate chemical leaching, suggests Dr Sudha Desai.

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

After many denials, Max Mosley, whose 16-year tenure as the president of FIA would end this month, has finally decided to come out with an autobiography, which will reveal many secrets about him and the sporting world.

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Rediff.com10 May 2010

American Idol bosses are demanding Sir Elton John to replace Simon Cowell as one of the judges on the show.

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'India is respected by both Israel and Palestine.' 'India can push the international community for the peace process.'

It's a baby girl for Grey's Anatomy star

It's a baby girl for Grey's Anatomy star

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Ellen Pompeo gave birth to Little Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, her first child with husband Chris Ivery on September 15.

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The Daily Express quoted Tan Lin, an official with the business administration office at the Tourism Bureau of Tibet, as saying that foreign tourists would be banned from entering Tibet, but added that those who have already arrived would be allowed to stay.

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The flick starring Mariah Carey, bagged the People's Choice Award at the annual event

Jennifer Aniston to turn director

Jennifer Aniston to turn director

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The actress is keeping mum about the details of the film but disclosed that she has a project in development.

Matt Damon to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Matt Damon to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The actor will be presented the American Cinematheque Award at a ceremony next March.

Study finds women are 'happier' than men

Study finds women are 'happier' than men

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

A survey has found that most women enjoy where they live, their quality of life and their balance between work and leisure -- in fact more than a third of the respondents ranked their happiness as eight out of 10 or higher.

US expresses grave concern over Lakhvi's release by Pak

US expresses grave concern over Lakhvi's release by Pak

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

It has repeatedly asked Pakistan to follow through on its commitment to ensure justice for the 26/11 victims

Kylie Minogue strips for breast cancer campaign

Kylie Minogue strips for breast cancer campaign

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The 41-year-old singer was draped in just a silk sheet emblazoned with the logo of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2010 campaign.

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday owing to an engine glitch, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Harry is first British royal to make court appearance in over 100 years

Harry is first British royal to make court appearance in over 100 years

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Prince Harry on Tuesday became the first senior British royal to give evidence in a high court trial in over 100 years as he appeared in the witness box here to allege unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, by journalists working for the Mirror Group Newspapers.

Boycott suggests feng shui help for Owen

Boycott suggests feng shui help for Owen

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Former England cricketer Geoff Boycott has urged Michael Owen to try the ancient Chinese art of feng shui in a bid to get his World Cup ambitions back on track, the Daily Express newspaper reported on Tuesday.

The perfect car parking plan developed

The perfect car parking plan developed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

A driver simply has to gauge the radius of his/her car's turning circle and the distance between the vehicle's front and back wheels.

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.

Drinking tea reduces heart attack risk

Drinking tea reduces heart attack risk

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Drinking four cups of tea a day cuts the risk of a heart attack, according to a review of studies by the British Nutrition Foundation. The review suggests that tea can also improve your mood, strengthen bones, boost hydration and increase alertness

Playing Sudoku can make you fat

Playing Sudoku can make you fat

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Filling in a Sudoku grid or doing a crossword can make you fat, claims a new study.