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ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Dreaded Islamic State terror group has purportedly opened its own 5-star hotel complete with 262 rooms, restaurants, ballrooms and gym in Iraq's Mosul city for its Jihadist commanders, according to a media report.

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The 39-year-old, the fifth child of an illiterate labourer couple and only the second of their eight to be educated, now helms various ventures that bring in a turnover of between Rs 75 crore and Rs 90 crore.

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Trump wants retired three-star general as National Security Adviser

Trump wants retired three-star general as National Security Adviser

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Lieutenant General (retd) Michael Flynn, a former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, advised Trump during the campaign on national security issues and often served as an introductory speaker at campaign rallies.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: WAG Abbey Clancy flaunts hot body

Hottest Sporting Buzz: WAG Abbey Clancy flaunts hot body

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Bangladesh skipper faces race to be fit for India Test

Bangladesh skipper faces race to be fit for India Test

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim faces a race against time to be fit for the one-off Test against India next month after the wicketkeeper-batsman was advised a week's rest to recover from a finger injury.

'Sonakshi, Huma gained 15 to 18 kilos'

'Sonakshi, Huma gained 15 to 18 kilos'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'It was easy for them to gain weight.'

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Time travel, monsters, dinosaurs, Korean cops, what will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma offers her picks.

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Germany's defensive midfielder Sami Khedira has been offered to Manchester United at 2,00,000 pounds-a-week by Real Madrid, as he will be out of contract in the summer and the top Premier League clubs have been alerted about the same.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Indian boy abducted 6 years ago reunites with family

Indian boy abducted 6 years ago reunites with family

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Sonu, who was abducted by two women in 2010, was rescued by a Bangladeshi citizen Jamal Ibn Musa, who put in great efforts to reunite him with his family.

'If you are good, you will last'

'If you are good, you will last'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'There have been people who are the sons and the brothers of superstars, but they have not lasted more than one or two movies.'

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Used to travelling 200 days in a year, India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa is grappling with the anxiety of being home alone amid a nationwide lockdown, during which even going to a grocery store has become an "amazing experience". With her mother staying elsewhere in Chennai and father in Coorg, Chinappa has been forced to do things she seldom did and is enjoying for now.

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Nadal confirmed the rumours that he will be a father soon.

Have You Tasted These Summer Fruits?

Have You Tasted These Summer Fruits?

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Sumit Bhosle sent us these pictures of fruits from his farm in Sawantwadi.

Tendulkar motivates tribal footballers for UNICEF

Tendulkar motivates tribal footballers for UNICEF

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"I have been congratulated many times for scoring goals but I could never imagine that I will shake hands with the biggest cricket star," Goalpi said, beaming with excitement after getting a prized selfie with Tendulkar.

'Fully fit' Hossain fired up to face India in ODIs

'Fully fit' Hossain fired up to face India in ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

'Fully fit' Hossain fired up to face India in ODIs

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia sentenced to 5 years in graft case

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia sentenced to 5 years in graft case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

In the same case, her son Tarique Rahman and four others have been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Another BCB director Mahbubul Anam too smelt a conspiracy against the Board.

Tata Tiago.ev: The Electric Temptress

Tata Tiago.ev: The Electric Temptress

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

It is a perfect city car for both your daily office commute and fun weekend drives.

8 charged for killing atheist blogger in Bangladesh

8 charged for killing atheist blogger in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Seven university students and chief of a banned Islamist group were charged for the murder of an atheist blogger in 2013.

Shweta Tiwari: A daily soap gets boring after six months

Shweta Tiwari: A daily soap gets boring after six months

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Shweta Tiwari loves her comic side in the new telly show, Mad In India.

Health warning: The shape of your penis may be linked to cancer

Health warning: The shape of your penis may be linked to cancer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Curve in penis may be indication of cancer says study.

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

Rediff.com31 May 2023

In India, TikTok unleashed creativity in people like never before until it was unceremoniously banned in June 2020, leaving them heartbroken.

Quiz: Name the only Bengali film that Aishwarya starred in?

Quiz: Name the only Bengali film that Aishwarya starred in?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Quiz: Who stars in Heera Panna, besides Zeenat Aman?

Quiz: Who stars in Heera Panna, besides Zeenat Aman?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Manchester United linked with move for Bale, Real willing to sell

Manchester United linked with move for Bale, Real willing to sell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Manchester United has reportedly been linked with a move for Welsh forward Gareth Bale in recent weeks as Real Madrid has revealed that they are willing to sell the former Tottenham Hotspur star.

Riteish-Genelia's Ved Is A Blockbuster

Riteish-Genelia's Ved Is A Blockbuster

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Real life couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's romantic drama took off in full speed, evident from the Rs 2.25 crore that it collected on the very first day.

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher's manager has revealed that the racer is making progress but faces a difficult and long recovery.

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Mayor of Miami, Carlos Gimenez, has pulled back his support from former England football captain David Beckham's 200 million pounds US football franchise to leave the star midfielder's dreams in tatters.

'Racist' ad starring Aishwarya Rai withdrawn

'Racist' ad starring Aishwarya Rai withdrawn

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Aishwarya advertisement that created all the furore has been pulled down.

Daily Game: Know the Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is related to?

Daily Game: Know the Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is related to?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Kapil Sharma, Sunny Leone, SRK: When TV stars struck gold in films

Kapil Sharma, Sunny Leone, SRK: When TV stars struck gold in films

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

When TV stars take on the big screen...

Pistorius keen to work with 'disadvantaged children' if released on parole

Pistorius keen to work with 'disadvantaged children' if released on parole

Rediff.com12 May 2015

In a desperate bid to get his life back on track, convicted Paralympics runner Oscar Pistorius has reportedly expressed his interest in assisting disadvantaged children if he is released on parole as early as August.

'I always wanted to be a star'

'I always wanted to be a star'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Nivin Pauly is elated after the stupendous success of his latest film Premam.

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Special Trial Tribunal-3 Judge Sayeed Ahmed pronounced the verdict in presence of seven of the accused. One of the death row convict is on the run.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Ex-US tennis star Blake mistakenly slammed to ground, handcuffed by NYPD

Ex-US tennis star Blake mistakenly slammed to ground, handcuffed by NYPD

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Former tennis star James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for about 15 minutes in New York City on Wednesday before police realized they had the wrong man in an identity theft ring, New York's Daily News reported.

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Author and former Bollywood actor Twinkle Khanna is being criticised on social media for making a tongue-in-cheek remark about the film The Kashmir Files in her Sunday column for a leading daily.

Buttler's special gift for Jaiswal

Buttler's special gift for Jaiswal

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'To Yash, enjoy your talent. Best Wishes,' read Buttler's message to Jaiswal.