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Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Property giant Dalian Wanda Group Co said on Wednesday it would buy a stake in Spanish soccer champions Atletico Madrid for 45 million euros ($52 million), becoming the first Chinese company to invest in a premier European football club.

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

It's worth a watch, Aarush S promises.

2016: The year Hollywood gave Bollywood a scare

2016: The year Hollywood gave Bollywood a scare

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Movies like Jungle Book, Conjuring 2 helped Hollywood capture its biggest share of the Indian box office this year. Can Bollywood keep up? Urvi Malvania reports.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

'Nobody is born a Dawood Ibrahim'

'Nobody is born a Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'As an actor, the excitement for me is to step into those shoes and see what keeps that man going and what has made him what he is today.'

'I was ecstatic when I gave my voice to Elsa!'

'I was ecstatic when I gave my voice to Elsa!'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'Today, when I watch animated films again, I still feel connected with the child in me.' Sunidhi Chauhan talks Frozen.

How long will OTTs survive?

How long will OTTs survive?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The argument that the pandemic has given a boost to streaming video is fallacious. Only three OTTs saw a rise in viewership; the others fell.

7 things you must know about Nick Jonas

7 things you must know about Nick Jonas

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

... He is 11 years younger... makes more money than her...

ESPN looks to score with cricket in the United States, WT20 final to be aired live

ESPN looks to score with cricket in the United States, WT20 final to be aired live

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

ESPN is experimenting to see if the sport can gain traction in the United States, where professional and college football are king while cricket, with its loyal but small fan base, is viewed as being on the fringe.

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Terming Rajan as "India's prescient banker," Time said he is among a rare breed of "economic seers".

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

From Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, Joe Jonas to Mandy Moore, tattoo artiste Winter Stone seems to be everyone's favourite in Hollywood.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

Rediff.com1 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

'Sushant never spoke about depression'

'Sushant never spoke about depression'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is difficult to speak about Sushant in the past tense.'

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Shuai Jiao Baba (Let's Wrestle, Dad) in China seems to have made twice its combined earnings in India and the rest of the world.

The most photographed destinations of 2015

The most photographed destinations of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

This list goes ahead to prove that people still love the touristy spots!

Aamir's PK nets 205% box office returns

Aamir's PK nets 205% box office returns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The well-reviewed film crosses Rs 300 crore revenue mark.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

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

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

After being together for 11 years, Hollywood's most controversial couple has now called it quits!

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.

Beetle mania comes to a close

Beetle mania comes to a close

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Here's capturing the car's 80-year-old legacy, and popularity, in photographs.

Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US Congress

Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The 'Protect and Grow American Jobs Act', which, makes important changes to the eligibility requirements for H1-B visa exemptions was re-introduced on Wednesday

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The network also unveiled a new brand identity for Star Sports across six channels and has renamed all the ESPN channels, subsequent to the buyout of ESPN Inc's stake in their 16 year old joint venture ESPN STAR Sports.

Remembering the Beetles

Remembering the Beetles

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

It was in the 1960s that the Beetle attained its cult status, when it became almost synonymous with the hippie movement -- and succeeded in shaking off the grim history of its origins. As Volkswagen announces the end of the Bug's journey, Amrita Singh goes down a nostalgic road.

Incredible images from the week gone by

Incredible images from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Here's a recap of all the events that shaped the world from the previous week.

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Rediff.com24 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The career is both diverse and complex.

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Four Silicon Valley companies including Apple and Google failed to persuade a US judge to sign off on a $324.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit by tech workers, who accused the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's employees.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

There is talk about 'cultural connect' and the 'warmth of storytelling' in Indian films vis-a-vis the spectacle and scale that Hollywood specialises in.

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'I want people to know that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you have guts, no one can stop you.' Rinku Singh on why he made the switch from javelin to baseball and finally to WWE.

Don't miss! Mindy Kaling's practical advice to class of 2018

Don't miss! Mindy Kaling's practical advice to class of 2018

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, but especially not yourself. Go conquer the world. Just remember this: Why not you? You made it this far.'