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Have you met Jacqueline and Aliaa's cats?

Have you met Jacqueline and Aliaa's cats?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

These photographs will make you fall in love with them.

Carter's century steers Windies 'A' past India 'A' in 2nd match

Carter's century steers Windies 'A' past India 'A' in 2nd match

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

India's bowlers found the going tough after a good start as Jonathan Carter smashed his way to a remarkable century and took West Indies 'A' to 279 for 6, in the second unofficial one-dayer at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Carter dominated the West Indies innings, smashing the Indian attack to all corners of the ground, in an impressive 133 off 132 balls.

Jhumpa Lahiri at Venice Film Fest is JAW-DROPPINGLY pretty

Jhumpa Lahiri at Venice Film Fest is JAW-DROPPINGLY pretty

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The Indian-American author serves as one of the jury members this year.

EPL: Wolves and Bolton lift the gloom

EPL: Wolves and Bolton lift the gloom

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Wigan Athletic 3-1 to secure their first Premier League victory since August and leave their opponents rooted to the foot of the table on Sunday.

R-Day resolution in US lauds India's democracy

R-Day resolution in US lauds India's democracy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Introduced by Congressmen Joe Crowley and Edward Royce, the resolution recognises India's booming democracy, acknowledges the many contributions of the Indian-American community to American society, and calls for a renewed effort to strengthen the relationship between the two countries

'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much'

'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday, completing a harrowing week for motorsport after British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon lost his life last weekend.

'Century against India was one of my best innings'

'Century against India was one of my best innings'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Shivnarine Chanderpaul seemed to have saved his best for a special occasion as his match saving innings of 116 against India in the third Test turned out to be one of his better efforts taking into consideration the team's situation at that point of time.

'I took four but could have had six or seven'

'I took four but could have had six or seven'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might be content with it but off-spinner Harbhajan Singh finds it incomprehensible that West Indies managed to force a draw in the third and final Test in Dominica.

Did Michael Jackson commit suicide?

Did Michael Jackson commit suicide?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

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

Meet the world's shortest man

Meet the world's shortest man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, from Bogota, Colombia, who stands at just 27-inches, won the title of World's Shortest Man on September 6.

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Vice President Mike Pence said Trump had authorised a ban on entry of foreign nationals who travelled to Iran in the last 14 days. The United States also advised its citizens not to travel to parts of South Korea and Italy, from where reports of coronavirus have appeared.

Ladakh standoff: Breakthrough in sight?

Ladakh standoff: Breakthrough in sight?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'A breakthrough in eastern Ladakh leading to disengagement and creation of a buffer zone will obviate the need of military deployment through the winter months ahead,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Windies pacers will be intimidating in Tests'

'Windies pacers will be intimidating in Tests'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The victories in the last two ODIs may not have been enough to clinch the series, but the West Indies surely gained the momentum going into the Tests against India, says explosive host batsman Darren Bravo.

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat will be able to serve as CDS for a period of up to three years after the government amended the rules extending the age of retirement to 65 years.

The World's Sexiest Men

The World's Sexiest Men

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

A vampire and a football star are among the top five in this new poll.

Injury forces Ashes-bound Harris to announce retirement

Injury forces Ashes-bound Harris to announce retirement

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The 35-year-old Queenslander withdrew from Australia's ongoing warm-up match against Essex and quit the sport less than a week before the first Ashes Test against England starts at Cardiff next Wednesday.

The Programmer Who Came In From The Cold

The Programmer Who Came In From The Cold

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Whether history will remember Edward Snowden as a traitor to his country or as a champion for free speech and less intrusive government is hard to tell, but the issues he has brought into focus need deep thought, writes Ajit Balakrishnan

Dhoni 'out' due to wrong replay: ICC

Dhoni 'out' due to wrong replay: ICC

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The ICC on Thursday confirmed that an error by the host broadcaster during first day's play in the second Test between the West Indies and India in Barbados led to the wrong replay being shown to the third umpire, which led to India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's dismissal.

Dhoni's dismissal came off wrong replay

Dhoni's dismissal came off wrong replay

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The controversy over poor umpiring in the ongoing Test series between India and the West Indies has taken a new twist as it has now emerged that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was given out off a no-ball on the first day of the second match in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Women's T20: India lose to England by 46 runs

Women's T20: India lose to England by 46 runs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

India's batting woes continued as the visitors suffered a humiliating 46-run defeat at the hands of England in the NatWest Women's T20 Quadrangular Series in Taunton on Sunday.

Barath back for 5th ODI but Gayle ignored again

Barath back for 5th ODI but Gayle ignored again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Fit-again opener Adrian Barath made his way in but the explosive Chris Gayle was once again left out of the 13-member West Indies squad for the fifth and final one-dayer against India in Jamaica on Thursday.

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

According to global wealth intelligence and prospecting company Wealth-X, Buffett topped the list of the 10 biggest single charitable donors of 2014.

Pujara-led India 'A' wary of Windies after losing ODI series

Pujara-led India 'A' wary of Windies after losing ODI series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Led by the in-form Cheteshwar Pujara, India 'A' will eye revenge for the ODI series loss when they take on a confident West Indies 'A' in the unofficial three-Test series, starting at the Gangotri Glades, in Mysore, on Wednesday.

Baton handed to Glasgow as Delhi Games end with a bang

Baton handed to Glasgow as Delhi Games end with a bang

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Images from the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday.

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Fairfax media on Friday quoted unnamed sources as saying Clarke and Warner would be targeted as "priority acquisitions" on lucrative 10-year deals.

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Robert Pattinson shines in this movie which has a lesson you're not going to easily forget.

Indra Nooyi becomes 'most generous graduate' of Yale

Indra Nooyi becomes 'most generous graduate' of Yale

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Indra Nooyi joins several prominent persons of Indian-origin who have donated generously to US universities.

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt completed another 100-200 double at the IAAF World Championships when he bested rival Justin Gatlin to the 200 metres title at the Bird's Nest.

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

'Patel hid surgical ban from Oz hospital'

'Patel hid surgical ban from Oz hospital'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

India-born American doctor Jayant Patel, who is facing accusations of botching operations and causing death of three patients, failed to inform an Australian hospital about surgical restrictions placed on him in the US due to repeated negligence.

One injured in flyover collapse in Mumbai

One injured in flyover collapse in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

A section of the under-construction flyover near Lalbaug in central Mumbai collapsed on Tuesday evening. There have been no reports of casualties at the site.

Mumbai gas leak: 'It was a horrifying experience'

Mumbai gas leak: 'It was a horrifying experience'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

After nearly 59 persons were hospitalised following the leakage of chlorine gas from a cylinder at the Mumbai Port Trust early on Wednesday morning, the government has sought the help of experts to prevent any further incident of this kind.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year revealed

International Landscape Photographer of the Year revealed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

If want to look at the world's most beautiful places, scroll down now. The winners of the fifth International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, with stunning shots documenting everything from magical mountains to glistening lakes and dark, forbidding forests. There were almost 3,000 entries from photographers around the globe, leaving the judges with a headache to whittle them down. Adam Gibbs from Canada has been revealed as the 'photographer of the year' (an award based on a folio submission of at least four images) with his hauntingly beautiful shots of woodland scenes around Vancouver Island. Here's a selection of the photos that caught the judges' eyes.

 Britain withdraws old 20-pound note

Britain withdraws old 20-pound note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Britain withdraws the 20-pound note featuring the image of composer Edward Elgar will be withdrawn from circulation

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Handled poorly, it could either lead to a witch-hunt in organisations that is fertile soil for yes-men; or lead to even bona fide decisions and entire organisational systems being held to ransom,' says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the 11 candidates shortlisted by Time for its annual honour.

Aus: Cops intensify hunt for Indian youth's killer

Aus: Cops intensify hunt for Indian youth's killer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Under mounting pressure from students and the Indian government, Australia's police on Thursday stepped up efforts to identify the killer of 21-year old Nitin Garg, who was brutally murdered recently. Inspector Bernie Edwards, Australia's leading homicide squad detective, appealed to public for information on the murder, which occurred in a Melbourne park last Saturday night as the 21-year old Indian was going to work at a nearby eatery. An information caravan was set up.

Harpoon changes risk Indo-Pak ties: US lawmaker

Harpoon changes risk Indo-Pak ties: US lawmaker

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The illegal modifications in the anti-ship Harpoon missiles is a provocative and destabilising action by Islamabad and threatens the "delicate" India-Pakistan ties, an influential US lawmaker has said.

Wuthering Heights gets a boost from this vampire!

Wuthering Heights gets a boost from this vampire!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Stephanie Meyer's bestseller series puts Emily Bronte's 1847 novel at the top of the Waterstone's classics chart.