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Robert Pattinson eyes James Bond role

Robert Pattinson eyes James Bond role

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The Twilight actor, who plays Edward Cullen in the hit series, said he "would love to" portray 007 in the future.

Winona's scary ride

Winona's scary ride

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Winona Ryder, of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands fame, reportedly passed out, unconscious, during a flight from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday. Staff and fellow passengers allegedly noticed Winona slump forward in her first class seat, reports said, but after airline crew were unable to successfully revive her, the pilot of the British Airways jumbo managed to successfully request Heathrow airport for a priority landing.

Review: Awesome chemistry saves Twilight

Review: Awesome chemistry saves Twilight

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Had it not been for the perfect casting of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as Edward and Bella, the film based on Stephanie Meyer's bestseller wouldn't have been so popular with tweens and teens the world over.

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

Australia's hockey World Cup squad

Australia's hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Australia's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This time he spreads more than his arms. He finds wings,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Report: Post-workout fat burn myth busted

Report: Post-workout fat burn myth busted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Researchers have dispelled the long-held myth that burning of fat occurs not just during exercise but also long after the workout is over.

Joe Root bags hat-trick of England cricket awards

Joe Root bags hat-trick of England cricket awards

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Joe Root was named 'Test Player of the Year', 'Limited Overs Player of the Year' and Fans' 'Player of the Year' at England's annual awards ceremony on Monday. The Yorkshire batsman, 25, hit two centuries in England's Ashes triumph last year, scored four one-day tons and was his team's leading scorer at the recent World Twenty20 tournament in India. He overcame competition from Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes for the Test award and edged Jos Buttler and David Willey in the Limited Overs category, with both prizes decided upon by a media poll.

Why recording the current period is necessary

Why recording the current period is necessary

Rediff.com30 May 2020

What is a migrant going through today on the walk home? What is it like to be a Muslim and watch the news on television every night in India? Is there a bureaucrat who is noting down the absurdity of what is announced and what is actually happening in her domain? A medical resident who has gone through three weeks of 12-hour shifts while her seniors abstain from coming to the Covid hospital? They may be our everyday experiences, but they are how history will understand what happened to us all in this strange and surreal time, points out Aakar Patel.

Is Robert Pattinson the new Spiderman?

Is Robert Pattinson the new Spiderman?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

The Twilight star has been touted as a contender for the Spider-Man part along with Superbad actor Michael Cera.

Kennedy collapses during Obama's luncheon

Kennedy collapses during Obama's luncheon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

According to the CNN, Senator Kennedy collapsed at the inauguration luncheon. However, channel did not give any details leading to the collapse of the veteran Democratic leader from Massachusetts.

'Kennedy not unsung hero of nuke deal'

'Kennedy not unsung hero of nuke deal'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

An Indian-American Republican leader has questioned the characterisation of Senator Edward Kennedy, who died last week, as an "unsung hero" of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.

Ted Kennedy: Death of a patriarch

Ted Kennedy: Death of a patriarch

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Edward Kennedy, prominent member of one of America's most famous political families, died Tuesday after a year-long battle with brain cancer

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Windies' Gayle, Pollard out of ODI series v New Zealand

Windies' Gayle, Pollard out of ODI series v New Zealand

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

West Indies opener Chris Gayle will miss the limited over series against New Zealand after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Friday.

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

The world's most handsome man

The world's most handsome man

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward Cullen in the vampire series Twilight and New Moon, has been crowned the most handsome man in the world by Vanity Fair magazine.

Don't rush N-deal vote, say Democratic lawmakers

Don't rush N-deal vote, say Democratic lawmakers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

With the Bush administration pushing hard for a quick Congressional nod for the landmark India-United States civil nuclear agreement, a small group of senior Democratic lawmakers have demanded the detailed examination of the pact.The three-person group led by Massachussetts Congressman Edward Markey has said that there are many lingering questions about the deal that require further examination and hence the Congress should rule out any rush for an expedited vote.

Atul Nakhasi to attend Obama inaugural

Atul Nakhasi to attend Obama inaugural

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Atul Nakhasi is among several students from Iowa University attending Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States. "Iowa had a special place in the election as the first state to conduct the caucus. When Obama appeared on the campaign scene there, he was virtually unknown compared to Senator John Edwards or Senator Hillary Clinton," Nakhasi, who was called the 'campus king maker' during the election cycle, said.

GM to offer money-back guarantee on its vehicles

GM to offer money-back guarantee on its vehicles

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

In its first major marketing campaign since emerging from bankruptcy, GM is putting its new chairman Edward E Whitacre Jr in the spotlight as the spokesman for the offer to give customers a full refund within 60 days on any GM car or truck, The New York Times said.

Assam students chat with astronaut on board ISS

Assam students chat with astronaut on board ISS

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Students of the Asom Jatiya Vidyalaya in Guwahati on Wednesday had a memorable telephonic conversation with Edward Michael Fincke, the commander of the International Space Station, which is located 350 kilometers above the earth's surface.Fincke fielded questions ranging from his daily schedule at the ISS to his research work. He gave the enthusiastic students several insights into the food habits and water management at the zero gravity environment.

Deccan's Ojha has Mumbai in a spin

Deccan's Ojha has Mumbai in a spin

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

A brilliant spell of spin bowling by Pragyan Ojha (4-0-21-3) enabled Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League match at Durban on Saturday. The Hyderabad bowler took, amongst other, the crucial wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and JP Duminy, to play a starring role. Chasing 169 to win, having restricted the Hyderabad team with an impressive fightback, Mumbai finished at 156 for seven.

Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold

Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Jamaica's triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt tore his own 200 metres world record to shreds in Berlin on Thursday, clocking 19.19 seconds in the final to complete a breathtaking sprint double at the world championships. Bolt, a day short of his 23rd birthday, made the most of a fast start to take a massive 0.11 seconds out of the previous record he had set winning gold at the Beijing Olympics -- a year ago to the day.

Swine flu toll rises to 9 in Karnataka

Swine flu toll rises to 9 in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Edward, aged 41, died at the Shifa hospital while Kalpana (44) breathed her last at the Maria hospital.

IBM readies new software to enter small biz

IBM readies new software to enter small biz

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

In its efforts to thwart Microsoft, IBM had unveiled Lotus Symphony a few months back, challenging the former's dominance in the office desktop software market. The package includes a word processor, spreadsheets and a presentation suite. Edward Orange, director, Lotus Business Unit (Software Group), IBM Asia-Pacific, said, "Since it's free, Lotus Symphony is a formidable challenge to Microsoft's new Office 2007 suite in the market for Windows-based productivity software."

'Pack your bags and get out': US mosques receive threatening letters

'Pack your bags and get out': US mosques receive threatening letters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

An anonymous handwritten letter, which so far has been received by three mosques in California and one in Georgia, warned Muslims to "pack your bags and get out of dodge as Trump is going to cleanse America and make it shine again".

Review: The Incredible Hulk

Review: The Incredible Hulk

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The Incredible Hulk is a perfectly watchable and forgettable masala movie. Tim Roth is awesome and this is one predictably silly comicbook movie that entertains well enough if you don't think too much about it.

'We cannot compare women's cricket to men's'

'We cannot compare women's cricket to men's'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Former India captain Anjum Chopra, who is poised to play a fourth successive World Cup in Australia next month, says brutal strength is the basic difference between men's and women's cricket.

Windies last pair thwart England to draw Test

Windies last pair thwart England to draw Test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

West Indies held on for a dramatic draw against England in the third Test on Thursday, finishing the final day on 370 for nine to maintain their 1-0 lead in the five Test series. Last wicket pair Daren Powell and Fidel Edwards frustrated England in deteriorating light conditions before the umpires offered them bad light with four scheduled overs remaining.

A world record for Mustafizur Rahman

A world record for Mustafizur Rahman

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Mustafizur Rahman on Sunday became only the second bowler to take two five-wicket hauls in his first two one-day internationals, emulating Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori.

US House of Representatives postpones N-deal vote

US House of Representatives postpones N-deal vote

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The United States House of Representatives on Friday postponed the formal vote on the approval legislation for the India-US civilian nuclear agreement, following a 40-minute debate.House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman, a known opponent of the deal, supported the Senate version of the Bill saying the deal is a positive step as it will bring India into the non-proliferation regime.Fellow Democrat Edward Markey demanded a recorded vote.

Martin Crowe inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Martin Crowe inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

New Zealand legend and player of the 1992 cricket World Cup, Martin Crowe, was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for his service to the game.

Heinz feeds the needy

Heinz feeds the needy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

HJ Heinz has committed $7 million to the Heinz Micronutrient Campaign, which has already benefited more than one million children in Mongolia, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia and other countries. HJ Heinz has established the goal of helping 10 million children globally by 2010.

N-deal: 'Why should India get a free pass?'

N-deal: 'Why should India get a free pass?'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Acceptance of the draft waiver in its current form could fuel a nuclear arms race in the Asian subcontinent, Edward J Markey, a critic of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal said, as the 45-member grouping yesterday held discussions over the matter as part of a two-day meet in Vienna.

Big partnership revives Windies after collapse

Big partnership revives Windies after collapse

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Denesh Ramdin rebuilt West Indies' first innings with a 200-run partnership to guide their side to 289 for six at the close of play on the first day of the third and final Test against New Zealand on Thursday.

Five Indians named Guggenheim Fellows

Five Indians named Guggenheim Fellows

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Tony D'Souza, who is consolidating his reputation with The Konkans, his second novel and Ashutosh Varshney, a distinguished professor of political science are among five India-origin Guggenheim fellows for 2008 in Canada and America.

A bad hire can cost 5 times his annual salary to a firm: Report

A bad hire can cost 5 times his annual salary to a firm: Report

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Companies should focus on hiring the right talent to mitigate business risks, says a report.

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akeem Bloomfield announced himself as the latest 'next big thing' from Jamaica

Goldman Sachs not to sell NSE pie

Goldman Sachs not to sell NSE pie

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Global financial services firm Goldman Sachs has said it is not planning to sell its five per cent stake in the National Stock Exchange.