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Bollywood doesn't know what to do with a national treasure like Tabu!

Bollywood doesn't know what to do with a national treasure like Tabu!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'I miss Tabu's beauty, her graceful presence, her delicate smile and the texture of her voice, with which she can convey so many things -- the lonely mother, the lover, the seductress, the wronged woman, or a young woman charmed by an older man,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Yay or nay?

EPL Player of the Weekend: Lampard, City's trump card again

EPL Player of the Weekend: Lampard, City's trump card again

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Frank Lampard's loan spell at Manchester City is due to end in January but the Premier League champions might want to delay his departure across the Atlantic to enhance their chances of fighting his old club for the title.

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

These girls are so H-O-T you just can't take your eyes off them!

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Images from Day 4 of the US Open in New York on Thursday.

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

Olympics boxing: New dawn, same old controversy

Olympics boxing: New dawn, same old controversy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The professionals, whose arrival ends 112 years of amateur exclusivity but continues the sport's long tradition of controversy, will be harder to spot.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Tiger Woods has lashed out at veteran golf writer Dan Jenkins for penning a fake satirical interview with the 14-time major winner, describing the parody as 'a grudge-fueled piece of character assassination'.

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans.

3 Indians plead guilty to student visa fraud charges in US

3 Indians plead guilty to student visa fraud charges in US

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Three Indians have pleaded guilty to criminal charges of conspiring to commit student visa and financial aid fraud through a for-profit school they ran and agreed to forfeit over USD eight million to federal authorities.

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

"The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this'

Donald Trump formally introduces Mike Pence as running mate on GOP ticket

Donald Trump formally introduces Mike Pence as running mate on GOP ticket

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Trump said his Democratic rival Clinton would pay the price of her email scandal in the November general elections.

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'When we saw Saawariya for the first time, I was aghast.' 'If only Bhansali had told me, I would have dissuaded him.

US Open: Paes-Stepanek upset Bryans, reach second straight final

US Open: Paes-Stepanek upset Bryans, reach second straight final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset defending champions Bob and Mike Bryan to move into the men's doubles final of the US Open on Thursday. The pair, seeded fourth, bested the top seeded American dup 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Will Justice Bhandari make it to the ICJ?

Will Justice Bhandari make it to the ICJ?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Election for final seat on the International Court of Justice stays deadlocked.

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The 24-year-old started brightly by taking the first set off the 19th seed on Monday but his lack of match fitness told as, despite frequent treatment from the trainer, he lost the next three to bow out at the first hurdle in a third straight grand slam.

Would you choose phone camera over DSLR?

Would you choose phone camera over DSLR?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'There are people clicking beautiful photos with a phone camera that others fail to achieve even with a DSLR' says Amit Mehra.

Sports Shorts: ATP investigate 'racial prejudice' claims by Young

Sports Shorts: ATP investigate 'racial prejudice' claims by Young

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

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

Wait a minute! Are you saying I can attract good luck?

Wait a minute! Are you saying I can attract good luck?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Author Ashwin Sanghi says it is possible to 'attract' good luck! Here's how!

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber feels vindicated that she now belongs at the upper echelons of the women's game after four years of consistency helped her into her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Sunday's four-set verdict over Roger Federer was the 28-year-old's 200th singles victory in a major tournament, making him only the sixth player to achieve the feat.

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.

Robert Kennedy stole JFK's brain after assassination: Book

Robert Kennedy stole JFK's brain after assassination: Book

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The brain of assassinated American President John F Kennedy that went missing after his autopsy may have been stolen from the United States national archives by his brother Robert Kennedy, a new book has claimed.

Don't rush to talk to Sharif, experts tell PM

Don't rush to talk to Sharif, experts tell PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A group of former senior military and civil services officers has asked the government to cancel the proposed talks between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in New York next month in view of unabated Pakistan-inspired terrorism against this country.

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Aseem Chhabra salutes the late Italian Master and his cinema.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These images from across the globe show that it is a crazy world out there.

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'It is beyond belief that Obama failed to sense the disconnect that had developed between the ruling elites and the 'masses' in America, something that Trump, albeit a novice in electoral politics, spotted almost instinctively,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open matches played in New York on Wednesday

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Aaron Schock, who resigned as US Congressman on Tuesday night following media disclosures of his loose spending habits, met Narendra Modi thrice. These encounters were not free of controversy either.

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam to inch closer to top spot

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam to inch closer to top spot

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Swiss master needs only to reach the semi-finals at the ABN Amro tennis event to overtake Rafael Nadal at the top of the ATP rankings and become world number one for the first time since November 2012.

US court dumps lawsuit against Congress party

US court dumps lawsuit against Congress party

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

An American court has dismissed a human rights violation lawsuit against Congress party filed by a Sikh group in the anti-Sikh riots case, saying the group has no legal standing to file such a suit and events that do not "touch and concern" the US will not be heard in a US court.

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The attendee had to call into the conference call and say a few initial pleasantries to establish his/her presence, but could then leave the app to handle the rest once the Senior Company Bore began his monologue... A rib-tickling excerpt from Sanjeev Sanyal's Life Over Two Beers.