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Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Review: Kodi is worth a watch

Review: Kodi is worth a watch

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The plot is refreshing and there are no unnecessary twists or excessive melodrama, writes S Saraswathi

Federer launches Nadal Academy in Majorca

Federer launches Nadal Academy in Majorca

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Roger Federer, being the gentleman he is, accepted Rafael Nadal's invite to launch the 9-time French Open champion's tennis academy in Spain.

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Last year, Nikhil Kamath and his brother Nithin jettisoned into a club of the country's 100 wealthiest with their net worth pegged at around Rs 24,000 crore

Kohli takes a break; Shikhar, Ishant to turn out for Delhi

Kohli takes a break; Shikhar, Ishant to turn out for Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

India's Test captain Virat Kohli has decided to take rest while teammates Shikhar Dhawan and Ishant Sharma will be playing for Delhi's home fixture against Baroda in their opening group league match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, to be played on Thursday.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nivin Pauly, Gautham Menon in Vineeth's Jacobinte Swargarajyam

Nivin Pauly, Gautham Menon in Vineeth's Jacobinte Swargarajyam

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Revealed! Rio 2016 mascots inspired by animals and plants

Revealed! Rio 2016 mascots inspired by animals and plants

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Bright yellow and cat-like, with a green leaf-haired brother, the mascots for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro were launched by organisers late on Sunday.

All Blacks rugby legend Jonah Lomu dead at 40

All Blacks rugby legend Jonah Lomu dead at 40

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rugby great Jonah Lomu, the game's first global superstar whose speed and power terrorised opponents, died unexpectedly at the age of 40 on Wednesday.

Australian golfing great Kel Nagle passes away at 94

Australian golfing great Kel Nagle passes away at 94

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Australia's former British Open winner Kel Nagle died on Thursday, aged 94

Tennis round-up: Schwartzman in Hamburg quarters, Verdasco bows out

Tennis round-up: Schwartzman in Hamburg quarters, Verdasco bows out

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Ramkumar, who ended a runner-up at the Newport event last week, lost 4-6, 4-6 to American Taylor Fritz.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

'I'm converting my shooting range into vegetable garden'

'I'm converting my shooting range into vegetable garden'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Abhinav Bindra announced his retirement from the sport that had brought him world-wide attention and fame after he won the gold in the same event in Beijing in 2008, saying he's 'done' and will now convert his shooting range into a garden.

Meet Bigg Boss' playmate Pamela Anderson

Meet Bigg Boss' playmate Pamela Anderson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

For those of you who don't know who the gorgeous babe is, here's your chance to know her better.

Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey: A day out in Hollywood

Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

I see a lot of myself in Ashwin, says Kumble

I see a lot of myself in Ashwin, says Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Asked whether he could relate to any of the current generation cricketers, with whom, Anil Kumble instantly took Ashwin's name.

Lady Gaga is a jerk: Jerry Seinfeld

Lady Gaga is a jerk: Jerry Seinfeld

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

After repeatedly drawing the ire of Sri Lankan-musician MIA, along with several other stars, now Gaga's upset the top comedian.

David Beckham set to become comic book hero

David Beckham set to become comic book hero

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Football star David Beckham will get a new look in a comic book recounting his life, from dreaming of the game as a kid to finding major success both on and off the field, publisher Bluewater productions said on Wednesday.

Hungrier, stronger, paddler Sathiyan confident of gold at CWG

Hungrier, stronger, paddler Sathiyan confident of gold at CWG

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The 25-year-old, who shot to fame by becoming the second Indian to win an ITTF event -- the Belgium Open in 2016, is a strong medal hope in the Gold Coast Games starting April 4. He has also won a gold in the ITTF Challenge -- Spanish Open last year in the men's singles category.

Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Jong is proud to join the likes of compatriots Ronald Koeman, Frank de Boer and Patrick Kluivert in heading to the Nou Camp, having dreamed of wearing Barca colours.

Vote! The sexiest female tennis players

Vote! The sexiest female tennis players

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

A look of some of them who raise the pulse and give fashion a new meaning.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

What rules are you talking about, Mr Obama?

What rules are you talking about, Mr Obama?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Doesn't matter if Enron or Lehman didn't tell the truth - they aren't Indians, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

City will look to extend lead against United at Old Trafford

Stay ahead of the game; learn the tricks from Ecom king Jack Ma

Stay ahead of the game; learn the tricks from Ecom king Jack Ma

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Stay ahead of the game; learn the tricks from Ecom king Jack Ma.

World Cup 2010: Stars to watch out for

World Cup 2010: Stars to watch out for

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

On the eve of the World Cup, rediff.com takes a look at a few players who could light up the month-long extravaganza in South Africa.

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Will these contestants dance into your screen when the show starts later this month?

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'Even Aaradhya watches KBC,' Amitabh Bachchan tells us.

I want City to play beautiful football, says Guardiola

I want City to play beautiful football, says Guardiola

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come to England to prove himself and wants to produce the "beautiful football" for which his teams are famed, he told reporters on Friday. Speaking at his first news conference since joining the club, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach said his personal learning curve would be steep as he came to terms with his new team and adapted to the rigours of the Premier League. "It's the right moment to come here and prove myself," he said. Asked if he could get City to play the sort of beautiful football trademarked by Barcelona, he added. "That's why I am here. I want to play the way I want. But wherever you go you have to adapt to the quality of the players. We have to find each other as soon as possible.

Priyanka and Nick are husband and wife!

Priyanka and Nick are husband and wife!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

They exchanged wedding vows as per Catholic tradition at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.

ISSF World Cup: Chandela breaks 10m air rifle world record to win gold

ISSF World Cup: Chandela breaks 10m air rifle world record to win gold

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Chandela shot an astonishing 252.9 in the eight-women final, finishing 1.1 points ahead of silver medallist China's Ruozhu Zhao (251.8) points.

JD-U list reflects Nitish's carefully crafted social engineering

JD-U list reflects Nitish's carefully crafted social engineering

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The Bihar CM has made a sagacious attempt to consolidate his extremely backward castes (EBC) support base while trying to make a dent into RJD's Muslim-Yadav combine.

Indian women's team to reach SA early unlike Kohli & Co.

Indian women's team to reach SA early unlike Kohli & Co.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Indian Women's team is going to South Africa early, and skipper Mithali Raj, on Tuesday, said it would help the side to get used to the conditions there.

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan.

A Story that INSPIRES Girls to DREAM!

A Story that INSPIRES Girls to DREAM!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Skater Girl is India's first film on skateboarding and I hope that it inspires girls and boys across the world and brings them hope.'

Australia's 'Golden Girl' Betty Cuthbert dies

Australia's 'Golden Girl' Betty Cuthbert dies

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Cuthbert won the 100m and 200m double as a teenager at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and returned after a brief retirement to claim the 400m title in Tokyo eight years later in the final race of her career.

The Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Review

The Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas squanders whatever potential it had, feels Sukanya Verma.

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 2-0 in the Catalan derby on Saturday to maintain their 10 point lead at the top of La Liga, while Real Madrid scraped a 3-2 win against bottom side Huesca on Sunday.