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Whoa! Red carpet looks that will set your screens on fire

Whoa! Red carpet looks that will set your screens on fire

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Proceed with caution!

Tributes pour in for Maradona on 60th birthday

Tributes pour in for Maradona on 60th birthday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'I start my 60th with these marvellous messages that you've all sent me. Thank you.'

Expelled Kerala nun pens memoir on sexual abuse by bishops

Expelled Kerala nun pens memoir on "sexual abuse by bishops"

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Sister Lucy Kalappura, one of the nuns who protested against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, in her autobiography titled 'Karthaavinte Naamathil' (In the name of the Lord) writes that even church leaders who supported the sisters, the victims of sexual abuse, have now started supporting the accused.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

PIX: Quartararo wins dramatic Spanish MotoGP; Marquez crashes out

PIX: Quartararo wins dramatic Spanish MotoGP; Marquez crashes out

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Frenchman Quartararo's victory was also the first for Petronas Yamaha as he finished ahead of Yamaha's Maverick Vinales in second, while Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso finished third.

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Hollywood takes Toronto by storm!

Alcatel gets $1-billion contract from RCom

Alcatel gets $1-billion contract from RCom

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Alcatel-Lucent currently operates a joint venture with Reliance Communications to manage the Indian carrier's network.

PIX: Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Ben Kingsley attend premieres

PIX: Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Ben Kingsley attend premieres

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

It's pouring premieres in Hollywood.

Protesting nuns allege Mulakkal interfering in diocese functioning

Protesting nuns allege Mulakkal interfering in diocese functioning

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Nuns doubt Bishop Franco still wields power in the diocese.

Bishop Mulakkal temporarily divested of duties, to be grilled again

Bishop Mulakkal temporarily divested of duties, to be grilled again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as the Apostolic administrator of the diocese of Jalandhar with immediate effect, a CBCI statement said.

What's similar between LFW and Bigg Boss?

What's similar between LFW and Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

When hundreds of designers and models are put at task, the madness is unbelievable.

'Bishop Mulakkal must be removed from his post'

'Bishop Mulakkal must be removed from his post'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'The problem is not lack of evidence, but the unholy alliance between political parties and church authorities.' 'If you are raising a voice against the priest, you and your family will suffer.'

Arrest warrant issued against Iranian female boxer

Arrest warrant issued against Iranian female boxer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Sadaf Khadem beat a French boxer, Anne Chauvin, in the bout, which took place in western France on Saturday.

Kerala Police charges Bishop Mulakkal in nun rape case

Kerala Police charges Bishop Mulakkal in nun rape case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun several times between 2014 and 2016, is currently out on bail.

China listening, Jaishankar brings up territorial integrity at BRICS online meet

China listening, Jaishankar brings up territorial integrity at BRICS online meet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The five-nation grouping BRICS on Tuesday resolved to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, and vowed to step up joint efforts in building support for an India-backed global framework to effectively deal with the menace.

Bishop Mulakkal remanded to 12-day judicial custody

Bishop Mulakkal remanded to 12-day judicial custody

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The clergyman has been shifted to the sub-jail in Pala after completing his medical examination at a government hospital.

Sports Shorts: Kvitova beaten by Vekic in St Petersburg quarters

Sports Shorts: Kvitova beaten by Vekic in St Petersburg quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Nice attacker had accomplices, planned for months

Nice attacker had accomplices, planned for months

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The suspects are four men, two Franco-Tunisians, a Tunisian and an Albanian, and one woman of dual French-Albanian nationality, Molins said.

Air France-KLM in advanced talks to buy Alitalia

Air France-KLM in advanced talks to buy Alitalia

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Alitalia is owned by CAI, a consortium of investors that bought the then-bankrupt airline in 2008.

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

India are Nehru Cup champions

India are Nehru Cup champions

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

India beat Cameroon 5-4 (2-2) on penalties in the final to win the Nehru Cup football tournament, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, on Sunday. After both teams were tied 2-2 despite 120 minutes, Robin Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Denzel Franco, Mehtab Hossain and Clifford Miranda scored from the spot, while Makon Thierry muffed -- he hit the post -- for Cameroon.

Did Billy Crystal make a terrific Oscar host? VOTE!

Did Billy Crystal make a terrific Oscar host? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Have your say!

The 15 Euro nations that face a downgrade

The 15 Euro nations that face a downgrade

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Standard & Poor's has placed the sovereign ratings of 15 euro zone nations, including AAA-rated Germany and France, under 'CreditWatch'.

Champions League PIX: Lyon upset Man City to set up semi with Bayern

Champions League PIX: Lyon upset Man City to set up semi with Bayern

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Substitute Moussa Dembele scored twice as Olympique Lyonnais stunned Manchester City on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Luis Enrique quits as Roma coach

Luis Enrique quits as Roma coach

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Luis Enrique has quit as manager of AS Roma, putting an end to a troubled reign in charge of the Serie A side, the club's general director confirmed on Friday.

Seville derby could lead La Liga restart

Seville derby could lead La Liga restart

Rediff.com25 May 2020

All non-professional leagues have been cancelled although clubs in the top two divisions have resumed training in groups of up to 10 players.

Tough times ahead for boxing?

Tough times ahead for boxing?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Boxing could be knocked out of the next Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied problems with the sport's finances and governance are sorted out, IOC President Thomas Bach warned on Sunday.

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

46 is no age to die.

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing cancelled and Olympic women's football in Australia in doubt over concerns about athletes' safety. Badminton, tennis and basketball were among other sports whose governing bodies were rearranging events, weighing possible changes or monitoring the implications of the outbreak.

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Pictures from the starry night.

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The protest led by the nuns and Catholic reformist forums in Kochi in September had led to a public outrage and demands for action against the bishop.

10 reasons Rio is the HOTTEST place on Earth right now!

10 reasons Rio is the HOTTEST place on Earth right now!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

WARNING: Sharp curves ahead!

Golden Globes 2018: 10 things that stood out

Golden Globes 2018: 10 things that stood out

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 'power of women' resonated all through the evening in the most emphatic fashion.

Freida Pinto scores blockbuster hit with Apes

Freida Pinto scores blockbuster hit with Apes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

If Apes spins a sequel, and Freida is roped in, she could become the first India-born actress to take a $1 million paycheck.

Boateng scores first goal for Schalke; Bayern win

Boateng scores first goal for Schalke; Bayern win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Kevin-Prince Boateng scored his first goal for Schalke 04 on Saturday to earn his team a 1-0 win at Mainz 05 and champions Bayern Munich beat Hanover 96 2-0.

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The 54-year old Mulakkal was arrested by Kerala police after intense interrogation in Kochi over the last three days.

Spain's King Juan Carlos abdicates: PM

Spain's King Juan Carlos abdicates: PM

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Spain's King Juan Carlos is abdicating after almost 40 years on the throne and his son Prince Felipe will succeed him, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Monday in a surprise announcement.

Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker

Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Churchill Brothers on Saturday regained the Durand Cup after a gap of one year by defeating Prayag United 5-4 via tie-breaker, in New Delhi.

In PHOTOS: Bullets and bloodshed in Tripoli

In PHOTOS: Bullets and bloodshed in Tripoli

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Moammar Gaddafi pledged to crush dissent in his country; and ruthless he was as the Libyan leader's mercenaries walked through the streets of Tripoli gunning down every voice they hear against their boss.