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Oh-so-hot! Taylor Hill's sultry mag cover

Oh-so-hot! Taylor Hill's sultry mag cover

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The model sizzled in a bikini on the cover of Numero magazine.

Hollande to be chief guest at R Day celebrations next year

Hollande to be chief guest at R Day celebrations next year

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations next year.

It's a nightmare: Mladenovic blasts US Open COVID-19 restrictions

It's a nightmare: Mladenovic blasts US Open COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Mladenovic was one of several athletes placed under an 'enhanced protocol plan' for being in contact with compatriot Benoit Paire, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was withdrawn ahead of the Grand Slam.

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Families think 100 times before sending their children to mainland India.'

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

He often wastes good attacking chances by choosing to take a tumble instead and, at a crucial stage during the second half, his behaviour had a contagious effect and his team mates became distracted by all the fuss he created.

FRL independent directors threaten to 'expose' Amazon

FRL independent directors threaten to 'expose' Amazon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Independent directors of Future Retail Ltd are collating information and will expose the details of contradiction and misrepresentation made by Amazon before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), said FRL independent director Ravindra Dhariwal. Speaking to PTI, Dhariwal said the independent directors are "collating" all the pieces of information together, going "deeper into each and every representation" which Amazon had made before the CCI and showing how its "intent was totally contradictory." "We are going out to point exactly to CCI, this is what they have told you and this is what the internal documents are saying. "We are going to expose the details of contradiction and details of misrepresentation, which they have made," Dhariwal said adding "We are going to show the true face of Amazon to the whole world". In November 2019, Amazon had acquired a 49 per cent stake in Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL), a company that holds a stake in FRL.

Can the Afghans beat the Kiwis?

Can the Afghans beat the Kiwis?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Afghan players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against India in the T20 World Cup.

Indian Space Mission: The French Connection

Indian Space Mission: The French Connection

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Indo-French cooperation in the domain of space is one of the oldest and most stable facets of the relationship, even if not the best-known, says Claude Arpi, as French President Francois Hollande begins his first official visit to India.

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.

France's Hollande to be chief guest at next Republic Day parade

France's Hollande to be chief guest at next Republic Day parade

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

This will be the fifth time that a French leader will be a chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations -- the maximum number from any country so far.

#ParisFashionWeek: 7 absolutely stealworthy ramp looks!

#ParisFashionWeek: 7 absolutely stealworthy ramp looks!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

You might just fall in love with all the outfits from this collection.

French President believes Euro win would boost nation's morale

French President believes Euro win would boost nation's morale

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

A victory for France over Portugal in Sunday's European soccer Championship final would give the country a welcome morale boost, French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday.

PIX: Eintracht stun Barca; West Ham, Rangers in semis

PIX: Eintracht stun Barca; West Ham, Rangers in semis

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

A summary of Thursday's second leg quarter-final matches in the Europa League.

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

Have a sweet tooth? These dresses are just for you!

Have a sweet tooth? These dresses are just for you!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

In a dream mix for sweet-toothed fashionistas, models strutted the catwalk in Brussels draped in fanciful clothes made with chocolate. And we have to say there were no incidences of melting clothes or attacks by ravenous spectators.

Semenya files appeal to Swiss supreme court

Semenya files appeal to Swiss supreme court

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya has filed an appeal to Switzerland's highest court against a ruling to uphold rules requiring that middle-distance female athletes with a high natural level of testosterone must take medication to reduce it.

Can Australia Win the FINAL?

Can Australia Win the FINAL?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Australian players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

Why this Pakistan cricketer didn't report spot-fixing approach

Why this Pakistan cricketer didn't report spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal on Saturday claimed that he did not report to Pakistan Cricket Board about the spot-fixing approach made to him which led to his ban last year as he thought the information would not remain confidential.

Dubai starts a swanky tram service

Dubai starts a swanky tram service

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Giving a fillip to Dubai's transport network, the $1.25 billion tram has started services.

7th terror attack in 18 months: Timeline of horror in France

7th terror attack in 18 months: Timeline of horror in France

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Here's a look back at some of the deadly attacks on French targets.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India.

Will Kohli-Shastri Get Winning Farewell?

Will Kohli-Shastri Get Winning Farewell?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Indian players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against Scotland in the T20 World Cup.

Can Windies Leave On A High?

Can Windies Leave On A High?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the West Indian players's T20 Internationals records updated after their T20 World Cup game against Sri Lanka.

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Having dismissed Australia for a paltry 145 in their first innings, Pakistan stretched their lead to a daunting 281 by stumps on day two with Zaman's 66 and an unbeaten 54 by Ali taking them to 144-2.

Can Bangladesh Upset Australia?

Can Bangladesh Upset Australia?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Bangladesh players's T20 Internationals records updated after their T20 World Cup game against South Africa.

Lee wants Australia to take things 'aaram se, aaram se'

Lee wants Australia to take things 'aaram se, aaram se'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

It's not all doom and gloom for Australia because they have got an amazing squad and I do believe for the first time that they do have a team that can win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup, says Brett Lee.

Bye Sarko: What France's new president means for India

Bye Sarko: What France's new president means for India

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A solid political relation with France could balance India's foreign relations, which have often tilted towards the United States or Russia, says Claude Arpi.

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Presenting the best looks from the recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2017.

Photos! Here comes the romantic bride

Photos! Here comes the romantic bride

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Ralph & Russo showcased some extraordinary silhouettes on the Paris Fashion Week runway.

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Chance for Azhar, Babar to climb Test rankings charts

Chance for Azhar, Babar to climb Test rankings charts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

In the bowling department, pacer Mohammad Abbas (13th) and experienced leg-spinner Yasir Shah (24th), who have in the past, been ranked third and first, respectively, and left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi (32nd) are other Pakistan players to watch.

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 21-year-old pushed her all-time gold medal haul at world championships to a record 14 when she claimed top honours in the floor exercise for her fourth gold in Doha.

Day-night Test: Bravo's heroics in vain as Pakistan win

Day-night Test: Bravo's heroics in vain as Pakistan win

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

A heroic and historic century from Darren Bravo put West Indies in sight of the unlikeliest win in the first Test in Dubai on Monday before Pakistan finally prevailed by 56 runs on an absorbing final day of the day-night contest.

Kohli's hour of reckoning as India take on New Zealand

Kohli's hour of reckoning as India take on New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli will be facing the most defining test of his captaincy career as he expects his men to be the proverbial 'phoenix rising from the ashes' when India take on a street-smart New Zealand in a do-or-die T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Dubai on Sunday.

Oldest TT Olympian gears up for Tokyo despite coronavirus crisis

Oldest TT Olympian gears up for Tokyo despite coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

At almost 57, Ni Xialian has competed in the 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, achieving her best result when, aged 37, she reached the last 16 in Sydney. She hopes Tokyo 2020 will go ahead.

Neymar rape charges dropped

Neymar rape charges dropped

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

He still faces a separate inquiry into whether he committed a crime by posting intimate pictures online.

Pune-based cricket museum buys Pakistan captain Ali's bat

Pune-based cricket museum buys Pakistan captain Ali's bat

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cricket museum based in India has bought a bat auctioned by Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali to raise funds for the needy during the coronavirus pandemic. He confirmed that Blades of Glory Cricket Museum based in Pune bought the bat by making a winning offer of Rs. 1 million for the bat.

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, in Dubai, on Sunday.