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The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Proof that we just can't have enough of this icomnic sex symbol from 1960s Hollywood.

Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout

Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Murray faces Andy Roddick in his first Wimbledon semi-final on Friday with the British press devoting endless column inches to his chances of becoming the first men's home champion since Fred Perry in 1936.

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) called for a government inquiry into racism in the English game following the match, which Chelsea won 2-0.

Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16

Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

Third seed Andy Murray's smooth progress at Wimbledon continued with a 6-2 6-3 6-4 victory over Serbia's Viktor Troicki on Saturday to reach the last 16.

Federer proves he is the greatest

Federer proves he is the greatest

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

If there was any lingering doubt about whether Roger Federer was the greatest player to pick up a tennis racket, he provided the answer on Sunday.

Bollywood dance craze hits America

Bollywood dance craze hits America

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Here's why Bollywood dance forms is fast catching up in America.

EPL PIX: Firmino and Mane keep Liverpool in the race; Arsenal beat United

EPL PIX: Firmino and Mane keep Liverpool in the race; Arsenal beat United

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Two goals each for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane helped Liverpool to keep in touch with Premier League leaders Manchester City with a 4-2 win over lowly Burnley at Anfield on Sunday.

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Can he be the statesman that a divided nation needs?' 'Not remotely, but by following his gut, he may yet surprise the scores upon scores of naysayers,' says Vikram Johri.

Ligue 1: Ten-man PSG slump to second league defeat

Ligue 1: Ten-man PSG slump to second league defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Paris St Germain suffered their second defeat of the Ligue 1 season when they lost 2-0 at Toulouse after being reduced to 10 men on Friday.

Neymar double helps Brazil through to face Chile

Neymar double helps Brazil through to face Chile

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Red-hot striker Neymar helped fire Brazil into a World Cup second-round meeting with Chile when he scored twice in the first half as the hosts survived an early scare against already-eliminated Cameroon to win 4-1 and top Group A on Monday.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When India cleared the Titmus test

When India cleared the Titmus test

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Bapu Nadkarni, known more for his ability to turn the ball, recounts how he nullified the spin bowling of Fred Titmus in the fifth and final Test at Kanpur, on the England's 1963-64 tour.

Life lessons from Michael Phelps

Life lessons from Michael Phelps

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

At 23, swimmer Michael Phelps has become an international sporting sensation. Given his success, it's easy to slot Phelps into the 'born achievers' category -- but is he really a born achiever? Here's his story of struggle and success.

Five facts about Michael Phelps

Five facts about Michael Phelps

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Phelps comes from a broken home in Baltimore. His policeman father Fred and school teacher mother Debbie separated when he was only seven. Elder sister Whitney, also a swimmer, has written that she used the swimming pool as a refuge from the yelling.

Broad to play in IPL on his own terms

Broad to play in IPL on his own terms

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

England's Ashes hero Stuart Broad doesn't want to replicate all rounder Andrew Flintoff in his life and is not even that keen on taking Flintoff's place at No.7 in the Test team.

EPL PIX: Liverpool rout City to go eight points clear

EPL PIX: Liverpool rout City to go eight points clear

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic and hugely impressive 3-1 win over defending champions Manchester City.

Rutten is new Schalke coach

Rutten is new Schalke coach

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Schalke 04 named Dutchman Fred Rutten on Wednesday as the Bundesliga club's coach for next season.

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

List of leading men's grand slam singles title winners after Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

Tearful Andy Murray may retire after Australian Open

Tearful Andy Murray may retire after Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Even putting on socks and shoes caused him severe pain, the three time Grand Slam winner revealed.

De Beers enters used jewellery segment

De Beers enters used jewellery segment

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

De Beers' branded jewellery is available across the world.

McClaren named coach of FC Twente

McClaren named coach of FC Twente

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Former England manager Steve McClaren has been appointed coach of FC Twente, the Dutch club said on Friday.

Couples pulls out of Nissan Open

Couples pulls out of Nissan Open

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Twice winner Fred Couples withdrew from the Nissan Open on Tuesday because of an unspecified injury, PGA Tour officials said.

Coleman wins US 100m title with sub-10 second run

Coleman wins US 100m title with sub-10 second run

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Christian Coleman showed again he is the man to beat in the 100 metres as he cruised to victory at the US Nationals and World Championship trials with another sub-10 second run on Friday. World silver medallist Coleman, who holds the year's fastest time of 9.81 seconds, won the final in 9.99 seconds after clocking 9.96 in the semi-finals.

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

United youth product Gomes, 18, struck after Spurs' Lucas Moura cancelled out Anthony Martial's first-half opener and gave the 20-time Premier League champions another victory after they beat Perth Glory, Leeds United and Inter Milan.

A walk a day keeps the cold away: Study

A walk a day keeps the cold away: Study

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Yes, researchers in the United States have carried out a study and found that exercise, like walking, for at least half-an-hour daily helps to ward off common old.

The Margaret Atwood touch: Was this the most stirring speech of Golden Globes 2018?

The Margaret Atwood touch: Was this the most stirring speech of Golden Globes 2018?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The author of Golden Globe-winning The Handmaid's Tale left her mark even in her absence.

Murray and Federer aim for milestones in US final

Murray and Federer aim for milestones in US final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Andy Murray on Sunday gave himself a chance to end a 72-year U.S. Open drought for British men by outwitting world number one Rafael Nadal to reach the final against four-times winner Roger Federer.

Flintoff's future as captain questioned

Flintoff's future as captain questioned

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Flintoff was chosen as captain for the series ahead of Andrew Strauss with regular skipper Michael Vaughan ruled out due to injury.

Would you dare sleep with sharks in this bedroom?

Would you dare sleep with sharks in this bedroom?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Aquarium De Paris has built a bedroom in their shark tank so visitors can spend the night sleeping with the deadly predators.

Broad joins list of lunchtime heroes

Broad joins list of lunchtime heroes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

England paceman Stuart Broad took 8-15 as Australia collapsed to 60 all out in 94 minutes on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on a remarkable morning session at Trent Bridge.

On home turf, Broad becomes a 'Trent-setter', gets to 300 wickets

On home turf, Broad becomes a 'Trent-setter', gets to 300 wickets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Asked to lead the England attack in the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, in the absence of spearhead James Anderson, Stuart Broad became only the fifth English bowler to reach the 300 Test wickets milestone.

Ramadhani wins men's marathon

Ramadhani wins men's marathon

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

The Tanzanian held off a challenge from Kenyan Fred Mogaka before kicking clear to win the Commonwealth Games men's marathon, his first major title.

Oscars 2017: How the Best Picture mix-up unfolded

Oscars 2017: How the Best Picture mix-up unfolded

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Watch the entire episode picture by picture...

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Andy Murray should focus on regaining full fitness rather than rushing to be ready for the US Open, Boris Becker said on Wednesday after the world number one was beaten in the Wimbledon quarter-finals by Sam Querrey.

The Smurf 2 now has an Indian connection

The Smurf 2 now has an Indian connection

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The film will feature a song by Tamil singer Adhi.

Sports Shorts: Lyles pips Coleman in 100m photo finish

Sports Shorts: Lyles pips Coleman in 100m photo finish

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood gossip.

Ramadhani, McCann win marathon golds

Ramadhani, McCann win marathon golds

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

The Tanzanian held off a challenge from Kenyan Fred Mogaka before kicking clear to win the Commonwealth Games men's marathon, his first major title.

Atwal on comeback trail in Mexico

Atwal on comeback trail in Mexico

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Arjun Atwal fired a three-under 67 in the first round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico to lie 14th.

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.