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Al Pacino to play Napoleon

Al Pacino to play Napoleon

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Academy award winning actor Al Pacino, who had a longtime wish to don the character of Napoleon, is now getting a chance to play the French emperor in an on-screen adaptation of children's book.

New device can sniff out smuggled money

New device can sniff out smuggled money

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

riminals smuggle an estimated $30 billion in US currency into Mexico each year from the US, researchers said.

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday accepted the recommendations made by the Lodha Committee and formed a working group to prepare the road map for the future editions of the Indian Premier League.

We have to protect interest of players and BCCI: Shukla

We have to protect interest of players and BCCI: Shukla

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The popular but troubled Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place next year notwithstanding the suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals but the Champions League was scrapped for lack of fan interest.

PM Modi hails weightlifters Sanjita Chanu, Lather

PM Modi hails weightlifters Sanjita Chanu, Lather

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Narendra Modi on Friday heaped praises on weightlifters Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather after the two made the country proud by clinching gold and bronze, respectively, at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

IOC to focus on rural areas for retail outlets

IOC to focus on rural areas for retail outlets

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

IOC's marketing director GC Daga said that the company is planning to open 1,000 rural outlets with Kisan Seva Kendras or farmer service centres attached to them.

ODI career records: South Africa

ODI career records: South Africa

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

One-Day International career statistics of South Africa's squad for the Champions Trophy.

Yum! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back at Cannes!

Yum! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back at Cannes!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The actress makes a stylish debut on the Cannes 2015 red carpet.

Understand foreign stars' frustration but BCCI did its best in current situation: Mithali

Understand foreign stars' frustration but BCCI did its best in current situation: Mithali

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Foreign players, led by Australian star player Alyssa Healy, questioned the timing of the exhibition games as it is clashing with the WBBL, the BCCI was also criticised for not going ahead with the women's tour of England in September.

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

India, Gulf nations to explore FTA

India, Gulf nations to explore FTA

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Top Indian and foreign players for one-off women's T20

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Randhawa tied for second place

Randhawa tied for second place

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

"I now have only one aim, to finish with the winner's cheque on Sunday," said the Indian pro.

Randhawa tied fifth at Casio World golf

Randhawa tied fifth at Casio World golf

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Local pro Katsumune Imai assumed the sole lead with an error-free round of seven-under 65.

BCCI to take legal opinion on CSK's low demerger valuation

BCCI to take legal opinion on CSK's low demerger valuation

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday decided to seek a fresh legal opinion on the controversial "low" valuation of the Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings when it demerged from its parent company India cements, headed by former Board president Narayanswami Srinivasan.

Former chief Srinivasan hired London firm to spy on BCCI officials: report

Former chief Srinivasan hired London firm to spy on BCCI officials: report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan is facing fresh trouble after reports emerged that he hired a London-based firm to spy on other Board members, it was reported on Sunday.

IPL 10 may start from April 5, auctions on Feb 4: Shukla

IPL 10 may start from April 5, auctions on Feb 4: Shukla

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The 10th edition of Indian Premier League may begin from April 5 next year, less than a week after the Test series against Australia ends on March 29, while the players' auction will be held in Bengaluru on February 4. IPL Governing Council chairman Rajeev Shukla announced this following a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, adding that no decision was taken in violation of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee directives.

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

This PHOTO is for real and moving

This PHOTO is for real and moving

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Standing amid the bombed ruins of their lives, these weary people are residents of the Yarmouk Refugee Camp awaiting food packets from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.

This is just what you need to breathe easy

This is just what you need to breathe easy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The must read list of tools for a healthier home.

Mayank's ton sets up a convincing win for India A

Mayank's ton sets up a convincing win for India A

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Opener Mayank Agarwal smashed a brilliant 130 in company of skipper Unmukt Chand, who complemented with a useful 90, as India A thrashed South Africa A by eight wickets to bag a bonus point in their second tri-series match in Chennai.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

DMK will contest polls with existing alliance parties: Karuna

DMK will contest polls with existing alliance parties: Karuna

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Dismissing media reports suggesting DMK would align with BJP, party chief M Karunanidhi on Friday clarified that his party would contest the Lok Sabha polls with existing partners in the alliance.

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The police said 10 companies have been deployed outside JNU. One company comprises 70 to 80 personnel.

Mother Nature ready to throw everything at Augusta Masters

Mother Nature ready to throw everything at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

For the first time in 11 years, opening practice at the Masters was suspended and the merchandise shop can expect a run on umbrellas with more rain forecast for later in the week.

WTO Trade Facilitation pact, food security signed

WTO Trade Facilitation pact, food security signed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The decision preceded long hours of tense negotiations and last minute hiccups from Argentina and Pakistan

Tour de France: Froome accelerates as Martin wins time trial

Tour de France: Froome accelerates as Martin wins time trial

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Chris Froome tightened his grip on the Tour de France on Wednesday, extending his overall lead to well over three minutes at the halfway mark with a predictably brilliant performance in the time trial.

Tour de France: Cavendish powers to 30th win as Froome retains lead

Tour de France: Cavendish powers to 30th win as Froome retains lead

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Mark Cavendish claimed his 30th Tour de France victory and fourth in this year's race when he left sprint rival Marcel Kittel trailing at the end of the 14th stage on Saturday.

What next for IL&FS?

What next for IL&FS?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The board will first need to unpack IL&FS - it has 169 group companies with 24 direct subsidiaries, 135 indirect subsidiaries, six joint ventures and four associate companies, says Amit Tondon.

BREAKING: Ganguly is new technical committee chief; Prasad, Khoda new selectors

BREAKING: Ganguly is new technical committee chief; Prasad, Khoda new selectors

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Former India players Gagan Khoda and M S K Prasad were named as the new national selectors at the Board of Control for Cricket India's annual general meeting, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The appointment of next India chief coach, Chennai Super Kings's low de-merger valuation of Rs 5 lakh and Neeraj Kumar's appointment as the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief consultant are some of the key issues that will be discussed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Tour de France: Dennis dominates while Pinot makes early impression

Tour de France: Dennis dominates while Pinot makes early impression

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Often cited by defending champion Vincenzo Nibali as a rider to watch on the Tour de France, Thibaut Pinot made an early impact by beating all the pre-race favourites in the opening time trial on Saturday.

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Rajasthan Royals and much more.

'It will be tough to imagine an IPL without Dhoni'

'It will be tough to imagine an IPL without Dhoni'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has admitted that "it will be tough" to imagine an Indian Premier League edition without Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha Committee decided to suspend Chennai Super Kings for two years.

Niranjan Shah calls for fresh spot-fixing probe panel

Niranjan Shah calls for fresh spot-fixing probe panel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Niranjan Shah called for a fresh probe into the IPL spot-fixing scandal, saying it is needed, as the Board's 'image has really gone down'.

Mukund, Rayudu help India 'A' consolidate against Proteas

Mukund, Rayudu help India 'A' consolidate against Proteas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Abhinav Mukund and skipper Ambati Rayudu struck half-centuries as India A gained a slight edge, reaching 342 for six against South Africa A, thereby taking a 82-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second and final unofficial 'Test'.