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Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Stunning computer graphics and feel-good elements make this a must-watch movie.

Isaac nominated as ICC vice-president

Isaac nominated as ICC vice-president

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the nomination of Alan Isaac as the Vice-President from 2010-12. Isaac was the nomination of Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket after their previous nomination John Howard was rejected by a few other members.

Obama must stay away from Kashmir issue: Experts

Obama must stay away from Kashmir issue: Experts

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Noted South Asia analysts have warned the Obama administration to stay away from trouble-shooting in Kashmir despite the upsurge of violence in the Valley that has prompted some policy wonks urge the United States to be pro-active acquire a high profile vis--vis this dispute to stave off another India-Pakistan conflict if the situation unravels.

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The show has been renewed for three more seasons.

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A new research has pinpointed some genes that can trigger depression.

'Obama will not mention Kashmir during his visit to India'

'Obama will not mention Kashmir during his visit to India'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Veteran diplomat Howard B Schaffer pinpoints the reasons behind United States's reluctance to get involved in the Kashmir imbroglio, and the changing hues of the insurgency in the Valley.

Rahman nominated for yet another award

Rahman nominated for yet another award

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The musician has been nominated for excellence in musical scoring by the International Film Music Critics Association for his work in Couples Retreat.

Chemical poured on face, rope tied around US actor's neck in 'hate crime'

Chemical poured on face, rope tied around US actor's neck in 'hate crime'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Hollywood actor Jussie Smollett was admitted to hospital following an attack that is being described as a possible hate crime.

Celebs' secrets to banishing cellulite revealed!

Celebs' secrets to banishing cellulite revealed!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

It's a problem even famous, beautiful women grapple with -- here's how!

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Making her film debut with The Householder, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote more screenplays than novels, winning two Oscars -- for A Room with a View and Howards End. She kept her distance from the film crowd, seeking refuge in the 'protective' company of her two life-long collaborators, Director James Ivory and Producer Ismail Merchant.

Anderson's rejection: Another setback for ICC

Anderson's rejection: Another setback for ICC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

The International Cricket Council on Saturday received another setback in its search of a new Vice President as New Zealand administrator John Anderson has refused to take up the job.

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Baywatch star is in negotiations to join A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic.

Gen next come to the fore in America

Gen next come to the fore in America

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Gen next come to the fore in America

Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst

Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has been fined 10,000 pounds ($15,860) for comments about referee Howard Webb and the doctored picture he posted on Twitter after his side's FA Cup defeat by Manchester United this month.

Indian American girl becomes Spelling Bee champion

Indian American girl becomes Spelling Bee champion

Rediff.com5 Jun 2010

Anamika Veeramani, 14, an eighth grader from Incarnate Word Academy in Parma Heights, Ohio won the National Spelling Bee on Friday.

Magic stung by Hornets, win streak snapped

Magic stung by Hornets, win streak snapped

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The Orlando Magic finally ran out of steam and suffered their first loss in three weeks on Wednesday, falling 92-89 in a wild overtime defeat to the New Orleans Hornets.

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Liverpool's Ryan Babel could face disciplinary action for posting on Twitter a mocked-up picture of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt after a 1-0 FA Cup loss on Sunday.

Magic snap Spurs' winning streak

Magic snap Spurs' winning streak

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

The Orlando Magic ended a poor run of form by surging to a 123-101 victory the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, the stunning triumph snapping the visiting team's 10-game winning streak.

'RBI, Sebi helped India overcome economic crisis'

'RBI, Sebi helped India overcome economic crisis'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

There are a number of factors that helped India remain relatively unscathed. Some of them are to do with RBI and some of them are to do with the Indian economy.

Olympic champ Meritt fails dope test

Olympic champ Meritt fails dope test

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Olympic and world 400 metres champion LaShawn Merritt has failed three doping tests for a banned substance and accepted a provisional suspension, his lawyer said on Thursday.

PM thanks Congressmen for backing N-deal

PM thanks Congressmen for backing N-deal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday thanked US lawmakers for their enormous support to the historic civilian nuclear deal, which was signed between India and the United States last year, thus ending decades of nuclear apartheid against New Delhi.

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The organization headed by Mallika Dutt, its founder and president, received $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh) and an official recognition at an award ceremony on April 24 at the University of Pennsylvania.

Referee Webb defends performance at WC final

Referee Webb defends performance at WC final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

World Cup final referee Howard Webb has defended his performance in Sunday's match and said he did all he could to keep control in a bad-tempered atmosphere.

Butt refuses to react to Speed's buffoon jibe

Butt refuses to react to Speed's buffoon jibe

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Called a "buffoon" by former ICC CEO Malcolm Speed but Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt has refused to react to the stinging comment.

PHOTOS: The crazy, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The crazy, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

We bring you a collection of some of the odd moments from around the world.

Review: Inferno is a dreadfully dull affair

Review: Inferno is a dreadfully dull affair

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Inferno is a yawn, warns Raja Sen.

Kashmir: 'It's a very dangerous situation for India'

Kashmir: 'It's a very dangerous situation for India'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Veteran diplomat Howard B Schaffer says if Delhi continues to be in denial, and Islamabad is tempted to stoke the fires as it always has, the Kashmir situation could unravel fast.

US: Panel okays disputed bill on aid to Pakistan

US: Panel okays disputed bill on aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com21 May 2009

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved a legislation that would triple economic assistance to Pakistan to $1.5 billion a year, authored by its chairman Congressman Howard Berman, California Democrat, despite being vehemently opposed by the pro-Pakistan lobby and the Obama Administration.

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will not immediately join Kings XI Punjab in India for the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 due to a rib injury.

The film Ivory made without Merchant

The film Ivory made without Merchant

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Whether the audiences can warm up to the elegant but slow-moving The City of Your Destination, which is released by an independent distributor and with low key publicity, is anyone's guess.

Violent players ruined final: Blatter

Violent players ruined final: Blatter

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitted that he was let down by the behaviour of the players in Sunday's World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain.

Puyol should have been dismissed: Robben

Puyol should have been dismissed: Robben

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Spanish defender Carles Puyol should have been the first player to be sent off by referee Howard Webb, according to Arjen Robben after his Dutch side lost the World Cup final 1-0 against Spain on Sunday.

'Independence for Kashmir is unworkable, unthinkable'

'Independence for Kashmir is unworkable, unthinkable'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

No book on South Asia published in recent years has received the kudos veteran diplomat Howard B Schaffer's The Limits of Influence: America's Role in Kashmir, published by Brookings Institution Press, elicited.In an interview with rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa, he explains why the Barack Obama administration should intervene in resolving the contentious Kashmir issue.

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia has come under pressure from the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) to end the bans following the release of the Longstaff review.

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Israel's Julia Roberts in Angels & Demons

Israel's Julia Roberts in Angels & Demons

Rediff.com15 May 2009

When acclaimed-director Ron Howard's Angels & Demons releases in India two weeks on May 29, audiences here will get their first taste of actress Ayelet Zurer.

India's Sonam Wangchuk, Bharat Vatwani win Ramon Magsaysay award

India's Sonam Wangchuk, Bharat Vatwani win Ramon Magsaysay award

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The two are among six individuals declared winners on Thursday.

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Step inside the coffee wonderland.

'Obama was first to mention J&K in Prez campaign'

'Obama was first to mention J&K in Prez campaign'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Ambassador Howard Schaffer, a 36-year-old veteran of the US Foreign Service and author of the acclaimed book titled The Limits of Influence: America's Role in Kashmir, has said that President Barack Obama was the first presidential candidate in US history to mention Kashmir in a presidential campaign.

Menon meets key Congressional leaders, Burns

Menon meets key Congressional leaders, Burns

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Among key Congressional leaders, the Foreign Secretary met included Jim McDermott, co-chair of the India caucus at the Congress; Howard L Berman, Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs; and Senator Richard Lugar, Ranking Member of the powerful Senate Committee on International Relations