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Taking on John Wayne

Taking on John Wayne

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

The last of the major Oscar nomination contenders this year, True Grit is often discussed as a remake of the 1969 hit Western that fetched an Oscar to John Wayne. But Coen brothers insist while the plot line is same as in the previous True Grit, and both films are based on a well-reviewed novel by Charles Portis, they went directly to the source. Their film is seen through the eyes of the young girl, unlike in the 1969 film.

Hostage drama ends in US school; teen dies

Hostage drama ends in US school; teen dies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

A 15-year-old youth armed with a handgun who burst into a classroom and held 23 students and a teacher hostage for more than five hours in a US town died on Tuesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Reliance Brands ties up with Timberland

Reliance Brands ties up with Timberland

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

As part of the arrangement, products from Timberland's portfolio will be available through various premium department stores across the country, besides its own outlets. "With rapidly-growing fashion and retail sectors, we believe India will become a key market for us," Timberland president and chief executive officer Jeff Swartz said in a statement.

Steyn faces probe over alleged spitting incident

Steyn faces probe over alleged spitting incident

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

South African paceman Dale Steyn is to be investigated by match referee Jeff Crowe for allegedly spitting in the direction of West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn during the third and final Test in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Oscars: Did the right ones win?

Oscars: Did the right ones win?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Have your say!

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.

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Total committed investment in India now is over $5.

Tiger Woods set to divorce estranged wife: Report

Tiger Woods set to divorce estranged wife: Report

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Tiger Woods seems to have finally realized his marriage is over. The scandal-ridden golfer, who cheated on wife Elin Nordegren with dozens of different women, recently met with divorce lawyer Jeff Fisher.

Who wore it better: Kim or Natasha?

Who wore it better: Kim or Natasha?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Two super gorgeous women wowed in their Roberto Cavalli sheer gowns. Take the poll and vote for your favourite look.

The incredibly bizarre world around us

The incredibly bizarre world around us

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Here's a collection of images that show we live in a crazy, crazy world.

Say hello to Dr Kanye West

Say hello to Dr Kanye West

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The 37-year-old Chicago native quit school to pursue a career in hip-hop and even named his debut album The College Dropout.

Christmas scams lurking to net you

Christmas scams lurking to net you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Cybercriminals use their best schemes during the holidays to steal people's money, credit card information, social security number and identity. These thieves follow seasonal trends and create holiday-related websites, scams and other convincing emails that can trick even the most cautious users, according to Jeff Green, senior vice-president of McAfee Labs.

India, Belgium draw first hockey Test

India, Belgium draw first hockey Test

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh's twin strike from penalty-corners went in vain as India were held to a 3-3 draw by Belgium in the first hockey Test at Temse, Belgium.

'People who have enjoyed our cuisine know it is unique'

'People who have enjoyed our cuisine know it is unique'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Arthur J Pais interviews Malay chef and restaurant owner Hasni 'Jeff' Ghazali and gets him to share a few recipes.

Coe announces plans to run for IAAF presidency

Coe announces plans to run for IAAF presidency

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Sebastian Coe confirmed on Thursday he plans to run for the position of president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Watson as a Test opener an insult to all: Thomson

Watson as a Test opener an insult to all: Thomson

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson believes Shane Watson's surprise role as a Test opener is an insult to opening batsmen across the country.

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US president-elect met Silicon Valley's most powerful executives -- CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk from Tesla, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt of Alphabet -- parent company of Google among others.

India captain Sreejesh ruled out of Azlan Shah tourney with injury

India captain Sreejesh ruled out of Azlan Shah tourney with injury

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Sreejesh has a painful right knee due to a ligament injury that generally takes two to three months to heal, a team source said on Wednesday, ahead of India's preliminary league fixture against Japan.

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'To be an immigrant, a South Asian immigrant of colour, a woman to be included in the Portrait Gallery... it really says that we are the country where people look for the people who make a positive impact and celebrate them,' Nooyi, 64, told reporters during the portrait gallery induction ceremony on Sunday.

'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?'

'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Shannon Gabriel extends unreserved apology to Joe Root for sledging

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A look at the winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Terry to leave Chelsea at end of season

Terry to leave Chelsea at end of season

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The 36-year-old former England international played over 700 games for Chelsea and has been their most successful captain.

West Indies fined for slow over-rate in Barbados

West Indies fined for slow over-rate in Barbados

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The West Indies team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its 14-run victory over India in its Super Eight stage match in the ICC World Twenty20 at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

Oz bowling attack weakest in 30 years: Thomson

Oz bowling attack weakest in 30 years: Thomson

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson has described the current Australian bowling attack as the worst he has seen in 30 years.

Somdev-Sanam in Chennai Open semis

Somdev-Sanam in Chennai Open semis

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Wild cards Somdev Devvarman and Sanam Singh scored a 6-2, 6-3 victory over the Russian-Dutch unseeded combine of Jeff Coetzee and Rogler Wassen in the quarter-finals.

Shootout in Las Vegas courthouse, one dead

Shootout in Las Vegas courthouse, one dead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A government official was shot dead and another critically injured by an alleged gunman inside the premises of a federal court in Las Vegas.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in Mohali T20

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in Mohali T20

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The Sri Lanka team was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its six-wicket defeat to India in the second Twenty20 International in Mohali on Saturday. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fines after Kumar Sangakkara's side was ruled to be two overs short of its target at the end of the match when time allowances were taken into consideration.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

Abhinav Bindra to retire after Asian Games?

Abhinav Bindra to retire after Asian Games?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Decorated Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra created a flutter on Monday by saying Tuesday will be his last day in professional shooting.

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

In anticipation of Jeff Bridges taking the trophy, its box office gross went up by 36 percent over the weekend.

Now, a US billboard shows Trump with swastika-like symbols

Now, a US billboard shows Trump with swastika-like symbols

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Artist Karen Fiorito reportedly designed the billboard on Grand Avenue which shows Trump and red nuclear explosions surrounded by the hate symbols.

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Smooth, icy plains have been spotted on the surface of Pluto, in the latest images released on Friday from a NASA spacecraft that flew by the dwarf planet this week.

Bopanna-Coetzee crash out of SAP Open

Bopanna-Coetzee crash out of SAP Open

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his partner Jeff Coetzee crashed out of the $531,100 ATP SAP Open after suffering a straight-set defeat in the first round in San Jose.

Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Here's a look at the Oscar nominations, 2010.

Aus fined for slow over-rate in CT semi-final

Aus fined for slow over-rate in CT semi-final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

Australia has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its nine-wicket victory over England in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy at Centurion on Friday.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

Rabada suspended for rest of Australia series

Rabada suspended for rest of Australia series

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The South Africa pacer was found guilty of a level two International Cricket Council code of conduct offence of "inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player" after shoulder-charging Australia captain Steve Smith when he dismissed him in the first innings.

BCCI chief curator Daljit under scanner for 'poor' Pune pitch

BCCI chief curator Daljit under scanner for 'poor' Pune pitch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Veteran pitch curator Daljit Singh's job as chief curator of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is in line after the scathing report by the International Cricket Council which rated the Pune pitch, prepared under his guidance, as "poor".

Schweinsteiger to sue Chinese company over lookalike Nazi doll

Schweinsteiger to sue Chinese company over lookalike Nazi doll

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is taking legal action against a Chinese company that manufactured a doll bearing the midfielder's resemblance and dressed in Nazi military uniforms, a spokesman for the player said on Thursday.