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Ineos acquires one-third stake in Mercedes F1 team

Ineos acquires one-third stake in Mercedes F1 team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

As part of the transaction, Daimler will reduce its stake from 60%, while Wolff will up his shareholding from 30%, the statement said.

PIX: Surveen, Radhika mingle at awards function

PIX: Surveen, Radhika mingle at awards function

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The second edition of the iReel awards were held at the JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai, and celebrities walked the red carpet quite stylishly.

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite Slam on Sunday.

PIX: Protestors, police fight pitched battle outside US Capitol

PIX: Protestors, police fight pitched battle outside US Capitol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Here are some photographs of the violence.

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

On February 4, Twitter was asked to take down 1,178 accounts with links to Pakistan and Khalistan supporters that were spreading misinformation and provocative content related to farmers' protest.

China's PLA appears to have 'instigated' clash to grab Indian territory: US leader

China's PLA appears to have 'instigated' clash to grab Indian territory: US leader

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

He said that the Communist Party of China has used the COVID-19 pandemic as a smokescreen for ratcheting up their oppression of Hong Kong and advancing their control and influence throughout the region.

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while!

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

After Acosta asked Trump if he would pledge to reject any foreign interference in the upcoming presidential polls and also questioned his move to appoint a new acting Director of National Intelligence who apparently does not have any intelligence experience, the US President said he does not want any help from any country and hasn't been given help from any country.

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Farhan Akhtar invited his family and filmi friends for the special screening of his new film, The Sky Is Pink, in Mumbai.

'Post reforms, world looks differently at India'

'Post reforms, world looks differently at India'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

World Bank President Jim Young Kim and Prime Minister Modi also discussed governance structure of the bank

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Food, family, politics, superheroes, serial killers, there's a little bit of everything. Sukanya Verma recommends what to catch on OTT this week.

US nominee seeks India's support for World Bank post

US nominee seeks India's support for World Bank post

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Current President Robert Zoellick, who took office in July 2007, is schedule to retire in June.

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The social media giant confirmed in a blog post that it has removed the accounts as part of an effort following the riot last week "to protect the conversation on our service from attempts to incite violence, organise attacks, and share deliberately misleading information about the election outcome."

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The episode will premiere on August 12 and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels.

Shorts: Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat sells for $1m

Shorts: Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat sells for $1m

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

"President Biden has had warm and productive early conversations with his counterparts in Australia, India, and Japan, and looks forward to engaging even more directly with our partners in the Indo-Pacific as soon as possible," a senior administration official told PTI.

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Woods and Mickelson previously played a pay-per-view exhibition in November 2018 that was beset with technical difficulties and ultimately streamed for free.

Pix: Tahira takes her bald look to the runway

Pix: Tahira takes her bald look to the runway

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The cancer survivor was excited to walk for Bodice at the fashion week.

PIX: Kareena, Saif celebrate at Prithvi

PIX: Kareena, Saif celebrate at Prithvi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

And the festivities continue...

Drool! The ultimate eye candy is here

Drool! The ultimate eye candy is here

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Jim Sarbh graced the ramp with his charming presence as a showstopper for fashion brand SELECTED HOMME.

Pix: Is this tiger smiling?

Pix: Is this tiger smiling?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Rediff reader Ayan Mukherjee shared these pictures.

Taish review

Taish review

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Bejoy Nambiar's gripping slice-of-mess about things spiraling out of control find an expression in a striking ensemble and volatile scenery, notes Sukanya Verma.

White House restores CNN reporter's pass, issues rules for pressers

White House restores CNN reporter's pass, issues rules for pressers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

As per the new White House guidelines, a reporter can ask a single question and permission for a follow up will be subject to the discretion of the individual holding the news conference.

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Pix: The gorgeous showstoppers!

Pix: The gorgeous showstoppers!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Kalki Koechlin and more...

What's Bhavesh Joshi doing with Taapsee?

What's Bhavesh Joshi doing with Taapsee?

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Why was the Kapoor boy zipping around with the Pannu girl?

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

In their letter, the lawmakers said that the US as a nation that is familiar with political protests can offer counsel to India during their current period of social disturbance.

Box Office: Bank Chor, Phullu fare below average

Box Office: Bank Chor, Phullu fare below average

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Will Ferrell's tips on how to beat the heat in Melbourne

Will Ferrell's tips on how to beat the heat in Melbourne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Comedian Will Ferrell discussed how he plans to beat the heat.

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The mother of executed photo-journalist James Wright Foley, 40, has issued a statement after a video surfaced on Tuesday showing his horrific beheading by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists as revenge for US airstrikes in Iraq.

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Only the government has the capacity to collate all death data across all facilities and count corpses dumped in rivers. And the government is patently not interested in finding out, observes Devangshu Datta.

Nawaz in Lunchbox director's next film

Nawaz in Lunchbox director's next film

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The Sense Of An Ending stars Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling.

Box Office: Mom opens poorly, Guest Iin London flops

Box Office: Mom opens poorly, Guest Iin London flops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Here's what could be ahead for India: A $10-trillion economy by 2030-32, a Sensex at 1,00,000 by 2025, monthly GST revenues at Rs 2 trillion by 2024-25, 100 new unicorns by 2025, and poverty below 5 per cent by 2030, predicts R Jagannathan.

Here's what makes Gatsby GREAT, and Fundamentalist RELUCTANT

Here's what makes Gatsby GREAT, and Fundamentalist RELUCTANT

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The Great Gatsby and The Reluctant Fundamentalist are two attempts to make moralising novels into spectacular movies. Here's why the first succeeds and the other fails.

Box Office: Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha flops

Box Office: Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha flops

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Salman Khan's big Eid release Tubelight is also a major loser.

Box Office: Tubelight fares below expectations

Box Office: Tubelight fares below expectations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Salman Khan's much awaited Eid release Tubelight turned out to be a damp squib at the box office. Distributors stand to lose on their investments.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.