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'I'm not a great actor; I'm a smart actor'

'I'm not a great actor; I'm a smart actor'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

'I am not a part of any group or politics.' 'I work with everyone.' 'I have worked with Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn.' 'None of the Khans have ever taken me in their films.'

US exempts India, China from Iranian sanctions

US exempts India, China from Iranian sanctions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The United States on Friday exempted some countries, including India and China, from the tough Iranian sanctions act as they continue to reduce their dependence on Iranian oil.

EPL PIX: Liverpool maintain 100 per cent home record

EPL PIX: Liverpool maintain 100 per cent home record

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PICS: Liverpool go top after hard-fought win over West Ham

PICS: Liverpool go top after hard-fought win over West Ham

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The shooting interrupted an otherwise peaceful, six-hour bash that only began to clear out in the late afternoon.

'Desh bhakt' Harendra says best suited for India hockey coach job

'Desh bhakt' Harendra says best suited for India hockey coach job

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

World Cup-winning junior coach Harendra Singh is set to apply for the vacant senior men's team coach and feels he is best suited for the role.

PICS: Tottenham sink Man City; Burnley hold Arsenal

PICS: Tottenham sink Man City; Burnley hold Arsenal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Images from Sunday night's English Premier League matches.

Corruption is on retreat in India: US lawmaker

Corruption is on retreat in India: US lawmaker

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

He noted that it would take a long time for turn around the current situation in India

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

A summary of Saturday's matches in the Premier League.

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Vice President Mike Pence said Trump had authorised a ban on entry of foreign nationals who travelled to Iran in the last 14 days. The United States also advised its citizens not to travel to parts of South Korea and Italy, from where reports of coronavirus have appeared.

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

US, India, Japan hold trilateral ministerial dialogue

US, India, Japan hold trilateral ministerial dialogue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Amid China's growing assertiveness in South China Sea, India, Japan and the US at their first ever trilateral ministerial dialogue in New York.

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The United States is deploying up to 275 military personnel in Iraq to protect its citizens and property as the war-torn country battles a dramatic sweep by insurgents there.

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.

Manchester City confirmed as champions as rivals United lose

Manchester City confirmed as champions as rivals United lose

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

A week later than they would have preferred Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday as second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by bottom club West Bromwich Albion.

Kerry ignores diplomatic protocol to discuss diplomat's case

Kerry ignores diplomatic protocol to discuss diplomat's case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Ignoring diplomatic protocol, United States Secretary of State John Kerry had telephoned National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon to discuss the row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat after he was told that his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid was busy in Parliament.

Obama congratulates Modi, invites him to the US

Obama congratulates Modi, invites him to the US

Rediff.com17 May 2014

President Barack Obama congratulated Narendra Modi on Friday night for his electoral victory during a telephone call and invited him to visit the United States to further strengthen bilateral ties.

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Senator John Cornyn, founder and Republican co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, strongly defends his vote against a resolution to block sale of American-made F-16s to Pakistan.

Obama's talks with Republicans yield no decision on shutdown

Obama's talks with Republicans yield no decision on shutdown

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama and Republican leaders reached no specific decision on how to end the partial government shutdown.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

Jennifer Aniston's mum not invited to secret wedding

Jennifer Aniston's mum not invited to secret wedding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Welcome Back, Hera Pheri 3, Housefull 3: Filmi sequels coming up!

Welcome Back, Hera Pheri 3, Housefull 3: Filmi sequels coming up!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Bollywood's newest formula for guaranteed success?

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

New sanctions risk war with Iran: US

New sanctions risk war with Iran: US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The White House has warned lawmakers that tightening sanctions on Iran could push the US on a "march to war" and derail a diplomatic push to limit Tehran's nuclear programme.

PHOTOS: Messi fires Barca to victory, Southampton stun Liverpool

PHOTOS: Messi fires Barca to victory, Southampton stun Liverpool

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as holders Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 on Wednesday to overturn a deficit from the first leg and advance to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup.

Blake Lively tops Forbes' Under 30 power list

Blake Lively tops Forbes' Under 30 power list

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Check out this power list!

Rooney double helps United lift Old Trafford gloom

Rooney double helps United lift Old Trafford gloom

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Wayne Rooney scored two first half goals to help send Manchester United to a 4-1 win over a spirited Aston Villa on Saturday, temporarily lifting the gloom surrounding David Moyes' dismal first term in charge.

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Obama, top Republicans to continue talks on shutdown

Obama, top Republicans to continue talks on shutdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama and the Republican party leadership have decided to continue talks to find any possible deal to re-open government and raise the debt ceiling, but there was no immediate resolution in site to end the current impasse.

Snowden asylum: US 'extremely disappointed' with Russia

Snowden asylum: US 'extremely disappointed' with Russia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The United States is extremely disappointed on Russia giving temporary asylum to former Central Intelligence Agency contractor and national Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, adding that it is evaluating its ties with Moscow now, the White House said.

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama has stepped up his personal engagement with lawmakers over the government shutdown, which the White House hoped would help in resolving the current economic crisis including the one of raising the debt ceiling by October 17.