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It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Check out the winners!

5th T20I: Deepti, Radha shine as India women seal SA series

5th T20I: Deepti, Radha shine as India women seal SA series

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

With two games being completely washed out, the series was extended from five to six matches and India needed to win on the day to seal the series.

Lack of education is hurting Li: Chinese official

Lack of education is hurting Li: Chinese official

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

China's top tennis official has questioned Li Na's mental toughness following her early exit from the US Open last week.

I'm becoming my worst enemy: Anand

I'm becoming my worst enemy: Anand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Anand, who had finished third in the penultimate leg in Bucharest, concluded with a seventh-place finish

Sanjna Kapoor: I have finally left home

Sanjna Kapoor: I have finally left home

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

She has moved on from Prithvi, but Sanjna Kapoor's passion for theatre remains undimmed.

Facebook posts more memorable than faces

Facebook posts more memorable than faces

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The researchers found that the participants' memory was about one-and-a-half times stronger for Facebook posts than for book sentences.

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

Skoda reveals the next generation Octavia

Skoda reveals the next generation Octavia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The current Octavia, known as the Laura here, is getting a little long in the tooth so it's right on time, this new model.

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

England has won both of the Women's World Cups held on home soil and will have the chance to make it a hat-trick on Sunday at Lord's after claiming a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa in the final over of the semi-final in Bristol, on Tuesday.

The man whose car Kasab stole, speaks

The man whose car Kasab stole, speaks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

It doesn't matter how they did it. The end result is what matters, says Sharan Arasa, reacting to the news of 26/11 Mumbai terror convict Ajmal Kasab's execution. He spoke to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Mirza Tatlic fatally shot Naren Prabhu, a Silicon Valley tech executive, and his wife at their home in San Jose.

Aus Open: Contrasting wins for Sania, Bopanna in mixed doubles

Aus Open: Contrasting wins for Sania, Bopanna in mixed doubles

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Sania Mirza and Rohana Bopanna advanced to the mixed doubles second round with their respective partners.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

PIX: Julianne Moore, Julia Roberts, Nimrat Kaur at the SAG awards

PIX: Julianne Moore, Julia Roberts, Nimrat Kaur at the SAG awards

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

A look at the big winners of the night.

Millionaire's daughter found guilty in London riots

Millionaire's daughter found guilty in London riots

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

A millionaire's daughter was on Thursday convicted of burglary during last August's riots in London, when she helped looters steal goods by driving them around the city.

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Finalists in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.

How Britain has dominated cycling...

How Britain has dominated cycling...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

As Britain's track cyclists left Rio's velodrome on Tuesday with their saddle bags laden with gold, their rivals were left scratching their heads wondering just how they managed to keep peaking at the Olympics.

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

With Virginia Wade the last Briton, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 1977, the 18-year-old has to deal with plenty of expectation on her shoulders.

Clijsters proud of herself, signs off with no regrets

Clijsters proud of herself, signs off with no regrets

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Disappointed but content, Kim Clijsters signed off her singles career with a second-round defeat at the US Open on Wednesday, beaten but unbowed and with the praise of her peers ringing in her ears.

US Open: Clijsters sent out by Brit, Murray cruises

US Open: Clijsters sent out by Brit, Murray cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: George Bush returns to the White House

PHOTOS: George Bush returns to the White House

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Former United States President George Bush returned to his former home, where he shared space with his successor Barack Obama, as his portrait and that of former First Lady Laura Bush was unveiled at the White House on Thursday.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Thursday, August 11

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Thursday, August 11

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Thursday.

Gurdwara killer's heartbroken mother apologises

Gurdwara killer's heartbroken mother apologises

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Laura Lynn said that she has had no contact with her 40-year-old son since she and his father Jesse Alvin Page divorced.

Sangwan, Zareen in finals at Belgrade boxing

Sangwan, Zareen in finals at Belgrade boxing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and former junior World champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) were among eight Indian boxers to make the finals, while five others settled for bronze medals in the 56th Belgrade International Tournament in Serbia.

Joshna posts first-ever win over legendary Nicol

Joshna posts first-ever win over legendary Nicol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Joshna Chinappa beat former world number one Nicol David 11-8, 11-8, 11-8 in the second round of the El Gouna International squash tournament in El Gouna (Egypt) for her first ever win over the legendary Malaysian.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Lithuania's Laura Asadauskaite will be favourite to defend her Olympic title when modern pentathlon enjoys a rare share of the global sporting spotlight on the final weekend of the Rio Games.

Hima named UNICEF Youth Ambassador

Hima named UNICEF Youth Ambassador

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'My role model was Sachin Tendulkar as a kid. I feel very proud that I have been able to follow his footsteps and become a UNICEF ambassador like him. I want for every child, regardless of their background, gender, caste etc to be able to access schools that are safe and supportive so that they can learn and thrive'

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Serena Williams had to dig deep to fend off Latvian challenger Jelena Ostapenko as she wrapped up Friday's play at the Fed Cup in Seattle with a hard-fought victory that gave the United States a 2-0 advantage. Williams' experience and savvy ways showed in critical moments against the 22-year-old Ostapenko as she prevailed 7-6(4), 7-6(3) in a match that took one hour and 46 minutes.

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'I knew I was the underdog and I was just enjoying it'

Giant-killer Robson knocks out China's Li Na

Giant-killer Robson knocks out China's Li Na

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

China's ninth seed Li Na suffered the same fate as Kim Clijsters as she was dumped out of the US Open on Friday by British teenager Laura Robson.

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Rediff.com20 May 2011

An Indian American and his wife were shot at by an unidentified assailant in Sacramento, California on Thursday.While Balbir Singh Dhami was killed, his wife Kuldip Kaur Dhami was taken to the area hospital for treatment of "critical injuries", according to Sacramento Police spokeswoman Laura Peck. The shooting happened just after 10 am at the 7900 block of Marla Way Marla in North Laguna Creek in South Sacramento.

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.

South Africa pull off consolation win over Indian women

South Africa pull off consolation win over Indian women

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Mignon du Preez scored a valiant 90 as South Africa pulled off a consolation seven-wicket win over India to go down 1-2 in the three-match series, which was part of the ICC Women's ODI Championship.

4th T20I: Shafali, Poonam guide India to win over SA women

4th T20I: Shafali, Poonam guide India to win over SA women

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The 15-year-old Shafali, who was dismissed for a four-ball duck on her debut in the opening match, laid the foundation for a good total with a 33-ball innings, while Jemimah Rodrigues (33) provided the stablity, scoring a 22-ball 33.