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Sania in second round of Family Circle Cup

Sania in second round of Family Circle Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Sania Mirza staged a strong recovery after losing the first set to beat Alison Riske of the United States and enter the second round of the Family Circle Cup on Monday. The Indian ace won 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and set up a meeting with Vania King of the United States.

Aashka-Brent's amazing Andaman holiday

Aashka-Brent's amazing Andaman holiday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Stars go for the loveliest holidays.

Britain's Dobriskey keen to defend CWG title

Britain's Dobriskey keen to defend CWG title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

England's star middle distance runner Lisa Dobriskey says she is keen to defend her 1500m Commonwealth Games gold in Delhi but an injury-hit season has left her in two minds.

Celebrity Cancer Survivors

Celebrity Cancer Survivors

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Here's a look at the courageous survivors of cancer.

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

What if we made X-Men here in India?

PIX: Jacqueline, Malaika, Diljit mingle at an awards show

PIX: Jacqueline, Malaika, Diljit mingle at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

A look at the red carpet arrivals.

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

He may have turned the big 50, but actor Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down as he will walk the ramp for designer Anamika Khanna at the ongoing Delhi Couture Week to promote his upcoming home production Aisha.

Terrorists in Pakistan making dirty bomb: Analyst

Terrorists in Pakistan making dirty bomb: Analyst

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

While the Pentagon has asserted that the US is "comfortable" over the safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear weapons arsenal and Islamabad has rubbished a report that militants attacked its nuclear facilities at least three times, an erstwhile CIA analyst has argued that what should elicit more concern among the international community is terrorists in Pakistan acquiring material for a "dirty bomb".

Four policies that can help US change Pak mindset

Four policies that can help US change Pak mindset

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

An expert on South Asian affairs has said that the US can pursue, support and encourage Pakistan in its transition from tolerating to fighting the various militant groups on its territory, with the help of four policies.

India, Canada negotiating nuke deal

India, Canada negotiating nuke deal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

Canada and India are negotiating a comprehensive nuclear deal that will allow the country to develop civilian nuclear power plants, a spokesperson of the Canadian foreign office said.

Kashmir must be handled with care: US expert

Kashmir must be handled with care: US expert

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Curtis, who was the lead panellist at a conference at The Brookings Institution titled, The US-India Nuclear Agreement: Expectations and Consequences,' said, "During the Bush Administration, US officials broke the habit of viewing India solely through the India-Pakistan lens. Washington developed a greater appreciation for the Indian democratic miracle and viewed our shared democratic principles as the bedrock for a broader strategic partnership."

Meet Bollywood's Hottest Producer

Meet Bollywood's Hottest Producer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Rhea Kapoor had a blast producing Aisha, starring her sister Sonam.

Decoding Stella

Decoding Stella

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Filmmaker Dilip Mehta tells Ajit Jain about the kleptomaniac cook from his debut feature Cooking with Stella.

Paes-Black in Wimbledon mixed doubles final

Paes-Black in Wimbledon mixed doubles final

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

The Indo-Zimbabwe pair, who were runners-up in the tournament last year and have the 2008 US Open and the 2010 Australian Open crowns to their name, will take on 11th seeds Wesley Moodie/Lisa Raymond (South Africa/United States) in the final.

Akshay Kumar: There is no man who isn't lustful

Akshay Kumar: There is no man who isn't lustful

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

'Anyone who disagrees with this and says it depends on perspective is trying to hide their lust because it is socially unacceptable to think free.' Candid talk with Akshay Kumar.

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Here's what designer Anupama Dayal had to offer on Day Two of the LFW -- a resort collection inspired by the nomads of the Thar desert. Check it out.

Soon, 24-hr help line for Indian students in Aus

Soon, 24-hr help line for Indian students in Aus

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

In a meeting with Minister for Overseas Indian affairs Vayalar Ravi in New Delhi on Tuesday, Australian Education Secretary Lisa Paul said her country is committed to have a help line for Indian students to lodge their complaints and to seek other support.

Hollywood turns to India for financing

Hollywood turns to India for financing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

American private equity firms, banks and hedge funds, once a substantial resource for Hollywood films, have seen their coffers dry up over the past two years.

The Simpsons celebrates its 20th anniversary

The Simpsons celebrates its 20th anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

America's most loved dysfunctional family The Simpsons is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of special programmes.

Deepika, Katrina, Esha: Bollywood's SEXIEST calendar girls!

Deepika, Katrina, Esha: Bollywood's SEXIEST calendar girls!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Did your favourite Bollywood star start out as a calendar model too? Find out!

Afghan elections a blow to Taliban: Experts

Afghan elections a blow to Taliban: Experts

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

The large turnout of voters in the Afghan presidential elections despite threats from militant groups is a blow to Taliban, eminent South Asian experts have said.

US slowly turning towards Hinduism: Newsweek

US slowly turning towards Hinduism: Newsweek

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

It further says: 'So here is another way in which Americans are becoming more Hindu: 24 percent of Americans say they believe in reincarnation, according to a 2008 Harris poll. So agnostic are we about the ultimate fates of our bodies that we're burning them--like Hindus--after death. More than a third of Americans now choose cremation, according to the Cremation Association of North America.'

Albert's Hopeless Hall in Jaipur

Albert's Hopeless Hall in Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

I'The entire display is a lesson in how to turn a mountain of a collection into a molehill, notes Anjuli Bhargava after a visit to the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur.

The Butterfly Effect flits onto the ramp

The Butterfly Effect flits onto the ramp

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Duo Kiran and Meghna offered up the latest in resortwear from their label Myoho on Day Four of the LFW. Called 'The Butterfly Effect', it is "an effervescent collection that flutters into your life with its myriad hues and shades", according to the designers. Take a look.

PHOTOS: Paris is drowning in epic floods

PHOTOS: Paris is drowning in epic floods

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Paris is suffering the worst flooding in more than 100 years on Saturday forcing the Louvre to evacuate 250,000 pieces of art to safety from its basements.

Shahid Kapoor's bald plans are still on

Shahid Kapoor's bald plans are still on

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

'Shahid had no qualms about shedding his hair for the role,' says a source.

Paes-Black in Australian Open final

Paes-Black in Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

India's Leander Paes and Zimbabwe's Cara Black rallied strongly after losing the first set to enter the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Friday. The duo beat Lisa Raymond of the United States and Wesley Moodie of South Africa 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), 10-7 in a hard-fought affair.

Federer too good for Tsonga in Aus Open semis

Federer too good for Tsonga in Aus Open semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Roger Federer was at his imperious best on Friday, demolishing world number 10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the Australian Open final. The world number one will meet Britain's Andy Murray in Sunday's final in a rematch of the 2008 US Open final, which Federer won.

Beijing is nervous over India's rise: Expert

Beijing is nervous over India's rise: Expert

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

"We saw this when they to tried scuttle at the last minute, the civil nuclear deal at the Nuclear Supplier Group meeting last year and so that was sort of an indication that China is not completely comfortable with India's rise on the world stage," said Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation.

Hockey: Dutch women reach final after shootout win over Germany

Hockey: Dutch women reach final after shootout win over Germany

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Netherlands came out top in a sudden death shootout against Germany on Wednesday to go into the final of the Olympic women's hockey tournament and keep the target of a third successive gold medal in their sights.

Sonam or Sunny: Who's the hottest April cover girl?

Sonam or Sunny: Who's the hottest April cover girl?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

A round-up of the fashion magazine covers for April.

Meipporul is worth a watch

Meipporul is worth a watch

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Despite its rather stilted performance, Meipporul is refreshing for its Hollywood-style take on things. Worth a watch.

Obama advised to refrain from mediation in Kashmir

Obama advised to refrain from mediation in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

President-elect Barack Obama has been told to refrain from promoting the idea of direct US mediation between India and Pakistan over Kashmir by senior American analysts, who say any such move could backfire.Such a mediation "could backfire by raising unrealistic expectations for a favourable settlement among Pakistanis, thereby fuelling Islamabad's support for militants in hopes of pushing a hard-line agenda," stated analysts Lisa Curtis and Walter Lohman.

Indian-Americans part of Illinois Guv scam: report

Indian-Americans part of Illinois Guv scam: report

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

As lawmakers moved closer to impeach disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, a media report on Saturday claimed that two Indian-American businessmen were involved in a fund-raising campaign to encourage the Governor to pick Jesse Jackson Jr to fill President-elect Barack Obama's senate seat.

It's a baby boy for Jennifer Hudson, fiance

It's a baby boy for Jennifer Hudson, fiance

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The Grammy award-winning singer gave birth to son David Daniel Otunga Jr on Monday.

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

India beat Australia, finish 3rd in women's WC

India beat Australia, finish 3rd in women's WC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

India finished third in the ICC Women's World Cup after Jhulan Goswami and her teammates edged past defending champions Australia by three wickets in a play-off match in Sydney on Saturday. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian batting order, bundling the hosts for 142 in 44.4 overs. The Indians then faltered before eventually reaching 145 for seven wickets in 43.5 overs in the match reduced to 46-overs-a-side following rain.

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

May has been prime minister for nearly three years since she took over from David Cameron in the wake of the June 2016 Brexit referendum.

Will Sanjay Dutt's daughter carry on the legacy?

Will Sanjay Dutt's daughter carry on the legacy?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Her granfather, Kailash Sharma, hopes his grand-daughter can soon become a pillar of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation.

Good lord, Nimrat Kaur!

Good lord, Nimrat Kaur!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Summer is officially here and the mercury is going through the roof. Can you handle these cover girls? Don't forget to vote for your favourite April cover girl!