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Krishna meets Oz counterpart twice in 2 days

Krishna meets Oz counterpart twice in 2 days

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

As attacks against Indians continued unabated in Australia, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith for the second time in two days and is understood to have conveyed displeasure over the assaults on Thursday.

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

How Priyanka fell in love with Nick

How Priyanka fell in love with Nick

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Ahead of the wedding, Priyanka Chopra, who stars on the cover of Vogue's January issue, opened up about their journey together.

ICC disappointed at FICA's confrontational approach

ICC disappointed at FICA's confrontational approach

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The International Cricket Council has expressed "anger and disappointment" at FICA executive chairman Paul Marsh's allegations that no action had been taken for "six weeks" by the ICC on the issue of vote of player representatives.

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which has been able to edge out local start-ups

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

Rediff.com18 May 2017

As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

England had crashed out in the group stage of the 2015 World Cup and Eoin Morgan said it was an amazing journey that the team went through from that embarrassing defeat to reaching the pinnacle of world cricket after four years. England were adjudged the winners of the 50-over World Cup last year on the basis of their superior boundary count after the epic final against New Zealand, and also the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie at the Lord's in London.

'Zardari assured help to captured Taliban leaders'

'Zardari assured help to captured Taliban leaders'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari recently met 50 captured Taliban leaders, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in a prison to assure them that their outfit had his government's full support and that they would be freed soon, a media report in London claimed on Sunday.

It's going to be Dr AR Rahman from now on

It's going to be Dr AR Rahman from now on

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

After the double Oscar win, an honorary doctorate awaits the music wizard AR Rahman from the Middlesex University, London.

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Metropolitan Police Acting Deputy Commissioner and Head of Counter Terrorism Mark Rowley said in a statement that a total of nine persons remain in custody and one woman has been released on bail.

Kumble, Amre, Rajput make presentations for India coach job

Kumble, Amre, Rajput make presentations for India coach job

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Former India cricketers Anil Kumble, Pravin Amre and Lalchand Rajput made their respective presentations as the Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member cricket advisory committee held interviews to select a new coach at a city hotel in Kolkata on Monday.

Suarez gets 10-game ban for biting

Suarez gets 10-game ban for biting

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Suarez accepted a charge of violent conduct after the incident in the 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield on Sunday but disputed the FA view that it merited more than a three-game ban.

Airline experience: 'A tragedy on board'

Airline experience: 'A tragedy on board'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

We recently discussed airline bloopers and invited readers to share their air travel stories with us. Here, reader Subhamoy Ghosh shares a tragic experience.

Mallya saga: How it all began, and 'ended'

Mallya saga: How it all began, and 'ended'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The UK Home Secretary will have to sign Mallya's extradition order within two months. However, Mallya's defence team has a chance to appeal in higher courts in the UK against the verdict.

'Three Musketeers' get life sentences for UK terror plot

'Three Musketeers' get life sentences for UK terror plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Sentencing the men, Justice Globe said the men had been gripped by a "long-standing, radical, violent ideology".

'Harbhajan absolutely loves kids'

'Harbhajan absolutely loves kids'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'This is a really boring pregnancy as I have no cravings.'

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

Women campaigners demand sex equality at the Games

Women campaigners demand sex equality at the Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Women's rights campaigners called for an end to sex discrimination at the Olympics, urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure there are equal numbers of sports and medals for men and women.

Yearender: Indian boxing takes blows galore in disappointing 2012

Yearender: Indian boxing takes blows galore in disappointing 2012

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Indian boxing's euphoric rise in the past four years met a sudden fall as a disappointing Olympic campaign was followed by international suspension in a thoroughly forgettable 2012, which was saved from being complete bummer by M C Mary Kom's bronze in London.

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Small gestures from Indira gave Sonia the confidence that she could be a daughter-in-law in the distinguished family.

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

Behind bars for being daughter of Nawaz Sharif: Maryam

Behind bars for being daughter of Nawaz Sharif: Maryam

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Meanwhile, Maryam has rejected an offer for better facilities in jail.

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Cyber expert alleges 2014 polls were rigged; EC rejects claim

Cyber expert alleges 2014 polls were rigged; EC rejects claim

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Addressing a press conference in London via Skype, the man, identified as Syed Shuja, said the BJP would have won Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh elections if his team hadn't intercepted the BJP attempts to hack the transmissions in these states.

Decongesting big cities tops Gadkari's priority list

Decongesting big cities tops Gadkari's priority list

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The ministry also wants to extend support to states through a special provision from the proposed Rs 25,000 crore fund for electric bus and personal rapid transport initiatives.

Spotted: Asha Bhosle caught on flight

Spotted: Asha Bhosle caught on flight

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Reader Soham Bhatt sends us a photograph.

'Told Lalit Modi to return to India and face the law,' says Pawar

'Told Lalit Modi to return to India and face the law,' says Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar tried to convince Lalit Modi to return to India and "face the law" during a meeting in London in May.

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Laila Majnu: Old wine in new bottle

Laila Majnu: Old wine in new bottle

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Instead of a puppy love story treatment, Laila Majnu could have been handled as a mature love story, feels Sneha Chakrabarti.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Preparatory events for Olympic bound paddlers, judokas approved

Preparatory events for Olympic bound paddlers, judokas approved

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The Multi Disciplinary Steering Committee of the sports ministry has approved the preparatory tournaments for London-bound paddlers and judokas ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games.

'Balbir Singh Sr was one of the greatest ever'

'Balbir Singh Sr was one of the greatest ever'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'He did not take a loss lying down.' 'He inspired us to go to the next tournament with renewed confidence and helped us perform well.' 'That's the way I would remember him.'

'Paddlers should not have gone for march past'

'Paddlers should not have gone for march past'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Indian paddlers were overawed by the enormity of the Olympics, says national coach Bhawani Mukherji, who feels that both Ankita Das and Soumyajit Ghosh should have focussed on their matches rather than wasting crucial time participating in the opening ceremony.

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The High Commissioner upon seeing Mallya walk in actually at the mid of the event, got up and left

Michelle Obama lifted by US wrestler

Michelle Obama lifted by US wrestler

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

US First Lady Michelle Obama was carried by her nation's Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a meet and greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

Promised job 10 years ago, martyr's grand nephew goes on dharna

Promised job 10 years ago, martyr's grand nephew goes on dharna

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"We are ready to sacrifice our life and continue with our dharna till we get a job. We have written to the PM, Home Minister Rajnath Singh," says Jagga Singh, the grand nephew of Udham Singh.

Rajkummar and Patralekha's beautiful love story

Rajkummar and Patralekha's beautiful love story

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The duo gave Humans of Bombay a glimpse into their adorable love life.

Imran, Sharif to attend lawyers' rally

Imran, Sharif to attend lawyers' rally

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif and cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan will participate in the "long march" organised by the lawyers' movement to press for the reinstatement of judges deposed by President Pervez Musharraf.