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Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Sehrawat reveals secret prep for Olympic bronze bout

Sehrawat reveals secret prep for Olympic bronze bout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India's youngest individual medal winner at the Paris Olympics, the 21-year-old from the iconic Chhatrasal akhadaa (wrestling academy), gave a sneak peek into his mindset before the biggest bout of his nascent career.

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

US lab sent N-secrets over e-mail

US lab sent N-secrets over e-mail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The revelation about the Los Alamos labs come days after it reported that several disks containing classified nuclear material were 'missing.'

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Garcetti, 50, who served as the co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign, was initially considered for the Cabinet.

Recovering Tiger Woods in 'good spirits'

Recovering Tiger Woods in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Woods, 45, who overcame numerous surgeries to break an 11-year major drought and win the 2019 Masters, had hoped to compete at Augusta in April.

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

Ram Charan Goes BAREFOOT To The US

Ram Charan Goes BAREFOOT To The US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ram Charan has left for the US to join M M Keeravaani for the Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles on March 12.

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Will continue to play for India in multi disciplinary events

In PHOTOS: Lethal 'Kamakazi' drone that fits in a backpack

In PHOTOS: Lethal 'Kamakazi' drone that fits in a backpack

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

United States forces are poised to deploy pint-sized drones, small enough to fit into soldier's rucksack, but packed with tiny explosive warheads enough to blast targets with pinpoint accuracy.

Is Freida Pinto the prettiest face of India?

Is Freida Pinto the prettiest face of India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Freida Pinto was voted the most beautiful face from India. Do you think she's the best representative of India? Which girls would you choose?

Hollywood IGNORES the Golden Globes and the reason's not COVID!

Hollywood IGNORES the Golden Globes and the reason's not COVID!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th edition of the once prestigious awards ceremony does not have any of the glitter and glamour of the past.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

Want to clean up your Facebook profile? Get Facewash

Want to clean up your Facebook profile? Get Facewash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The 'Facewash' app developed by researchers from Kent State University will search through a user's Facebook activity and content for items that the user may want to hide or delete.

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Barack Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have spoken to President Joe Biden and informed him that his path to victory against his Republican rival Donald Trump has greatly diminished and it might have an impact on other Congressional and Senatorial races as well, according to media reports on Thursday.

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Host cities were allowed to propose additional sports as part of he IOC's "Agenda 2020" reforms with an aim to help host countries' most played sports gain exposure via the Olympics.

US troops found posing with remains of 'Taliban' bombers

US troops found posing with remains of 'Taliban' bombers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Unites States troops posed with mangled remains of suspected Taliban suicide bombers in a new macabre incident to come to light.

Zardari's Ajmer trip a message against extremism: US media

Zardari's Ajmer trip a message against extremism: US media

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Describing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's India visit as a trip "heavy on symbolism if not on substance", the United States media on Monday said his pilgrimage to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer sent a message against Islamist extremism.

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Tamil Nadu's Asian Games-bound R Vithya Ramraj came agonisingly close to breaking the legendary PT Usha's 39-year-old women's 400m hurdles record.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the ICC in December after he emerged as the sole nominee for the high-profile job

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Director Seenu Vaitla, happily relives moments of the making of Dookudu in this exclusive interview.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A Los Angeles sculptor marked the second anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's death with an original work of art.

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Billed as a 'Celebration of Life' follows a series of remembrances, including a private family funeral earlier this month.

The Most Underpaid Hollywood Stars on TV

The Most Underpaid Hollywood Stars on TV

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Ashton Kutcher tops the list despite getting a fat paycheck for his show Two And A Half Men. Find out how!

Mallika Sherawat to romance Avatar star

Mallika Sherawat to romance Avatar star

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Norman Pritchard: Colonised India's first athlete to win 2 medals in same Olympics

Freida Pinto more beautiful than Pretty Woman!

Freida Pinto more beautiful than Pretty Woman!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Freida Pinto has outrun Hollywood stars like Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts in a new 'Most Beautiful Women in Film' list.

2011 Razzies shortlist announced

2011 Razzies shortlist announced

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood, right here!

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mani Ratnam's bilingual opened to a disappointing box office in North America.

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Not to the surprise of many watchers of foreign language Oscar nominations, Aamir Khan's directorial vehicle Taare Zamren Par could not make into the Oscar list. The movie just hasn't been garnering the kind of mainstream reviews and media attention the actor's Lagaan received a few years ago.

Warne re-unites with ex, Liz Hurley!

Warne re-unites with ex, Liz Hurley!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

It was 'couple reunion time' as Liz Hurley recently went to meet her ex-fiance Shane Warne play in the Cricket All-Star Series in Los Angeles.

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

America's remote controlled kill machines, the Predator and Reaper drones which fly hunt missions over Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, have been hit by a computer virus and network specialist can't seem to get rid of it. The virus has infected Creech Air Force base in Nevada from where the robotic machines fly globally, Los Angeles Times reported.

More athletes, more medals: India's LA 2028 target

More athletes, more medals: India's LA 2028 target

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Increased participation should be our goal in new Olympic cycle: Chef de Mission Gagan Narang

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck