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LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

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.

Charlie Sheen pockets over 100 mn dollars with settlement

Charlie Sheen pockets over 100 mn dollars with settlement

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The actor, who was fired from the hit show in March this year has been replaced by Ashton Kutcher.

Slumdog is Critics' Choice, wins 5 awards

Slumdog is Critics' Choice, wins 5 awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Slumdog Millionaire has bagged five prestigious prizes including Best Composer award for Indian music maestro A R Rahman at Broadcast Film Critics Association's 14th annual Critics Choice Awards.

What critics are saying about Kites

What critics are saying about Kites

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Check out these reviews.

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

The Happening gets mixed reviews

The Happening gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Pounded by mostly negative reviews and the Los Angeles Times wondering if the film might set a Razzie record for the worst achievements in a year, M Night Shyamalan's thriller The Happening will have to wait for a week to sense its box office fate.

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Having succeeded Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's Test captain, "King Kohli" overhauled India's approach to turn the team into a ruthless juggernaut that did not rely anymore on designer dustbowls to win Test matches.

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Viral Turkish shooter says calm demeanour belied the storm within

Al Qaeda shifting focus from Iraq to Afghanistan

Al Qaeda shifting focus from Iraq to Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

'The shift of militants to Afghanistan this year suggests that Al Qaeda and its allies, armed with new tactics honed in Iraq, are coming full circle five years after US-led forces ousted the Taliban mullahs,' says the Los Angeles Times.

Who will survive Lost?

Who will survive Lost?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Tell us your theories about the most confusing but intriguing television series ever.

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

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.

Star Wars, the TV series!

Star Wars, the TV series!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

George Lucas has started work on a new live-action TV series set in the Star Wars universe.

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

After being sidelined with an injury since the Paris Games, accomplished boxer Nikhat Zareen is now determined to make a strong comeback and aims to be competition-ready by May.

Al Qaeda spreads tentacles, corporate style

Al Qaeda spreads tentacles, corporate style

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Al Qaeda has first secured its base in northwestern Pakistan, and is now expanding its network through affiliations and even corporate-style takeovers of smaller Islamic groups.

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Seinfeld star comedian Michael Richards feels he has lost his sense of humour.

Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!

Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

From just another model in a city of so many aspiring to be the next Jesse Randhawa or Ujjwala Raut, in a few short months the Slumdog star has become the toast of Tinsel Town.

Poll knocks down Hillary's presidential chances

Poll knocks down Hillary's presidential chances

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Polls show that Hillary's contenders are stronger than her.

Pakistan's shady game

Pakistan's shady game

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Pakistan's double game could blow up in America's face, warns Bernard-Henri Levy.

Water faces tough competition

Water faces tough competition

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Deepa Mehta's film has made it big, but the Oscar win is another challenge.

More bad news for smokers

More bad news for smokers

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

A study reveals that at least a quarter of long-term smokers will develop the incurable lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

Race for US president could cost $ 1 bn

Race for US president could cost $ 1 bn

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The money raised so far is double what was raised at a similar point in the 2000 campaign.

Will Microsoft win the Yahoo! deal?

Will Microsoft win the Yahoo! deal?

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Software giant Microsoft, which has made a $44.6 billion unsolicited bid to take over Yahoo! Inc, has entered into serious talks with search major and the companies marked a dramatic change in tone, the Los Angeles Times has reported."Everybody -- shareholders, management alike -- is getting more reasonable. All of a sudden it seems like something is going to happen," the newspaper quoted a source as saying.

Cut Social Security, says Greenspan

Cut Social Security, says Greenspan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

N-deal: Hurdles before Congressional approval

N-deal: Hurdles before Congressional approval

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

N-deal: Hurdles before Congressional approval

Harry Potter not on NYT list

Harry Potter not on NYT list

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

New book will be on the children's list, not the best sellers.

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.

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.'

Schwarzenegger groped, fondled women: Report

Schwarzenegger groped, fondled women: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The Los Angeles Times quoted six women as saying that they were the target of Hollywood star's sexual advances.

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Big egos often collide in Hollywood. In this case, noted film director and producer Steven Spielberg has butted heads with the chief of Viacom which owns Paramount Pictures.

Arabs say Israel isn't for Jews alone

Arabs say Israel isn't for Jews alone

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Leaders believe Israel's Arab citizens need to have more say in how they are governed.

Al Qaeda informant was ignored

Al Qaeda informant was ignored

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

A man who had lunch with Osama and offered to spy on him was ignored by intelligence agencies in 2000.

US soldiers saw munitions in Iraq being looted

US soldiers saw munitions in Iraq being looted

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

About a dozen US troops were guarding the sprawling facility when Iraqi looters raided the site.

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.

Finally, an end to Lost

Finally, an end to Lost

Rediff.com26 May 2008

After holding us captive with it's never-ending flashback and umpteenth characters, ABC's island saga will finally wrap up in a two-hour season finale on May 29.

Montgomery may have taken drug cocktail

Montgomery may have taken drug cocktail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Anti-doping officials believe world 100 metres record holder could have taken a cocktail of drugs including human growth hormone and EPO.