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Ledger's Joker dubbed best villain ever

Ledger's Joker dubbed best villain ever

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Late actor Health Ledger's Joker in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight has been dubbed as "best villain in a superhero movie of all time". The critics have also started backing Ledger for a posthumous Oscar in their reviews of the actor's last completed film, The Dark Knight.

SRK should have displayed patriotic credentials; returned from US: Sena

SRK should have displayed patriotic credentials; returned from US: Sena

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Reacting to Khan's detention at a US airport, for the third time in seven years, Sena said despite this "common occurrence," the "tolerant actor" goes to the US repeatedly.

Beckham confronts LA boo-boys

Beckham confronts LA boo-boys

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

David Beckham was ushered away by security guards after he confronted fans who provided an ugly reception for his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy home ground for a friendly against AC Milan on Sunday. Beckham was playing at home for the first time since he returned to the Galaxy after he controversially extended his loan spell with Milan into the first half of the Major League Soccer season.

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

A poignant tribute from the Oscar-winning musician.

Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

MJ's friends talk about the man they loved so much.

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos' electrifying and most original film Poor Things. Aseem Chhabra recaps the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Acting' a President

'Acting' a President

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tennis: Felix Auger-Aliassime toppled in Morocco

Will Beckham return to LA?

Will Beckham return to LA?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

David Beckham has said he is having doubts about returning to Los Angeles Galaxy after making a strong start to his two-month loan stint at Italian club AC Milan.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Beckham on bench for first Milan game

Beckham on bench for first Milan game

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

On-loan AC Milan midfielder David Beckham will be a substitute for his first Serie A game at AS Roma on Sunday (7:30 p.m. British time), coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

War of words over Serena injury

War of words over Serena injury

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Daniela Hantuchova said that Serena did not need the medical-timeout during their third-round match.

Bopanna wins LA Classic doubles

Bopanna wins LA Classic doubles

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Rohan Bopanna and Eric Butorac claimed the doubles title in Los Angeles with a 7-6, 7-6 win over Travis Parrott and Dusan Vemic.

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

In pursuit of an elusive Olympic medal for India in archery, power couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have left their 11-month-old daughter behind to find lost form and hone their skills under the legendary coach Kim Hyung-Tak, at a South Korean countryside.

Messi 1st, LeBron 2nd, Ronaldo 3rd...

Messi 1st, LeBron 2nd, Ronaldo 3rd...

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Lionel Messi earned $130 million, a figure which includes $55 million of endorsements, during the 12-month period ended May 1, 2022, to sit atop the list of the 10 highest-paid athletes.

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

Priyanka's 'Superwoman' Touch To RRR

Priyanka's 'Superwoman' Touch To RRR

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'Back in India, I am the dictator. No one tells me how to make a film.'

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya, the 3,000 metres steeplechase world champion in 2019, passed this season's world leader Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia with a lap remaining to win in 9:05.98.

Reader's take on Om Shanti Om

Reader's take on Om Shanti Om

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Our reader tells us what he thinks of Om Shanti Om.

Is Sean Connery retiring?

Is Sean Connery retiring?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Indo-US navy exercises start October 4

Indo-US navy exercises start October 4

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

For the first time, the US Navy will include long-range maritime and submarine hunter aircraft P3C Orions in the exercises.

Beckham's LA Galaxy bow out

Beckham's LA Galaxy bow out

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

David Beckham's first campaign in Major League Soccer ended when the Los Angeles Galaxy lost 1-0 to the Chicago Fire.

Beckham misses game vs New England

Beckham misses game vs New England

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The 32-year-old midfielder had been listed as "questionable" for what would have been his second MLS match in four nights, but did not play to the disappointment of a sellout crowd of 35,402.

Rush Hour 3 is unexciting

Rush Hour 3 is unexciting

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The film is a meaningless re-examination of the action/comedy franchise that has already rushed past its final hour.

Beckham supports losing Galaxy from the bench

Beckham supports losing Galaxy from the bench

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Los Angeles Galaxy went down 1-2 to Chivas de Guadalajara in the SuperLiga match.

Ailing Beckham ruled out of SuperLiga match

Ailing Beckham ruled out of SuperLiga match

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

David Beckham, as had been widely expected, was ruled out of the Los Angeles Galaxy's SuperLiga match against Mexican side Pachuca on Tuesday.

56% urban Indians living in slums

56% urban Indians living in slums

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Cities are the future of the world, and slums are the future of the city.

Air India jet makes emergency landing

Air India jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Air India Flight 136, bound for Delhi via Frankfurt, took off at 2033 local time (1003 IST) and blew at least one of the tyres

Australia set hockey record

Australia set hockey record

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

They beat Fiji 26-0 in a World Cup qualifying match at Suva, Fiji on Thursday.

The 10 richest cities in the US

The 10 richest cities in the US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

ROTK is the Lord of the Globes!

ROTK is the Lord of the Globes!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

Agassi takes revenge on Haas

Agassi takes revenge on Haas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Tommy Lee, Pam to wed again!

Tommy Lee, Pam to wed again!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Your daily dose of Hollywood gossip.

Real president slams Beckham

Real president slams Beckham

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon publicly criticised David Beckham, saying he messed the club around over his future.