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Bopanna hoping to make best of Chennai wild card

Bopanna hoping to make best of Chennai wild card

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna talks about the draw at the Chennai Open, his prospects and, of course, his big serve.

Somdev-Huey runners-up at Farmer's Classic

Somdev-Huey runners-up at Farmer's Classic

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Somdev Devvarman will have to wait for his career's first ATP title. The Indian ace and Treat Conrad Huey lost a fiercely-fought summit clash in the $619,50 Farmer's Classic to Mark Knowles of Bahamas and Xavier Malisse of Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. The unseeded Indo-Philippine pair played their hearts out, but eventually lost the final 6-7(3), 6-7(10) to the third seeded Bahams-Belgium pair.

Trump chipping away at Hillary's lead, says new poll

Trump chipping away at Hillary's lead, says new poll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The US presidential election slated to be held in November appears to have tightened as a series of latest national polls projected that Republican Donald Trump has gained some ground in the last week against Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party.

PIX: The AMAZING life of Parineeti Chopra

PIX: The AMAZING life of Parineeti Chopra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her amazing starry life, through her Instagram feed.

Man convicted of stalking Olympian Shawn Johnson

Man convicted of stalking Olympian Shawn Johnson

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

A Florida man was convicted on Friday of stalking Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson at the time she was starring on reality television show Dancing With the Stars.

Britney goes from hospital to champagne

Britney goes from hospital to champagne

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Britney Spears has been discharged from hospital -- and is wasting no time staying at home.

NBA league fines Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur

NBA league fines Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for comments directed at a referee during a recent game that have been strongly criticised by a leading gay rights group.

Mexico earthquake: One killed, many feared trapped

Mexico earthquake: One killed, many feared trapped

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

A major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hit Baja California in Mexico, shaking skyscrapers in San Diego and Los Angeles, whose strong tremors were felt as far as Phoenix and Las Vegas as well.The immediate impact of the earthquake on people and buildings were not immediately known. The quake was centred approximately 25 kilometre south-southwest of Guadalupe Victoria, the United States geological survey said.

Macy's to shut 11 stores in US

Macy's to shut 11 stores in US

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The store has also lowered its forecast for the fourth quarter and full year due to heavy markdowns, a report in the Chicago Sun Times said on Friday. Shutters would be brought down on stores in 9 locations, including Los Angeles, Colorado, Hawaii, Indianapolis, St Louis, among others. The company said the closures would cost about $65 million.

'There is progress in Indian athletics'

'There is progress in Indian athletics'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

P T Usha narrowly missed a medal and history at the Los Angeles Olympics when she finished fourth in 400m hurdles but such was the Indian legend's aura that the eventual gold medallist, Nawal El Moutawakel, on Sunday revealed that she too ended up crying for the heartbroken 'Payyoli Express' that day.

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A look at the winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Tom Cruise sued for $ 5 million

Tom Cruise sued for $ 5 million

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The Hollywood superstar has been sued by a magazine editor over allegations that the actor hired a private detective to wiretap his phone.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The award-winning journalist was killed in July last while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

Meet the most valuable player of MLS

Meet the most valuable player of MLS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player of 2014.

'26/11 outboat machine imported by Pak'

'26/11 outboat machine imported by Pak'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

A Yamaha company representative told a Mumbai court trying the 26/11 terror attack case on Thursday that the outboat machine used in the boat used by the terrorists to reach Mumbai was imported by Pakistan from Japan.

Britney Spears engaged to agent

Britney Spears engaged to agent

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The 27-year-old hitmaker who has two children from her second marriage to former back-up dancer Kevin Federeline flaunted the rock while shopping with boyfriend, Jason Trawick, who is also her agent.

Media firm to animate story on Taj Mahal

Media firm to animate story on Taj Mahal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

For the first time in India, Chandigarh-based Compact Disc India Ltd (CDIL), an integrated media and entertainment company, will animate a true love story titled Eternal Love in English which will revolve around the Taj Mahal. The company has secured an animation outsourcing contract worth $15.70 million from a Los Angeles-based firm through its arm Mediaone Ventures Ltd for the film which is slated to be released in December 2009.

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from Eto'o, the Cameroon Football Federation nor any immediate comment from Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, which organised the World Cup.

Indian voices at the Grammies

Indian voices at the Grammies

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Three Indian musicians will vie for a gramophone when the Grammy awards are announced on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Sandra Bullock wins an Oscar, and a Razzie!

Sandra Bullock wins an Oscar, and a Razzie!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

It is the first time any actor has won a Razzie and an Oscar in the same year.

Could Liverpool legend Gerrard take up coaching role at Anfield?

Could Liverpool legend Gerrard take up coaching role at Anfield?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

'I've got options on the pitch and off the pitch, I have got a bit of thinking to do in the next few weeks'

Gerrard will join LA Galaxy, says it's a match made in heaven

Gerrard will join LA Galaxy, says it's a match made in heaven

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

"I want to finish my career very strong. I want to add some more medals and trophies to my collection. So I think it's a match made in heaven, really.

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Friends, fellow athletes react to Tiger Woods car crash

Beckham unlikely to play against Pachuca

Beckham unlikely to play against Pachuca

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Although Beckham played for 12 minutes in his much-hyped Galaxy debut against Chelsea on Saturday, Yallop said the England midfielder needed more time to recover.

Fly Kolkata-Frankfurt @ Rs 19,900

Fly Kolkata-Frankfurt @ Rs 19,900

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Lufthansa will start its Kolkata-Frankfurt service from December 1, 2006.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

China's Su Bingtian became the first Asian man to reach the Olympic 100 metres final for 89 years on Sunday, scorching to an Asian record of 9.83 in his semi-final, but pre-race favourite Trayvon Bromell failed to make it.

'Acting' a President

'Acting' a President

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

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.

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.

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'We believe cricket would be a great addition to the Olympic Games, but we know it won't be easy to secure our inclusion as there are so many other great sports out there wanting to do the same. But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics are.'