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Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Swansea; Burnley put heat on Palace

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Swansea; Burnley put heat on Palace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

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

'Black Lives Matter': Thousands protest in US cities

'Black Lives Matter': Thousands protest in US cities

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

At least five officers were injured. One policeman was hit with a glass bottle and another by fireworks, according to St Paul police.

The 10 Hottest Monica Bellucci Movies

The 10 Hottest Monica Bellucci Movies

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Say Hello to Bond's oldest girl!

Trump outs White House strategist Bannon

Trump outs White House strategist Bannon

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Friday is the last day for White House Chief strategist Steve Bannon, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday.

Wozniacki laments Gerrard departure after clearing first hurdle at Melbourne Park

Wozniacki laments Gerrard departure after clearing first hurdle at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

'Yeah, I'm a little sad. I don't know. I'm going to have my Stevie G jerseys hanging somewhere'

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Two of Australia's greatest top-order batsmen, David Boon and Matthew Hayden, and the brilliant women's all-rounder Betty Wilson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the 2017 Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney on Monday.

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's pledge on Tuesday to give away most of his Facebook shares, a roughly $45 billion fortune, helps cement his role as one of Silicon Valley's most generous donors.

How tech giants plan to make Internet more affordable

How tech giants plan to make Internet more affordable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The inititiave will see the partners collaborate on developing lower-cost, higher-quality smartphones and deploying Internet access in underserved communities.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

PHOTOS: Du Plessis hits defiant ton to silence Adelaide boos

PHOTOS: Du Plessis hits defiant ton to silence Adelaide boos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis silenced the boos of the Adelaide crowd with a defiant century before declaring on 259 for nine and giving his bowlers a crack at Australia in the final hour of the opening day of the day-night third Test on Thursday.

'Winning four finals out of eight, I won't say it is too bad'

'Winning four finals out of eight, I won't say it is too bad'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Having guided CSK to their second CLT20 trophy, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was happy with his team's show.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'Sent off to interview him in the late 1970s I met him in a cafe in New Delhi's Regal Building called The Parlour. With impromptu send-ups of Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike and the rich, gravelly tones of a well-known All India Radio Hindi newsreader called Devki Nandan Pandey, he soon had the whole restaurant listening in.'

Bihar elections: Pre-poll surveys give majority to Nitish's grand-alliance

Bihar elections: Pre-poll surveys give majority to Nitish's grand-alliance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Two poll surveys on Thursday projected a majority for the JD-U-RJD-Congress alliance in the Bihar assembly polls.

PM Modi's 3-nation tour to focus on business, technology

PM Modi's 3-nation tour to focus on business, technology

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on Thursday on a nine-day tour of France, Germany and Canada with focus on inviting investments.

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Stuart Broad has been backed by captain Alastair Cook to lead the attack in the absence of James Anderson as England try to show they can win a major Test match without their all-time leading wicket-taker.

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

Aus Open: Which new superstar will emerge in Serena's absence?

Aus Open: Which new superstar will emerge in Serena's absence?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

As Serena Williams sits out a fourth straight Grand Slam, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova will join Caroline Wozniacki in a quest for a major breakthrough in Australia.

Sarfaraz, Washington fashion big win over Ireland at U-19 World Cup

Sarfaraz, Washington fashion big win over Ireland at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Sarfaraz Khan and Washington Sundar hit half-centuries as India scored a 79-run victory over Ireland in their opening ICC Under-19 World Cup Group D match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, in Mirpur, on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The new party president, the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to lead the political outfit, takes charge from his mother Sonia Gandhi at a time when the party is facing one of its worst crises, with the Bharatiya Janata Party occupying the centre stage of national and state politics.

FA Cup: Hull City find cutting edge to tame plucky Blades

FA Cup: Hull City find cutting edge to tame plucky Blades

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Premier League Hull City were given a fright as they had to come from behind twice to beat obstinate third tier side Sheffield United 5-3 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday to reach the final for the first time.

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Netherlands rally to stun Germany

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Netherlands rally to stun Germany

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh died in New Delhi on Thursday at the age of 99.

Ashwin is a cricket tragic, statistically-motivated, says Fleming

Ashwin is a cricket tragic, statistically-motivated, says Fleming

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming lauds the showing Chennai Super Kings players Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma and Suresh Raina at the ongoing World Cup

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Listless Indian bowling allowed New Zealand get off the hook. The home team rode on captain Brendon McCullum's magnificent double century to continue their remarkable fightback and take a commanding lead on the fourth day of the second Test in Wellington on Monday.

Where do great ideas come from?

Where do great ideas come from?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'Originals' drive creativity and change in the world.

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A look at celebrities who have gone naked for a good cause.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Learnt from Kohli how to build an innings, says Raina

Learnt from Kohli how to build an innings, says Raina

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Having guided Chennai Super Kings to their second Champions League T20 triumph, Suresh Raina said he improved his batting a great deal by learning from teammates, including Virat Kohli, who has shown the way with big hundreds in One-Day Internationals.

Netherlands to face NZ in summit clash of HWL Final

Netherlands to face NZ in summit clash of HWL Final

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Netherlands will face underdogs New Zealand in the summit clash of the Hero Hockey World league Final on Saturday after the two teams eked out hard-fought wins over world champions Australia and England at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

NBA: East rally to win record-setting All-Star game

NBA: East rally to win record-setting All-Star game

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Kyrie Irving and Carmelo Anthony set aside the unrest with their respective teams and put on a dazzling show that vaulted the Eastern Conference to a 163-155 comeback win over the West in the highest scoring NBA All Star game ever on Sunday.

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The three years at the Reserve Bank have mostly been a string of success stories for Rajan, gaining him common man's adulation even as the free-thinker in him made a few foes who matter more in the corridors of power

The big iPhone con

The big iPhone con

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Apple products are built around the notion of picking up ideas that are already common, reducing them to brightly-coloured, child-like simplicity, imposing conformity, and then suggesting that buying into that conformity means you're a seriously cool adult, says Mihir S Sharma.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'