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AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Powell  recovering, set for world trials

Powell recovering, set for world trials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Former 100 meters world record holder Asafa Powell has returned home to Jamaica and should be ready for the country's world championships trials after a weekend scare, his manager said on Tuesday.

A new Paris museum for designer Yves Saint Laurent

A new Paris museum for designer Yves Saint Laurent

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The museum will be located in the building where the designer spent nearly 30 years designing his collections.

Kharja sets up title-chasing Inter's win at Bari

Kharja sets up title-chasing Inter's win at Bari

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Inter Milan reignited their Serie A title charge thanks to Morocco midfielder Houssine Kharja setting up a 3-0 win at bottom side Bari on Thursday.

Former Boston Marathon champ Grigoryeva banned for doping

Former Boston Marathon champ Grigoryeva banned for doping

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Former Boston Marathon winner Lidiya Grigoryeva has been banned for 2 1/2 years for doping.

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Travellers may have to hand over personal information, including social media passwords and mobile phone contacts or be denied entry.

CAS accepts Real Madrid appeal, lifts ban on signing foreign minors

CAS accepts Real Madrid appeal, lifts ban on signing foreign minors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Real Madrid have won a small victory in their dispute with FIFA over the illegal signing of under-age foreigners after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) temporarily lifted its ban on appeal.

Djokovic, Nadal face off in Rome final

Djokovic, Nadal face off in Rome final

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal won on Saturday to set up an Italian Open final meeting

Italian Open SF: Nadal vs Tsitsipas, Djokovic vs Schwartzman

Italian Open SF: Nadal vs Tsitsipas, Djokovic vs Schwartzman

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Johanna Konta progressed to the Italian Open semi-finals on Friday, but Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka were forced to withdraw with injury problems. World number one Osaka pulled out of her quarter-final meeting with Kiki Bertens due to a thumb injury before 37-year-old Federer announced his withdrawal because of a problem to his right leg.

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

"Our club has reached an agreement with Gelson Martins, making him a new Atletico player," said a statement from last season's La Liga runners-up.

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

Champions: Lisandro gives Lyon French advantage

Champions: Lisandro gives Lyon French advantage

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Olympique Lyon's Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez scored twice to help his side beat Girondins Bordeaux 3-1 in a lively first leg of the Champions League's first all-French quarter-final on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.

Pix: Broken hearts in Senegal after harsh World Cup exit

Pix: Broken hearts in Senegal after harsh World Cup exit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Senegal, nicknamed the Lions, lost 1-0 to their South American opponents, despite being the better side in the first half and having a penalty decision overturned. Senegal lost out on a second spot in the group to Japan because of a worse disciplinary record.

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.

'The Sarasvati was more sacred than the Ganga'

'The Sarasvati was more sacred than the Ganga'

Rediff.com22 May 2010

At the edge of the Shola forest, at the foot of the Ayyasamy Hills, in western Tamil Nadu, near Coimbatore, lives a writer and scholar who traveled to India from northern France over three decades ago and never went home. Michel Danino, who 'loves chapattis, sambar, yoga and everything Indian', has devoted his life to studying Indian culture/heritage and history, authoring several books both in French and English on India.

Hierro proud as Spain stay strong after tough week

Hierro proud as Spain stay strong after tough week

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Spain's strong show of unity after the sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui was almost enough to secure victory in their World Cup opener against Portugal on Friday, but Cristiano Ronaldo's late goal took some gloss off a superb performance.

Chamakh header gives Bordeaux 1-0 win at Lyon

Chamakh header gives Bordeaux 1-0 win at Lyon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Marouane Chamakh struck late to give Ligue 1 leaders Girondins Bordeaux a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyon on Sunday that put their title rivals eight points behind.

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

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

Bharti deal: Zain expects $5 bn returns

Bharti deal: Zain expects $5 bn returns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Indian telecom giant has offered to buy all of the company's African operations except in Sudan and Morocco for $10.7 billion.

PT Usha was forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics

PT Usha was forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The star athlete recalled that during the Los Angeles Olympics of 1984, where she missed a medal by one-hundredth of a second, she was forced to eat just rice porridge with pickle at the Games Village.

Chamakh joins Arsenal from Bordeaux

Chamakh joins Arsenal from Bordeaux

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Arsenal have signed Morocco's 26-year-old striker Marouane Chamakh on a long-term contract from Girondins Bordeaux, the English Premier League club said on Friday.

US issues Europe travel alert after busted IS plot

US issues Europe travel alert after busted IS plot

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

"US citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets," the State Department said in the travel warning.

From war-zone to Art of Living's tranquility

From war-zone to Art of Living's tranquility

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

A group of 35-odd people from the Middle East are seeking a different kind of IT in India's information technology capital Bengaluru. They have come all the way to write a programme of 'Inner Transformation' -- for themselves and for the people back home.

Zain to gain $3.3 bn from Bharti deal

Zain to gain $3.3 bn from Bharti deal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Zain Telecom on Wednesday said it would earn $3.3 billion from sale of its African assets to Bharti Airtel for $10.7 billion even as the Indian operator said the deal is well-priced.

India ready to work above and beyond Paris deal: Swaraj

India ready to work above and beyond Paris deal: Swaraj

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

India reaffirmed its commitment to the landmark Paris climate change agreement.

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Will Pogba stay at Juventus?

Will Pogba stay at Juventus?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is confident Paul Pogba will stay put at the club despite talks about the French midfielder leaving for England or Spain.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The concern about such an explosive hidden in a laptop or an electronic device prompted the US and the UK to prohibit travelers flying out of 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa from carrying laptops and other large electronic devices aboard planes.

'If Islamic nations can regulate triple talaq, why can't India'

'If Islamic nations can regulate triple talaq, why can't India'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

"Over a dozen Islamic countries such as Pakistan, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran and Egypt have regulated triple talaq. If Islamic countries can regulate the practice by enacting law, and it has not been found against sharia, then how can it be wrong in India, which is a secular country?" Prasad said.

Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win

Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Two headers by Marouane Chamakh led champions Girondins Bordeaux to a 3-2 win at Sochaux in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

PIX: Dutch boxer who fought Ali still riding punches in Bulgaria

PIX: Dutch boxer who fought Ali still riding punches in Bulgaria

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Former Dutch boxing champion Rudi Lubbers, who lost to Muhammad Ali on points in a 12-round heavyweight fight in Jakarta four and a half decades ago, is back on his feet again.

Six handicaps for John McCain

Six handicaps for John McCain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Though these setbacks are unfair, he can't overcome them by Election Day.

Cameroon, Nigeria qualify, Egypt to play again

Cameroon, Nigeria qualify, Egypt to play again

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Cameroon and Nigeria reached the World Cup finals on Saturday but the last available African berth for the 2010 finals was left hanging by a dramatic last-gasp goal in Cairo.

Hierro's Spain must breach Iranian wall that coach Carlos built

Hierro's Spain must breach Iranian wall that coach Carlos built

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

While that may not differ too much from the scenario in many group stage matches pairing the big beasts of the game against those nations who occupy lower rungs of the FIFA rankings, the X-factor in Kazan could be Carlos Queiroz.

PHOTOS: Poland's mishaps help Senegal claim first African win

PHOTOS: Poland's mishaps help Senegal claim first African win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Senegal took full advantage of their opponents' errors to beat Poland 2-1 in their opening Group H match, finally giving Africa something to cheer about at the World Cup as the group favourites failed to fire.

French League: Lyon go top with win

French League: Lyon go top with win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2009

A 25-metre half-volley from Miohel Bastos helped Olympique Lyon defeat AS Nancy 3-1 to grab top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

PIX: Barca lift Spanish Super Cup after late penalty save

PIX: Barca lift Spanish Super Cup after late penalty save

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Barcelona lifted the Spanish Super Cup for a record extending 13th time by coming from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 on Sunday thanks to a stunning strike from France winger Ousmane Dembele and a penalty save in stoppage time from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Shadow of the Raj

Shadow of the Raj

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Turkey may not know its Salman from Shah Rukh or Amitabh from Abhishek, but the appeal of Raj Kapoor is perennial.