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'Luckiest kid' survives after shooting himself in the head

'Luckiest kid' survives after shooting himself in the head

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

A three-year-old American toddler miraculously escaped death after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a gun. The toddler shot himself after his aunt left a loaded firearm on a bathroom counter, said the police. They added that the shooting was accidental but charges may be filed against her.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz reveals he is gay

Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz reveals he is gay

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz has quite suddenly become a hero to many after becoming the first active athlete in a traditional male sport to announce to the world that he is homosexual.

Katie Holmes gets primary custody of Suri Cruise

Katie Holmes gets primary custody of Suri Cruise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Tom Cruise and ex wife Katie Holmes have agreed that their six-year-old daughter should live with her mother.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate.

Girl in Secret Service prostitution scandal identified

Girl in Secret Service prostitution scandal identified

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

According to the New York Daily News, images of the woman known only as 'Dania' show her posing for the camera and sporting her assets, including a curvy figure accentuated by enhanced breasts, flowing hair with rays of highlights.

Hollywood's top-earning couples

Hollywood's top-earning couples

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Here's a look at Forbes' rich list.

Review: Gulliver's Travels disappoints

Review: Gulliver's Travels disappoints

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Jack Black is terribly miscast, making the film a drag.

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Ahluwalia said the man, a Black, assaulted him on April 26 at his workplace, the Quality Inn in Brownsville. He said the man came into the lobby of the hotel at around 8 am and started shouting while the front desk lady asked him if he needed help.

Is this really Angelina Jolie?

Is this really Angelina Jolie?

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The actress' features appear photoshopped in Sony Pictures' Salt poster.

Now, car that runs only on cold air!

Now, car that runs only on cold air!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The vehicle by 61-year-old from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire can drive for about five km and reach speeds of up to 48 km per hour, New York Daily News reported.

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

India has hit out at China for blocking a move to designate Pakistan-based LeT leader Sajid Mir as a "global terrorist" by the UN, saying it shows a lack of genuine political will to fight the scourge of terrorism.

New York Times flays demonetisation, says it was 'atrociously planned, executed'

New York Times flays demonetisation, says it was 'atrociously planned, executed'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In a hard-hitting editorial, the US daily further stated that while 'many Indians have said that they are willing to tolerate some pain, their patience won't last if the cash crunch continues'.

Indians in US detention center

Indians in US detention center

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

The prisoners resorted to hunger strike last Monday to press for better living conditions and early conclusion of their cases.

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812!' says novelist Richard Zimler.

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.

'Obama and co. guilty of criminal negligence'

'Obama and co. guilty of criminal negligence'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The administration's attempt to buy an unused prison in Thomson, Illinois to relocate the 180 remaining detainees in Guantanamo Bay, which also includes the five conspirators, has also been blocked by the Republicans, the New York Daily News reported.

Look: Avatar actress' saucy lingerie campaign

Look: Avatar actress' saucy lingerie campaign

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Avatar actress Zoe Saldana is the new model for Calvin Klein underwear.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

Which of these actors will replace Charlie Sheen?

Which of these actors will replace Charlie Sheen?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Bar Refaeli puts on a bikini in Mexico

Bar Refaeli puts on a bikini in Mexico

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood, right here!

Russia has highest divorce rate in the world

Russia has highest divorce rate in the world

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

According to the Demographic Yearbook -- a statistics collection put out by the United Nations -- there are five divorces per every 1,000 marriages in the country, reports the New York Daily News.

Nick Clooney's retirement plan

Nick Clooney's retirement plan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Look: Katy Perry's crystallised lips!

Look: Katy Perry's crystallised lips!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The popster gives 'ruby red' a whole new meaning on her latest glossy cover.

Obama has failed as US president: Bush

Obama has failed as US president: Bush

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Former United States president George W Bush has criticised the policies of his Republican successor Barack Obama, saying he has made a "mess of relations" with Pakistan and is worried about America's strategy on Afghanistan, a media report said.

Are Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler hooking up?

Are Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler hooking up?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Get your lowdown on what'd going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Tiger Woods' niece wins ACC individual golf title

Tiger Woods' niece wins ACC individual golf title

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The golf leaderboard saw the name Woods' after a long time on Sunday, when Tiger Woods' niece grabbed her first ACC women''s individual title, after finishing a career-best 5-under par.

New York Times to discontinue India-specific blog

New York Times to discontinue India-specific blog

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Leading American daily the New York Times is bringing the curtains down on its India-specific blog, less than three years after it launched the online feature that offered news and analysis about Indian politics, culture, business, sports and lifestyle.

Mila Kunis sizzles in innerwear for mag cover!

Mila Kunis sizzles in innerwear for mag cover!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

The brunette beauty strips down and opens up for a shoot with W Magazine.

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

When Obama lost his temper over Afghanistan

When Obama lost his temper over Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 May 2010

A new book on United States President Barack Obama has revealed that even though the Commander-in-Chief portrays a cool image, he does lose his temper at times."A presidential dressing down unlike any in the United States in more than half a century," the New York Daily News quoted Alter as describing the October 2009 eruption.The outburst came after General Stanley McChrystal gave a speech in London in which he publicly rejected proposals to turn the tide in Afghanistan.

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

...or just a Covid-era practice, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Harrison Ford to battle aliens in next

Harrison Ford to battle aliens in next

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The actor is set to battle aliens in the movie adaptation of the graphic novel series Cowboys & Aliens.

Supermodel Klum says gain weight to look younger!

Supermodel Klum says gain weight to look younger!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The supermodel has revealed her strategy for looking young: keeping on extra weight.

Kevin Costner to become dad for 7th time

Kevin Costner to become dad for 7th time

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The actor and his wife Christine Baumgartner Costner are expecting their third child together.

Brad Pitt in Sherlock Holmes sequel?

Brad Pitt in Sherlock Holmes sequel?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The actor is being tipped to play villain Moriarty.

US man beats Asian, screams 'we are white power'

US man beats Asian, screams 'we are white power'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The incidents of hate crimes and harassment around the country have increased since the election of President Donald Trump.

Image: Arab-American crowned Miss USA 2010

Image: Arab-American crowned Miss USA 2010

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Rima Fakih, who was crowned Miss Michigan, has become the first Arab-American woman to win the Miss USA pageant. The 24-year-old, from Dearborn, Michigan beat out 50 other contestants, including runner-up Miss Oklahoma, for the grand prize on May 16.She was asked on stage how she felt about winning the coveted crown.Fakih, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, is the first Arab-American ever to participate in the 59-year-old Miss USA pageant.