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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.

Israel deploys hundreds of tanks, soldiers on Gaza border

Israel deploys hundreds of tanks, soldiers on Gaza border

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Israeli tanks and troops mounted on armoured vehicles were deployed in the region, seeming to suggest that a ground assault on Hamas in their backyard, Gaza, could begin any time soon.

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.

What A Romantic Love Story!

What A Romantic Love Story!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Being patient, kind, and supporting each other is the backbone of our love.'

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.

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.

Donald Trump arraigned by court, pleads not guilty

Donald Trump arraigned by court, pleads not guilty

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges against him at a Manhattan court where he is facing arraignment on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence.

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, who met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, raised concerns about the upcoming visit of the Chinese research vessel 'SHI YAN 6'

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.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart are an item

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart are an item

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Twilight stars confess to Oprah Winfrey.

MJ's death: Homicide not ruled out

MJ's death: Homicide not ruled out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

A top cop probing into Pop King Michael Jackson's death has revealed that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has not ruled out homicide as yet, as investigators subpoenaed the singer's medical records.

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.

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The actress' official spokesperson in India, Divya Tejuja, has said that the Slumdog Millionaire star will not be playing Daniel Craig's love interest in his third 007 installment, Bond 23.

 I was living a life of a lie: Tiger Woods

I was living a life of a lie: Tiger Woods

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Tiger Woods has admitted that he "was living a life of a lie" in his first TV interview after the exposure of his sexcapades.

Kate Winslet split from husband 'out of boredom'

Kate Winslet split from husband 'out of boredom'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Oscar-winning actress and the director called it quits two years after they teamed up for the film Revolutionary Road, based on a drifting couple.

Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts dies at 90

Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts dies at 90

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The actress died in her sleep but the cause is yet unknown.

Man spends $500K on 1970 Rolls to make it fastest

Man spends $500K on 1970 Rolls to make it fastest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

An American man has spent $500,000 to equip a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow with turbo-charged Chrysler Hemi engine, making it the fastest Rolls Royce.

Oprah Winfrey announces new series

Oprah Winfrey announces new series

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The series, Behind the Scenes: Oprah's 25th Season, will give Oprah Winfrey Show fans a behind-the-scenes look at the final season.

Close pals knew about Tiger's affairs

Close pals knew about Tiger's affairs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods' close pals reportedly knew about his numerous mistresses but kept quiet. Some of Woods' friends even told him that he ought to be careful, as he was playing with fire and his hands might get burnt.

Bin Laden hiding in Pak's Hindukush region: Report

Bin Laden hiding in Pak's Hindukush region: Report

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

The United States is said to have tracked down the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, in the impenetrable Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan's scenic Chitral region, according to a media report.

A Salman Rushdie novel in clothes at New York Fashion Week

A Salman Rushdie novel in clothes at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Stacey Bendet's Alice + Olivia presentation at the New York Fashion Week was inspired by Salman Rushdie's The Enchantress of Florence.

No American Idol return for Paula Abdul?

No American Idol return for Paula Abdul?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Idol judge has not been approached for a renewal of her contract.

Models 'eat cotton balls to keep weight down'

Models 'eat cotton balls to keep weight down'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

A revealing documentary is set to blow the cover off the dark side of the glamour industry.

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.

Spiderman 4 on its way

Spiderman 4 on its way

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

The makers of the Spiderman series are planning a third sequel to the film, wherein Spider-Man's arch-nemesis Venom might continue his dark rampage on the big screen.

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.

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.

Cameron Diaz goes bald!

Cameron Diaz goes bald!

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The 35-year old star plays a mother who shaves her head to support her deathly-ill daughter in the film, My Sister's Keeper, reports the New York Daily News.

Osama's niece bags $100,000 fashion contract

Osama's niece bags $100,000 fashion contract

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

The Brazilian clothing line has chosen the aspiring pop singer irrespective of the strong public outrage against her due to her lineage.

Jennifer Lopez goes blonde

Jennifer Lopez goes blonde

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Four weeks after she gave birth to twins, Max and Emme, Jennifer Lopez has not only regained her svelte figure, but gone blonde too. To have her look changed, the 38-year-old singer-actress left the kids at home in Old Westbury to visit the Rita Hazan salon, accompanied by her sister, Linda.

'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.'

Bill Gates's brainy secret? Orange soda!

Bill Gates's brainy secret? Orange soda!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Orange soda is what Microsoft giant Bill Gates recently has for his 'think week' sessions.

Say hello to Dr Kanye West

Say hello to Dr Kanye West

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The 37-year-old Chicago native quit school to pursue a career in hip-hop and even named his debut album The College Dropout.

'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.

Alleged victim had praised Jackson on tape: Report

Alleged victim had praised Jackson on tape: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

He and his mother had also signed affidavits clearing the 'king of pop' of inappropriate behavior.

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

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