News for 'No Shave November'

Former Enron CEO's sentence cut by 10 years

Former Enron CEO's sentence cut by 10 years

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

With the sentence reduction and time off for good behaviour, he could go free in 2017.

COLUMN: Halfway to an emerging bear market

COLUMN: Halfway to an emerging bear market

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

One culprit behind the poor recent performance of emerging markets is growing bond market volatility and the knock-on effect that that may be having on so-called carry trades, under which investors borrow money cheaply in one currency and then invest it for what they hope will be higher returns elsewhere.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss to Russia

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss to Russia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

There was just gut-wrenching despair as Serbia's hopes slipped away in the cruellest fashion imaginable.

'Stewardess' Richard Branson fired by AirAsia chief

'Stewardess' Richard Branson fired by AirAsia chief

Rediff.com13 May 2013

British business tycoon Sir Richard Branson donned high heels and fishnet stockings as a stewardess in a figure-hugging scarlet outfit on a AirAsia flight from Perth to Kuala Lumpur.

India vs SA: Kedar or Vijay, who will make the cut?

India vs SA: Kedar or Vijay, who will make the cut?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

The team will have to leave out either Yadav or Chahal and also decide which all-rounder between Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar to field.

Revealed: Women DON'T like bearded men!

Revealed: Women DON'T like bearded men!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

A study has found that women rate men more highly if they shaved their beards off.

Nifty hits 3-month high, ends shy of 6,000

Nifty hits 3-month high, ends shy of 6,000

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The broader markets gained with mid-caps and small-caps rising nearly 0.7% on the BSE.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics.

SC notices to Centre, Maha on cop's plea on long beard

SC notices to Centre, Maha on cop's plea on long beard

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra government on a plea of a Muslim policeman that he be allowed to exercise his religious right to sport a long beard.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shutting of stores had not stopped alcohol sales. On the contrary, it had increased black market operations and peddling of illicit hooch, which could cause death/serious injury.

Why Ritesh loves the movies

Why Ritesh loves the movies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How are Indians faring during the lockdown?

Welcome to Palekar cinema, Sonali

Welcome to Palekar cinema, Sonali

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

US Army sued for not enlisting Sikh

US Army sued for not enlisting Sikh

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Two US-based rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the US Army for allegedly not enlisting a Sikh student in the Reserve Officer Training Corps programme, unless he shaved his beard and cut his hair.

China's teen sensation Ye not affected by doping accusations

China's teen sensation Ye not affected by doping accusations

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Olympic sensation Ye Shiwen has hit back at a top American coach who suggested the Chinese swimmer could be using banned substances, telling state news agency Xinhua that John Leonard had acted unprofessionally.

'I haven't committed to any more romantic roles'

'I haven't committed to any more romantic roles'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Nivin Pauly talks about the success of his film Thattathin Marayathu.

Aus defence minister comes under Taliban rocket fire

Aus defence minister comes under Taliban rocket fire

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith had a close shave when Taliban insurgents fired rockets at his military plane at the tarmac at Kandahar Airport.

The HOTTEST Actors with Facial Fuzz? VOTE!

The HOTTEST Actors with Facial Fuzz? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Take this fun poll now!

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Is realism in vogue in Bollywood?

Is realism in vogue in Bollywood?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Bikini Wax: 8 things no one will tell you

Bikini Wax: 8 things no one will tell you

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Getting undressed for a complete stranger can be a little unsettling, and waxing is far from painless.

Post-Budget blues: Investors lost Rs 1.33 trillion

Post-Budget blues: Investors lost Rs 1.33 trillion

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

This amount does not include losses suffered indirectly through investment in mutual funds (MFs) and insurance companies.

Pak pacers sweat it out in the nets at Eden

Pak pacers sweat it out in the nets at Eden

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Pakistan's speed merchants Mohammed Irfan, Junaid Khan and senior pro Umar Gul went full throttle at the team's nets session on Tuesday as they bowled aiming at one stump under watchful eyes of bowling coach Mohammed Akram.

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James' Park on Sunday. Images from EPL matches played on Sunday.

India's oldest regional party faces an existential crisis

India's oldest regional party faces an existential crisis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'The Badals have made the Akali Dal a family enterprise and undermined the Sikh faith. They have no right to call themselves Akalis. We have approached the Election Commission to register ourselves as the Akali Dal with a different nomenclature. We will impress on people's minds that we are the real Akali Dal' Sai Manish reports on the fight for supremacy over the Akali Dal.

Vote for Bollywood's BEST selfie!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST selfie!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

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Meet little masters of the brand market

Meet little masters of the brand market

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The world over, small brands have challenged the big boys. India is no exception

HIL: Dabang Mumbai edge Jaypee Punjab Warriors

HIL: Dabang Mumbai edge Jaypee Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

A magnificent 60th-minute goal by Dabang Mumbai's Robbert Kemperman snatched victory from defending Champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors by a narrow 2-1 margin in the Hockey India League, in Chandigarh, on Saturday.

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A 20-year-old Sikh-American student has won a significant legal battle in the United States with a court allowing him to enrol in an army programme without removing his articles of faith like the beard and turban.

Murray takes inspiration from LeBron James

Murray takes inspiration from LeBron James

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Britain's great Wimbledon hope Andy Murray compared himself with NBA great LeBron James on Wednesday after moving within two victories of his first major title.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

After Twitter rant, Sonu Nigam now posts azaan video

After Twitter rant, Sonu Nigam now posts azaan video

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Nigam captioned the video as, "Good morning, India". He, however, did not mention the time or place.

Pistorius smashes 200m world record in London opener

Pistorius smashes 200m world record in London opener

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius began his London Paralympic campaign in scintillating fashion as he smashed the 200 metres T44 world record in his heat on Saturday.

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Here's a glimpse of the latest hairstyle trends showcased by the Schwarzkopf Essential Looks event held May 10 in Mumbai.

India's air tragedy: Politicians in fatal crashes

India's air tragedy: Politicians in fatal crashes

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda had a close shave on Wednesday when his chopper crash-landed at the Ranchi airport. Though Munda is said to have sustained minor injuries and was lucky to escape there are many politicians who over the years have met untimely deaths in chopper and airplane crashes. Rediff.com takes a look at some of these most tragic air mishaps.

Mine to medal: The Olympic medal journey

Mine to medal: The Olympic medal journey

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The gold medals for this summer's London Olympic Games will be the largest and most valuable ever to be handed out.

Dharun Ravi could walk free from jail next week

Dharun Ravi could walk free from jail next week

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi, who was sentenced to a month in jail after being convicted of using his webcam to spy on his gay roommate, is set to be released from a New Jersey jail next week after completing 20 days of his 30-day term.