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This Film Will Represent India At Oscars

This Film Will Represent India At Oscars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

2018: Everyone Is A Hero is India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2024.

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.

CVC Thomas may quit before Monday's SC hearing

CVC Thomas may quit before Monday's SC hearing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas is likely to step down from the post ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on Monday over his controversial appointment. Sources said that it was only a question of time before he sends his resignation -- may be as early as Saturday -- to President Pratibha Patil, who was his appointing authority.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

PIX: Albania strike late to hold Croatia in thriller

PIX: Albania strike late to hold Croatia in thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Croatia and Albania at Hamburg Volksparkstadion, in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday.

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Future and concept cars at the New York International Auto Show.

India out of Thomas, Uber Cup

India out of Thomas, Uber Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The Indian men's and women's badminton teams crashed out of the Thomas and Uber Cup finals after suffering identical 0-3 defeats to Indonesia and China respectively in the quarter-finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday. India's top shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and Saina Nehwal gave a scare to higher-ranked opponents Taufik Hidayat and Yihan Wang before eventually going down 12-21, 21-10, 17-21 and 21-14, 11-21, 18-21 respectively.

When Bollywood Stars Got Romantic!

When Bollywood Stars Got Romantic!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Bollywood stars make pretty pictures on Valentine's Day and share it on Instagram.

Thomas Cook okays share acquisition

Thomas Cook okays share acquisition

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd on Friday gave its clearance to the proposal of Dubai Financial, a subsidiary of the Dubai Investment Group, to make a public offer to acquire shares of the company.

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

Why Israeli police are in touch with a Kerala town

Why Israeli police are in touch with a Kerala town

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Hundreds of tailors from a local apparel unit in Kannur have been working tirelessly to get the uniform shirts ready for the Israel police force for the past eight years.

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Turbo finds its footing in the latter half with some well-conceived one-upmanship between hero and villain, yet it's marred by poorly executed action set pieces in the climactic showdown.

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

China and Russia signed bilateral agreements as the two neighbours pledge closer cooperation amid criticism from the West on the war in Ukraine.

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Accepting his Best Actor Oscar for the biopic Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy gave a shout-out to his homeland, saying, 'I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.'

Leaning in: Isha Ambani beyond Reliance Retail

Leaning in: Isha Ambani beyond Reliance Retail

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Isha Ambani means business. Not only when she is doing business - she leads Reliance Retail - but also when she is not. The latter was unmistakable on Wednesday, during her eight-minute 49-second video address on the occasion of "Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024".

He has big dreams for Thomas Cook

He has big dreams for Thomas Cook

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

The ex-ace investment banker talks about his game plan for making Thomas Cook a one-stop shop for travellers.

MP to examine 'intl conspiracy' in Indian woman's Pak visit

MP to examine 'intl conspiracy' in Indian woman's Pak visit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'The fact that Anju is being welcomed in Pakistan and getting gifts is raising several doubts. That's why I have directed the special branch of police to examine the case minutely, whether it is an international conspiracy or not?'

Thomas Cup: India trounced by Indonesia

Thomas Cup: India trounced by Indonesia

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Arvind Bhat pulled off a stunner and P Kashyap played his heart out but that couldn't save India from succumbing to a 1-4 defeat to Indonesia in their first Group D match of the Thomas Cup finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj storm into Thailand Open final

Chirag-Satwiksairaj storm into Thailand Open final

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Indian duo needed just 35 minutes to beat Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei of Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals of the Super 500 tournament.

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Congress leader and former diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar called the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of yore an "upper caste" service, which he claimed is becoming more democratic now with the flavour of the country getting into it.

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes

High jumper Thomas steals show in Fed Cup Athletics

High jumper Thomas steals show in Fed Cup Athletics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Kerala's Jithin Thomas stole the limelight with a personal best effort of 2.20m en route to his gold medal in the men's high jump on the second day of the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships in Patiala on Sunday.

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, May is rather silent when it comes to new Bollywood theatre releases.

Gurusaidutt confident of avenging Thomas Cup loss to Korea

Gurusaidutt confident of avenging Thomas Cup loss to Korea

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist R M V Gurusaidutt is desperate to avenge India's Thomas Cup loss to Korea when they open their campaign against the hosts in badminton team event in the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, Korea.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

Uber Cup: India trounce Singapore for second win

Uber Cup: India trounce Singapore for second win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Isharani Baruah and Anmol Kharb shone bright as India all but assured its place in the quarter-finals of Uber Cup after beating Singapore 4-1 in the second tie of Group A, in Chengdu, China, on Sunday.

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday

Kerala minister Thomas Chandy resigns over encroachment charges

Kerala minister Thomas Chandy resigns over encroachment charges

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

This is the third minister in the Vijayan cabinet to resign after the LDF government came to power in May 2016.

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Thomas Cook, which is looking to shift its offices to one of the places such as Lower Parel, Dadar, Bandra Kurla Complex or Andheri, is likely to take a decision in the next three to four months.

Thomas Cook's India exit triggers industry frenzy

Thomas Cook's India exit triggers industry frenzy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

As domestic players sense a strategic partner, experts say firm may have to sell forex, travel businesses separately.

I was not aware of corruption case against Thomas: PM

I was not aware of corruption case against Thomas: PM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday virtually blamed former Minister of State (personnel) Prithviraj Chavan for the fiasco involving appointment of P J Thomas as central vigilance commissioner, saying the note forwarded by him for the selection committee did not have information about corruption case against Thomas.

EPL: Foden treble lifts City but Arsenal go top

EPL: Foden treble lifts City but Arsenal go top

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Luton Town

SC reserves verdict on plea against Thomas as CVC

SC reserves verdict on plea against Thomas as CVC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the appointment of former bureaucrat P J Thomas, who is facing a corruption case in a Kerala court, as Central Vigilance Commissioner.

Tour de France: Froome retains lead; Thomas suffers freak crash

Tour de France: Froome retains lead; Thomas suffers freak crash

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Chris Froome was reminded just how quickly the Tour de France title could slip from his grip as his Sky team mate Geraint Thomas suffered a freak crash in Monday's 16th stage.

Uber Cup: Chaliha's fight ends in agony as Indian women's team loses to Japan

Uber Cup: Chaliha's fight ends in agony as Indian women's team loses to Japan

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ashmita Chaliha produced a gallant fight before the young and inexperienced Indian women's team suffered a 0-3 loss to formidable Japan in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup badminton tournament in Chengdu on Thursday.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Panama pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over the United States in a heated Group C encounter at the Copa America on Thursday.

Shoemaker Thomas Bata dies at 93

Shoemaker Thomas Bata dies at 93

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Thomas Bata, the Czech-born head of the worldwide family shoe empire that bears his name, died today in Canada, an official said. He was 93.