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Aamir Khan Joins Stars Who Married After 60

Aamir Khan Joins Stars Who Married After 60

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Aamir Khan, 61, is set to marry Gauri Spratt next month, joining a list of celebrities who found love and tied the knot after turning 60, proving that age is no barrier to companionship and happiness.

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 2019 Paris Air Show will run until Sunday at Le Bourget Airport.

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Leaders from across the world joined Paris as it mourned the victims of last week's terror attacks -- at the offices of Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish Kosher market.

PHOTOS: Croatia's President is the country's biggest sports cheerleader

PHOTOS: Croatia's President is the country's biggest sports cheerleader

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi again seen backing her nation in a top showdown with France

PHOTOS: France falls silent to mourn for Nice victims

PHOTOS: France falls silent to mourn for Nice victims

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

People mourn the tragic loss of life in Nice, France when a truck mowed down a crowd of revellers attending the Bastille Day fireworks.

PHOTOS: Neymar dedicates goal to Kobe Bryant

PHOTOS: Neymar dedicates goal to Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Neymar was in a class of his own again on Sunday, scoring a double to help Paris St Germain extend their Ligue 1 lead to 10 points with a 2-0 win at Lille. The Brazilian dedicated his goal to former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, by raising two fingers in one hand and four fingers with the other to signal the number 24 -- Bryant's shirt number.

PHOTOS: When the 'tide of the century' hit France

PHOTOS: When the 'tide of the century' hit France

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A supertide turned France's famed Mont Saint-Michel into an island and then retreated out of sight, delighting thousands of visitors who came to see the rare phenomenon.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday inaugurated the 'Pride House' of the upcoming Olympics

On Hamas' 'Global Day of Rage', teacher stabbed to death in France

On Hamas' 'Global Day of Rage', teacher stabbed to death in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A school teacher was killed and two students were left injured after a stabbing incident in northern France, The Washington Post reported on Friday.

Paris Olympics: 'Didn't want the torch to appear as an object to conquer'

Paris Olympics: 'Didn't want the torch to appear as an object to conquer'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch was unveiled on Tuesday.

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Heavy rain postponed play on day two of the French Open with organisers saying no matches would start before 1130GMT.

Kvitova makes emotional winning comeback at French Open

Kvitova makes emotional winning comeback at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The twice Wimbledon champion, a semi-finalist at Roland Garros in 2012, looked poised and focused, treating the sparse Court Philippe Chatrier crowd to a few exquisite drop shots and lightning-quick forehands.

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov had opened fire on train and was overpowered by several passengers including off-duty American servicemen.

What style at the French Open!

What style at the French Open!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

It wasn't just the tennis that amazed audiences at Roland Garros.

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus

Kvitova makes winning start at Birmingham

Kvitova makes winning start at Birmingham

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The 27-year-old's only appearance so far this year was at the French Open where she lost in the second round.

In first, Champions League game to have female referee

In first, Champions League game to have female referee

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

She oversaw her first Europa League game in October when Leicester City hosted Zorya Luhansk.

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Almost all Indian airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airways and Air India, have been offering discounted fares on domestic sectors almost on a month-to-month basis.

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Women's tour needed to change its rules for players that take maternity leave.

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain's second-string side were held to a 4-4 draw at struggling Amiens after erasing a three-goal deficit only to concede a stoppage time-equaliser in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The result left PSG 13 points clear of second-placed Olympique de Marseille after manager Thomas Tuchel rested several regular starters ahead of Tuesday's first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Third seed Paula Badosa made quick work of French wildcard Fiona Ferro by winning 6-2 6-0 in under an hour to book a spot in the second round of the French Open

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

France to play Davis Cup final against Belgium in Lille

France to play Davis Cup final against Belgium in Lille

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The tie will be played on a hard court indoor surface with the roof closed.

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Dusan Lajovic 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-2 to give France an unassailable 3-1 lead against Serbia and book their place in the Davis Cup final.

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Also in action on the first day at Roland Garros is men's second seed Alexander Zverev who meets Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

With three Masters tournaments and two Grand Slams in the space of seven weeks, players might have to make hard choices but French Open director Guy Forget is confident they will turn up at Roland Garros.

The wonderfully, weird world we live in!

The wonderfully, weird world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Here are eight images that prove we live in a odd, odd world.

Cornet joins Azarenka in slamming line regulations

Cornet joins Azarenka in slamming line regulations

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Local favourite Alize Cornet has backed up former world number one Victoria Azarenka's call for a review of the line call regulations at the French Open, labelling a decision against her on Sunday as "shameful".

Davis Cup: Roger Federer set to play against France in final

Davis Cup: Roger Federer set to play against France in final

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Switzerland's Roger Federer, who has been hampered by back problems, has been named to play in the second singles rubber of the Davis Cup final against France's Gael Monfils on Friday, organisers announced on Thursday.

Belgium sack coach Wilmots after Euros disappointment

Belgium sack coach Wilmots after Euros disappointment

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Belgium sacked national coach Marc Wilmots on Friday after their highly fancied team of talents failed to advance beyond the quarter-finals at Euro 2016 this month, Belgian FA president Francois De Keersmaecker said.

Euro 2016: High payoff for Marc Wilmots a hurdle for Belgian FA

Euro 2016: High payoff for Marc Wilmots a hurdle for Belgian FA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A payoff of at least one million euros ($1.11 million) for Belgium soccer manager Marc Wilmots could be a problem and the national federation does not have the means to hire a big name to replace him, the federation's head said.

Adani plans $70 bn investment in green energy; to build 3 giga factories

Adani plans $70 bn investment in green energy; to build 3 giga factories

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Asia's richest man Gautam Adani on Wednesday said his ports-to-power conglomerate will build three giga factories for manufacturing solar modules, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolyzers as part of a $70 billion investment in clean energy by 2030. Adani group is stepping up investments across the green energy value chain as it aims to become the world's top renewable energy producer by 2030. "The Adani Group has already committed $70 billion (for climate change and green energy).

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

French football was again marred by violence after Olympique de Marseille's Ligue 1 match against Olympique Lyonnais was called off on Sunday when the visitors' bus and some fans were pelted with stones and beer bottles, injuring Lyon coach Fabio Grosso.

PIX: A walk in the woods by Karl Lagerfeld

PIX: A walk in the woods by Karl Lagerfeld

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

The designer made models walk through the woods for his latest collection.

Flustered Champion Ostapenko falls at first French Open hurdle

Flustered Champion Ostapenko falls at first French Open hurdle

Rediff.com28 May 2018

By losing, Ostapenko joins a ignominious group including, as well as Myskina, Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Angelique Kerber who all lost as Grand Slam champions on the first run of their defences.

Plane spotting: The SPECTACULAR Paris Air Show

Plane spotting: The SPECTACULAR Paris Air Show

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Feast your eyes on these birds!

Rain washes out day's play at French Open, first time in 16 years

Rain washes out day's play at French Open, first time in 16 years

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Persistent rain showers accompanied by a flood warning washed out the entire day's play at the French Open on Monday for the first time since 2000.

Air India to post operating profit this fiscal, says govt

Air India to post operating profit this fiscal, says govt

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The national carrier is surviving on a Rs 30,000-crore (Rs 300-billion) bailout package.