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PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A look at the wow pictures.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

Modi unveils Gandhi's plaque, meets Mattis in Singapore

Modi unveils Gandhi's plaque, meets Mattis in Singapore

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

A beautiful rendition of 'Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye', a favourite bhajan of Mahatma Gandhi, was sung on the occasion.

Festivals of Punjab come to Chicago

Festivals of Punjab come to Chicago

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago collaborated with the Chicago Children's Museum to organize 'Passport to the World: India Festival Celebrations' at Navy Pier on May 16.

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The game, postponed from the start of the season, offered Atletico the chance to peel further away from nearest challengers Real Madrid but a second draw in three games only moved them on to 55 points.

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

Coronavirus: Indians on board ship quarantined in Japan seek help

Coronavirus: Indians on board ship quarantined in Japan seek help

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Cruise ship Diamond Princess, carrying 3,711 people, arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the novel virus on the ship. Around 60 people tested positive of the virus on Monday, taking the total number of those infected on the ship to 130.

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'At present there might be at least 500 Indians stuck in Iran for various reasons and we have no idea when they will come back.'

Raj Kundra appears before ED in Iqbal Mirchi PMLA case

Raj Kundra appears before ED in Iqbal Mirchi PMLA case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The central probe agency is looking at Kundra's purported dealings with Ranjeet Bindra and a firm called Bastian Hospitality in connection with this case.

Ash, Madhur unveil Heroine at Cannes

Ash, Madhur unveil Heroine at Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The film is one of the big projects that Ash is doing this year.

Sports Shorts: Woods's daughter to introduce him for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Sports Shorts: Woods's daughter to introduce him for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Mahi, Palak and 2 other Indians enter final at Asian Youth & Junior Boxing C'ships

How Italy plans to restart football season next month

How Italy plans to restart football season next month

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The players and staff at Serie A clubs should be tested for coronavirus and then isolated in training camps when they begin preparing for the re-start of the season, the Italian football federation (FIGC) recommended on Wednesday. The FIGC is hoping that training can begin immediately after the current lockdown ends on May 3.

I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi: Ronaldo

I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi: Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I know that he has pushed me to be a better player and I have pushed him to be a better player as well.'

PIX: Malavika Mohanan's EXOTIC travel diary!

PIX: Malavika Mohanan's EXOTIC travel diary!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Malavika vacationed in California and Vietnam.

Google's mystery barge in San Francisco Bay under investigation

Google's mystery barge in San Francisco Bay under investigation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The agency that oversees development in the San Francisco Bay in California has begun a formal investigation into the construction of a secretive Google Inc barge on an island in the bay.

Future cities: Concepts that can revolutionise the way we live

Future cities: Concepts that can revolutionise the way we live

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut has come up with some futuristic concepts of what the green cities of tomorrow might be like.

Google lifts the veil behind the mystery boat

Google lifts the veil behind the mystery boat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The barge is actually a "technology exhibition space," that Google will move between several piers in the San Francisco Bay area and other West coast locations.

Brett Lee challenge gives Brit TV personality Morgan broken rib!

Brett Lee challenge gives Brit TV personality Morgan broken rib!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

What was intended to be a fun challenge, turned out to be an unmemorable one, with Piers Morgan ending up with a broken rib.

Turning Point: Tewatia changes the game in 10 minutes

Turning Point: Tewatia changes the game in 10 minutes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

At one stage, Rahul Tewatia was struggling on 17 from 23 balls, before he smashed his way to a remarkable 53 from 30 balls to help Rajasthan Royals make IPL history.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off...

Jumeirah hotels group keen to enter India

Jumeirah hotels group keen to enter India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Luxury hotels major Jumeirah Group is in talks with a number of potential partners to enter India, according to a media report.

Suspected Bangkok bomber's sketch released by police

Suspected Bangkok bomber's sketch released by police

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Cops believe he is part of a network and announced a reward of 1 million baht (Rs 18 lakh) for information leading to his arrest.

Ferry strikes New York dock; nearly 60 injured

Ferry strikes New York dock; nearly 60 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Nearly 60 people were injured, two critically, when a ferry carrying hundreds of office-going commuters from New Jersey crashed into a pier as it was docking in Lower Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday.

PM Modi in Singapore: Day 3

PM Modi in Singapore: Day 3

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

On day 3 of his visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy schedule. Here are glimpses from PM's Singapore visit.

Naomi's braless look is not for the faint hearted

Naomi's braless look is not for the faint hearted

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The model, who returned to the Valentino runway after 14 years, left little to the imagination.

Children's Hope India holds 20th annual gala in NY

Children's Hope India holds 20th annual gala in NY

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

CHI, a non-profit organization seeking to help poor children in India, was started 20 years ago at a kitchen table by five professional women out of which three -- Dina Pahlajani, who thought up this idea, Lavina Melwani and Radha Vanjani -- are still active.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

Royal family very much not racist, says UK's Prince William

Royal family very much not racist, says UK's Prince William

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

William, the Duke of Cambridge, also revealed that he had not spoken to his younger brother Harry since the interview was first broadcast over the weekend but plans to do so.

Kipchoge runs fastest marathon but...

Kipchoge runs fastest marathon but...

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Eliud Kipchoge ran the quickest recorded marathon on Saturday, crossing the line at the Monza Formula One track in two hours and 25 seconds but missing out on an ambitious attempt to break the two-hour barrier.

4 more Indians on board Japan cruise test positive for COVID-19

4 more Indians on board Japan cruise test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

With the fresh infections, the total number of Indians infected with the virus on the vessel rose to 12, the Indian embassy said.

Cannes Diary: What Deepika, Kangana, Huma were up to

Cannes Diary: What Deepika, Kangana, Huma were up to

Rediff.com14 May 2018

What they did at the French Riviera.

3rd Indian on board cruise off Japan coast hit by Coronavirus

3rd Indian on board cruise off Japan coast hit by Coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the COVID-19 on the ship. The embassy has contacted all three Indian nationals who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently receiving treatment at medical facilities.

The most photographed destinations of 2015

The most photographed destinations of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

This list goes ahead to prove that people still love the touristy spots!

Tata-Mistry spat: What it means for minority and small shareholders

Tata-Mistry spat: What it means for minority and small shareholders

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Experts explain the distinction between the rights of small and minority shareholders in public-listed and private companies.

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Smith's (28) ODI haul of 568 runs at 63.11 from 10 innings were enough to pip Finch (23) who scored 673 runs at 56.08 from 13 innings.

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project

Here's why drug users become addicts

Here's why drug users become addicts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

A typical drug user's transition to addiction could result from a persistent impairment of synaptic plasticity (the ability of the connection between two neurons to change in strength) in a key structure of the brain, suggests a new French study.

Condition of Indians hit by coronavirus on board Japan cruise improves

Condition of Indians hit by coronavirus on board Japan cruise improves

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were among the 3,711 people on board the quarantined ship that arrived at the Japanese coast earlier this month. Three Indians were among the 218 people infected with COVID-19 on the ship.

Synchro swimmer Avani Dave gets tips from YouTube!

Synchro swimmer Avani Dave gets tips from YouTube!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

India's Avani Dave finished rock bottom in synchronised swimming on Thursday but it was no great surprise as she learnt most of her moves from YouTube.