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World's most wanted woman terrorist is dead

World's most wanted woman terrorist is dead

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Samantha Lewthwaite or the White Widow and the world's most wanted woman terrorist, has reportedly been gunned down in war-torn Ukraine by a Russian marksman.

Naga Chaitanya's Autonagar Surya releases today

Naga Chaitanya's Autonagar Surya releases today

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The much-delayed Telugu film Autonagar Surya is finally releasing today, June 27.

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Thomas Markle, 73, was quoted by some US media as saying that he would not attend the royal wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter and the royal family after paparazzi shots of him seemed to indicate he had been paid to pose for photographers.

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

Ouch! The most cringe-worthy smooches

Ouch! The most cringe-worthy smooches

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The good folks at Daily Mail asked their readers to pick the most awkward smooches and here are some of the (dubiously) top ranking ones.

Bikini beauties: The world's most beautiful women

Bikini beauties: The world's most beautiful women

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Hot, hotter, hottest...the fourth instalment of Miss Universe contestants is making the mercury level rise even higher! Vote for your favourite.

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova's reduced suspension for a doping violation is set to provide a healthy boost to her bank balance with corporate sponsors reaffirming their commitment to the Russian player. The 29-year-old can return to the court next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year ban by nine months on Tuesday. Sharapova's stunning admission in March that she had tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open, and her subsequent ban by the International Tennis Federation, saw a number of sponsors distance themselves from her.

Tennis: Nadal, Djokovic ease into Monte Carlo quarters

Tennis: Nadal, Djokovic ease into Monte Carlo quarters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

hampion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic turned in impressive displays to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday. Nadal, chasing a record-extending 12th Monte Carlo title, broke Grigor Dimitrov's serve on four occasions to defeat the Bulgarian 6-4 6-1.

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

She became the first from the Indian-American community to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any United States presidential administration.

Indians at Australian Open: Paes-Hingis ease into quarters

Indians at Australian Open: Paes-Hingis ease into quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis sailed into the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles event at the Australian Open with straight sets win over Australian duo Matt Reid and Casey Dellacqua, in Melbourne on Monday.

P Susheela enters Guinness Book of World Records

P Susheela enters Guinness Book of World Records

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

17,695 songs gives the legendary singer the Guinness record!

Meet Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber

Meet Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The 30-year-old is the first German woman to win Wimbledon since Steffi Graf in 1996.

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event of tennis competition at the Rio Olympics with a straight-set win over Australian pair of Samantha Stosur and John Peers in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. Sania and Bopanna, who are being touted as India's medal hope at the Olympics, won their opening round match 7-5 6-4 in 73 minutes.

Veteran film producer Dr Daggubati Ramanaidu no more

Veteran film producer Dr Daggubati Ramanaidu no more

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

He was suffering from cancer.

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Follow in the steps of international models to look sizzling at a party.

Telugu comedian MS Narayana passes away

Telugu comedian MS Narayana passes away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The actor reportedly suffering from malaria as well as kidney problems.

To breakup or not to breakup: How to decide?

To breakup or not to breakup: How to decide?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Most research on breakups has been predictive -- trying to predict if a couple stays together or not. But we don't know much about the decision process. Researchers are now trying to change that.

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Samantha Stosur has suggested players at the Australian Open could boycott the Melbourne Park stadium named after Margaret Court due to the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Here is a list of US Open women's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Home hope Bernard Tomic continued his promising form ahead of the Australian Open by overcoming Kei Nishikori to set up a Brisbane International semi-final against big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic.

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Everyone always talks about how hot Melbourne is but the US Open's way worse'

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Facing attacks back home over the issue of intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's diversity was the country's "strength and pride" and underlined the importance of peaceful co-existence.

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

This is not the first time that Murray has won our hearts with his stance against sexism.

National award-winning lyricist Na Muthukumar no more

National award-winning lyricist Na Muthukumar no more

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Shocked by the sudden demise of the popular lyricist, the Tamil film industry took to Twitter to express their grief.

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out in third round

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out in third round

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio de Janeiro singles competition in the third round on Tuesday after a shock defeat to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.

'If it was a risk, I wouldn't have done Baahubali'

'If it was a risk, I wouldn't have done Baahubali'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Rana Daggubati on the The Ghazi Attack and Baahubali, the sequel.

Stosur rallies past Bouchard to clinch Japan title

Stosur rallies past Bouchard to clinch Japan title

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Australia's Sam Stosur fought back from a set down to claim the Japan Open for a second time on Sunday and deny Canadian teenager Eugenie Bouchard her first WTA title.

US says can't rule out Russian role in downing Malaysia plane

US says can't rule out Russian role in downing Malaysia plane

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The United States on Friday said that it is not ruling out technical assistance from Russian personnel in operating the surface-to air missile that downed the Malaysia Airlines plane.

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

5 Tamil movies that disappointed in 2015!

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

PHOTOS: NaMo's day out in London

PHOTOS: NaMo's day out in London

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Here are the highlights from NaMo's visit.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds on to tied first spot

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds on to tied first spot

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open, Federer is 17th

Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open, Federer is 17th

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

World No 1s Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have been named top seeds for the first major of the season, Australian Open, which will commences on January 16.

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

US Open: Top seeds Serena, Djokovic look sharp

US Open: Top seeds Serena, Djokovic look sharp

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

World number ones Serena Williams, aiming to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam in 27 years, and Novak Djokovic have been named the top seeds for the US Open championships starting on Monday in New York.

Sridevi returns to Tamil cinema after 30 years

Sridevi returns to Tamil cinema after 30 years

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

Rediff.com25 May 2016

We are out to remind the rest of you'll that they too are normal and from time to time do things we wouldn't normally see them doing.

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Defending champion Federer, battling a flu bug according to the local media, was made to work hard by his Bulgarian opponent before the Swiss master prevailed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 at the Pat Rafter Arena. "It was tough. Grigor's a great shotmaker, the future's ahead of him in the game," Federer said after setting up a semi-final against Austrian youngster Dominic Thiem.

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease.