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How Mandira Bedi got her bikini body

How Mandira Bedi got her bikini body

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Wherever I am, in the country or abroad, I spend at least one hour on myself.' 'If you aren't doing that, you are doing injustice to yourself.'

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan beat England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as the World Cup's first centuries from Joe Root and Jos Buttler were not enough to help the hosts and pre-tournament favourites overhaul the huge target of 349 set for them.

Video: Kickboxing, the new fitness mantra

Video: Kickboxing, the new fitness mantra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Stay fit and defend yourself. Ziauddin Khatib, head of the Indian Kick Boxing Association, shows you how.

Great TV shows we'd love to watch again

Great TV shows we'd love to watch again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A chance to catch up with great television.

World Cup: Captain Kolarov fires Serbia to victory over Costa Rica

World Cup: Captain Kolarov fires Serbia to victory over Costa Rica

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain's inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The flick starring Mariah Carey, bagged the People's Choice Award at the annual event

Former champion Wozniacki through to Eastbourne semis

Former champion Wozniacki through to Eastbourne semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former champion Caroline Wozniacki reached the semi-finals of the Eastbourne grasscourt tournament with a 7-5, 6-1 defeat of Germany's Andrea Petkovic on Thursday.

Review: Dil Kabaddi

Review: Dil Kabaddi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Debutant Anil Senior's Dil Kabaddi is pretty much a hand-me-down version of Woody Allen's much-admired take on infidelity, Husbands and Wives. A fun ride.

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Atwood's The Testaments and Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other earned each author an equal share of the 50,000 prize.

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara's masterful 193 and Rishabh Pant's magnificent unbeaten 159 extinguished Australia's hopes of winning the SCG Test.

A R Rahman wins BAFTA award for <I>Slumdog</I>

A R Rahman wins BAFTA award for Slumdog

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Bolstering its chances for the Oscars scheduled later this month, the film based on India's diplomat-turned author Vikas Swarup's novel went into the ceremony with 11 nominations and won prizes for best film, best director, original screenplay, music, cinematography, editing and sound.

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Varun-Katrina or Saif-Sara?

Deepika's most STYLISH promo look? Vote!

Deepika's most STYLISH promo look? Vote!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

How the xXx: The Return of the Xander Cage actress served up pure glamour during the movie promotions.

'Slumdog Millionaire's music isn't about India'

'Slumdog Millionaire's music isn't about India'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Composer A R Rahman on the sounds of Slumdog Millionaire.

EPL PIX: Liverpool down Chelsea, West Ham down United

EPL PIX: Liverpool down Chelsea, West Ham down United

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Photos from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.

Indian chef wins British award

Indian chef wins British award

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

An award-winning Indian chef, whose Kerala-style fish curry has wowed many food buffs in London, has won the overall winner title in the prestigious South Wales Echo Food and Drink Awards. Kerala-origin Anand George, whose Cardiff-based Mint and Mustard restaurant won the House of Commons Tiffin Cup for 2008, scooped the overall prize for the Best Indian Restaurant in South Wales.

Anti-CAA violence, MLAs' protest dent Yogi's strongman image

Anti-CAA violence, MLAs' protest dent Yogi's strongman image

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Against the backdrop of the opposition closing ranks on the CAA issue and the BJP faring poorly in several state elections recently, the 2022 electoral battle is unlikely to be a cakewalk for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Stunning black and white photos? No, these are pencil drawings

Stunning black and white photos? No, these are pencil drawings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

These stunning pieces of art are created by British artist Kelvin Okafor, who only uses a set of pencils, a piece of paper.

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

On Saturday, the young guns showed no signs of breaking the stranglehold of the three men who collectively own 50 Grand Slam titles and also split the season's first three majors.

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

According to AFP, the local Gold Coast council is offering a service up to 10 times normal speed after laying new fibre cables to coincide with the multi-sport event next month, which is contested between nations that are members of the Commonwealth.

Mendis to play for Rajasthan in Ranji

Mendis to play for Rajasthan in Ranji

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Sri Lankan spin sensation Ajantha Mendis will turn up for Rajasthan in the forthcoming Ranji Trophy season.

Got an appetite for adventure?

Got an appetite for adventure?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

The World's Strangest Street Food: From stinky tofu to fried water beetles, find the soul of a destination through its sidewalk snacks.

The TRP Trap

The TRP Trap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'The more the news media weakens, especially at this juncture of economic ruin with lay-offs and wage cuts, the more the owners and journalists weigh their value in terms who they are close to, the more they depend on the State to bail them out of trouble, slow-fry their rival, the faster it pushes us towards institutional destruction,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

Aahana's awesome Turkish treat

Aahana's awesome Turkish treat

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Turkey and Rumi: What a holiday for the Lipstick In A Burkha actress.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal sunk by late Gomis header

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal sunk by late Gomis header

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Arsenal's hopes of catching Manchester City for second place in the Premier League suffered a setback.

Superstars thrash England to win Stanford prize

Superstars thrash England to win Stanford prize

Rediff.com2 Nov 2008

The Stanford Superstars scooped the richest prize in cricket after crushing England by 10 wickets in a one-sided Twenty20 $20 million (12.4 million pound) challenge in Antigua on Saturday. The West Indian select team bowled England out for 99 in the last of their 20 overs and then raced to their target with seven overs to spare led by captain Chris Gayle, who ended unbeaten on 65 after finishing the match with a six.

Recipes: 3 refreshing summer drinks

Recipes: 3 refreshing summer drinks

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Quench your thirst this summer with these cool concoctions.

Soccer Extras: Late Ronaldo goal foils Torino

Soccer Extras: Late Ronaldo goal foils Torino

Rediff.com4 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Hi-Fliers shoot out Steelers

Hi-Fliers shoot out Steelers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Sandeep Michael scooped over goalkeeper Gurpreet to convert the last chance in the tie-breaker to help Bangalore Hi-Fliers win their opening match against defending champions Orissa Steelers in the fourth edition of the Premier Hockey League in Chandigarh on Friday.

'Nawazuddin is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman'

'Nawazuddin is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Niharika Singh lashes out at Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Venus Williams survived a fierce onslaught from Serena Williams to win her fifth Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, finally subduing her younger sister 7-5, 6-4.

6 shots that changed cricket

6 shots that changed cricket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Be it the Dilscoop, which Dilshan uses to perfection or Dhoni's Helicopter Shot, cricket's shortest format has seen batsmen try new things.

Why Ruchi Soya is a prized asset for its bidders

Why Ruchi Soya is a prized asset for its bidders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

At the heart of the bidding war is the firm's edible oil refining capacity

Vaughan criticises umpire over controversial catch

Vaughan criticises umpire over controversial catch

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

England captain Michael Vaughan criticised umpire Darryl Harper's decision not to use technology on a crucial slip catch of Kevin Pietersen on the first day of the second test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. He said common sense should have prompted Harper to use technology to examine whether Chamara Silva at second slip had scooped up the ball before it touched the ground.

Calorie counter: Healthy dessert options

Calorie counter: Healthy dessert options

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Dieting doesn't mena depriving yourslef. here's how you can enjoy your desserts without the guilt of adding extra calories.

Ivanovic captures Luxembourg title

Ivanovic captures Luxembourg title

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

French Open runner-up Ana Ivanovic scooped her third title of the year after overcoming Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova in the final of the Luxembourg Championships.

First Look: Liz-Arun say Hello to India

First Look: Liz-Arun say Hello to India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

European gossip magazine Hello! now comes to India.