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Guess Who This Actress Is?

Guess Who This Actress Is?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Sanya becomes a Mrs... Nimrat attends Diljit's concert... Plabita pouts...

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday.

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Dewald Brevis' brisk 57 and all-round show from Delano Potgieter - 12-ball 25 not out and 5/10 in three overs - powered them to a massive 97-run win in the tournament opener.

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Bollywood's divas looked fabulous this Diwali, adding so much glamour to the festive season. And standing next to their men gave them an extra glow.

Carlsen's blunt message to Gukesh: 'I'm out'

Carlsen's blunt message to Gukesh: 'I'm out'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Magnus Carlsen lauds D Gukesh but rules out world title clash with him

An Inside Joke Only Coldplay Could Pull Off

An Inside Joke Only Coldplay Could Pull Off

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Inaya Rautela, who studies in Pune, came to Mumbai with her friends for a night they would never forget.

Sonam's Fun Vacation With Vayu

Sonam's Fun Vacation With Vayu

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Maldives is Bollywood's go-to holiday destination but Sonam Kapoor gives us another perspective of the exotic island, as she takes her son Vayu along with husband Anand Ahuja, sister Rhea Kapoor and brother-in-law Karan Boolani.

PIX: Rickelton hits century as South Africa trounce Afghanistan

PIX: Rickelton hits century as South Africa trounce Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A flawless maiden hundred from opener Ryan Rickelton helped South Africa crush Afghanistan by 107 runs.

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The ongoing debate about India and Pakistan playing on each other's soil has given rise to a new term in cricket: The 'hybrid model'. While most people associate 'hybrid' with vehicles, this term has now found its way into the cricket lexicon, points out K R Nayar.

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony on Saturday will help drum up excitement for the Games. Interest at home has been muted as the economy sputters and some question the cost of hosting the mega-event.

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Croatian forward Ante Budimir scored twice to help Osasuna earn a shock 4-2 home win over leaders Barcelona.

SA's hopes dashed by Indian fireworks in Durban

SA's hopes dashed by Indian fireworks in Durban

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

South Africa captain Aiden Markram didn't turn away from lavishing praise on India's Sanju Samson for his sheer class on display during the opening T20I in Durban.

12 Ways To Look WOW In Gold

12 Ways To Look WOW In Gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend. But what glitters forever is gold. Here are different ways Bollywood's beauties are glamming it up in 24 karat pieces.

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday.

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being ousted by Bumrah for 10 and zero in the first Test at Perth.

2nd Test: Expect a rejig in batting order with Rohit's return

2nd Test: Expect a rejig in batting order with Rohit's return

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Rohit's numbers with the willow has been a bit underwhelming during the five home Tests but those were played on difficult tracks.

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Vidarbha batter boasts an incredible average of 752 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with five centuries from seven games.

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The 36-year-old from Kerala, whose illustrious career spanned 18 years, had announced before the Olympics that he would call it quits at the end of India's campaign.

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'It hit me, there has to be a better use of technology.' 'It's very difficult to survive without technology and social media as well.' 'Somewhere you have to find the balance.'

Spotted! SoChay At Mumbai Shaadi

Spotted! SoChay At Mumbai Shaadi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Aaliya Kashyap and Shane Gregoire had a starry reception on Wednesday evening.

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Kohli, who has had an inconsistent series so far with scores of 5, 100 not out, 7, 11, and 3 in his last five innings, has amassed just 126 runs at an average of 31.50.

Janssen's hat-trick powers TN Dragons to thrilling win

Janssen's hat-trick powers TN Dragons to thrilling win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Jip Janssen slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over Team Gonasika in a high-scoring Hockey India League (HIL) clash in Rourkela on Wednesday.

'We'll see Marsh bowl': Lyon eyes Adelaide dominance

'We'll see Marsh bowl': Lyon eyes Adelaide dominance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Marsh's fitness has been a major concern for the hosts in the lead up to the pink ball Test, starting Friday.

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday

Birthday Girl Khushi Kapoor Has A Present For...

Birthday Girl Khushi Kapoor Has A Present For...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Get a sneak peek into her wardrobe!

Who's Aditi Mistry?

Who's Aditi Mistry?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Aditi Mistry has entered the Bigg Boss 18 house as a wild card contestant along with Yamini Malhotra and Edin Rose.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

ISL: FC Goa extend unbeaten run with win

ISL: FC Goa extend unbeaten run with win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Brison brace stretches FC Goa's unbeaten streak to seven games after 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan

EPL PIX: Manchester United sink to new low; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Manchester United sink to new low; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manchester United languish 14th in the standings on 19 points, their worst placing to end a calendar year since they were 15th in 1989.

Why Pragya, Janhvi Love Pearls

Why Pragya, Janhvi Love Pearls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Pearls have become 'a thing' because they satisfy a longing for timelessness while remaining adaptable to contemporary tastes.

Shami's dream comeback in Ranji Trophy!

Shami's dream comeback in Ranji Trophy!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami, playing his first competitive match after a long injury lay-off of nearly a year, took 4/54 in 19 overs.

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'

Jamaican sprinter slammed for dating Lyles

Jamaican sprinter slammed for dating Lyles

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Jamaican sprinter Bromfield speaks out about online abuse

Is this a gentlemen's game?

Is this a gentlemen's game?

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The latest spot-fixing controversy involving five relatively unknown Indian players in the ongoing IPL is yet another proof that cricket is all but a gentlemen's game. In fact, it is doubtful if it was ever one.

EPL: Stones' last-gasp header helps Man City break club record

EPL: Stones' last-gasp header helps Man City break club record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Manchester City defender John Stones headed a controversial stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday that took them top of the Premier League and set a club record of 31 league games unbeaten.

1st T20 PIX: Samson's century powers India to big win over South Africa

1st T20 PIX: Samson's century powers India to big win over South Africa

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson became the first Indian to hit two consecutive hundreds in T20 Internationals to power the visitors to a thumping 60-run victory against South Africa.

'Deepika Conveyed Purest Form Of Love'

'Deepika Conveyed Purest Form Of Love'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'There's so much innocence in her expression of sexual curiosity.'