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Contract extension in the offing for United's Van Persie

Contract extension in the offing for United's Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Netherlands football team captain and Manchester United forward, Robin van Persie, is reportedly set to be offered a two-year extension to his current deal, which is due to expire at the end of next season.

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, celebrated his big win by taking his friends and family on a snowboarding trip.

Chennai's pavement football stars!

Chennai's pavement football stars!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets Chennai's all-girl street children football team who competed in the Street Child World Cup in Moscow.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Although they won their first round group, there was little evidence to back up their self-confidence as they stuttered through

Those who recited Quran were spared: Dhaka attack victim's family

Those who recited Quran were spared: Dhaka attack victim's family

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

"The others were tortured by the gunmen," Rezaul Karim, father of Hasnat Karim who was held hostage inside Holey Artisan Bakery in the diplomatic zone for over 10 hours was quoted as saying to The Daily Star.

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Used to travelling 200 days in a year, India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa is grappling with the anxiety of being home alone amid a nationwide lockdown, during which even going to a grocery store has become an "amazing experience". With her mother staying elsewhere in Chennai and father in Coorg, Chinappa has been forced to do things she seldom did and is enjoying for now.

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, on hand to celebrate Austin Butler's award for playing her father.

Can men have multiple orgasms?

Can men have multiple orgasms?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Turns out, multiple orgasms aren't exclusive to women.

The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Twitter broke down the barrier between movie stars and their fans, says Aseem Chhabra.

Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh, thousands moved to safer places

Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh, thousands moved to safer places

Rediff.com30 May 2017

As many as 300,000 people had been taken to shelters in more than 10 districts most vulnerable to the cyclone.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Trump wants retired three-star general as National Security Adviser

Trump wants retired three-star general as National Security Adviser

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Lieutenant General (retd) Michael Flynn, a former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, advised Trump during the campaign on national security issues and often served as an introductory speaker at campaign rallies.

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Dreaded Islamic State terror group has purportedly opened its own 5-star hotel complete with 262 rooms, restaurants, ballrooms and gym in Iraq's Mosul city for its Jihadist commanders, according to a media report.

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Author and former Bollywood actor Twinkle Khanna is being criticised on social media for making a tongue-in-cheek remark about the film The Kashmir Files in her Sunday column for a leading daily.

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Test cricket and T20 can comfortably co-exist despite the mushrooming of franchise-based leagues, said former England captain Andrew Strauss.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The 39-year-old, the fifth child of an illiterate labourer couple and only the second of their eight to be educated, now helms various ventures that bring in a turnover of between Rs 75 crore and Rs 90 crore.

Bangladesh skipper faces race to be fit for India Test

Bangladesh skipper faces race to be fit for India Test

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim faces a race against time to be fit for the one-off Test against India next month after the wicketkeeper-batsman was advised a week's rest to recover from a finger injury.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: WAG Abbey Clancy flaunts hot body

Hottest Sporting Buzz: WAG Abbey Clancy flaunts hot body

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Germany's defensive midfielder Sami Khedira has been offered to Manchester United at 2,00,000 pounds-a-week by Real Madrid, as he will be out of contract in the summer and the top Premier League clubs have been alerted about the same.

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Another BCB director Mahbubul Anam too smelt a conspiracy against the Board.

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

Indian boy abducted 6 years ago reunites with family

Indian boy abducted 6 years ago reunites with family

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Sonu, who was abducted by two women in 2010, was rescued by a Bangladeshi citizen Jamal Ibn Musa, who put in great efforts to reunite him with his family.

Which Of These Asanas Have You Tried Doing?

Which Of These Asanas Have You Tried Doing?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

International Yoga Day may be over but yoga remains an important part of Bollywood's daily life.

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia sentenced to 5 years in graft case

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia sentenced to 5 years in graft case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

In the same case, her son Tarique Rahman and four others have been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

Buttler's special gift for Jaiswal

Buttler's special gift for Jaiswal

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'To Yash, enjoy your talent. Best Wishes,' read Buttler's message to Jaiswal.

'Fully fit' Hossain fired up to face India in ODIs

'Fully fit' Hossain fired up to face India in ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

'Fully fit' Hossain fired up to face India in ODIs

Quiz: Name the only Bengali film that Aishwarya starred in?

Quiz: Name the only Bengali film that Aishwarya starred in?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Quiz: Who stars in Heera Panna, besides Zeenat Aman?

Quiz: Who stars in Heera Panna, besides Zeenat Aman?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Health warning: The shape of your penis may be linked to cancer

Health warning: The shape of your penis may be linked to cancer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Curve in penis may be indication of cancer says study.

Shweta Tiwari: A daily soap gets boring after six months

Shweta Tiwari: A daily soap gets boring after six months

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Shweta Tiwari loves her comic side in the new telly show, Mad In India.

8 charged for killing atheist blogger in Bangladesh

8 charged for killing atheist blogger in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Seven university students and chief of a banned Islamist group were charged for the murder of an atheist blogger in 2013.

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We are all here to hustle.'

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

'Racist' ad starring Aishwarya Rai withdrawn

'Racist' ad starring Aishwarya Rai withdrawn

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Aishwarya advertisement that created all the furore has been pulled down.

Manchester United linked with move for Bale, Real willing to sell

Manchester United linked with move for Bale, Real willing to sell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Manchester United has reportedly been linked with a move for Welsh forward Gareth Bale in recent weeks as Real Madrid has revealed that they are willing to sell the former Tottenham Hotspur star.

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

Daily Game: Know the Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is related to?

Daily Game: Know the Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is related to?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!