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Malaysia FA, Police to investigate match-fixing claims

Malaysia FA, Police to investigate match-fixing claims

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Claims of match-fixing in a Malaysian league fixture will be investigated by the country's Football Association (FAM) and sports minister on Thursday, local media reported, with the police urged to protect players from bookmakers.

Anti-CAA protests: B-Town hits the streets in Mumbai

Anti-CAA protests: B-Town hits the streets in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Filmmakers Farhan Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Aditi Rao Hydari were among the prominent faces from the Hindi film industry to join the public protesting against the Citizenship Act at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan on Thursday. The gathering included workers of political parties, students and also a smattering of Bollywood personalities, who made out a strong case against the Act and the National Register of Citizens.

Elli Avram: Won't take Salman's proposal seriously

Elli Avram: Won't take Salman's proposal seriously

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

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Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema!

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

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

'@DeepikaPadukone, That's how you shut them up!'

'@DeepikaPadukone, That's how you shut them up!'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

What invited D-Pad's wrath? Read on.

Think Fifty Shades' Jamie Dornan is the HOTTEST HUNK of the year? VOTE!

Think Fifty Shades' Jamie Dornan is the HOTTEST HUNK of the year? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

He sure doesn't seem to agree.

Rihanna in the buff, again!

Rihanna in the buff, again!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

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Hottest planet in the universe 'discovered'

Hottest planet in the universe 'discovered'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The scorching temperature of exoplanet, WASP-33b also known as HD15082, is explained by its close orbit around its star, itself one of the hottest planet-hosting stars at 7,160C; it's 380 light years away in the constellation of Andromeda, the Daily Mail reported.

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said international experts were now on the ground in China to understand the outbreak and inform the next steps in the global response.

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

World number one Andy Murray is all set to embrace fatherhood for the second time.

Pistorius under 'suicide watch' in prison

Pistorius under 'suicide watch' in prison

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

South African Paralympic and Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is under suicide watch in prison after fears emerged that the traumatized sprinter might try to take his own life following charges he premeditatedly killed his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Facebook delivers stellar Q4, profit crosses $1 billion

Facebook delivers stellar Q4, profit crosses $1 billion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Facebook said its daily active users were 1.04 billion on an average for December 2015, an increase of 17 per cent year on year.

Drop ads, IBF tells TV channels

Drop ads, IBF tells TV channels

Rediff.com1 May 2013

A few small networks including niche channels have decided to stay out.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Simon Cowell named 'Most Desirable Man'

Simon Cowell named 'Most Desirable Man'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The 50-year-old American Idol judge, who has already topped the list of TV's richest stars, has won city website Groupola's 'I shouldn't but I would' list.

Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer Friends no more

Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer Friends no more

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The pair are not talking after Jennifer said on US TV she had "no idea" who Schwimmer was marrying.

Quiz Time: Shah Rukh Khan's Main Hoon Naa was remade into a Tamil film. Name it.

Quiz Time: Shah Rukh Khan's Main Hoon Naa was remade into a Tamil film. Name it.

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

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

Chinese whispers abound as 'brand Beckham' mulls offers

Chinese whispers abound as 'brand Beckham' mulls offers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Football icon David Beckham has lined up big money transfer offers from Chinese clubs as the former Manchester United star ponders over a future move after leaving American football team LA Galaxy.

Johnny Depp to romance Penelope Cruz in Pirates 4

Johnny Depp to romance Penelope Cruz in Pirates 4

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The beauty will be cast as the daughter of British actor Ian McShane's Blackbeard character in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

'Smith will be our most successful Test captain ever'

'Smith will be our most successful Test captain ever'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Former South African cricket supremo Ali Bacher has lauded the 2003 Omar Henry-led selection committee for appointing Graeme Smith as national captain when was just 22 and in the initial phrase of his international career.

Spooky 13B  works out in the end

Spooky 13B works out in the end

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

From the sound design to the performances to some of the camerawork, 13B plays like bad late night television or graduate school theatre. Still, the conclusion of the film and the way the premise of the spooky television show is woven into the fabric of the main story makes it all work out.

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Its trajectory in telecom is well known but now it is pushing for a similar leap into the ranks of the top players in its other businesses: media and entertainment, e-commerce, a series of online businesses ranging from health to education, and retail.

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said a team has been formed to draw up a post-lockdown Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by athletes, coaches and other staff during outdoor training that will resume in a "planned manner". He assured the athletes that their training will resume soon but given the risks the coronavirus pandemic poses, the process will involve consultations with home and health ministries.

Spanish govt accused of covering up drug supplier

Spanish govt accused of covering up drug supplier

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The Spanish government has been accused of curbing proof linking footballers and tennis stars to a disreputable doctor who will go on trial in Madrid next week and has been described as a 'one-man Wal-Mart' of doping, according to a report in an English daily.

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

His departure came just after reports surfaced the Justice Department warned the Trump administration last month that Flynn misled administration officials regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I belonged to a village where there was no light.' 'In Mumbai, I worked as a junior artiste, played small characters.' 'After struggling a lot, I got a break on television.' 'From there, I got a break in films.' 'It feels like a dream.' 'Sometimes when I feel low, I look back at my journey and feel inspired.'

How Tom Cruise towers over Cameron Diaz!

How Tom Cruise towers over Cameron Diaz!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

When Tom Cruise arrived at the Tokyo premiere of Knight & Day' along side Cameron Diaz recently, he managed to match up the height of his 2 inches taller co-star. And now we can tell how.

Emma Watson gets immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds

Emma Watson gets immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

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Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The actress' official spokesperson in India, Divya Tejuja, has said that the Slumdog Millionaire star will not be playing Daniel Craig's love interest in his third 007 installment, Bond 23.

Brand Beckham in eye of storm after a series of email leaks

Brand Beckham in eye of storm after a series of email leaks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Among them was his foul-mouthed reaction when he found out he was not going to be knighted and his reluctance to donate his own money to a charity project. The leaked emails also suggested that Beckham had billed UNICEF for a flight which he didn't need to take, and was reluctant to contribute his own money to the charity.

Kohli in new Pepsi ad with Anushka and Ranbir

Kohli in new Pepsi ad with Anushka and Ranbir

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

India's star batsman Virat Kohli will finally be seen on the screen with girlfriend Anushka Sharma in Pepsi's new television commerical, which also features Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor.

Coming Soon: A Naya Rahul!

Coming Soon: A Naya Rahul!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

'A concerted attempt is afoot to try and create a new image of an intelligent man who knows what he is talking about and is far from the person that his critics in the media and Opposition have often portrayed him to be,' says Virendra Kapoor.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

Why Bhupathi's IPTL shut shop

Why Bhupathi's IPTL shut shop

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Mahesh Bhupathi was on Friday accused of non-payment of dues by the production company that was involved in the broadcast of his star-studded league International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) but the Indian tennis ace said he is not responsible for the situation.

Pistorius accused of assaulting two women in rock concert

Pistorius accused of assaulting two women in rock concert

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

A fuming music fan has accused Oscar Pistorius of assaulting two women at a rock concert after getting drunk, saying the Paralympic and Olympic star pushed her and a friend and then branded them lesbians when they complained.

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Rediff.com5 May 2016

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Citi plans to sell energy-trading unit Phibro

Citi plans to sell energy-trading unit Phibro

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Citigroup is planning to sell its energy-trading unit Phibro, which came under flak for the huge pay package of $100 million handed over to its star trader Andrew Hall.

Patrick Swayze battling cancer

Patrick Swayze battling cancer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter who also starred with Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Ayesha Dharker in the 1992 film, City of Joy is currently undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Daily Telegraph said.

Beckham to play football in 7 continents... all for the love of the game

Beckham to play football in 7 continents... all for the love of the game

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Former soccer star David Beckham will star in the documentary film 'David Beckham: For the Love of the Game,' which has been commissioned by the BBC.