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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.

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.

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.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

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.

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.

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.

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

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!

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

He was married to Smriti Irani for 125 episodes

He was married to Smriti Irani for 125 episodes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'I got a very simple one-line brief from Ekta Kapoor that this character is like the Ramayan's Ram -- ideal husband, son and maryada purushottam.'

Emma Watson gets immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds

Emma Watson gets immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

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.

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.

Kareena goes topless in Kurbaan

Kareena goes topless in Kurbaan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The poster of Karan Johar's new production Kurbaan, starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, looks hot!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ICC asks PCB to rename World XI team for T20 event

ICC asks PCB to rename World XI team for T20 event

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The name of the World XI has been changed to International XI by the organisers for the two Twenty20 matches to be played in Pakistan following objection from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Russell Crowe splits from wife?

Russell Crowe splits from wife?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The actor has reportedly spit from his musician wife.

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.

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Aishwarya Rai's role in Josh?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Aishwarya Rai's role in Josh?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

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

How Air India expects to double its revenue

How Air India expects to double its revenue

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

It records 4,000 transfer passengers daily at Delhi hub.

Speed king Usian Bolt to become action hero?

Speed king Usian Bolt to become action hero?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Usain Bolt, who defended three titles at the 2012 Olympics, is now being lined up to conquer Hollywood.

Christian Bale visits Aurora shooting victims

Christian Bale visits Aurora shooting victims

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Get your lowdown on what's goign on in the world of Hollywood, right here.

'Cricket now about marketing, corporate governance'

'Cricket now about marketing, corporate governance'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Former South African cricket supremo Ali Bacher feels corporate governance has now taken precedence over bat and ball in international cricket.

Katie Holmes gets primary custody of Suri Cruise

Katie Holmes gets primary custody of Suri Cruise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Tom Cruise and ex wife Katie Holmes have agreed that their six-year-old daughter should live with her mother.

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Rediff.com7 May 2015

These photos prove we live in an odd, odd world!

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.

Finally, Bob Dylan accepts Nobel prize

Finally, Bob Dylan accepts Nobel prize

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The award to the star was announced on 13 October "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition".

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!