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Former swim coach offers to help Hewitt

Former swim coach offers to help Hewitt

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Talbot told the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday he had contacted Hewitt's camp offering advice on how the former world number one can return to the top.

Drop the mirror, get rich if you want a wife

Drop the mirror, get rich if you want a wife

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

A team of international researchers has found that a man's riches, and not his looks, are the most important if he wants to get married.

Researchers isolate gene that causes breast cancer

Researchers isolate gene that causes breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The researchers have carried out a study and found the faults in a known tumour suppressor gene, called PTEN, that is a result of the failed DNA repair in a breast cell containing the mutant gene BRCA1.

Texan town sold for $2.06 million on eBay

Texan town sold for $2.06 million on eBay

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

Albert, a 13-acre historic town in the state of Texas, has been sold for almost 1.5 million ($2.06 million) on auction Web site eBay, The Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday.

Batsman plays on despite heart attack

Batsman plays on despite heart attack

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

A village cricketer continued batting despite a heart attack because he stood to score his first half-century of the season.

We're all living under a fatwa: Rushdie

We're all living under a fatwa: Rushdie

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

The controversial author has said that his experience of living with fundamentalism has relevance for all people now.

Obesity main cause of cancer in non-smokers: Study

Obesity main cause of cancer in non-smokers: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Fast food can lead to obesity which has become the main cause of cancer, particularly in people who don't puff fags. Yes, according to a study by researchers in Britain, though smoking is still the single biggest cause of cancers, obesity is claiming lives of a number of non-smokers every year, The Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday.

Now, James Bond on Her Majesty's postal service

Now, James Bond on Her Majesty's postal service

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Bond, James Bond is back. This time, the MI6 spy, who has kept Britain safe from the world's villains for years, will be serving on Her Majesty's postal service.

Mushtaq hits out at Border

Mushtaq hits out at Border

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Mushtaq Mohammad said the former Australian captain's bribery claims were nothing but lies, which tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

1000 jobs offshored = #10 mn saved!

1000 jobs offshored = #10 mn saved!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

British companies save a minimum of £10 million a year for every 1,000 jobs they move offshore, particularly to India, a study by ICICI OneSource, an outsourcing agency of India's ICICI Bank has indicated.

ICC votes in favour of Dubai

ICC votes in favour of Dubai

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The International Cricket Council has voted in favour of moving its head office from London to Dubai.

World's biggest cruise liner makes a splash

World's biggest cruise liner makes a splash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

The 400-million-pound ship, which if stood on its bow would be taller than the Eiffel Tower and is as wide as the White House, will have an array of restaurants that can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers at a time.

Scientists invent first non-stick chewing gum

Scientists invent first non-stick chewing gum

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The advantage of our Clean Gum is that it has a great taste, it is easy to remove and has the potential to be environmentally degradable.

Liz Hurley to marry Arun Nayar

Liz Hurley to marry Arun Nayar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

The wedding will take place after Nayar divorces his Italian wife, Valentina Pedroni.

Stokes set to come out of retirement for World Cup?

Stokes set to come out of retirement for World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

If Stokes plays two months of IPL till the end of May, then he would be spending close to five months in India, which might not be feasible for him.

Nicole: Up close and candid

Nicole: Up close and candid

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

'Cricket reflects the society of the time'

'Cricket reflects the society of the time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

'Maybe this Twenty20 fashion that is just developing will be the next big phase in the game,' says cricket journalist Christopher Martin Jenkins.

Maharajah's Bomber restored to glory

Maharajah's Bomber restored to glory

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Its saviour, Guy Black, an aircraft restorer, told the Daily Telegraph 'it was a phenomenal find, like discovering gold'.

All Blacks' past haunts them

All Blacks' past haunts them

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Narayana Murthy wants to teach now

Narayana Murthy wants to teach now

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

N R Narayana Murthy, who stepped down as executive chairman of Infosys last month, says he is keen to take up a professorship so that he could be with younger people.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Michael Johnson doubts Athens Games will be great

Michael Johnson doubts Athens Games will be great

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

'I don't feel they will be ready or able to stage a great Olympic Games,' said the Olympic champion.

Ecclestone loses his wheels

Ecclestone loses his wheels

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The Formula One supremo's new silver Mercedes had been jacked up by thieves and left on two wheels.

Owen: legs go numb in penalties

Owen: legs go numb in penalties

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

England striker Michael Owen has questioned the value of practising penalties, saying spot-kick shootouts were more nerve-racking than anything else in the game.

Aussies against going to Morocco

Aussies against going to Morocco

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The players have informed the ACB they were prepared to forfeit up to A$30,000 (US$20,000) a man to pull out of the tournament.

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq.

Lillee quits Australian academy

Lillee quits Australian academy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

The Australian bowling legend was unhappy with a new proposal from the Centre of Excellence.

England don't inspire World Cup hopes: Boycott

England don't inspire World Cup hopes: Boycott

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Boycott said key players constantly missing out on matches due to various reasons was a concern.

'Warne, the ultimate wicket-taking machine'

'Warne, the ultimate wicket-taking machine'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

This is how Steve Waugh described his former teammate after he claimed the world record for highest Test wickets.

Beckham fouled deliberately

Beckham fouled deliberately

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

England captain David Beckham says he deliberately sought a booking after breaking a rib against Wales last Saturday.

Sharon Stone: A lady in demand?

Sharon Stone: A lady in demand?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Shrek goes places!

Shrek goes places!

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Scarlett's body brought back home

Scarlett's body brought back home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

The body of Scarlett Keeling, the British teenager who was raped and murdered in Goa, was brought back home by her mother on Monday night. Fiona MacKeown arrived at the Heathrow Airport on a flight from Mumbai with her daughter's coffin. ''It is really good to be back. Now, I just want to bury my daughter. Then I will return to Goa. I am worried it will all die down there now I have left,'' Fiona said. The teenager, from north Devon, was on holiday with her family.

Al Qaeda bombed Madrid trains, claims email

Al Qaeda bombed Madrid trains, claims email

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Arabic newspaper Al-Quds al-Arabi received an email from the Brigade of Abu Hafs al-Masri in the name of al Qaeda claiming responsibility for the bombings that claimed 186 lives.

World cricket needs better umpiring

World cricket needs better umpiring

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The Australian media did not take too kindly to the dubious lbw decision that the Indian maestro got from veteran umpire Steve Bucknor.

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Captain Joe Root confirmed his participation in the five-Test series at the meeting and will likely be joined by a full-strength squad.

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

British police said on Friday they had opened an inquiry into an allegation of bribery following a review of a newspaper's investigation into suspected soccer corruption.

Hewitt's father hits out at critics

Hewitt's father hits out at critics

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Glynn Hewitt says his son had been unfairly criticised after his first-round loss at Wimbledon to Croatian Ivo Karlovic.

Ex-players call for Waugh's retirement

Ex-players call for Waugh's retirement

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Jeff Thomson and David Hookes say the Aussie captain should retire to allow the team to build for the future.