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Freida Pinto more beautiful than Pretty Woman!

Freida Pinto more beautiful than Pretty Woman!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Freida Pinto has outrun Hollywood stars like Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts in a new 'Most Beautiful Women in Film' list.

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'She is relieved this one part is over.'

2011 Razzies shortlist announced

2011 Razzies shortlist announced

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood, right here!

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Billed as a 'Celebration of Life' follows a series of remembrances, including a private family funeral earlier this month.

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mani Ratnam's bilingual opened to a disappointing box office in North America.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Not to the surprise of many watchers of foreign language Oscar nominations, Aamir Khan's directorial vehicle Taare Zamren Par could not make into the Oscar list. The movie just hasn't been garnering the kind of mainstream reviews and media attention the actor's Lagaan received a few years ago.

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

America's remote controlled kill machines, the Predator and Reaper drones which fly hunt missions over Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, have been hit by a computer virus and network specialist can't seem to get rid of it. The virus has infected Creech Air Force base in Nevada from where the robotic machines fly globally, Los Angeles Times reported.

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A Los Angeles sculptor marked the second anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's death with an original work of art.

Warne re-unites with ex, Liz Hurley!

Warne re-unites with ex, Liz Hurley!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

It was 'couple reunion time' as Liz Hurley recently went to meet her ex-fiance Shane Warne play in the Cricket All-Star Series in Los Angeles.

Sehrawat reveals secret prep for Olympic bronze bout

Sehrawat reveals secret prep for Olympic bronze bout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India's youngest individual medal winner at the Paris Olympics, the 21-year-old from the iconic Chhatrasal akhadaa (wrestling academy), gave a sneak peek into his mindset before the biggest bout of his nascent career.

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Three UCLA men's basketball players were arrested in China for shoplifting on Tuesday, a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's first official visit there, according to several media reports.

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A good wealth manager is as important as a right mix of asset allocation in creating wealth in your lifetime.

India's $4bn order to support jobs at Boeing CA

India's $4bn order to support jobs at Boeing CA

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The deal should keep things humming at the sprawling plant in Long Beach, California through 2014, Boeing spokesman Jerry Drelling said in a Los Angeles Times report.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Will continue to play for India in multi disciplinary events

A stark warning on global warming

A stark warning on global warming

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Global warming will dramatically cut productivity, devastate food sources and cause widespread deaths, warns a British study.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

One-third of CIA budget goes to ISI

One-third of CIA budget goes to ISI

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

The Los Angeles Times quoted officials as saying that the payments have triggered intense debate within the US government, because of 'long-standing suspicions that the ISI continues to help Taliban who undermine American efforts in Afghanistan and provide sanctuary to Al Qaeda members in Pakistan'.

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Tamil Nadu's Asian Games-bound R Vithya Ramraj came agonisingly close to breaking the legendary PT Usha's 39-year-old women's 400m hurdles record.

Seven things Harry Potter fans didn't notice

Seven things Harry Potter fans didn't notice

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Albus Dumbledore was gay. Here's why.

Musharraf going soft on Al Qaeda: US paper

Musharraf going soft on Al Qaeda: US paper

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Political turmoil and a spate of attacks by Taliban are forcing Pakistan President Musharraf to scale back his government's pursuit of al Qaeda, US intelligence officials say.

Pak insurgents step up attacks

Pak insurgents step up attacks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Battles rage in remote tribal areas; Pak forces feel the heat

Charlie Sheen pockets over 100 mn dollars with settlement

Charlie Sheen pockets over 100 mn dollars with settlement

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The actor, who was fired from the hit show in March this year has been replaced by Ashton Kutcher.

Slumdog is Critics' Choice, wins 5 awards

Slumdog is Critics' Choice, wins 5 awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Slumdog Millionaire has bagged five prestigious prizes including Best Composer award for Indian music maestro A R Rahman at Broadcast Film Critics Association's 14th annual Critics Choice Awards.

What critics are saying about Kites

What critics are saying about Kites

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Check out these reviews.

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

The Happening gets mixed reviews

The Happening gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Pounded by mostly negative reviews and the Los Angeles Times wondering if the film might set a Razzie record for the worst achievements in a year, M Night Shyamalan's thriller The Happening will have to wait for a week to sense its box office fate.

Who will survive Lost?

Who will survive Lost?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Tell us your theories about the most confusing but intriguing television series ever.

Al Qaeda shifting focus from Iraq to Afghanistan

Al Qaeda shifting focus from Iraq to Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

'The shift of militants to Afghanistan this year suggests that Al Qaeda and its allies, armed with new tactics honed in Iraq, are coming full circle five years after US-led forces ousted the Taliban mullahs,' says the Los Angeles Times.

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Star Wars, the TV series!

Star Wars, the TV series!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

George Lucas has started work on a new live-action TV series set in the Star Wars universe.

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Barack Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have spoken to President Joe Biden and informed him that his path to victory against his Republican rival Donald Trump has greatly diminished and it might have an impact on other Congressional and Senatorial races as well, according to media reports on Thursday.

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The positive cases were recorded after the charter flight from Los Angeles landed in Melbourne for the tennis Grand Slam, according to online posts from players.

Al Qaeda spreads tentacles, corporate style

Al Qaeda spreads tentacles, corporate style

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Al Qaeda has first secured its base in northwestern Pakistan, and is now expanding its network through affiliations and even corporate-style takeovers of smaller Islamic groups.

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Seinfeld star comedian Michael Richards feels he has lost his sense of humour.

Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!

Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

From just another model in a city of so many aspiring to be the next Jesse Randhawa or Ujjwala Raut, in a few short months the Slumdog star has become the toast of Tinsel Town.

Poll knocks down Hillary's presidential chances

Poll knocks down Hillary's presidential chances

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Polls show that Hillary's contenders are stronger than her.