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Pakistan's shady game

Pakistan's shady game

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Pakistan's double game could blow up in America's face, warns Bernard-Henri Levy.

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portman said in a speech to the European Clubs' Association General Assembly on Thursday that other teams had in the past had to fight for equal pay.

Water faces tough competition

Water faces tough competition

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Deepa Mehta's film has made it big, but the Oscar win is another challenge.

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

More bad news for smokers

More bad news for smokers

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

A study reveals that at least a quarter of long-term smokers will develop the incurable lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Will Microsoft win the Yahoo! deal?

Will Microsoft win the Yahoo! deal?

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Software giant Microsoft, which has made a $44.6 billion unsolicited bid to take over Yahoo! Inc, has entered into serious talks with search major and the companies marked a dramatic change in tone, the Los Angeles Times has reported."Everybody -- shareholders, management alike -- is getting more reasonable. All of a sudden it seems like something is going to happen," the newspaper quoted a source as saying.

Race for US president could cost $ 1 bn

Race for US president could cost $ 1 bn

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The money raised so far is double what was raised at a similar point in the 2000 campaign.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Cut Social Security, says Greenspan

Cut Social Security, says Greenspan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

N-deal: Hurdles before Congressional approval

N-deal: Hurdles before Congressional approval

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

N-deal: Hurdles before Congressional approval

Harry Potter not on NYT list

Harry Potter not on NYT list

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

New book will be on the children's list, not the best sellers.

Schwarzenegger groped, fondled women: Report

Schwarzenegger groped, fondled women: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The Los Angeles Times quoted six women as saying that they were the target of Hollywood star's sexual advances.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the ICC in December after he emerged as the sole nominee for the high-profile job

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Big egos often collide in Hollywood. In this case, noted film director and producer Steven Spielberg has butted heads with the chief of Viacom which owns Paramount Pictures.

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

Arabs say Israel isn't for Jews alone

Arabs say Israel isn't for Jews alone

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Leaders believe Israel's Arab citizens need to have more say in how they are governed.

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Norman Pritchard: Colonised India's first athlete to win 2 medals in same Olympics

Al Qaeda informant was ignored

Al Qaeda informant was ignored

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

A man who had lunch with Osama and offered to spy on him was ignored by intelligence agencies in 2000.

US soldiers saw munitions in Iraq being looted

US soldiers saw munitions in Iraq being looted

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

About a dozen US troops were guarding the sprawling facility when Iraqi looters raided the site.

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Boxing and weightlifting federations were given 18 months time to set their house in order to be considered for the 2028 Games.

Finally, an end to Lost

Finally, an end to Lost

Rediff.com26 May 2008

After holding us captive with it's never-ending flashback and umpteenth characters, ABC's island saga will finally wrap up in a two-hour season finale on May 29.

Montgomery may have taken drug cocktail

Montgomery may have taken drug cocktail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Anti-doping officials believe world 100 metres record holder could have taken a cocktail of drugs including human growth hormone and EPO.

Reagan's funeral expensive affair for US

Reagan's funeral expensive affair for US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

While the cost of the entire security framework for the former president's funeral is several million dollars, the Friday holiday for government departments will result in a loss of at least $423 million.

Jones wants samples tested

Jones wants samples tested

Rediff.com22 May 2004

The American sprinter wants any samples obtained from the BALCO investigation to be tested for DNA first to ensure they belong to her.

Pictures of dead US soldiers provoke outrage

Pictures of dead US soldiers provoke outrage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

The Los Angeles Times reports that a website has published previously censored pictures showing coffins containing the bodies of soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Paula Abdul's new single

Paula Abdul's new single

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Paula Abdul shares her thoughts the show, her single with Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell's surprising affection for dogs.

Kohli, Tendulkar pay tribute to 'magician' Kobe Bryant

Kohli, Tendulkar pay tribute to 'magician' Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India captain Virat Kohli condoled the demise of American basketball legend Kobe Bryant and said he was 'absolutely devastated to hear the news'. Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board.

Marsh, Stoinis and a World No 1 to light up USA's MLC

Marsh, Stoinis and a World No 1 to light up USA's MLC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'So excited to be a part of @MLCricket @SFOUnicorns.'

500 beer bottles make Gerrard an instant hit at LA Galaxy

500 beer bottles make Gerrard an instant hit at LA Galaxy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Steven Gerrard became an instant hit with LA Galaxy fans before he even kicked a ball.

Desi stand-up comedian Rajiv Satyal conquers new lands

Desi stand-up comedian Rajiv Satyal conquers new lands

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The comedian presents a solo show, about being solo in Los Angeles for the first time. He discusses dating, the challenges of his profession and why Indian Americans are the most privileged with P Rajendran.

Paris Olympics: New sports added, familiar faces depart

Paris Olympics: New sports added, familiar faces depart

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Paris Olympics will feature a new sport in breaking, plus three young sports returning from the Tokyo Games -- climbing, skateboarding and surfing.

Meet Jane Austen

Meet Jane Austen

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Anne Hathway plays the British author in her new film.

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

More athletes, more medals: India's LA 2028 target

More athletes, more medals: India's LA 2028 target

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Increased participation should be our goal in new Olympic cycle: Chef de Mission Gagan Narang

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe at Friday's game

Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe at Friday's game

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although details of what that will entail remain unclear. Bryant perished along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in foggy weather on a hillside northwest of Los Angeles on Sunday.