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Most Addictive TV Series of All Time

Most Addictive TV Series of All Time

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

24 tops the list. Click here to see the other shows that made the list.

Ocean's Twelve sweeps box-office

Ocean's Twelve sweeps box-office

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

New firm for The Practice cast

New firm for The Practice cast

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

Iraq, Afghanistan draining CIA dry: Report

Iraq, Afghanistan draining CIA dry: Report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Recently the agency had to sack its top officer in Baghdad amid questions about his ability to lead the gargantuan station there.

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Viktor Axelsen said the young Lakshya Sen would be among the favourites to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

No evidence of U.S. doping cover-up: report

No evidence of U.S. doping cover-up: report

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The USOC has indicated that in all but one of the cases the athlete 'already served a suspension' or was disciplined.

Sickening to see anti-Muslim violence in India: Padma Lakshmi

Sickening to see anti-Muslim violence in India: Padma Lakshmi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Asserting that there is no threat to Hinduism in India or anywhere else, Indian American supermodel and author Padma Lakshmi on Wednesday said people of all faiths should be able to live peacefully in 'this ancient, vast land'.

Beckham's United career may be over

Beckham's United career may be over

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

'I've never said I'd never move away from Manchester, and I've never said I'd end my career there,' he said.

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Djokovic described beating Carlos Alcaraz to claim the Olympic singles gold medal at the fifth attempt as the biggest achievement of his career on Sunday.

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A federal United States court has allowed Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana time till November 9 to file a motion against his extradition to India to face a trial in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

ICC banking on T20 for cricket's inclusion in Olympics

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India's Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration.

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A jam-packed United Center fell silent for eight seconds before Sunday's 69th NBA All-Star game as some 21,000 fans joined hands to pay their respects to the late Kobe Bryant, the global sports icon who dominated professional basketball for two decades. The silence was broken by a string of thunderous "Kobe, Kobe, Kobe," chants that rocked the stadium as they honored Bryant, who wore the No. 8 and No. 24 during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that was highlighted by five National Basketball Association championships.

Britney Spears to get hitched for the third time

Britney Spears to get hitched for the third time

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Get your lowdown on the world of Hollywood, right here!

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I love Liverpool Football Club and I always will do... but I didn't want to become a squad player or a sub at the club I love' - 'If there's anyone out there that thinks I'm coming here for a holiday and a last pay cheque, they'll be proved wrong very soon'

PIX: Sunny Leone's life in LA!

PIX: Sunny Leone's life in LA!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Sunny Leone is living it up in Los Angeles with husband Daniel Weber and their three kids, Nisha, Asher and Noah.

IOC powerless to act against Young

IOC powerless to act against Young

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The world 400m champion was alleged to have failed a test for the steroid nandrolone before the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel, law enforcement officials said.

Pregnant Marion Jones to miss world meet

Pregnant Marion Jones to miss world meet

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The 27-year-old American said she and her partner Tim Montgomery are expecting a baby in July.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'

Captain Jack makes Hollywood smile

Captain Jack makes Hollywood smile

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Murali Sreeshankar has been ruled out of Paris Olympics after sustaining a knee injury during training.

NBA: Clippers rebound with big win over Jazz

NBA: Clippers rebound with big win over Jazz

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers registered a comprehensive 107-94 win over the Utah Jazz at the StaplesCenter on Saturday to rebound from their thrashing at the hands of San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Yuriy Sedykh, hammer world record holder, dies at 66

Yuriy Sedykh, hammer world record holder, dies at 66

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Yuriy Sedykh, a two-time Olympic champion in the hammer throw whose world record from 1986 still stands, has died. He was 66. The Russian track and field federation said Sedykh died early Tuesday following a heart attack.

Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report

Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chicago-based Tribune Publishing Company is moving work to TCS

Elizabeth Taylor passes away

Elizabeth Taylor passes away

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The actress passed away today.

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

With the goal of inspiring and preparing every eligible citizen to vote, the American state of California has for the first time ever provided a new voter page that carried ballot information in Hindi for the June 5 primary election.

Pacers take down Lakers with final second basket

Pacers take down Lakers with final second basket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Indiana guard George Hill came up with last second heroics usually reserved for Kobe Bryant as the Pacers outgunned the Los Angeles Lakers 79-77 in a scrappy contest in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

NBA: D'Antoni at the helm as Lakers beat Nets

NBA: D'Antoni at the helm as Lakers beat Nets

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni took charge from the sideline for the first time on Tuesday as Los Angeles leaned heavily on their defense to earn a gritty 95-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick

Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Reader Sarnab Poddar sent us these pictures from Los Angeles.

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Why I am so excited about Pedro

Why I am so excited about Pedro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Here was this filmmaker, who has won so many awards, including a couple of Oscars, and there was not an ounce of arrogance in him, says Aseem Chhabra.

STUNNING PICS: The swimmer who's is a full-time mermaid

STUNNING PICS: The swimmer who's is a full-time mermaid

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The amazing story of former model Linden Wolbert who now works as a professional mermaid.

Mallika Sherawat's unknown talent, revealed!

Mallika Sherawat's unknown talent, revealed!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The actress has teamed up with John Lennon's son Julian for the Hisss soundtrack. She has sung two songs for the film.