News for 'The Telegraph'

Kim Kardashian poses in the buff for mag cover

Kim Kardashian poses in the buff for mag cover

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Kim Kardashian, who regretted going naked for Playboy, has bared all for a magazine cover yet again, this time in the name of art.

Mamata plans a surprise gift for Obama

Mamata plans a surprise gift for Obama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee, say sources, plans to close deals, which would create jobs either in Erie, Pennsylvania or in LaGrange in Obama's home state of Illinois.

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The actress, who reportedly describes herself as Jewish-Buddhist, recently was in the news in the UK for her alternative teaching methods, when it was reported she'd been talking to the Tories about introducing the techniques into British schools.

Iran to execute student for throwing a stone

Iran to execute student for throwing a stone

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Islamic studies student Mohammad-Amin Valian was arrested on the basis of a photograph taken at a mass demonstration against the rigged presidential election last year.

Grease song is best-selling duet of all time

Grease song is best-selling duet of all time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

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

Sir Paul McCartney's favourite songs

Sir Paul McCartney's favourite songs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The former Beatle picked his favourites from the back catalogue of hundreds of songs including 32 that topped the US charts, as his best compositions.

UK bans controversial Muslim Indian scholar

UK bans controversial Muslim Indian scholar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Britain's Home Secretary Theresa May has banned controversial Islamic scholar Zakir Naik from entering the United Kingdom.May banned the entry of the Indian scholar on the grounds of his 'unacceptable behaviour'. The renowned Islamic scholar was scheduled to address lectures at Wembley Arena and Sheffield.

India bribed 72 nations to get Delhi CWG: Report

India bribed 72 nations to get Delhi CWG: Report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

India bribed 72 Commonwealth countries USD 100,000 each to get the hosting rights for the scandal-hit 19th edition of the Games which will start in Delhi from October 3-14, a media report claimed in Melbourne on Thursday.

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes 'have an open marriage'

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes 'have an open marriage'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Delhi: British plane-spotters confess, walk free

Delhi: British plane-spotters confess, walk free

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Seeking lenient punishment, the accused, hailing from Bristol in the United Kingdom, claimed ignorance about the penal consequences of their plane-spotting hobby in New Delhi while admitting their guilt.

'Hygiene at CWG Village bigger worry than terror'

'Hygiene at CWG Village bigger worry than terror'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Australia's swimming coach Leigh Nugent says hygiene at the Commonwealth Games Village in Delhi is a bigger concern for him than the terror threats to the October 3 to 14 event.

Amir could become ICC informant to escape life ban

Amir could become ICC informant to escape life ban

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Pakistan's teenage pacer Mohammad Amir, who is implicated in the spot-fixing scandal that has shaken world cricket, could become an informant for the ICC and reveal "dodgy betting identities that corrupted him" to escape a life ban, a media report in Melbourne said on Tuesday.

'ICC to halt Pakistan's 2011 visit to England'

'ICC to halt Pakistan's 2011 visit to England'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

ICC is expected to tell Pakistan that they will not be returning to England next season, as a sequel to allegations of spot-fixing controversy, media reports said on Sunday.

Cricketers may get red cards for bad behaviour

Cricketers may get red cards for bad behaviour

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Cricketers might get red cards for bad behaviours in future as the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is trying a new red card system in some amatuer games to reduce excessive sledging and violent behaviour by players.

How Hamas's top leader was assassinated

How Hamas's top leader was assassinated

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The murder of Hamas military commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh on January 19 at a hotel in Dubai, allegedly by 11 members of Israel's Mossad, has again proved the chilling credentials of the organisation, considered the deadliest intelligence agency in the world.The group, which included a woman, entered the hotel dressed as businessmen and tennis players, and managed to strangle Mabhouh inside his room.

Ponting should step down: Gatting

Ponting should step down: Gatting

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Australian cricket is in a "mess", says former England captain Mike Gatting, who feels an out-of-form Ricky Ponting should step down as captain to ensure that his batting does not suffer.

Yemeni plane crashes: 152 dead, toddler survives

Yemeni plane crashes: 152 dead, toddler survives

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

A toddler has been plucked alive from the waters of the Indian Ocean by rescue boats searching for survivors of a Yemenia Air flight from Paris that crashed off the Comoros Islands, says a report in Telegraph.

How to bring back the 'zing' in your sex life

How to bring back the 'zing' in your sex life

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The importance of sex in a relationship, especially a few years after marriage, is underrated and most couples have no clue as to just why and when it happens.

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Joining the debate on the controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the father of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was beheaded by militants in Pakistan, has said the mosque should not be built there and should be moved to another location.

'Terrorised' airlines now want passenger profiling

'Terrorised' airlines now want passenger profiling

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Security can only be guaranteed by making a risk assessment of people before they are even board an aircraft, The Telegraph quoted Giovanni Bisignani, director general of the International Air Transport Association, as saying.

Kaneria, Mervyn arrested in Essex for spot-fixing

Kaneria, Mervyn arrested in Essex for spot-fixing

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria, and young pacer Mervyn Westfield have been arrested by Essex police for alleged spot-fixing in Essex's Pro40 match against Durham last September.

Cleaning up an oil spill, James Cameron-style

Cleaning up an oil spill, James Cameron-style

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The world's biggest filmmaker has offered his fleet of private submarines to BP (formerly British Petroleum), to assist the company in stopping the massive oil flow threatening the Gulf of Mexico, caused by its leaking oil rig, the Deepwater Horizon.

'Fat tax' could be levied on junk food!

'Fat tax' could be levied on junk food!

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The British government may levy "fat tax" on junk food and sugary drinks in a bid to reduce obesity among consumers and reduce fiscal deficit, a media report said.

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Rediff.com10 May 2010

NRI billionaire LN Mittal is among the front runners for a committee being set up to improve ethical behaviour of crisis-ridden Goldman Sachs, says a media report.

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Ashes rout branded 'day of infamy' in horrified Australia.

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the Indian community and the native Australians.

Warne to defuse Indo-Aussie tensions

Warne to defuse Indo-Aussie tensions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the community and the native Australians.

Woods can get his life back on track: Obama

Woods can get his life back on track: Obama

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama has revealed that he believes ace golfer Tiger Woods can "absolutely" be rehabilitated.

New Russian missile system sparks fears

New Russian missile system sparks fears

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

It is feared that the covert Club-K missile attack system could prove 'game-changing' in fighting wars with small countries, which would gain a remote capacity to mount multiple missiles on boats, trucks or railways.

Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi

Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The athletes worldwide need not worry about their security during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Oraganising Commitee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi today said, dimissing reports that terrorists may attack players during the October 3-14 event in New Delhi.

Coming soon: Ready-made body parts

Coming soon: Ready-made body parts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Surgeons could soon use ready-made human body parts to repair injuries or patch-up worn out organs of patients, scientists have claimed.

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

According to The Telegraph, Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, tweeted, "Ok, umm, huge rumour: Google to launch Facebook competitor very soon "Google Me," very credible source" on June 28.

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Beauty is woven into the ghazal with such deep feelings of love that the focus is always on seeking oneness with the other, notes Gopi Chand Narang.

Eight players of Iran's women's football team are 'MEN'!!!

Eight players of Iran's women's football team are 'MEN'!!!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Eight players of Iran's women's national football team are apparently men

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

John Bradman, the son of legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, has won the right to go to trial over the exploitation of his father's name.

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Tell us!

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Victoria Beckham to help design Range Rover's special edition SUV Evoque in her capacity as the brand's creative design executive.

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

British authorities have claimed that they had tipped off the Americans about David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting attacks in India at the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's behest.

ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The ABP Group on Thursday sold Businessworld magazine to Anurag Batra and Vikram Jhunjhunwala for an undisclosed amount.

Meet Van Rompuy, Europe's new President

Meet Van Rompuy, Europe's new President

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been elected as the first President of the European Union, while Britain's European Trade Commissioner, Baroness Ashton, is the new Foreign Minister of the council.