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Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The business tycoon's comments follow the online release of audiotapes, which purportedly reveal conversations between him and a prostitute, reports The Telegraph.

Roger Waters to recreate Pink Floyd's The Wall

Roger Waters to recreate Pink Floyd's The Wall

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The founding member will revive the band's hit and innovative album The Wall after thirty years.

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Radcliffe and Orlando Bloom attended the National Movie Awards 2010 ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall.

An electric car travels 1,000 km on single charge!

An electric car travels 1,000 km on single charge!

Rediff.com26 May 2010

An electric car in Japan has reportedly set a new world record by running for over 27 hours and covering more than 1,000 kilometres on a single charge.

Barack Obama to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Barack Obama to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The Ex-Beatle will receive the third Gershwin Prize from the US President.

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A large part of the UK Parliament was evacuated on Monday after a "suspicious package" was found in its premises, triggering a bomb scare and prompting security officials to cordon off the area and lead lawmakers to safety.

Zardari to relinquish key powers: Report

Zardari to relinquish key powers: Report

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

In a significant move, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has agreed to relinquish some key powers like appointment of the army chief and dissolution of Parliament.Pakistan's political parties have also reached a basic consensus on the move, which they claim will bolster Pakistan's democratic constitution, which has been heavily altered by the country's successive military rulers. Zardari also wants to restore Pakistan's constitution as it was made in 1973.

Yemeni Al Qaeda declares jihad on Christians, Jews

Yemeni Al Qaeda declares jihad on Christians, Jews

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Senior commanders of the Yemeni wing of the Al Qaeda have urged Muslims in the region to wage a jihad against Christians and Jews.

Glenn McGrath finds love again

Glenn McGrath finds love again

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Glenn McGrath has found love again -- eighteen months after the tragic death of his wife Jane. According to the Daily Telegraph, the former Australia fast bowler has been dating a woman named Sara for about two months now.

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Several magazines seem to think so.

'Jihad' musical floors Pervez Musharraf

'Jihad' musical floors Pervez Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The satirical romp about the war on terror follows the story of an innocent young flower seller from the mean streets of Jalalabad to the midst of a sleeper cell in the West. He's helped by a very friendly local terrorist -- and an unusually proactive TV reporter in search of a 'killer' story.

Oldest tree in UK undergoing sex change

Oldest tree in UK undergoing sex change

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The oldest tree in Britain may be undergoing a sex change, say researchers who found that part of it is turning female.

Vikas Swarup new high commissioner to Canada

Vikas Swarup new high commissioner to Canada

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup, credited with expanding foreign ministry's social media outreach and handling sensitive issues deftly, was on Thursday appointed India's High Commissioner to Canada.

Hackers post Hotmail account passwords online

Hackers post Hotmail account passwords online

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Thought to be result of a phishing attack the list of around 10,000 Microsoft Hotmail, Windows Live and MSN accounts were posted on Monday on technology website Neowin.net by an anonymous user, Daily Telegraph reported.

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

They would call US citizens and demand their financial and bank details, failing which they would allegedly threaten them with dire consequences, including legal action and jail term

Al-Qaeda using stomach bombs to fool security

Al-Qaeda using stomach bombs to fool security

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

The Al-Qaeda has developed new explosive devices that enable suicide bombers carry them hidden in stomach to breach airline security measures, the media reported on Sunday. An al-Qaeda militant passed through several airline security checks with a bomb hidden in his intestine and made an abortive bid to assassinate a prominent Saudi prince, The Sunday Telegraph reported.

Indian youth mugged, beaten up in Australia

Indian youth mugged, beaten up in Australia

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Merrylands Police said the Indian youth was walking along Amos Street at 7.30 pm on Wednesday when three men came from behind him and repeatedly hit him in the face.

Carla Bruni in Woody Allen's next?

Carla Bruni in Woody Allen's next?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Bruni is to play a supporting role in the movie. The lead role has landed in the kitty of Oscar winning French actress Marion Cotillard.

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Test cricket returned to Pakistan for the first time in ten years with the Sri Lankan team playing two matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi, with the hosts winning the second match to clinch the series 1-0 after the rain-curtailed first game ended in a draw.

England were lucky in ball-tampering row: Vaughan

England were lucky in ball-tampering row: Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

England were lucky to escape unpunished from a ball-tampering controversy in their third Test against South Africa, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

Oly champ Ennis-Hill deeply concerned by Zika virus threat

Oly champ Ennis-Hill deeply concerned by Zika virus threat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Britain's world and Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill is deeply concerned about the threat of the Zika virus in Brazil ahead of this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Barack, Michelle Obama earned $5.5 million in 2009

Barack, Michelle Obama earned $5.5 million in 2009

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The White House released Barack Obama's tax return on Thursday -- the day all Americans have to file their tax returns.

Jolie no longer attracted to Pitt?

Jolie no longer attracted to Pitt?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The National Enquirer reports that the actress hates Pitt's shabby look.

Hitler as management guru in India sparks row

Hitler as management guru in India sparks row

Rediff.com24 May 2009

"Anyone seeking to teach tomorrow's business leaders of India should reject globalisation of hate and racism, not facilitating it," said Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre, a leading Jewish NGO at the United Nations.

No pull out, say England C'wealth Games officials

No pull out, say England C'wealth Games officials

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Dismissing reports that England is all set to pull out of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, officials in London insisted that there is no such move and a team will definitely travel to India for the mega event.

BCCI wants ICC HQ moved to Mumbai: report

BCCI wants ICC HQ moved to Mumbai: report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

According to a Daily Telegraph report, with India ruling the roost in international cricket by virtue of their financial might there is a possibility that the ICC headquarters may be shifted to Mumbai once Sharad Pawar succeeds David Morgan as ICC president in July 2010.

Oprah Winfrey's new show coming to India

Oprah Winfrey's new show coming to India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

In the show, the talk show queen will be seen interview a range of people from celebrities to politicians to newsmakers in other countries.

SA threatens 3rd world war over Semenya

SA threatens "3rd world war" over Semenya

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

South Africa reacted angrily on Friday to a report that tests on its world champion runner Caster Semenya had found she was a hermaphrodite, threatening a "third world war" over the affair. Athletics' governing body declined to confirm the report in Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper, which said the 18-year-old runner had both male and female sexual characteristics.

World champ Semenya is a hermaphrodite: Report

World champ Semenya is a hermaphrodite: Report

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Caster Semenya, the 18-year-old South African women's 800 metres World champion, has both male and female organs, according to Australian newspaper the Sydney Daily Telegraph.

Ponting worst behaved Aussie player in 20 years

Ponting worst behaved Aussie player in 20 years

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has emerged as the worst behaved player to play for the country in the last 20 years and has been asked by former legends of the game to improve his on-field attitude.

Jim Carrey, Jenny announce split on Twitter

Jim Carrey, Jenny announce split on Twitter

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

The couple broke up after being together since five years. Both the actors sent tweets of their break up. And publicists of the couple later confirmed the news.

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

"As citizens of the United Kingdom take stock of their relationship with the EU, you should be proud that the EU has helped spread British values and practices - democracy, the rule of law, open markets - across the continent and to its periphery," he wrote.

Angelina Jolie a 'self-centered psycho'

Angelina Jolie a 'self-centered psycho'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The actress' former bodyguard claims she has two faces.

Fraud: NRI trader gets 20 mn pounds compensation

Fraud: NRI trader gets 20 mn pounds compensation

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Considered one of the most prolific traders in London's financial circles, Rajesh Gill, 37, studied at Harvard and the London School of Economics and used to make over 100 transactions a day, The Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher tie the knot

Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher tie the knot

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The couple, who became engaged in 2004, tied the knot in the presence of a handful family and friends.

When Lady Gaga met the Queen

When Lady Gaga met the Queen

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The outlandish singer entertained the Queen at Royal Variety Performance

Britain's Greatest Ever Moustache

Britain's Greatest Ever Moustache

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The poll of 3,000 men saw the likes of Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin making it to the top ten list.

150% pay hike for Barclays investment bankers

150% pay hike for Barclays investment bankers

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The pay rise at Barclays Capital is expected to be backdated to June this year as the bank looks to compensate its staff following the bonus crackdown.

Rafter to develop blueprint to save Aus tennis

Rafter to develop blueprint to save Aus tennis

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter is to present Tennis Australia with plans to stop the national men's game from sliding into oblivion.

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Australia's cricket board gambled that greed would motivate top players into accepting a pay offer and while that bet has backfired the parties are likely to thrash out a deal in time to avert an Ashes boycott, former captain Ian Chappell said.