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PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Farhan Akhtar invited his family and filmi friends for the special screening of his new film, The Sky Is Pink, in Mumbai.

Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play

Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for his refusal to play against Toronto FC last Sunday, the league announced on Friday. The amount of the fine, which was not disclosed by MLS, was consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the league said. Drogba, 38, sat out against Toronto after learning he would not be in the starting lineup.

Indian students hung out to dry

Indian students hung out to dry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

With Canada, Australia extending restrictions, admission seekers are deferring their studies or looking elsewhere.

'I wanted the audience to reflect on their lives'

'I wanted the audience to reflect on their lives'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'If someone is consistently horrible to you, for me, I would ask myself, what am I doing?' 'Why am I continuously putting myself as a target for this?'

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Actors lead a busy life, and their work sometimes take them to interesting places in India and abroad.

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 semi-final win over Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, setting up a title showdown with local teenager Bianca Andreescu.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed Tsitsipas halted the match to attend to a broken shoe lace.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Supermodel Winnie Harlow puts on a daring display

Supermodel Winnie Harlow puts on a daring display

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Canadian fashion model has spoken about her favourite food, childhood treats and growing up years.

Cincinnati Tennis: Djokovic staggers past Simon, Tsonga out

Cincinnati Tennis: Djokovic staggers past Simon, Tsonga out

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic needed three sets to get past Gilles Simon in the Western and Southern Open second round on Tuesday, but Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost to Mikhail Youzhny in his opener two days after winning the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Toronto Raptors finally sent an opening night crowd home with a smile and a win when they held on to beat the Boston Celtics 93-87 to raise the curtain on a new National Basketball Association season on Wednesday.

'There may be no more tennis this year'

'There may be no more tennis this year'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) chief executive Richard Lewis said he hoped the situation will stabilise in the coming months to allow the hardcourt season to get underway before the US Open begins on Aug. 24.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

Priyanka's Sikkim boo-boo lights up social media

Priyanka's Sikkim boo-boo lights up social media

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trolls and PeeCee, new BFFs?

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The final will pit power against power when Andreescu takes on her childhood hero Williams, who claimed her first US Open title in 1999 before Andreescu was even born.

What's Farhan doing in Canada?

What's Farhan doing in Canada?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Farhan rocks Justin country with SEL.

Why every Indian must visit Shore temple in Tamil Nadu

Why every Indian must visit Shore temple in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they liked the most about Mamallapuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

Vikas, Neeraj win pro circuit fights

Vikas, Neeraj win pro circuit fights

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

A film named Bastards!

A film named Bastards!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Geethu Mohandas's third film will look at gangsterism from a female gaze.

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

B'desh founder Mujib's killer in Canada

B'desh founder Mujib's killer in Canada

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The man who killed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh, in 1975, lives comfortably in Toronto. Despite several rejections to his refugee claim, Ottawa can't deport him. The Toronto Star recently reported that Nur Chowdhury, who 'pulled the trigger on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman lives quietly in a building in Toronto.

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Sridevi had updated her art to become more contemporary than current actors. She was new-age and yet vintage. By making the predictable so precious, she makes it a scene that could hold its head high anywhere in world cinema.

Trailer: The Sky Is Pink looks heart-wrenching

Trailer: The Sky Is Pink looks heart-wrenching

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Priyanka and Farhan's love story looks really cute and their chemistry is crackling, writes Karan Sanjay Shah.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era.

40 years to the day: When Canada stunned a Chappell-led Australia

40 years to the day: When Canada stunned a Chappell-led Australia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The big names in the Aussies squad were tricked into partying hard a night before they lost to rookie, cricket-loving Canadians in a one-off One-day match.

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Since then, the 43-year-old has been busy showing the world why he's the best Justin out of Canada since Bieber. A former teacher, boxing enthusiast and politician, Trudeau is Canada's second-youngest prime minister ever.

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

Photos: The BEST fashion moments of 2019

Photos: The BEST fashion moments of 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

We look back at some of the most inspiring fashion moments of the year.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indian missions in Canada are working round the clock after the blast.

Of Freida Pinto's legs, movies & Dev Patel

Of Freida Pinto's legs, movies & Dev Patel

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais reports from the Toronto International Film Festival.