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Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Webchat saved her life

Webchat saved her life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

In a real life drama with all the trappings of a thriller, a web chat between a woman in Kerala and her sister-in-law in Canada saved the life of the latter and her eight-month-old baby from a dagger-wielding intruder who broke into her Toronto apartment.

The Disciple review

The Disciple review

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Nadal is world number one: Becker

Nadal is world number one: Becker

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The ATP computer says otherwise but Boris Becker believes Rafael Nadal has already replaced Roger Federer as the world number one.

Meet Jagmeet Singh, the first Sikh to lead major Canadian party

Meet Jagmeet Singh, the first Sikh to lead major Canadian party

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Jagmeet Singh, a 38-year-old Sikh, elected the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, becoming the first non-white politician to head a major party in the country.

Air India's weird business strategy

Air India's weird business strategy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Personnel posted at places such as Washington, Toronto, Cairo despite not having direct connectivity.

Pix: Salman Khan rocks Canada

Pix: Salman Khan rocks Canada

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Salman takes Dr Cabbie to Toronto.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Canada: Jet flight receives bomb threat, grounded

Canada: Jet flight receives bomb threat, grounded

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Jet Airways Flight 225 to Chennai was grounded in Toronto on Monday after the police received a bomb threat. A report in Friday's National Post reveals that the police received an anonymous threat less than two hours before the Jet Airways Flight was scheduled to depart from the Pearson International Airport in Toronto.Though the investigators were aware that it might be a hoax threat, they decided to take no chances. Hence, the flight was grounded.

International culinary arts programme

International culinary arts programme

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The programme offers students the opportunity to spend two semesters training in culinary skills and related subjects in Mumbai and Toronto.

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

In a communication to the ministry of electronics and information technology, the messaging service said it was committed to protecting the privacy of its over 400 million users in India.

Swaminarayan temple opened in Canada

Swaminarayan temple opened in Canada

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

According to the temple literature, 1,800 craftsmen were engaged for 18 months, sculpting 24,000 pieces which were later transported to the temple site in suburban Etobicoke, North-West of Toronto, and assembled together.

Canada: Indian 'miracle' duo dupes people

Canada: Indian 'miracle' duo dupes people

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

A report in the Toronto Star reveals that the scam was masterminded by Mohammad Umar Ashrafi, 43, a self-proclaimed Swami who assumed the name of Roshanbhai. This 'spiritual healer' claimed that he could help people fix their family, health and business problems. He even told his gullible followers that he could help them win a lottery.

I am a surgeon, Dr Horror told neighbours

I am a surgeon, Dr Horror told neighbours

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

A front-page banner line report in Sunday's Toronto Star reveals that Kumar's wife Poonam Ameet, 28, and two sons aged 5 and 4, live on Pali Drive in Brampton. The report also reveals that Kumar bought this home last year for $610,000. A number of neighbours are acquainted with Kumar, as he visited Canada during the Christmas holidays. Kumar, who drove a $65,000 rental Lexus SUV 350 during his stay here, told people that he was a cardiovascular surgeon.

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Roger Federer is the form player going into next week's U.S. Open but Novak Djokovic is favourite to win the title for a second time, according to former champion John McEnroe.

Will Prem Watsa's magic work in India?

Will Prem Watsa's magic work in India?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the founder, chairman and chief executive of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, is often called the Warren Buffett of Canada for his ability to spot investment opportunities ahead of others and turn around non-performing enterprises.

Federer fights back to record 300th Masters win in Cincinnati

Federer fights back to record 300th Masters win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Roger Federer survived an opening-match fright by outlasting Canada's Vasek Pospisil 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-2 on Wednesday to claim his 300th Masters Series win and reach the third round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Brendon McCullum hangs up his boots

Brendon McCullum hangs up his boots

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Global T20 Canada.

Rogers Cup PHOTOS: Williams shines; Djokovic, Wawrinka fall

Rogers Cup PHOTOS: Williams shines; Djokovic, Wawrinka fall

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams cruised into the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Lucie Safarova on Thursday but the Montreal tournament lost two of her potential title rivals when Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova were knocked out.

PIX: Neetu Chandra, Tisca Chopra at Jagran Film Festival

PIX: Neetu Chandra, Tisca Chopra at Jagran Film Festival

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals

Sikh community welcomes Modi 'open-heartedly' in Vancouver

Sikh community welcomes Modi 'open-heartedly' in Vancouver

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

"This is a very significant visit," Modi said.

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Big-serving Isner reaches Montreal second round

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Greek tyro Stefanos Tsitsipas' dream run at the Rogers Cup continued on Friday as the teenager toppled defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals in Toronto.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas secured the biggest win of his career when he sent Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic packing in the third round of the Rogers Cup with a stunning 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 win on Thursday.

US Open women's final: What you need to know

US Open women's final: What you need to know

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Key facts and records of American Serena Williams and Canada's Bianca Andreescu

Whoa! What is she wearing?!?

Whoa! What is she wearing?!?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian's half sister, showed off her pelvic bones in a daring outfit at a music awards ceremony.

Priyanka looks WOW at TIFF

Priyanka looks WOW at TIFF

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Priyanka Chopra takes herself, and her films, places!

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The annual Toronto International Film Festival began on September 10.

PIX: Ranveer Singh visits Deepika Padukone on the sets of xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

PIX: Ranveer Singh visits Deepika Padukone on the sets of xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Check out how romantic Ranveer Singh is.

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Seven years ago, Ravishankar Venkateswaran heard a story during a bus ride.

Asha Goel murder: Mumbai cop in Canada

Asha Goel murder: Mumbai cop in Canada

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Asha Goel was at the Mumbai apartment of her brother, Suresh Ranchhoddas Agrawal, when she was killed in 2003

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'

PHOTOS: Federer claims sixth Cincinnati title

PHOTOS: Federer claims sixth Cincinnati title

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Roger Federer's hopes of adding to his record Grand Slam haul got a boost as he beat Spain's David Ferrer 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to win the Western and Southern Open title in Cincinnati on Sunday in the last key U.S. Open tune-up event.

Simbu in legal trouble over Beep song?

Simbu in legal trouble over Beep song?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Simbu has been asked to appear before police

'Talking to my roomies was scary'

'Talking to my roomies was scary'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

GA reader Parshati Patel shares her experience of living with roommates.

PIX: Stars look stunning in IIFA

PIX: Stars look stunning in IIFA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Bollywood dazzles in Toronto.

'A lot of mothers don't end up doing films'

'A lot of mothers don't end up doing films'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'We don't have that support system.' 'The last six years has gone into making Manto and raising Vihaan and it has been tough.'

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The country will host the first ever live NBA match in October this year

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

A look at the top movie stories of the week.

Drogba storming up a row at Montreal

Drogba storming up a row at Montreal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A disgruntled Didier Drogba refused to play for the Montreal Impact on Sunday after learning that he would not be in the starting lineup, coach Mauro Biello said.