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O'Neal leads Heat to victory

O'Neal leads Heat to victory

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Shaquille O'Neal notched 28 points and Dwyane Wade added 27 as the Miami Heat scorched the Toronto Raptors 103-91.

PHOTOS: Thousands tune in for the royal wedding

PHOTOS: Thousands tune in for the royal wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Thousands of revellers streamed into the town of Windsor, trying to capture their own little piece of the extravaganza that is the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday. Well-wishers flew in from all over the world to get a glimpse of the bride and groom. Some enthusiasts even camped out for six days to get a prime spot to view the newlyweds.

Indo-Pak 'peace mongering' at global vigil

Indo-Pak 'peace mongering' at global vigil

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, people from both nations settled in the United States came together to spread the message of "peace-mongering" at a 'global peace vigil' where they appealed to governments to engage in dialogue to resolve disputes.

Andreescu's goal now is to stay healthy

Andreescu's goal now is to stay healthy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'I've accomplished a lot this past year and I feel I can do even more, now I actually believe I can do more after all of this success so I am going to keep striving and hopefully win many more Grand Slams. I have been thinking about playing the Olympics for a couple of years, I think it is a very special event'

Mumbai girl on Canadian Idol

Mumbai girl on Canadian Idol

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Devika Mathur was a radio jockey in Mumbai.

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

An Indian-origin Uber driver has allegedly raped a 25-year-old in Canada, prompting police to seek public's help in tracing him.

With more seats, IndiGo pips Air India on international routes

With more seats, IndiGo pips Air India on international routes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

While IndiGo had 11.8 per cent of all the international seats to and fro India in the last week of August, Air India's seat share was 11.4 per cent. Emirates came third with 8.1 per cent, and rest of the airlines constituted 68 per cent of the seat share.

PM Modi's remarks on foreign soil in bad taste, says Cong

PM Modi's remarks on foreign soil in bad taste, says Cong

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Congress hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks in Canada about the "mess" left behind by others, saying they were in "poor taste" coming on foreign soil and show that he still carries the "hangover of the election campaign".

Bharat Bala: Mariyaan is the story of human survival

Bharat Bala: Mariyaan is the story of human survival

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The filmmaker talks about his unusual film he is making that will release this summer.

Andreescu embraces spotlight with US Open triumph

Andreescu embraces spotlight with US Open triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old Canadian, who a year ago had failed to qualify for the tournament but has gone on to become the sport's brightest young star.

Sean Penn slams Bush

Sean Penn slams Bush

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

A clash of generations will decide the US Open on Saturday with Serena Williams taking a fourth crack at Grand Slam history against teenager Bianca Andreescu, who was not even born when the American lifted her first Flushing Meadows trophy.

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Hansal Mehta on the challenges he faced while making Shahid, and more.

Visit Chennai (and these 9 cities) in 2015!

Visit Chennai (and these 9 cities) in 2015!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

International travel guide Lonely Planet has just released its list of top ten cities to visit next year. And Chennai made the cut!

Rose leads Raptors past Lakers

Rose leads Raptors past Lakers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Jalen Rose scored 26 points as the Toronto Raptors upset the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102.

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Venus Williams will take on compatriot Sloane Stephens in one semi-final before her fellow Americans Madison Keys battles it out with CoCo Vandeweghe in the other in all-American semi-final in the women's singles at the US Open.

Mourning headed for Miami

Mourning headed for Miami

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

This season, Mourning averaged 10.4 points and 7.1 rebounds in 18 games.

Like the trailer of Midnight's Children?

Like the trailer of Midnight's Children?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Issues relating to environmental clearances and work visas were the main factors deterring bilateral trade and Indian investment into Canada

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Halep's near-flawless display at the All England Club marked a spectacular return to form after her world ranking dropped from first to seventh between mid-January and July.

Summer 2018: Paris, London among top travel destinations

Summer 2018: Paris, London among top travel destinations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Indians are preferring long-haul foreign locations this summer, says report.

18000 people ink plea seeking peace Nobel for Malala

18000 people ink plea seeking peace Nobel for Malala

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Over 18,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Nobel Foundation to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousufzai for her work in promoting education for girls

Yoga: Learn how to do a headstand

Yoga: Learn how to do a headstand

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

We bring you an excerpt from 'Yoga for You, Tips & Techniques for Everyone' by Prahlada Reddy, and Shameem Akhtar.

Priyanka spreads cheer, kindness in Jordan

Priyanka spreads cheer, kindness in Jordan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Mumbai last week. Toronto Friday and Saturday. Amman Sunday. Doesn't she ever feel tired?

PIX: Amy Jackson's lovely Cannes holiday

PIX: Amy Jackson's lovely Cannes holiday

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Amy attended the Cannes Film Festival this year.

Olympics postponement: Athletes show IOC who has power

Olympics postponement: Athletes show IOC who has power

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'The fact that the IOC and Japan decided to postpone has a lot to do with the fact that athletes spoke out and clearly told their stories. It somehow made it real.'

Ridley Scott's new con game

Ridley Scott's new con game

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

By taking Mary Kom's life to millions of young people across India, Priyanka Chopra hopes the film can make a difference to future generation of Indians.

Hotel Transylvania does well at box office

Hotel Transylvania does well at box office

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Box office report of Adam Sandler's Hotel Transylvania.

PIX: Bollywood Gals Hot Up The Global Stage

PIX: Bollywood Gals Hot Up The Global Stage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Kalki, Shriya, Shahana and many more have joined the ranks of Ash and Sonam when it comes to making stylish appearances abroad!

'Super-jupiter' discovery dwarfs solar system's largest planet

'Super-jupiter' discovery dwarfs solar system's largest planet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Astronomers have discovered a new 'super-Jupiter' planet, 13 times bigger than Jupiter, the largest planet in our own solar system. The planet orbits a star called Kappa Andromedae that is 2.5 times the mass of the Sun and is located 170 light-years away from the earth.

Prem Watsa the Indian Warren Buffett goes shopping

Prem Watsa the Indian Warren Buffett goes shopping

Rediff.com25 May 2012

V Prem Watsa, the India-born billionaire and promoter-chairman of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, a $30-billion plus insurance and investment company, is often referred to as the "Canadian Buffett," a reference to the famous billionaire founder of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.

11 times Priyanka Chopra won fashion

11 times Priyanka Chopra won fashion

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

It's the risk taker in her that makes us go 'wow'. Presenting birthday girl Priyanka's best style moments.

Ben Affleck's <I>Argo</i> the next BO champ?

Ben Affleck's Argo the next BO champ?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The film has received favourable reviews.

'Peddlers is about alienation and loneliness'

'Peddlers is about alienation and loneliness'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Director Vasan Bala tells us how Mumbai inspired his directorial debut Peddlers.