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'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.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: The Who's Who in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

PIX: The Who's Who in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Here's a peak at the main characters in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children, the film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's Booker-winning 1980 novel of the same name.

First Look: Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

First Look: Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

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.'

Sienna Miller, Brad Pitt: A day out in Hollywood

Sienna Miller, Brad Pitt: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

'Sridevi has not lost her radiant luster'

'Sridevi has not lost her radiant luster'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Sridevi wins over TIFF but her film English Vinglish gets a ho hum response.

Midnight's Children: Lost in translation?

Midnight's Children: Lost in translation?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Fans might want to revisit the book Midnight's Children instead of the film.

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.

Amazing images of ultra-luxurious SUVs

Amazing images of ultra-luxurious SUVs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Toronto-based Conquest Vehicles now has two SUVs under its belt, Evade and Knight XV.

PIX: Shriya Saran goes backless

PIX: Shriya Saran goes backless

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The actress obviously loves showing off her glorious back.

Emraan Hashmi: My Hindi films did not do justice to the artist in me

Emraan Hashmi: My Hindi films did not do justice to the artist in me

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

'My worst performances are in those movies in which the directors showed me how to act,' Emraan Hashmi tells Arthur J Pais/ Rediff.com in Toronto.

The Top 10 Films at the Telluride Film Festival

The Top 10 Films at the Telluride Film Festival

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

This year's festival was full of surprises.

The most thrilling real-life stunts!

The most thrilling real-life stunts!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Rediff.com brings you images of some men who take on the toughest and craziest challenges to keep the adrenaline pumping!

Top three breeze into third round at Cincinnati

Top three breeze into third round at Cincinnati

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Top three seeds Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray moved into the third round of the Cincinnati Open with relatively comfortable straight set victories on Wednesday.

Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open with injury

Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to injury, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

Canada's most famous Sikh tied the knot!

Canada's most famous Sikh tied the knot!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Jagmeet and Gurkiran were married Thursday night in Mexico, capping off an epic string of wedding celebrations, which included a wedding ceremony held in Brampton, Ontario on February 4, followed by a private ceremony in Mexico on February 19.

Meg Ryan's erotic avatar!

Meg Ryan's erotic avatar!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

AI cancels 10 intl flights; unions seek end to standoff

AI cancels 10 intl flights; unions seek end to standoff

Rediff.com15 May 2012

With a medical summary issued by the aviation ministry stating that most of the AI pilots, who called in sick, were neither found at home by doctors sent by the airline nor reported to doctors.

Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal

Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

World number two Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month's Rogers Cup in Montreal, though he gave no reason for his decision in a statement released by organisers on Wednesday.

How Bombardier plans to make it big in India

How Bombardier plans to make it big in India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Starting with SpiceJet deliveries from this week, aircraft maker sees 'very exciting opportunity'.

Serena to rest for a week due to elbow injury

Serena to rest for a week due to elbow injury

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Serena Williams will rest for a week after withdrawing from the Swedish Open due to an elbow problem but is confident the injury will not derail her preparations for the US Open.

Priyanka Chopra shares a special bond with Meghan Markle

Priyanka Chopra shares a special bond with Meghan Markle

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The actor is good friends with Meghan Markle, who is set to get married to Prince Harry next year.

Anupam Kher's Silver Linings Playbook sets off Oscar buzz

Anupam Kher's Silver Linings Playbook sets off Oscar buzz

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The film won rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

A quick peek at the happenings at the IIFA.

Photographs: The making of an aircraft

Photographs: The making of an aircraft

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

A Bombardier q400 airplane is being assembled at the Bombardier aircraft manufacturing facility in Toronto.

French film on Mumbai's 2008 terrorist attack

French film on Mumbai's 2008 terrorist attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The film will star Nymphomaniac actor Stacy Martin.

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.

AI stops bookings for US, Europe, 9 more pilots sacked

AI stops bookings for US, Europe, 9 more pilots sacked

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Over 20 Air India flights were cancelled on Thursday from Delhi and Mumbai as the agitation by the protesting pilots entered the third day.

Will these films win an Oscar?

Will these films win an Oscar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Now, surgery to fix high blood pressure

Now, surgery to fix high blood pressure

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The doctor, who was part of a team that brought path-breaking surgery to Canada, in conversation with Ajit Jain

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The formal inauguration of Canada-India Center of Excellence in Science, Technology and Policy, Carleton University, Ottawa will coincide with India's Independence Day, August 15.

Canada to introduce 10-year visas

Canada to introduce 10-year visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has announced that Canada will start issuing 10-year visas.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

Can Sidhartha Mallya turn Kingfisher to 'good times'?

Can Sidhartha Mallya turn Kingfisher to 'good times'?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

A familiar face in the glamour circles, Sidhartha Mallya is being groomed to eventually step into his father's shoes.

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television in her home country but that did not dampen the excitement across a nation where the future of women's tennis is suddenly looking as bright as ever.