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Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Hacking alert from spies delays voting for UK PM

Hacking alert from spies delays voting for UK PM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The postal ballot papers were to be mailed out from Monday but are now expected to start being issued a few days later, with a delivery deadline set as next Thursday.

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala tests positive for COVID-19; stable: Hospital

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala tests positive for COVID-19; stable: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Sasikala, admitted to the Bowring Hospital on Wednesday, is presently in the dedicated COVID-19 Centre of the Victoria Hospital in the city and her condition was stable, hospital sources added.

Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled

Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Melbourne on Friday completed 28 days since the last reported locally-acquired case of novel coronavirus infection.

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday extended her bookmaker odds as the favourite to win the Conservative Party leadership race, with former Chancellor Rishi Sunak also trailing in a poll among Tory voters.

Too S-E-X-Y To Handle

Too S-E-X-Y To Handle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Flattering looks from the Cannes red carpet.

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Hockley was thankful they did not have to introduce vaccine mandates for players and that the idea was "almost irrelevant" due to the vaccination rate.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Meet another Commonwealth winner

Meet another Commonwealth winner

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The marmalade that Victoria Singh made with oranges from her garden in Kota won the first place in the Commonwealth category at the World Original Marmalade Awards in England.

Plasma trials for COVID-19 patients begin in Karnataka

Plasma trials for COVID-19 patients begin in Karnataka

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The convalescent plasma therapy was only for patients who are critical, in intensive care units or on ventilator.

Azarenka returns from the wilderness at US Open

Azarenka returns from the wilderness at US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Victoria Azarenka's return to the top has been a long road full of setbacks and challenges but she knuckled down, swallowed her ego and now finds herself back in a Grand Slam final after a seven-year absence.

Too hot! Elsa Hosk flaunts beach bod

Too hot! Elsa Hosk flaunts beach bod

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Swede channels 70s vibe with her latest cover shoot.

Ashwin retains No. 2 slot in bowlers' Test rankings

Ashwin retains No. 2 slot in bowlers' Test rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Test batting chart is headed by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (915 points), followed by England captain Joe Root (900) while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (879) dislodged Steve Smith (877) from the No. 3 slot.

Kareena in a hat! The sexiest thing you'll see all day

Kareena in a hat! The sexiest thing you'll see all day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Kareena Kapoor is Vogue India's digital cover star for June.

Jasmine Sanders strips for mag cover

Jasmine Sanders strips for mag cover

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The Victoria's Secret model bared it all on the cover of Numero Russia.

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The following is a timeline charting her rise to the top of the women's game:

This model's yoga pics are worth a watch

This model's yoga pics are worth a watch

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Victoria's Secret Angel Stella Maxwell is a yoga enthusiast.

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Melbourne's air quality went down overnight to "hazardous" due to bushfire smoke. Sixteen fires were still burning and 1.4 million hectares have been destroyed across Victoria.

Horror of Australia's wildfires emerge

Horror of Australia's wildfires emerge

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Bushfires are an annual problem for Australia, but this season has been unprecedented. As of January 2, about 5.9 million hectares (13.5 million acres) of land has been burnt; that's larger than Denmark and The Netherlands. The Australian state of New South Wales also declared its third emergency in as many months -- the last two times, in November and December. Furthermore, 18 people have died, eight on New Year's Eve, making it one of Australia's most deadly bushfire seasons.

Pucovski released from Australia squad due to mental health concerns

Pucovski released from Australia squad due to mental health concerns

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Highly-rated Australia batsman Will Pucovski, who will turn 21 on Saturday, has been released from the Test squad playing Sri Lanka due to mental health concerns, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Liz Truss cancels BBC interview, Sunak camp accuses her of evading scrutiny

Liz Truss cancels BBC interview, Sunak camp accuses her of evading scrutiny

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Cabinet minister pulled out of the interview hours before it was to air on Tuesday evening, with her team saying she could no longer spare the time.

Adriana Lima retires from the ramp

Adriana Lima retires from the ramp

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

After walking the Victoria's Secret ramp for 19 years, the Brazilian model walked her last show.

Nadal knocked out; Swiatek wins 25th straight match

Nadal knocked out; Swiatek wins 25th straight match

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Nadal had a solid start, but the 35-year-old struggled physically towards the end of the contest

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Maxim released its list of Hot 100 World's Sexiest Women. Scroll down to take a look at the models who featured on the list.

FIH Pro League: India stun Argentina in thriller

FIH Pro League: India stun Argentina in thriller

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team dished out a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Argentina 2-1

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

Bushfire smoke could affect Australian Open matches

Bushfire smoke could affect Australian Open matches

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Smoke-induced interruptions likely at season's first grand slam.

What's the secret to get the better of Serena?

What's the secret to get the better of Serena?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

There is no secret to beating Serena Williams, says her US Open semi-final opponent Victoria Azarenka, the only chance to win is to fight hard, execute well and remember the 23-times Grand Slam champion is never out of it, no matter the score.

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Playing in his first competitive singles match on the ATP Tour since August 5, the 20-times Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust in his second round win against Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis.

British PM race: Liz Truss holds lead but voters still prefer Boris Johnson

British PM race: Liz Truss holds lead but voters still prefer Boris Johnson

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The survey also shows a majority in favour of ousted leader Boris Johnson, with 55 per cent saying that Tory MPs were wrong to effectively force him to resign and 40 per cent saying they were right.

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Victoria Azarenka's career has been a rollercoaster ride since she since she returned to the tour in 2017 after taking time off to have her son, Leo. After three years away from the WTA Tour following the birth of her son Alexander, Tsvetana Pironkova, playing in her first event since 2017, claimed a shock upset at the US Open.

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula said the government would develop a plan with Cricket Australia and the MCG to allow the famed 100,000-seat stadium to be at one-quarter capacity for the Test starting on Dec. 26.

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia might feature crowds with the Victoria government saying that it is "very confident" of having fans in the stands for the much-awaited clash.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala was set free on Wednesday by authorities after she completed four years imprisonment in a jail here in a case of disproportionate assets, setting off celebrations by her supporters in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Bold Style Moments from Cannes

Bold Style Moments from Cannes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

These celebs wowed on the Cannes red carpet.

This Brazilian bombshell will wear a $2 million fantasy bra

This Brazilian bombshell will wear a $2 million fantasy bra

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Victoria's Secret just revealed the name of the model who will wear the 2017 Fantasy Bra.

Miranda flaunts toned bod in a monokini

Miranda flaunts toned bod in a monokini

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The supermodel is a vision in white on the latest cover.