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Karthik has no qualms playing IPL in empty stadiums

Karthik has no qualms playing IPL in empty stadiums

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing top-flight cricket in empty stadiums as a majority of the players "have grown up" turning out in domestic matches with few watching them. Opinions are divided on whether sporting events, including the Indian Premier League, should be held behind closed doors once the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Leclerc scores thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Leclerc scores thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed his second win of the Formula One season with a thumping, pole-to-flag victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen suffered "deja vu" with another retirement.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch in the world of streaming.

'I don't have a bunch of s**t about what happened'

'I don't have a bunch of s**t about what happened'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The 57-year-old said he is still 'kind of processing' the infamous incident.

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros, went from being a largely unknown 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, to instant celebrity status after lifting her first Suzanne Lenglen Cup 18 months ago.

'Bigg Boss was difficult, uncomfortable'

'Bigg Boss was difficult, uncomfortable'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'I have never been in a situation where someone would use someone and hurt their own friends.'

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

What Malaika Finds Extremely Painful

What Malaika Finds Extremely Painful

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'It feels extremely painful when you tell a contestant that your journey ends here or that you have to go back home.' 'My heart breaks at that point because each one of them is an exceptional talent.'

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Why Kartik Aaryan Wants Rs 100 CRORES!

Why Kartik Aaryan Wants Rs 100 CRORES!

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As an actor, I am very greedy. I feel my film should get good word of mouth, the critics must like it and it must get good box office collections.'

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

These eight images prove it's an odd, odd world!

Asia Cup: 5 Reasons Why India Flopped

Asia Cup: 5 Reasons Why India Flopped

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

India have only themselves to blame for their below-par showing in the Asia Cup as they struggled to put up consistent performances with both bat and ball.

ASK LOVE GURU: I love my husband's younger brother

ASK LOVE GURU: I love my husband's younger brother

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'It's not fair to your husband that you don't love him and before things get worse, like maybe you becoming pregnant, I would suggest you end the marriage soon,' says Love Guru.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion: We miss you guys!

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion: We miss you guys!

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The F.RI.E.N.D.S Reunion was probably the best show to have come out this decade, applauds Prateek Sur.

Bella and Gigi's controversial sister act!

Bella and Gigi's controversial sister act!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

British Vogue's naked photoshoot didn't go down well with the audience.

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Chappell is a Sydney Northern Beaches resident, which has witnessed a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the past few days.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

These 8 images that prove that we truely live in a wonderfully weird world even during COVID-19.

Sara turns up the heat in a daring summer dress

Sara turns up the heat in a daring summer dress

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Sara Sampaio looks summer ready on the cover where she is wearing a sleeveless white floral printed dress with a daring neckline revealing ample cleavage.

Glitter and glam! Ashley Graham sparkles on mag cover

Glitter and glam! Ashley Graham sparkles on mag cover

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The plus-size model graced the cover of Vogue Arabia along with Paloma Elsesser.

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.'

'We don't plan to have kids'

'We don't plan to have kids'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Would you want to bring kids into a world that could run out of drinking water before they reach adulthood?'

Osama was a 'ranting chief executive with weird ideas'

Osama was a 'ranting chief executive with weird ideas'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

: Osama bin Laden was a 'ranting chief executive' of the 'increasingly fractured' Al Qaeda terrorist group who argued with his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri over who should be sent to different scheduled missions, the treasure trove of intelligence found at his Abbottabad compound has revealed.

For the surreal foodie: You gotta eat at these wonderfully weird restaurants

For the surreal foodie: You gotta eat at these wonderfully weird restaurants

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Eating out was never so much fun and seldom so strange.

ASK ANU: 'My Ex-Boyfriend Manipulated Me For Sex'

ASK ANU: 'My Ex-Boyfriend Manipulated Me For Sex'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

When will Covid end? Here's what experts say

When will Covid end? Here's what experts say

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Unless we see four weeks of low and stable numbers with only minor fluctuations, we cannot call the valley as endemic just as yet'

Palm Springs review

Palm Springs review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Any movie about time loops is bound to draw comparisons with the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day but Palm Springs holds rather well on its own, raves Sukanya Verma.

Whoa! Sarah poses in just a hat and ring on cover

Whoa! Sarah poses in just a hat and ring on cover

Rediff.com1 May 2020

She's bold. She's cute. And she's on the cover!

Asha Bhosle: I have sung all sorts of weird songs

Asha Bhosle: I have sung all sorts of weird songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The singing who turns 79 over the weekend, celebrated her birthday with the launch of her acting debut film Mai.

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Remembering his last meeting with Warne in 2021, Tendulkar said: "After the last IPL, I went to spend some time in London where we got in touch. There was never a dull moment. He was full of entertainment, full of jokes and you know those battles those mini competitions.'

'Indrani was very angry'

'Indrani was very angry'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'At any point did you find out why Sheena had not disclosed her true relationship with Indrani?' Rahul: 'Sheena had told me as her grandparents were dependent on Indrani financially (and if she told the truth) her grandparents would suffer.' 'She had slapped Sheena the night before which she was very not happy about.'

COVID-19: UK Paralympian battles virus in scrubs

COVID-19: UK Paralympian battles virus in scrubs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Daybell said that after a difficult few months a sense of normality was returning to the COVID-19 ward in the north London hospital where he works.

'My parents never brought me up to be a quitter'

'My parents never brought me up to be a quitter'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'Never sit back and relax.' 'Always be a student.' 'Always be hungry to learn and improve.'

No Tiger and no fans as PGA Tour returns

No Tiger and no fans as PGA Tour returns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Tiger Woods and the fans will be missing when golf returns this week after a three-month hiatus due to the novel coronavirus but the Charles Schwab Challenge will otherwise get the full major treatment with a strong field on display. Led by world number one Rory McIlroy, the world's top five players and 101 PGA Tour winners will be at the stately Colonial Country Club outside Forth Worth, Texas.

Stokes questions Dhoni's approach in England WC match

Stokes questions Dhoni's approach in England WC match

Rediff.com26 May 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was baffled by India's run-chasing strategy during their World Cup game last year in which he found Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's approach 'mystifying' and saw 'no intent' from Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the run chase. It was the game at Birmingham, where India were comprehensively beaten by 31 runs after they failed to chase England's massive score of 337/7 last year.

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Halep finds groove to reach Prague semi-finals.

Weirdest currencies used in the world

Weirdest currencies used in the world

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some of the weird currencies.

Pix: Can you ace these tough yoga poses?

Pix: Can you ace these tough yoga poses?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Do not try them without expert supervision.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Will you buy this noodle-inspired footwear?

Will you buy this noodle-inspired footwear?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Instagram fashion critic page Diet Prada compared it with a brick of dry Ramen.