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Pretorius happy to come in from the cold and lift SA

Pretorius happy to come in from the cold and lift SA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Dwaine Pretorius felt like an outsider, stuck on the sidelines as South Africa's World Cup went wrong but he was integral again on Friday as they claimed a morale-boosting win over Sri Lanka. The all-rounder had not featured for the Proteas since their tournament opener almost a month ago at the Oval, where he finished wicketless and ran himself out for a duck in their defeat to England.

'Bigg Boss can change your life'

'Bigg Boss can change your life'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Sahil Anand, who was recently evicted from Bigg Boss, gives his verdict.

Rhea opens up, says wasn't living off Sushant's money

Rhea opens up, says wasn't living off Sushant's money

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Yes, I said 'Sorry babu'. When you see a dead person, what else will you say?' 'I said sorry as he was no more. When you love someone and they die, you say sorry.' 'Sorry that you aren't here. Sorry that a joke has been made out of your death.'

At a GOA RAVE PARTY: No drugs and no loud music

At a GOA RAVE PARTY: No drugs and no loud music

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Abstract: Goa's acid parties, which trace their origin in the 60s hippie culture, coupled with doping are undergoing a generational change here since last couple of years.

Will Mission Impossible 4 impact Don 2?

Will Mission Impossible 4 impact Don 2?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Director Farhan Akhtar does not think so.

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open singles champions each took home A$4.12 million ($2.52 million) -- those in the lower echelons often struggle to make ends meet.

WFI back-tracking from its promise: Sushil

WFI back-tracking from its promise: Sushil

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Sushil Kumar said that the Wrestling Federation of India has gone back on its words to conduct a trial in men's 74kg freestyle category.

Why is the Congress aggressively defending Chidambaram?

Why is the Congress aggressively defending Chidambaram?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

It is no longer about A Raja alone. It is not even truly about P Chidambaram. It is about rescuing Dr Manmohan Singh, says T V R Shenoy.

Trailer Review: Katrina looks spectacular in Baar Baar Dekho

Trailer Review: Katrina looks spectacular in Baar Baar Dekho

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Baar Baar Dekho looks vibrant and genuinely intriguing, writes Raja Sen.

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Brian Lara said while Kapil Dev and Jacques Kallis' love for the sport is well known, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is among the best.

WikiLeaks: The 8 strangest stories so far

WikiLeaks: The 8 strangest stories so far

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

United States is running for cover following the barrage of diplomatic cables being released by whistle blower web site WikiLeaks. Though some revelations are of a serious nature, there are some that are comical, surprising, or just plain weird. Here's our top eight.

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Serena and Venus Williams usually get top billing at the Miami Open but this year there is another sister act vying for thespotlight with world number one Naomi Osaka showing older sibling Mari the ropes.

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

These new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle.

I felt disconnected with IPL: Oram

I felt disconnected with IPL: Oram

Rediff.com22 May 2011

Back from the Indian Premier League after playing just two matches, New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram says he felt disconnected with the event as the "after-match parties, Bollywood stars and fashion parades" seemed far removed from reality.

EPL: Liverpool's Alisson out injured for 'next few weeks'

EPL: Liverpool's Alisson out injured for 'next few weeks'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

To miss UEFA Super Cup match against Chelsea

The 10 Hottest Monica Bellucci Movies

The 10 Hottest Monica Bellucci Movies

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Say Hello to Bond's oldest girl!

Big B, Kat, Sonakshi: Vote for these celeb styles!

Big B, Kat, Sonakshi: Vote for these celeb styles!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

What do you think of these famous folks' fashionable choices? Take our poll and let us know!

Euro: 'Ireland loss won't dampen Italian morale'

Euro: 'Ireland loss won't dampen Italian morale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Italy's 1-0 defeat by Ireland in their last Euro 2016 Group E match will not affect the morale of the squad ahead of the last- 16 game against defending champions Spain, coach Antonio Conte said on Wednesday.

Sushma's witty response to man who wanted fridge fixed

Sushma's witty response to man who wanted fridge fixed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The external affairs minister promptly responded: 'Brother, I cannot help you in matters of a refrigerator. I am very busy with human beings in distress.'

Are Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler hooking up?

Are Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler hooking up?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Get your lowdown on what'd going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

OG of #FreeTheNipple? Bring it on, says Jennifer Aniston!

OG of #FreeTheNipple? Bring it on, says Jennifer Aniston!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Jennifer Aniston: 2. Body Shamers: 0.

Just what is Juhi Parmar OBSESSED with?

Just what is Juhi Parmar OBSESSED with?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'This pandemic has only made my belief stronger that we should live for today because we do not know what tomorrow has got to offer.' 'Tomorrow is not even guaranteed.'

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com takes a look at OnePlus's latest offering.

In pics: Jacqueline reveals a new hair story

In pics: Jacqueline reveals a new hair story

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Jacqueline Fernandes walked for Ashish Soni, but all eyes were on her 'retro' hairstyle.

Share your one-of-a-kind summer pics with us!

Share your one-of-a-kind summer pics with us!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

The mercury's rising and we hope your creativity is too -- share your unique, original photographs of the season with us!

Share your one-of-a-kind summer pics with us!

Share your one-of-a-kind summer pics with us!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The mercury's rising and we hope your creativity is too -- share your unique, original photographs of the season with us!

Review: Fitoor is a stunning waste of time and literature

Review: Fitoor is a stunning waste of time and literature

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'The director casts two attractive people where he ought have chosen a couple of actual actors instead, and thus it becomes hard to care about the protagonists or their sundered hearts, and despite aesthetic appeal, what we end up with is -- at best -- a screensaver,' says Raja Sen.

Akshay Kumar, jack of all trades

Akshay Kumar, jack of all trades

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Here's a look at his ten most recent weird professions.

Have you met Bengaluru's buskers?

Have you met Bengaluru's buskers?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Busking is traditionally defined as the act of putting up a street performance for voluntary donations.

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'We should not forget the sacrifice these men made.'

IPL: No takers for Kohli's proposal over resting India bowlers

IPL: No takers for Kohli's proposal over resting India bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.

The women who sparkle in 'greatest show on Earth'

The women who sparkle in 'greatest show on Earth'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It is dubbed the 'greatest show on Earth' with thousands of sparkling Brazilian dancers ignoring sweltering heat to put on a spectacular samba parade. Welcome to the Brazilian carnival!

'My true association with Salman began through Katrina'

'My true association with Salman began through Katrina'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Filmmaker Kabir Khan recalls how his association with Salman Khan began!

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

'I'm not a girlfriend stealer'

'I'm not a girlfriend stealer'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Ranveer was seeing a girl and then I think they broke up many months later.' '8-10 months later, I started seeing her.'

Bhaag DK Bose! Imran & Co. turn rockers for Delhi Belly

Bhaag DK Bose! Imran & Co. turn rockers for Delhi Belly

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The song is the theme of Delhi Belly, says Imran

16 nouns that are now also verbs

16 nouns that are now also verbs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Purists are aghast, but others think it's cool and makes things simpler.

Review: I Love NY, a great disservice to New Year's Eve and New York

Review: I Love NY, a great disservice to New Year's Eve and New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

I Love NY is criminally unremarkable, says Nishi Tiwari.

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Deepak's character is not an out and out sexual predator.' 'I liked the way it was done because I felt it was more real, rather than a more dramatic take where a girl feels that oh, I must fight for my rights.'

Dust storm Disaster: Don't diss climate change

Dust storm Disaster: Don't diss climate change

Rediff.com6 May 2018

'The link between global warming and weird, extreme weather events is being better understood every year.' 'India is particularly at risk from such events.' 'Indian communities and urban centres don't have the resilience needed to survive such disasters,' says Mihir S Sharma.