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Review: Alienware laptops for a gamer

Review: Alienware laptops for a gamer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

A sneak peek into three Alienware gaming laptops: their specs, performance, ratings and price.

'Dilshan suggested Randiv to bowl no ball'

'Dilshan suggested Randiv to bowl no ball'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

It was Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan who suggested off-spinner Suraj Randiv to bowl a no ball to deny Indian opener Virender Sehwag his century during Monday's controversial tri-series match in Dambulla, according a newspaper report.

If we win the next match we'll qualify: Shakib

If we win the next match we'll qualify: Shakib

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The job is only partially done and Bangladesh have no choice but keep winning to stay in the hunt for a berth in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, said skipper Shakib Al Hasan, after his team beat the Netherlands in Chittagong on Monday.

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Waugh did not find any problems with Archer's stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord's.

South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double

South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

A goal in each half from Diego Forlan helped Uruguay to a 3-0 victory over hosts South Africa who finished with 10 men after keeper Itumeleng Khune was sent off in their World Cup Group A match on Wednesday.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chetan Chauhan

Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chetan Chauhan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

It's so hard to believe that his laughter and cheerful banter won't be there the next time I go to Delhi.

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the formidable female spirits of Bollywood.

Akram's presence will boost KKR: Dahiya

Akram's presence will boost KKR: Dahiya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya said the presence of Wasim Akram as the specialist bowling coach will act as a big boost for the players of the Indian Premier League side.

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kapil Mishra had been invited because he was an "anti-corruption crusader", one 'IIT B for Bharat' organiser said. But in his half hour-long speech, Mishra didn't mention corruption. His entire focus was on the long "battle" Hindus had fought for their identity.

Yuvraj guides India to victory over Ireland

Yuvraj guides India to victory over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Yuvraj Singh hit an unbeaten half-century after he took five wickets with the ball to script India's five wicket victory over Ireland in Bangalore, on Sunday.

This plus sized comedienne lost 23 kg in a year

This plus sized comedienne lost 23 kg in a year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Sumukhi's fitness trainer Urmi Kothari reveals the techniques she used to help the artiste lose weight and get in shape.

Serie A: Sarri sent off as Napoli held at home by Milan

Serie A: Sarri sent off as Napoli held at home by Milan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Coach Maurizio Sarri was sent off as Napoli wasted a chance to return to the top of Serie A when they were held 1-1 at home by AC Milan in a tense encounter.

UK honours NRI doctor with royal title

UK honours NRI doctor with royal title

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Dr Pradeep Datta, based in Wick, Scotland started his career in the National Health Service in 1967. Many surgeons in the NHS and elsewhere owe their careers to the specialised training imparted by Datta. Datta established and funded a teaching programme to ease the difficulty, which many overseas doctors found in getting a place on a course that would help them pass the FRCS exam and its successor, the MRCS.

Dirt in mind: Sena, BJP target Cong on booklet targeting Savarkar

Dirt in mind: Sena, BJP target Cong on booklet targeting Savarkar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The Hindi booklet, distributed at a camp of Congress-affiliated Seva Dal in Madhya Pradesh, had also claimed that Savarkar and Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse were in a physical relationship. The book alleged that Savarkar received money from the British after he was released from Andaman's Cellular Jail.

This engineer spins discs across the world

This engineer spins discs across the world

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Meet DJ Praveen Nair radio jockey and international DJ.

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

SCEB failed to make use of a numerical advantage to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

In defence of Satyam

In defence of Satyam

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

I would say it was unwise, but not necessarily wicked. I suggest that Satyam was ill-served by its M&A investment bankers and lawyers regarding the public-relations backlash such a move would cause

China lights Paralympics torch

China lights Paralympics torch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Four days after closing the 2008 Beijing Games in triumph, China lit the 2008 Paralympic torch amid pomp and ceremony at Beijing's ancient Temple of Heaven, marking the start of a domestic relay for the September 6 Games. Hazey weather, making an unwelcome return after the Olympics ended on Sunday, cleared enough to allow the sun to light a wick placed in a concave mirror at the front of the circular Prayer Hall for Good Harvests.

Bharti overtakes Tata in market cap

Bharti overtakes Tata in market cap

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Bharti loses 24% in 2008 compared to 62% for Tata and over 73% for ADAG. He tried to light an oil lamp with a candle, but somebody had put in too much oil. The wicks were soaked and refused to catch fire.

Hum Do, Humaare (Memen)to

Hum Do, Humaare (Memen)to

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

I saw a fantastic Aamir Khan film the other night, one where his obsession with a pretty woman led to him being clubbed on the head with a generic looking rod.

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

In one of the clips, an unknown person accompanying Mahajan is seen taking selfie video as they rode through water in parts of Kolhapur in western Maharashtra.

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Our men had suffered so much pain for the independence of other people in a foreign land.'

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time on Friday when a freak second-minute goal by Baghdad Bounedjah gave them a 1-0 win over gallant Senegal in the final.

Delhi get the better of Chennai

Delhi get the better of Chennai

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Delhi Daredevils ended the four-match winning streak of the Chennai Super Kings with a comprehensive eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League match at the M Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

Victoria's Secret: The angels are here!

Victoria's Secret: The angels are here!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Turning the spotlight on the gorgeous ladies who walked the ramp at the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

Bundesliga: Lucky Schalke snatch 2-1 win over Gladbach

Bundesliga: Lucky Schalke snatch 2-1 win over Gladbach

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Schalke 04 needed Leon Goretzka's late deflected winner and an own goal to snatch a 2-1 win against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday and leapfrog them into fourth place in the Bundesliga in the battle for a Champions League spot.

'I love playing mean'

'I love playing mean'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Boman Irani talks about his wicked role in Eklavya.

Harbhajan shines for Surrey

Harbhajan shines for Surrey

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The Indian off-spinner claimed three wickets for one run off 24 balls against Yorkshire.

Rain hampers India's warm-up match

Rain hampers India's warm-up match

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

India lost Sourav Ganguly for 59 before rain ended play early on day two of the three-day warm-up match against Victoria.

Rauf called up for third Test

Rauf called up for third Test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Pakistan have called up uncapped fast bowler Abdur Rauf for the final Test against India.

Warne, McGrath share Don award

Warne, McGrath share Don award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The duo joined former skipper Mark Taylor (1998) as the only cricketers to receive the award.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

Australia eves wins Quadrangular

Australia eves wins Quadrangular

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets in the final, while India went down to England by 6 wickets to finish fourth.

Highest successful chases in ODIs

Highest successful chases in ODIs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

New Zealand in the third ODI vs Australia achieved the second highest winning total for a side batting second.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Captains Rahane and Kohli -- the yin and yang of Indian cricket

Captains Rahane and Kohli -- the yin and yang of Indian cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Temperamentally, they are like chalk and cheese but for every Virat Kohli, an Ajinkya Rahane is needed. This is because they come together to create a nice balance of caution and aggression that any champion outfit needs.