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Indian-origin beauty wins Miss America crown!

Indian-origin beauty wins Miss America crown!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian American Nina Davuluri has been crowned Miss America.

Banned Shaw gets coach backing

Banned Shaw gets coach backing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'He (Prithvi) is a fighter and will definitely come out of it. He has worked hard (to reach the top)'

Soccer Extras: Spanish state TV shuns Super Cup in Saudi

Soccer Extras: Spanish state TV shuns Super Cup in Saudi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Spain's soccer federation (RFEF) announced a three-year deal to play the revamped tournament in Saudi Arabia

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Police said it was an Islamist-inspired plot, but they did not link the plan to a specific terrorist group.

Bush's approval rating nose-dives

Bush's approval rating nose-dives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Fifty-two per cent said they 'strongly' disapprove of his job performance, the highest figure of his presidency and more than three times the 16 per cent who strongly approve.

Shooting inside US university library, gunman reportedly killed

Shooting inside US university library, gunman reportedly killed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

At least two people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a shootout in the library of the Florida State University in the United States.

Sofia Vergara, Kardashians are Forbes' HIGHEST PAID TV actresses

Sofia Vergara, Kardashians are Forbes' HIGHEST PAID TV actresses

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Many more A-list stars feature on the list. Take a look.

Poll gives Bush lowest ratings of his presidency

Poll gives Bush lowest ratings of his presidency

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

An ABC News/Washington Post study has found that 62 per cent of Americans disapprove of President George W Bush's overall job performance. Also a new high of 70 per cent disapprove of his handling of the war in Iraq.

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is joining the 'Dancing With the Stars' cast, ABC television announced on Tuesday, as the gold medalist said he thought reaction to his tale about being held up at a Rio de Janeiro gas station had been blown out of proportion.

PICS: Now, lingerie with 24 karat gold thread embroidery!

PICS: Now, lingerie with 24 karat gold thread embroidery!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Move over diamond-studded bras, Rococo Dessous' latest innovation is the gold lingerie.

PICS: Now, lingerie with 24 karat gold thread embroidery!

PICS: Now, lingerie with 24 karat gold thread embroidery!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Move over diamond-studded bras, Rococo Dessous' latest innovation is the gold lingerie.

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

China said the study was "ridiculous" and based on "superficial" information.

New season of Quantico to start in March

New season of Quantico to start in March

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Priyanka Chopra announced this news of Twitter.

Bush accepts Vietnam, Iraq comparison

Bush accepts Vietnam, Iraq comparison

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

In an interview to ABC news, Bush said pulling out from Iraq now would be akin to a surrender.

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The US is learnt to have asked Israel to sever ties with China, especially in areas with security risks.

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The government should set up agricultural co-operatives in every cluster of villages and in respective districts on a war-footing within a time limit. We should involve the services of our military personnel who retire at a young age with several years of working life still left in them and would be happy to contribute to nation-building, recommends Atul Gupta.

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

A week before the US presidential elections, Republican nominee Donald Trump has taken a slender lead of one percentage point against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for the first time since May in a major national tracking poll.

Why RBI cannot pay Rs 3.6 trillion to the govt

Why RBI cannot pay Rs 3.6 trillion to the govt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Neither the foreign exchange, nor the gold, and certainly not the revaluation reserve should be available for spending by anyone. he revaluation account is simply not money. It is simply an accounting entry, says Rashmin C Sanghvi.

Men, here's how you DON'T talk about sexual harassment

Men, here's how you DON'T talk about sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Lessons from Hollywood star Matt Damon's mistakes.

This Dior show has a hidden message for women

This Dior show has a hidden message for women

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Read on to find out what it was.

Natural remedies to LOWER high blood pressure

Natural remedies to LOWER high blood pressure

Rediff.com29 May 2013

While medication can lower blood pressure, it may cause side effects such as leg cramps, dizziness, and insomnia. Here's how to bring down your BP naturally.

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders, including one on building a border wall with Mexico, this week to crack down on immigrants -- one of his central campaign promises -- and could suspend immigration from some Muslim nations, media reports have said.

Sitting with your legs crossed can increase heart risk

Sitting with your legs crossed can increase heart risk

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

A round-up of the latest findings across an array of pressing health issues.

IPL camaraderie: Smith offers beer to Rahane and Indian team

IPL camaraderie: Smith offers beer to Rahane and Indian team

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Australian captain Steve Smith reached out to Indian Premier League teammate Ajinkya Rahane and the Indian team, offering a round of beer after the end of the bitterly-fought Test series which the hosts won 2-1.

PHOTO: Now, that's what you call an ICEMOBILE!

PHOTO: Now, that's what you call an ICEMOBILE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Thanks to freezing temperatures, strong winds and water, 24-year-old Justin Yelen's Mitsubishi is now an ice sculpture.

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

However, Adani Australia has clarified on its Facebook page on Monday that in terms of quality of the coal it is almost 50 per cent better than that used domestically.

Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

TikTok has stressed that its US user data is already stored on US-based servers and backed up in Singapore, and is therefore not subject to Chinese law as some US officials have feared.

Indian techie, 6-yr-old son were found dead in a 'pool of blood'

Indian techie, 6-yr-old son were found dead in a 'pool of blood'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The gruesome killings of an Indian IT professional and her six-year-old son in a New Jersey town has sent shock waves in the neighbourhood with the motive behind the murders still unknown.

Reprieve for 104-yr-old woman

Reprieve for 104-yr-old woman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

The Australian government has granted a permanent visa to a 104-year-old Chinese woman at the centre of a decade-old immigration row.

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

65 bags of heroin discovered from Philip Seymour Hoffman's apartment

65 bags of heroin discovered from Philip Seymour Hoffman's apartment

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The actor was found with a hypodermic needle sticking out of his arm.

Aussie skipper Smith hails Stokes's ability, criticises off-field behaviour

Aussie skipper Smith hails Stokes's ability, criticises off-field behaviour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Stokes, 26, is England's vice-captain and one of their most important players, but his participation in next month's Ashes series against Australia has been thrown into doubt after he was released under investigation following the incident.

Priyanka catches up with Rishi Kapoor in New York

Priyanka catches up with Rishi Kapoor in New York

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Apart from PeeCee, guess who else paid ChintuKaps a visit?

Langer, Saker give Aus players heat after poor bowling

Langer, Saker give Aus players heat after poor bowling

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'Last night we talked quite heavily about the day, more because we thought it was a really disappointing day and we just wanted to get our point across'

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

India's new surrogacy norms worry Australian couples

India's new surrogacy norms worry Australian couples

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The programme called 'Babies in Limbo' aired on ABC News on Monday said, Australians would require medical visas and Indian government is precise about issuing them to heterosexual couples who have been married for at least two years.

Print media is dying? Not in India, not yet

Print media is dying? Not in India, not yet

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Hindi language dailies are the highest selling, at 22 million copies a day, followed by English at 8.55 million, Malayalam (4.55 million) and Marathi (4.33 million).

Jeev fires 71 to tie 16th

Jeev fires 71 to tie 16th

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

The Indian ace climbed a notch higher on the leader-board even as fellow-Indian Jyoti Randhawa slid into oblivion after the penultimate round of the 120m yen ABC Golf Championship.

Jeev, Jyoti tied 14th

Jeev, Jyoti tied 14th

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The only two Indian golfers on the Japanese PGA Tour had identical rounds of two-under 70 in the opening round in the 120 million yen ABC Championship.