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Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Here are some of the breathtaking images from across the globe in the last 24 hours.

French Open: Vondrousova beats Konta; sets up Barty final

French Open: Vondrousova beats Konta; sets up Barty final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova beat Britain's Johanna Konta 7-5, 7-6(2) to reach the French Open final.

Review: Gulliver's Travels disappoints

Review: Gulliver's Travels disappoints

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Jack Black is terribly miscast, making the film a drag.

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hamilton has won half of the season's 20 races so far, propelling his team to an unprecedented sixth successive title double, but Brazil was a disappointing weekend with Valtteri Bottas retiring.

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States has said that it encourages dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Indian government to resolve their differences.

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'Let us stand together in displaying our utter and complete lack of spine, in safeguarding our hundreds of crore rupees of income and in supporting this military-style mobilisation against the very masses who have practically treated us as gods and to whom we owe everything we enjoy.'

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

Does reading about celebs impact your health?

Does reading about celebs impact your health?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Is there an upside to media coverage of celebrities' private lives? A new study suggests that it has a positive impact on readers' health.

PIX: Djokovic off to a flying start in Rome

PIX: Djokovic off to a flying start in Rome

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic turned the page on his contentious US Open exit and began his claycourt season with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over wildcard Salvatore Caruso in the second round of the Italian Open.

First look: New Red Riding Hood

First look: New Red Riding Hood

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

In the latest version, a teenage girl finds herself in extreme jeopardy when her village decides to hunt the werewolf that terrorises it every full moon.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

Would Deepika make a hot Little Mermaid?

Would Deepika make a hot Little Mermaid?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Here are some contenders to play beautiful princesses, enchanted maids or quest-undertaking lads in Bollywood.

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Both will play their second-round singles matches on Thursday.

7 bad habits that are killing your brain cells

7 bad habits that are killing your brain cells

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

An unhealthy diet combined with inadequate sleep can affect the way your brain cells function, warns Vipul Jain.

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'This is not a government that will be an ally to supremacist ideology or strongman politics anymore, here or anywhere else,' asserts Suleman Din.

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Here's looking at the winners of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Winners at a glance!

Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Nominees and winners of the 82 Academy Awards 2010.

Looking at top actresses under 30

Looking at top actresses under 30

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Check out the best young actresses in the world.

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten start to the season to 15 matches as he swatted aside German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-1 with ease on Wednesday to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Gujarat's first IT SEZ clicks

Gujarat's first IT SEZ clicks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

IBM team explores SEZ for 5,000 employees unit.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

Verstappen takes pole at Brazilian Grand Prix

Verstappen takes pole at Brazilian Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The pole was the second of the Dutch 22-year-old's Formula One career and the first in Brazil for engine partners Honda since the late triple champion Ayrton Senna in 1991 with McLaren.

Looking at Hollywood's desi blockbusters

Looking at Hollywood's desi blockbusters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The dubbed version of 2012 was one of the biggest hits this year.

Pallikal pulls off pulsating semi-final against Chinappa

Pallikal pulls off pulsating semi-final against Chinappa

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Dipika Pallikal defeated India teammate Joshana Chinappa in a close contest to enter the final of WSA Granite Open squash tournament in Toronto on Thursday.

To diet or not to! Busting the myth

To diet or not to! Busting the myth

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Is it doing more harm than good?

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Pune's Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is placing its bets on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate AZD1222 with CEO Adar Poonawalla stating he would start manufacturing at personal risk.

Did someone say 'plunging neckline'?

Did someone say 'plunging neckline'?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Kate Hudson was among the most daring dressers at the recent Glamour Women of the Year awards. That and more from the red carpet!

Tropical Trump Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's new president

"Tropical Trump" Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's new president

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Bolsonaro has 55 per cent of the votes against 45 per cent for Fernando Haddad from the left-wing Workers' Party.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.

India at CWG: With less competition on offer, Mirabai set to win gold

India at CWG: With less competition on offer, Mirabai set to win gold

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will start as overwhelming favourite to clinch the top prize in women's 48kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast next month.

IBM CEO meets Maran, discusses company's plans

IBM CEO meets Maran, discusses company's plans

Rediff.com8 May 2007

IBM Corp's CEO and Chairman Samuel J Palmisano today called on Communications and IT Minister Dayanidhi Maran to discuss company's plans in India.

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

PIX: Women, kids take over Augusta National ahead of Masters

PIX: Women, kids take over Augusta National ahead of Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Once the private sanctuary for some of world's richest and most powerful men, Augusta National shed some of its stodgy old boy image during a 24-hour goodwill blitz.

Barty is Australia's last hope

Barty is Australia's last hope

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Ash Barty carries a nation's hopes of ending the long wait for a home champion into the Australian Open