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Shilpa Shetty backs Lalit Modi in IPL row

Shilpa Shetty backs Lalit Modi in IPL row

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Lalit Modi, under the Income Tax department's scanner for financial irregularities, continues to get the backing of the IPL franchise owners with Rajasthan Royals co-owner Shilpa Shetty defending the event's embattled Commissioner.

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'...When it comes to my work, I am extremely meticulous.' 'I go through every contract, every detail.' 'This is because of past experiences, of being, sort of, conned.'

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'He (Khanna) had shown disregard for the protocol and an office bearer of a state association was allowed to give the trophy away and hence for the IPL Final COA members should give the trophy. This was because the Acting President had shown disregard to the office of the President of the BCCI'

'Naseerbhai is a rebel even at this age'

'Naseerbhai is a rebel even at this age'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Ishqiya director Abhishek Chaubey shares his experience of working with Naseeruddin Shah.

PIX: What Indian brides will wear this wedding season

PIX: What Indian brides will wear this wedding season

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

We bring you a preview of what will be on offer at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week starting today.

Speaker to meet party chiefs before winter session

Speaker to meet party chiefs before winter session

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

With Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar meeting leaders of political parties in Delhi on Thursday -- a routine drill before commencement of a month-long Lok Sabha session -- hectic political activities have begun behind the scenes.

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.

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'There is little appetite in the Democratic foreign policy establishment to pick a fight with India.'

'Politics got in way of cricket at IPL auction'

'Politics got in way of cricket at IPL auction'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Rajasthan Royals coach Darren Berry on Monday lashed out at the Indian Premier League authorities for "humiliating" Pakistani players in the January 19 auction and alleged "politics and foreign affairs got in the way of cricket decisions".

JK: Qureshi attackers warn pro-dialogue leaders

JK: Qureshi attackers warn pro-dialogue leaders

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Terrorist outfit Al-Nasireen, which has owned responsibility for the attack on Hurriyat leader Fazal Haq Qureshi, warned pro-dialogue leaders on Wednesday to desist from quiet talks with New Delhi or else face the consequences.

Shyam Saran to address conference on nuke deal

Shyam Saran to address conference on nuke deal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Former Indian Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran will headline a major conference this week on the expectations and consequences of the US-India Nuclear Agreement, hosted by The Brookings Institution,

Cong cheated Mamata over Women's Bill: Trinamool

Cong cheated Mamata over Women's Bill: Trinamool

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The Trinmool Congress, fuming over the manner in which the Women's Reservation Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, has claimed that the Congress 'cheated' their leader Mamata Banerjee over the issue."Till the last moment, we were kept in the dark. Congress leaders didn't show us their cards till the last moment. This is not the way to treat allies," said Minister of State for Health Dinesh Trivedi.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Rawat has become CM by default'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'He has been made CM of Uttarakhand because everybody thinks he is not a challenge to anyone.'

Crowe named New Zealand's batting consultant

Crowe named New Zealand's batting consultant

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

Former captain Martin Crowe has taken over as New Zealand's batting consultant, giving up his job as a cricket commentator to avoid conflict of interest.

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Former Renault driver Robert Kubica suffered a life-changing crash in 2011 when a steel guardrail penetrated his car and arm in a minor rally in north-west Italy.

Collingwood credits Flower for T20 turnaround

Collingwood credits Flower for T20 turnaround

Rediff.com11 May 2010

England captain Paul Collingwood said his team, who eased into the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday, were reaping the benefits of a year of hard work behind the scenes.

Kim Kardashian's hot new bikini calendar

Kim Kardashian's hot new bikini calendar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Socialite-model Kim Kardashian has released her sultry new 2009 bikini calendar. Here's a first look.

Campos F1 team changes name to Hispania Racing

Campos F1 team changes name to Hispania Racing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Campos Meta Formula One team, one of several newcomers due to make their debuts in Bahrain next week, has changed its name to Hispania Racing (HRT F1), the team announced on Wednesday.

PIX: Divyanka Tripathi's Awesome Australian holiday!

PIX: Divyanka Tripathi's Awesome Australian holiday!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Let's go to Australia with Divyanka!

Welcome to Abbaworld!

Welcome to Abbaworld!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Fans can now take a closer look at their favourite pop band, thanks to the interactive Abbaworld which is to open in London.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Ghosts of Kandahar return to haunt BJP

Ghosts of Kandahar return to haunt BJP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The times could not have been any worse for Bharatiya Janata Party.

Bollywood meets cricket

Bollywood meets cricket

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

'He created the Knight Riders because of his love of sport, his affection for cricket and a desire to bring sport to the community,' says John Buchanan.

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The ninth edition of Mijwan was a night to remember.

Night At the Museum 2 is boring

Night At the Museum 2 is boring

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

There is precious little that is even smile-worthy in this movie.

PIX: The BEAUTIFUL Locations of Sultan

PIX: The BEAUTIFUL Locations of Sultan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

A look at some of the pictures.

Now you can watch football as if you are on the pitch

Now you can watch football as if you are on the pitch

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

New TV technology to take fans 'inside the game'

This Is It: Footage of MJ's last rehearsals

This Is It: Footage of MJ's last rehearsals

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The King of Pop is coming to the big screen in October. Here's how!

First Look: Michael Jackson's This Is It poster

First Look: Michael Jackson's This Is It poster

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Rare behind-the-scenes moments have been captured in a film to be released on October 28.

When a slum girl got really lucky

When a slum girl got really lucky

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Rubina Ali's amazing journey from a chawl to the Oscar red carpet, in her own words.

Watch out for Alia-Varun-Sonakshi's Kalank!

Watch out for Alia-Varun-Sonakshi's Kalank!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The multi-starrer releases on April 19.

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.

Why dialogue with Pakistan is futile

Why dialogue with Pakistan is futile

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

In his book Shadow War -- The Untold Story of Jihad in Kashmir, Pakistani journalist Arif Jamal, unveils the involvement of Pakistan in the insurgency and provides some new and quite startling details of the jihad that Pakistan waged against India in Kashmir.

'I don't want to stand next to somebody, looking like a flower'

'I don't want to stand next to somebody, looking like a flower'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'A lot of actors disappear after one big hit show, and I thought maybe it was time for me too.'

The Best of Saroj Khan

The Best of Saroj Khan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.

Special: How the vote was won

Special: How the vote was won

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Managing Editor Sheela Bhatt provides an inside view of the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing that culminated in the trust vote in India's Parliament last week

'Mission Mangal belongs to its female actors'

'Mission Mangal belongs to its female actors'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'Our culture, our history, our achievements are great and we should start celebrating them.' 'I am glad our movies are doing that and Mission Mangal is doing that.'

Williamson is the BEST player at World Cup

Williamson is the BEST player at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

His side's passage to the final was in large due to the work put in both in the field and at the crease, with few players reading conditions quite like the Kiwi skipper.

Australia coach Lehmann looks to defuse Maxwell-Wade row

Australia coach Lehmann looks to defuse Maxwell-Wade row

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Australia coach Darren Lehmann is to hold clear-the-air talks ahead of the one-day series against New Zealand after recalled all-rounder Glenn Maxwell criticised wicketkeeper Matt Wade. Maxwell said on Thursday that he had been disappointed at some of the decisions by Wade, his captain in the Victoria state side, to bat ahead of him in matches this year.