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In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Behind the scenes, sponsors who have pumped billions of dollars into the Tokyo Olympics have grown increasingly nervous about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the tournament.

Review: Body of Lies

Review: Body of Lies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

All said and done, Body of Lies, is the type of movie you might catch on television if you happened to switch channels right around the time the company logos begin flashing on screen at the beginning of the film. If you come in at any other point in the film, you might end up wondering what Russell Crowe is doing in Blood Diamond or how you missed the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio was in The Insider. That is truly how lacking in uniqueness this film ends up being.

I don't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India: Paes

I don't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India: Paes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'We did not want India to either default or forfeit this tie'

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Sawant on Tuesday said his government had sought a floor test on Wednesday to prove its strength in the assembly.

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

VVirat Kohli's franchise wants to unite fans on an innovative digital community platform.

Is all well in the Prem paradise?

Is all well in the Prem paradise?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Outwardly, Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan seem to have rediscovered their mutual love and respect but insiders say there is growing dissent between the two.

VAR not good for prestige of the game: Iran coach Queiroz

VAR not good for prestige of the game: Iran coach Queiroz

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

'People sitting in the stands need to know what the rules are. Who is refereeing the game? We need to know. People deserve to know what are the rules of the game and the game belongs to the people.'

Army threatened to pull out tanks if Kejriwal stood ground

Army threatened to pull out tanks if Kejriwal stood ground

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Sources informed rediff.com that the Army categorically conveyed to the Prime Minister's Office and the Union Home Ministry that it would be forced to withdraw the massive deployment of tanks and armoured vehicles from the Republic Day parade if the Aam Aadmi Party agitators were not removed from the protest site.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Amla has sympathy for disgraced Australian trio

Amla has sympathy for disgraced Australian trio

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

South African batsmen Hashim Amla says he has sympathy for the trio of banned Australian cricketers who will have to live with the consequences of their attempt to cheat in the third Test at Newlands.

How young girls become 'opium brides' in Afghan

How young girls become 'opium brides' in Afghan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Termed as 'opium brides', the daughters of poor poppy farmers are often given to drug traffickers if their fathers are unable to pay the loan taken for growing the illicit crop, because of the official action.

'Sri Lanka will come out strong and beat India'

'Sri Lanka will come out strong and beat India'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold curled in a magnificent free kick on his European debut to set Liverpool on the way to a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim which put them on the brink of UEFA Champions League group stage place.

Lok Sabha TV:Rs 1 lakh for every 5-min feed

Lok Sabha TV:Rs 1 lakh for every 5-min feed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

It's going to be a field day for the 40-odd news channels in the country as they gear up to cover the UPA Government's trust vote on July 22.

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey will pose nude in this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and yes, this confirms all the speculations churned by the rumour mills till date.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Mulayam's second wife conspiring against Akhilesh, alleges SP MLC

Mulayam's second wife conspiring against Akhilesh, alleges SP MLC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Udayveer Singh, a first time Member of Legislative Council, wrote a 'private letter' to Mulayam Singh Yadav but it has now found its way into the media.

'People want to see me on screen'

'People want to see me on screen'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'It is very difficult for anybody to say no to the fame and fancies that come along.' 'But I was courageous and had the strength to say no.'

Focus on CPM meet now

Focus on CPM meet now

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Karat's meet with PM fails to break nuclear deal deadlock

First Look: Bush's brain departs

First Look: Bush's brain departs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The two came together when Bush ran for Governor of Texas in 1992

Sreesanth told not to cross the line

Sreesanth told not to cross the line

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

India's bowling coach Venkatest Prasad admitted that it is time S Sreesanth starts focusing on his bowling and not on tactics to unsettle batsmen.

'Indian women's cricketers will inspire millions of young women to take up sports'

'Indian women's cricketers will inspire millions of young women to take up sports'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday felicitated the Indian women's cricket team for its spectacular performance in the ICC World Cup, saying this will inspire the country's youth to take up sports as a career option.

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open victory, Sloane Stephens said her follow-up season felt just as good as the American prepares to play in next week's WTA Finals for the first time.

How the vote went

How the vote went

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Dhoni, Karthik 'keep' the runs coming

Dhoni, Karthik 'keep' the runs coming

Rediff.com11 May 2007

While India have celebrated Dhoni's rapid rise in international cricket, quickly behind the scenes has emerged another contender in Dinesh Karthik.

Bad News!

Bad News!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

One can't help but feel that Breaking News is stage bound and lacks certainty, and doesn't make plausible points in its exaggeratedly loud cynical outbursts.

England to be without Barmy Army support for Bangladesh tour

England to be without Barmy Army support for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Barmy Army has joined limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan in pulling out of the upcoming tour to Bangladesh due to prevailing security concerns.

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A former first class batsman for New South Wales with a strong corporate background, the 46-year-old Roberts has been Sutherland's deputy for a number of years since joining the CA board as an independent director in 2012.

Kakodkar to remain low-key during N-talks

Kakodkar to remain low-key during N-talks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

He will largely play a behind-the-scenes role and will sit in on the high-level meetings between the US and Indian teams so as to ensure that India's strategic and nuclear establishment's interests are not compromised

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

EPL snapshots: Stones hails Guardiola's impact after return to form for Manchester City

EPL snapshots: Stones hails Guardiola's impact after return to form for Manchester City

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Leicester City's attempts to sign Adrien Silva from Sporting Lisbon were dealt a blow on Wednesday, with FIFA saying it had rejected an FA petition to grant the midfielder an international transfer certificate.

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The former England batsman believes Rahul Dravid needs to be more assertive for the team to rediscover success.

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'We have known each other for the last five years.' 'He patiently waited for me and finally proposed last year.' 'It was beautiful, just the sort of thing I had always imagined.'

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'You can be a great actress, incredibly good looking, have a huge body of work, have National awards... but until you make a mark in a Hindi project, people will not bother.'

Hot debuts! Watch out for these LFW models

Hot debuts! Watch out for these LFW models

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Presenting six new faces who will make their debut this season.

9 memorable moments from the LFW auditions

9 memorable moments from the LFW auditions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A sneak-peek into all the backstage action.

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The International Women's Day could not have been more special for Indian archer Deepika Kumari as a documentary on her life 'Ladies First' -- was released for worldwide streaming on Thursday.

The Prestige is a brilliant trick

The Prestige is a brilliant trick

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Christopher Nolan's new film is a well-constructed, powerful drama.

Fahadh Faasil gets ready with Monsoon Mangoes

Fahadh Faasil gets ready with Monsoon Mangoes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Fun pictures: Salman, Katrina on the sets of Tiger Zinda Hai

Fun pictures: Salman, Katrina on the sets of Tiger Zinda Hai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Did you want to be on the set too?

Munnabhai Returns, tonight!

Munnabhai Returns, tonight!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Munnabhai II.