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PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

The story behind the rise of India U-19 captain

The story behind the rise of India U-19 captain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Priyam was named captain of the Indian under-19 team for the World Cup to be played in South Africa from January 17 to February 9.

The ones that got left behind at Dunkirk

The ones that got left behind at Dunkirk

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

As Christopher Nolan's film Dunkirk celebrates one of history's most successful rescue operations, never-before-seen images document the fate of more than 80,000 Allied troops who failed to escape Dunkirk.

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal advance to semis, Chinappa-Sandhu crash out

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal advance to semis, Chinappa-Sandhu crash out

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The fifth seeded pair, who had a shaky pre-quarterfinal match against a Malaysian duo, was in terrific touch in the quarterfinal match against third seed Tesni Evans and Peter Creed of Wales.

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Rich tributes were paid to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr across the United States on Monday even as there were protests over the deaths of unarmed black men and boys at the hands of police around the country.

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Denmark beat Indonesia 3-2 in the final Sunday, making the Scandinavian country the first European team to win the competition.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

Cristiano Ronaldo's underwear company in legal trouble!

Cristiano Ronaldo's underwear company in legal trouble!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is also known to fans by the shorthand CR7, prompting the company behind his line of sleek underwear to target a Rhode Island man who has trademarked the letter-number combination, according to a new lawsuit.

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

WOW! 7 Indian-American students crack Spell Bee

WOW! 7 Indian-American students crack Spell Bee

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A record seven Indian-origin students and one American have won the prestigious 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Cleartrip acquired Saudi travel firm Flyin last July and it provides bilingual ground support service and itineraries for inbound tourists.

Beyonce's most expensive maternity outfit cost $8,115

Beyonce's most expensive maternity outfit cost $8,115

Rediff.com17 May 2017

It has been rumoured that the singer has already spent $53,000 on her maternity style.

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood Scoop.

10 times Beyonce proved that curves are SEXY!

10 times Beyonce proved that curves are SEXY!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The American actor and singer is in love with her curves.

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Wade could get a look in as Australia bring Handscomb; Stoinis fit for semi-final

England 'hires' Saqlain Mushtaq as spin coach

England 'hires' Saqlain Mushtaq as spin coach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'ECB has hired my services for 2 years and I have to work 100 days a year with them. My main duty will be with the England Cricket team but I will also work with young and rising spinners in English cricket'.

Scottish Open: Pawar ousted, India's campaign ends

Scottish Open: Pawar ousted, India's campaign ends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

It was curtains for India at the Scottish Open after men's singles player Anand Pawar and men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy bowed out of the 50,000 Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Glasgow.

After Goldman, CLSA goes gaga over Modi

After Goldman, CLSA goes gaga over Modi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Says a BJP win would raise business confidence and, as a result, the chances of a new investment cycle

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt has landed in Rio de Janeiro more than a week before the Olympics opening ceremony to fine tune his preparations for his attempt at an unprecedented triple-triple of gold medals in the men's sprints.

When furious fans invaded the pitch

When furious fans invaded the pitch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

West Ham United could face repercussions after several pitch invasions and ugly scenes in the stands during the second half of a crushing 3-0 home Premier League defeat by Burnley on Saturday.

'84 Olympics figure skating champs relive win in Sarajevo on Valentine's Day

'84 Olympics figure skating champs relive win in Sarajevo on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

That start, the two bodies flung across the ice in the dramatic finale and the captivating storytelling that went on in between for four minutes and 28 seconds at the Sarajevo Olympics left a worldwide audience awestruck.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We truly live in a wonderfully weird world!

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Defending champion Rohan Bopanna went down fighting in the thrilling doubles opening round game at the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, in Pune, on Wednesday. Playing alongside local boy Arjun Kadhe, the ace Indian player Bopanna dominated the game initially. However, after winning the first set convincingly, the Indian duo couldn't manage to continue the momentum further in the games against French pair of Benoit Paire and Antoine Hoang as they lost the match 3-6, 7-5, 10-7.

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'I was having a hard time not crying coming up the last hole.' 'All of a sudden it started hitting me I was going to win the tournament.'

'India need to play key role in promoting women's Tests'

'India need to play key role in promoting women's Tests'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Australia captain Meg Lanning says women's Test matches need to spread beyond Australia-England rivalry and believes India need to play a big role in promoting the format.

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The missile was launched from a mobile autonomous launcher at 11.45 am and it successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory 'fulfilling its mission objectives', the ministry said.

'Track gold miners' stocks to predict price trends'

'Track gold miners' stocks to predict price trends'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The price of gold has risen 10.63 per cent this year -- from $1,205.65 an ounce at the beginning of the year to $1,333.9 on Monday.

3 Life Lessons from Dhoom 3

3 Life Lessons from Dhoom 3

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Much like a highly inappropriate Panchatantra tale for children, Dhoom 3 is loaded will life lessons.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

PHOTOS: 'Universe Boss' is saving the IPL... and how!

PHOTOS: 'Universe Boss' is saving the IPL... and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Chris Gayle is having a ball in IPL-11.

PIX: Bayern crush Leverkusen; Paderborn hold Leipzig

PIX: Bayern crush Leverkusen; Paderborn hold Leipzig

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Bayern Munich came from a goal down to ease past hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 on Saturday and remain firmly on course to retain the Bundesliga title with four games remaining. The Bavarians are within touching distance of their eighth consecutive league crown, but Leverkusen's 17-year-old Florian Wirtz stole some of the spotlight at the end, becoming the youngest Bundesliga scorer when he netted in the 89th minute.

Pierce Brosnan's daughter succumbs to cancer

Pierce Brosnan's daughter succumbs to cancer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Hollywood news, right here.

Germany sink India with late goal

Germany sink India with late goal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Indian men's hockey team's habit of conceding late goals continued to haunt them as reigning double Olympic champions Germany scored seconds from the final hooter to steal a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Pool B match at the Rio Olympics on Monday.

The #MeToo fallout in Bollywood

The #MeToo fallout in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Will Nana Patekar's role be deleted from Housefull 4? Will Subhash Kapoor lose the Jolly LLB franchise? Is Anu Malik's career in limbo?

Asia Badminton C'ships: Saina fails to break semis jinx

Asia Badminton C'ships: Saina fails to break semis jinx

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Saina Nehwal once again faltered at the semi-final stage as she suffered a straight game defeat at the hands of China's Wang Yihan in the women's singles at the Asia Badminton Championships, in Wuhan, China, on Saturday.

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

If she wins, Christopher would be the first Indian-American in the Virginia legislature.