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Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Rediff.com10 May 2010

American Idol bosses are demanding Sir Elton John to replace Simon Cowell as one of the judges on the show.

Jennifer Aniston to turn director

Jennifer Aniston to turn director

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The actress is keeping mum about the details of the film but disclosed that she has a project in development.

Lost WWII submarine found with 71 bodies on board

Lost WWII submarine found with 71 bodies on board

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The submarine vanished without a trace around Janaury 2, 1943 and is believed was hit by a mine in the Gulf of Olbia.

Study finds women are 'happier' than men

Study finds women are 'happier' than men

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

A survey has found that most women enjoy where they live, their quality of life and their balance between work and leisure -- in fact more than a third of the respondents ranked their happiness as eight out of 10 or higher.

'I'm done with boxing',says Mike Tyson

'I'm done with boxing',says Mike Tyson

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

American boxing legend Mike Tyson has finally dispelled any notion that he will make a return to the ring.

Woods' 281-week reign as World No.1 ends on Sunday

Woods' 281-week reign as World No.1 ends on Sunday

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

American golf legend Tiger Woods will no longer be the World No.1 after a record 281 consecutive weeks at the top. Woods has been at the top since June 2005.

Kylie Minogue strips for breast cancer campaign

Kylie Minogue strips for breast cancer campaign

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The 41-year-old singer was draped in just a silk sheet emblazoned with the logo of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2010 campaign.

Love is not enough to make a marriage work

Love is not enough to make a marriage work

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Love has no major role to play in keeping couples together. In fact, the chances of a couple staying together are affected by age, previous relationships -- and smoking.

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Queen Elizabeth II's staff at Buckingham Palace has signed up with Toyota's 'Green Tomato Cars' to cut costs, after they found out about the car from Prince Charles's London office, which switched to its cheaper carbon-efficient Toyota Prius fleet. "They were very conscious of the savings they'd be making both in financial and carbon terms. Cost was certainly a major factor, so much so in fact that Clarence House negotiated a discount," said Tom Pakenham, director, Toyota.

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

After many denials, Max Mosley, whose 16-year tenure as the president of FIA would end this month, has finally decided to come out with an autobiography, which will reveal many secrets about him and the sporting world.

England hit for six by media after Dutch disaster

England hit for six by media after Dutch disaster

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

England's defeat by Netherlands in the opening game of the Twenty20 World Cup was branded "the ultimate humiliation" by British newspapers on Saturday.

It's a baby girl for Grey's Anatomy star

It's a baby girl for Grey's Anatomy star

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Ellen Pompeo gave birth to Little Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, her first child with husband Chris Ivery on September 15.

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The Daily Express quoted Tan Lin, an official with the business administration office at the Tourism Bureau of Tibet, as saying that foreign tourists would be banned from entering Tibet, but added that those who have already arrived would be allowed to stay.

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The flick starring Mariah Carey, bagged the People's Choice Award at the annual event

Boycott suggests feng shui help for Owen

Boycott suggests feng shui help for Owen

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Former England cricketer Geoff Boycott has urged Michael Owen to try the ancient Chinese art of feng shui in a bid to get his World Cup ambitions back on track, the Daily Express newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Matt Damon to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Matt Damon to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The actor will be presented the American Cinematheque Award at a ceremony next March.

Working fathers too busy for kids?

Working fathers too busy for kids?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Fathers busy working are missing out on time with their children, a new study shows.

The perfect car parking plan developed

The perfect car parking plan developed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

A driver simply has to gauge the radius of his/her car's turning circle and the distance between the vehicle's front and back wheels.

Playing Sudoku can make you fat

Playing Sudoku can make you fat

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Filling in a Sudoku grid or doing a crossword can make you fat, claims a new study.

Torres is not for sale at any price: Benitez

Torres is not for sale at any price: Benitez

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez has said no amount of money could tempt him into selling star striker Fernando Torres.

The Ultimate Bikini Goddesses

The Ultimate Bikini Goddesses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Bond girls dominate this sexy list.

Women prefer hairy beer-bellies to metrosexuals

Women prefer hairy beer-bellies to metrosexuals

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Blokes with beer bellies can relax. A new survey has revealed that women find manly men complete with hairy chests, messy hair and a beer belly attractive and prefer them to so-called metrosexuals.

Penelope Cruz four months pregnant?

Penelope Cruz four months pregnant?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Sources say that the Spanish actress is four months pregnant with partner Javier Bardem.

World's sexiest woman to face media boycott

World's sexiest woman to face media boycott

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The media is giving readers a one-day reprieve from Megan Fox.

Brisk exercise lowers cancer risk

Brisk exercise lowers cancer risk

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Strenuous exercise for just half an hour a day can reduce a person's risk of dying from cancer, says a new study.

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.

Angelina Jolie planning for political career?

Angelina Jolie planning for political career?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

'She admires Obama and thinks she could make a big difference if she were in his position. I would place a huge wager on her becoming the first female President in the next 20 years. She's very determined,' a source close to the actress told the newspaper.

This sandwich @ $214 is the world's most expensive

This sandwich @ $214 is the world's most expensive

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The gold-plated sarnie is essentially a cheese toastie.

It's official: Men are the weaker sex

It's official: Men are the weaker sex

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Scientists have finally put an end to the age-old battle of the sexes, by claiming that men are the weaker sex.

Drinking tea reduces heart attack risk

Drinking tea reduces heart attack risk

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Drinking four cups of tea a day cuts the risk of a heart attack, according to a review of studies by the British Nutrition Foundation. The review suggests that tea can also improve your mood, strengthen bones, boost hydration and increase alertness

Pak to hang Sarabjit on April 1: Report

Pak to hang Sarabjit on April 1: Report

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

The mercy petition was rejected by the President after 'thorough consideration' as the allegations against him 'were proved and he was awarded capital punishment by court', official sources said. Sarabjit was sentenced to death for his alleged involvement in bomb blasts in Lahore and Multan that killed about 14 people. His family denies he was a spy as claimed by Pakistan and insists he accidentally strayed into Pakistani territory.

Britons may have to pay 'bin tax'

Britons may have to pay 'bin tax'

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Five pilot schemes, being rolled out across the UK, could slap up to 1,000 pound a year on households that fails to recycle enough, the Daily Express tabloid said on Thursday. The report said ministers have signalled that the pilot schemes will 'help us with our decision about roll-out' and allow local authorities to 'set up their own schemes in due course.' The schemes are expected to offer a council tax rebate to families that recycle more.

Sarabjit Singh's family shocked

Sarabjit Singh's family shocked

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

"I will repeatedly say that my husband is innocent and he never the act alleged by Pakistani police. He is very humble and down to earth and could never snatch the life of any human being," Sarabjit's wife Sukhpreet Kaur told media persons. She said the family was still optimistic about his repatriation and urged President Pratibha Patil, the prime minister and the Union home minister to talk with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the matter.

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

In a security breach, ISIS militants have reportedly hacked tens of thousands of Twitter accounts.

Racist taunts made Hamilton's father doubt career

Racist taunts made Hamilton's father doubt career

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Anthony Hamilton, father of new Formula One world champion Lewis, said racial taunts and abuse had made him doubt whether his son should be competing in the sport.

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Van Gaal also said that they gave the ball away unnecessarily after half-time, insisting that their positions in midfield were not as good as in the first half.

After Goody, Danielle Lloyd may get the boot

After Goody, Danielle Lloyd may get the boot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

She can expect the type of backlash that greeted Jade, whose career is now in tatters.

New IS video threatens Paris-like attacks in London, Rome and Berlin

New IS video threatens Paris-like attacks in London, Rome and Berlin

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The video shows images of the United Kingdom Parliament and Eiffel Tower crashing to the ground.

Flintoff's future as captain questioned

Flintoff's future as captain questioned

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Flintoff was chosen as captain for the series ahead of Andrew Strauss with regular skipper Michael Vaughan ruled out due to injury.

US GP not vital to F1: Ecclestone

US GP not vital to F1: Ecclestone

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The F1 supremo told US Grand Prix organisers that he could take the race elsewhere if he cannot agree a new deal with Indianapolis.