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Oprah Winfrey announces new series

Oprah Winfrey announces new series

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The series, Behind the Scenes: Oprah's 25th Season, will give Oprah Winfrey Show fans a behind-the-scenes look at the final season.

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

US for China-Dalai Lama talks on Tibet

US for China-Dalai Lama talks on Tibet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The United States encourages open exchange between China and the Dalai Lama on the issue of Tibet, an Obama Administration official said today.

Narendra Modi free to apply for visa: US

Narendra Modi free to apply for visa: US

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

"We said he (Modi) is free to apply for a visa, and we'll make a decision based on the process that we have in place here," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf told media persons at her daily news conference.

Modi to meet Trump in Washington this month

Modi to meet Trump in Washington this month

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi is expected to travel to Washington at the invitation of US President Donald Trump for a meeting at the White House later this month. The actual dates of the meeting have not been announced yet.

Close pals knew about Tiger's affairs

Close pals knew about Tiger's affairs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods' close pals reportedly knew about his numerous mistresses but kept quiet. Some of Woods' friends even told him that he ought to be careful, as he was playing with fire and his hands might get burnt.

VOIP call threatens blasts in Bengaluru

VOIP call threatens blasts in Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

A VOIP call threatening to carry our serial blasts in Bengaluru if hitman Rashid Malabari was not released was received by a newspaper in Mangalore. A complaint has been regustered in this regard.

Saif-Kareena's Jehaad runs into trouble

Saif-Kareena's Jehaad runs into trouble

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Several artistes and merchants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA had come forward against Swish Films, which oversaw the production of the film. They claimed that Swish, an Australian firm, has not paid them for their work and services, to the tune of $500,000.

Dev Patel, Freida outfox paparazzi

Dev Patel, Freida outfox paparazzi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto trying their best to remain 'undercover couple'.

MJ's death: Homicide not ruled out

MJ's death: Homicide not ruled out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

A top cop probing into Pop King Michael Jackson's death has revealed that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has not ruled out homicide as yet, as investigators subpoenaed the singer's medical records.

Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Taylor, the former executive director of the Clay County Development Corporation, was terminated after state officials and the organisation's board of directors came to an agreement, according to a statement released by West Virginia Governor Early Tomblin's office on Wednesday.

Japanese use mobiles to find nearest toilet

Japanese use mobiles to find nearest toilet

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Yes, thanks to a mobile phone software guiding users to the nearest lavatories, the trials as well as tribulations of searching for the nearest public loo have been eliminated in Japan, according to a report in the Mainichi Daily News. The Check A Toilet programme, created by the software company Access Co, enables mobile phone users to search for maps highlighting the nearest public toilet to their location.

US applauds Modi-Sharif bilateral meeting

US applauds Modi-Sharif bilateral meeting

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The United States on Tuesday applauded the first bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, adding it welcomes any steps by the two South Asian neighbours to strengthen and deepen their dialogue and cooperation.

No American Idol return for Paula Abdul?

No American Idol return for Paula Abdul?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Idol judge has not been approached for a renewal of her contract.

Bin Laden hiding in Pak's Hindukush region: Report

Bin Laden hiding in Pak's Hindukush region: Report

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

The United States is said to have tracked down the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, in the impenetrable Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan's scenic Chitral region, according to a media report.

Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter account gets hacked

Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter account gets hacked

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On Mark Zuckerberg's Pinterest, the new title was "Hacked by OurMine Team."

India's NSG membership is not about arms: US to Pak

India's NSG membership is not about arms: US to Pak

Rediff.com28 May 2016

In an apparent dissatisfaction over Pakistan's opposition to India becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the United States has said it is not about an arms race, but about civilian use of nuclear energy.

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Michelle also discussed the experience of raising kids at the White House with Melania.

Taking care of the elderly in COVID-19 times

Taking care of the elderly in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Arundhuti Dasgupta on the anxiety and logistical challenges of caring for elderly parents during lockdown, especially if they are ailing and live away from you.

Lankan budget airline to fly to India

Lankan budget airline to fly to India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The airline will lease an aircraft from France to re-launch these operations and will fly daily to Dubai, Trichy and Trivandram with the resumption of the flight, the state owned Daily News quoted an official as saying. It is expected that the government would once again come out to fund the airline, the newspaper reported.

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A woman was accidentally shot in the head and four others suffered injuries at a wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday after a man accidentally fired off his gun.

Kansas shooting: All Americans should be outraged, says White House

Kansas shooting: All Americans should be outraged, says White House

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

"I think we are, as talked about during the campaign and the transition, establishing a deeper relationship with Prime Minister Modi and US-India businesses," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told media persons at his daily news conference.

Spooky 13B  works out in the end

Spooky 13B works out in the end

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

From the sound design to the performances to some of the camerawork, 13B plays like bad late night television or graduate school theatre. Still, the conclusion of the film and the way the premise of the spooky television show is woven into the fabric of the main story makes it all work out.

US wants India, Pak to resolve dispute through dialogue

US wants India, Pak to resolve dispute through dialogue

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The United States encourages both India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue, the Obama Administration on Thursday said, while maintaining that there is no change in its policy on Kashmir.

No certification to Pakistan on curbing terror: US

No certification to Pakistan on curbing terror: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry has not issued any certificate to the Congress on the progress made by Pakistan in taking action against terrorist groups, his spokesperson has said.

'India upgrading coastal security to face LTTE'

'India upgrading coastal security to face LTTE'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

India's security authorities have urged the (Indian) government to revamp coastal security mechanisms in the wake of the escalation of fighting between Security Forces and the LTTE, state-owned Daily News reported.

Indian filmstars in ad for alleged LTTE fundraiser

Indian filmstars in ad for alleged LTTE fundraiser

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

The posters invite people to a show on Thai-Pongal day in January sponsored by an organisation allegedly close to the Tamil Tigers, Sri Lanka's government-owned Daily News said.

Jayasuriya signs two-year deal to play for Durban

Jayasuriya signs two-year deal to play for Durban

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Sanath Jayasuria has signed a two-year contract worth $ 250,000 to play for South Africa's provincial team Dolphins.

Spiderman 4 on its way

Spiderman 4 on its way

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

The makers of the Spiderman series are planning a third sequel to the film, wherein Spider-Man's arch-nemesis Venom might continue his dark rampage on the big screen.

'India didn't look fit to play Tests'

'India didn't look fit to play Tests'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Ripping apart already bruised and battered Indian team for their below-par show in the first Test, Sri Lankan media said the visitors did not look a side fit to play Tests cricket.

Revealed! Singer Sheryl Crow saw ex-boyfriend Armstrong dope

Revealed! Singer Sheryl Crow saw ex-boyfriend Armstrong dope

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Grammy Award-winning musician Sheryl Crow watched disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong get an illicit blood transfusion and later told federal investigators about what she had seen, according to a new book.

Cameron Diaz goes bald!

Cameron Diaz goes bald!

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The 35-year old star plays a mother who shaves her head to support her deathly-ill daughter in the film, My Sister's Keeper, reports the New York Daily News.

US calls on NSG members to back India

US calls on NSG members to back India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The United States on Friday called on members of the 48-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group to support India's membership for the elite atomic trading club during its crucial meeting in Seoul next week.

Pune: 200 Bahrain students face expulsion

Pune: 200 Bahrain students face expulsion

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Over 200 students from Bahrain face expulsion from the University of Pune for allegedly overstaying their visas.

Preparations for US-North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump

Preparations for US-North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Multiple US and N Korean teams are holding simultaneous meetings ahead of the Singapore Summit.

LTTE trying to sneak chief into India: Report

LTTE trying to sneak chief into India: Report

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

A senior Sri Lankan defence ministry official said since intelligence reports have 'confirmed' that Prabhakaran sustained injuries on November 26, there could be an attempt by the Tiger leader to go to India for treatment if the medical facilities in Killinocchi or Mullaithivu were not sufficient to treat him.

Amid uncertainty White House says US preparing for Trump-Kim summit

Amid uncertainty White House says US preparing for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Trump and Kim are scheduled to meet in Singapore on June 12.

Pentagon chief asks Indian professor if he is 'Taliban', apologises

Pentagon chief asks Indian professor if he is 'Taliban', apologises

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel has apologised after he was caught on cameras asking an Indian member of an audience if he was a member of the Taliban.

Abandoned Indian boy in Bahrain finds home

Abandoned Indian boy in Bahrain finds home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Raja was abandoned by his Sri Lankan mother when he was two and left to fend for himself when his Indian father was deported last August.

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Federal Bureau of investigation has come out with a new video warning American college students studying abroad to be on the lookout for foreign spy recruiters.