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Here's what our badminton heroes are up to post CWG

Here's what our badminton heroes are up to post CWG

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Sindhu pens thoughts, Saina enjoys evening at beach

Messi posts selfie with girfriend and son Thiago

Messi posts selfie with girfriend and son Thiago

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The 27-year-old Argentine posted a selfie on Facebook featuring his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo and 22-month old son Thiago.

GST systematically flawed, there is lot of tax leakage: Kerala FM

GST systematically flawed, there is lot of tax leakage: Kerala FM

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal has sought systemic changes in the GST structure, saying every state and consumer has lost because of its basically flawed architecture that has also led to rampant revenue leakage for the states. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime came into force in July 2017. Even though the framework is focused on having a one-nation-one-tax model, quite a few items, including petroleum products and liquor are still out of the GST purview.

To curb cheating, K'taka students made to wear cartons

To curb cheating, K'taka students made to wear cartons

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

'Yes, cheating is a problem, but this is not the way to solve it'

Serena withdraws from WTA Tour Finals

Serena withdraws from WTA Tour Finals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

World No 2 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the season-ending WTA Championships in Singapore due to a shoulder injury.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo bares it all in latest CR7 underwear ads

PHOTOS: Ronaldo bares it all in latest CR7 underwear ads

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Real Madrid's football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo's underwear brand continues to grow. The Portuguese midfielder launched the second collection of his CR7 men's underwear.

Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon due to wrist injury

Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon due to wrist injury

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Twice former champion Rafael Nadal will not play at this year's Wimbledon due to the wrist injury that forced the Spaniard out of the French Open, he said on Thursday.

Mortaza, two other cricketers test positive in Bangladesh for coronavirus

Mortaza, two other cricketers test positive in Bangladesh for coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza and two other Bangladesh cricketers, Nazmul Islam and Nafees Iqbal have tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. The 36-year-old Mortaza was reportedly unwell for the last couple of days and tested positive for the contagious disease on Saturday. He is currently in self-isolation at his residence in Dhaka.

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

UEFA announces UCL final hosts for next four seasons.

Meet golfer Tiger Woods's new lady love!

Meet golfer Tiger Woods's new lady love!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Golfer Tiger Woods and Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn confirmed on Monday they are dating.

'An inspiration to freedom lovers': Ker CM visits Anne Frank House

'An inspiration to freedom lovers': Ker CM visits Anne Frank House

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The House preserves the hiding place at the rear of the 17th century canal house, known as the Secret Annex, where Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people during World War II.

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The NBA posted a video of the dance on its Facebook page on Tuesday and it went viral.

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand finally reunited with his family in Chennai after being stuck in Germany for over three months as the former World chess champion reached his home in Chennai on Saturday after completing a seven-day institutional quarantine in Bengaluru. Anand had returned to India on May 30.

V-day in Mumbai: Sports stars go voting!

V-day in Mumbai: Sports stars go voting!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Mahesh Bhupathi were among those who exercised their franchise and urged citizens to fulfill their duty.

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"I am not leaving the party. Defection is not in my blood," Pankaja told reporters.

David Beckham goes shirtless again in new ad campaign

David Beckham goes shirtless again in new ad campaign

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Legendary footballer David Beckham has taken off his shirt and flexed his muscles in a bid to promote his latest aftershave.

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister said on his Facebook page that he had a very fruitful meeting with Sandberg, who called on Modi to discuss her ideas about connectivity.

Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP pole to late actor Chadwick Boseman

Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP pole to late actor Chadwick Boseman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Hamilton, who had also topped Saturday morning's final practice session, never look like being challenged throughout the qualifying hour.

Indian chess player withdraws from Iran event over headscarf rule

Indian chess player withdraws from Iran event over headscarf rule

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

She further said that the religious dress codes should not be imposed on players.

Nazriya to make her comeback

Nazriya to make her comeback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, Sitar maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and music composer AR Rahman also paid tributes to the musician.

'Modi's Facebook popularity second only to Obama'

'Modi's Facebook popularity second only to Obama'

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi has the fastest growing Facebook page for any elected official in the world and is only second after United States President Barack Obama in terms of fan following of politicians, an official of the social networking website said on Tuesday.

Kajol and Tanishaa's fabulous childhood pictures

Kajol and Tanishaa's fabulous childhood pictures

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

A peek into the star siblngs' childhood.

Sydney siege: The brave waitress who escaped the terror

Sydney siege: The brave waitress who escaped the terror

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An armed gunman on Monday took several people hostage at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Sydney and forced two people to hold what appeared to be a black flag bearing Islamic slogans written in Arabic in the store's window.

PHOTOS: India's Olympic champ Mary Kom celebrates International Yoga Day

PHOTOS: India's Olympic champ Mary Kom celebrates International Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Among the hoards of Yoga enthusiasts who marked International Yoga Day on Sunday was India's Olympic boxing champ Mary Kom.

Team India's calendar 'too tight' to participate in Asian Games

Team India's calendar 'too tight' to participate in Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Cricket has elicited lukewarm response from the full ICC members of the continent for the upcoming Incheon Asian Games with India skipping the event altogether and Pakistan electing to send only its women's team.

Aishwarya on Filmfare cover: Mind = blown!

Aishwarya on Filmfare cover: Mind = blown!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The former beauty queen is proof that age is just a number.

Dogs from flood-hit Chennai get a lift to Bengaluru

Dogs from flood-hit Chennai get a lift to Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Chennai-based "Hotel for Dogs" started getting distress calls from worried dog owners seeking help for their pets.

Communists in Bengal embrace social media

Communists in Bengal embrace social media

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Having been the butt of criticism on social media for months, the Communist Party of India-Marxist's West Bengal chapter, has hosted a Facebook page and has also opened a Twitter account.

Journalist James Foley's chilling letter to family

Journalist James Foley's chilling letter to family

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

'Dreams of family and friends take me away and happiness fills my heart,' wrote American journalist James Foley days before he was to be executed on-camera by Islamic State militants to send out a brutal message to his country.

'Don't hang me over a laugh': Randeep Hooda writes on Gurmehar Kaur row

'Don't hang me over a laugh': Randeep Hooda writes on Gurmehar Kaur row

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Hooda took to Facebook on Monday to clarify that him standing up for Sehwag was not a justification of the violence that broke outside Ramjas College, neither was he being insensitive to the daughter of a soldier who gave his life for the country.

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As per official estimates, India's population currently is 1.3 billion people. Facebook pages on Thursday reflected that Modi is followed by 44 million people, while the account of Trump by 27 million. The US population is estimated to be 325 million.

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about social media to know it is important to have a presence there.

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has been handed an ambassadorial role by the game's global governing body FIFA.

Barcelona first club to reach 50 million facebook fans

Barcelona first club to reach 50 million facebook fans

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Barcelona have become the first sports club to reach 50 million followers on social networking website Facebook, the Spanish soccer champions said on Thursday.

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Pakistan fans pick 1999 Chennai Test win against India as greatest of their national team

PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Taiwan has been comparatively successful in containing the spread of the virus, reporting to date 388 cases and six deaths in a population of around 24 million. No fans were allowed in the 20,000-seater stadium to watch the Lions win 4-1, with health concerns limiting attendees to a total of 200 players, coaches, umpires, cheerleaders and journalists, local media reported.

If my flight disappears, this is what it looks like: MH17 flier's eerie post

If my flight disappears, this is what it looks like: MH17 flier's eerie post

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A picture of MH17 was posted by a Dutch passenger of the Malaysian flight shot down in Ukraine on Thursday.

Thigh gap, bikini bridge: Young India's health's at risk

Thigh gap, bikini bridge: Young India's health's at risk

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Dangerous body fads are driving many young girls to starvation.

Can Mamata change Kolkata into London?

Can Mamata change Kolkata into London?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Riverfront beautification is one of Mamata Banerjee's dream projects.