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How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Fashion statements from Roland Garros...

Bollywood's Hottest Action Girls

Bollywood's Hottest Action Girls

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

These actresses can give action heroes a run for their money!

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The two sides held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security.

Review: Poolarangadu is entertaining

Review: Poolarangadu is entertaining

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

It is an entertaining film with all the commercial ingredients

Trump, Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

Trump, Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Trump telephoned Modi to congratulate him on the historic electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, the White House said.

US to its cos: Tap Indian middle class consumers

US to its cos: Tap Indian middle class consumers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Concerned over the escalating competition from India and China, a top US official has asked the American companies to "flex muscles" and tap the expanding middle class in these countries.

No more AC II-tier in Rajdhani, Duronto

No more AC II-tier in Rajdhani, Duronto

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

If such a replacement is done, for example, in the 50 Rajdhani trains, officials said, it will create around 14,400 additional berths for AC-III passengers.

Entire office needn't be closed for 1-2 COVID-19 cases: Govt

Entire office needn't be closed for 1-2 COVID-19 cases: Govt

Rediff.com18 May 2020

However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours. All staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, it said in the guidelines on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings.

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes and relentless run accumulator Steve Smith could not be more different in their approaches to the game but both roared back from personally adversity to bestride an extraordinary cricketing year. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The United States, he said, 'desires a new age of ambition' in its relationship with India. Asserting that the US has never been more supportive of India's security, he said New Delhi too, is an important partner and a key pillar of President Trump's foreign policy.

BJP plays down Yeddyurappa's 'suggestions'

BJP plays down Yeddyurappa's 'suggestions'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday tried to put a brave front about the political muscle-flexing by former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who is trying to appoint his preferred candidate as his successor. The party leadership believes Yeddyurappa's clout has dipped after he was forced to resign on Sunday.

NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash

NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The battle for Los Angeles gained another feisty chapter as the Lakers scrapped to a 96-91 win over the Clippers on Wednesday to reassume inner-city bragging rights.

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Sources said China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam Plateau.

Ultimate pace battle on the cards as Australia take on South Africa

Ultimate pace battle on the cards as Australia take on South Africa

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Australia captain Steve Smith expects his touring batsmen to be given a thorough test of their credentials when they face South Africa's formidable attack on pace-friendly pitches in a four-Test series beginning in March.

Champions League: Arsenal stun Marseille, wins for Barca, Chelsea

Champions League: Arsenal stun Marseille, wins for Barca, Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

After Manchester took top billing in the Champions league on Tuesday it was London's turn on Wednesday when Chelsea and Arsenal recorded impressive, though contrasting, victories as the Premier League again flexed its muscles.

'When I'm in the ring I just think of the bout and opponent'

'When I'm in the ring I just think of the bout and opponent'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

After a superb showing at the just-concluded National Boxing Championships, MC Mary Kom tells Laxmi Negi her sights are firmly set on next year's Olympics.

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Not unlike politicians who gravitate towards whoever is in power, mafia dons too have a great survival streak, switching loyalty to the party in power,' observes Virendra Kapoor a week after gangster Vikas Dubey was slain in an alleged encounter.

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

In a corner of Kolkata lived a man who made Latin American music cool before urban India became hip to salsa. Sumit Bhattacharya remembers Monojit Datta, ace percussionist, guru and unknown legend

Why India's foreign policy needs strong economic element

Why India's foreign policy needs strong economic element

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

India can be a major politico-economic force, but it needs leadership that understands the power of billion-dollar investments and is not afraid to flex its muscle, says Faisal Kidwai.

Here's why this Pakistan cricketer is being trolled

Here's why this Pakistan cricketer is being trolled

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali got trolled on social media after a video surfaced wherein the player can be seen indulging in bizarre antics at the Attari-Wagah border during the traditional flag-lowering ceremony.

That's not what your PM said: China reacts to Army chief's remarks

That's not what your PM said: China reacts to Army chief's remarks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'We should not treat each other as rivals. We should make cooperation the mainstream, China said.

RIL weighs options in fight for Atlas

RIL weighs options in fight for Atlas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

With Reliance Industries openly expressing displeasure about the merger between its joint venture gas partner, Atlas Energy, with Chevron, all eyes are now on Atlas' special shareholder meeting on February 16, called to approve the proposed merger.

Torres joins Chelsea in deadline day frenzy

Torres joins Chelsea in deadline day frenzy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The British transfer record was smashed twice on Monday as Liverpool sold Fernando Torres to Chelsea but raided Newcastle United for an immediate replacement in the shape of burly England frontman Andy Carroll.

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

According to sources, government officials have asked industry bodies and manufacturers to submit key concerns and requirements to begin manufacturing activity.

Dare to take Gul Panag's 21-day challenge?

Dare to take Gul Panag's 21-day challenge?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This fitness challenge is not for the faint-hearted.

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

This is how politics played out on the screen.

Ladakh standoff unlikely to end soon

Ladakh standoff unlikely to end soon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Narrowing of differences on competing territorial claims along the un-demarcated LAC might take weeks, if not months, of hard-nosed negotiations. Without some give and take on both sides, the impasse will be hard to resolve, observes Virendra Kapoor.

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

A relaxed Usain Bolt led a quartet of Jamaicans into the world 100 metres final later on Sunday by flexing his legs to win his semi-final in 9.92 seconds.

Ex-UP chief secretary jailed for corruption

Ex-UP chief secretary jailed for corruption

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav was on Tuesday sentenced to four-year imprisonment by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ghaziabad after it found her guilty of large-scale bungling in allotment of plots as chief of Noida Development Authority seven years ago.Yadav was found guilty of having violated the rules in allotting an industrial plot in Noida to Flex Industries. She had also been charged with allotting out of turn plots.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Amidst dance and music, Sikhs crown Mr Singh

Amidst dance and music, Sikhs crown Mr Singh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Uday Kuckian and Abhishek Mande watch hunks from across the country put their best foot forward in this unique community fashion show.

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Will Sidharth Malhotra top your list?

Panel for 'sensible' definition of 'no-go' mining

Panel for 'sensible' definition of 'no-go' mining

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Moreover, 'no-go' areas need not be excluded for mining activities for ever, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

Noida land scam: EX-UP chief secretary out of jail

Noida land scam: EX-UP chief secretary out of jail

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Controversial former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav, who was sentenced to four years imprisonment in a Noida land scam case, was on Tuesday released on bail after spending seven days in a jail in Ghaziabad.

New Bentley supercar to blaze Indian roads at Rs 2.25 crore

New Bentley supercar to blaze Indian roads at Rs 2.25 crore

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol and biofuel.

Noida land scam: Tainted IAS officer gets bail

Noida land scam: Tainted IAS officer gets bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The Allahabad high court on Monday granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav and industrialist Ashok Chaturvedi, sentenced to four years imprisonment in a Noida land scam case last week.

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mangalyaan has been named among the best inventions of 2014 by Time magazine which described it as a technological feat that will allow India to flex its "interplanetary muscles."

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the summit. It would be their fourth meeting in last seven months.

Over-exercising: Are you going overboard?

Over-exercising: Are you going overboard?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

It is universally recognised that regular exercise is beneficial to health. But sometimes people rigorously train because they're enthusiastic about a certain sport and end up overdoing it, so here's what you should look out for.

Lamhaa: Lilting moments of heart & hurt

Lamhaa: Lilting moments of heart & hurt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

After dishing out breezy compositions for Bas Ek Pal and The Train, composer Mithoon flexes his skills to helm the soundtrack of Lamhaa around Saeed Qadri and Amitabh Varma's feverish lyrics.