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#HotPics: Are you following these models?

#HotPics: Are you following these models?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

They're clearly the HOTTEST Instagram properties right now!

Fighter for a world free of sexual assault

Fighter for a world free of sexual assault

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

In the seventh part of the series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles the multi-faceted Meghana Nallajerla.

GIT to establish campus in AP

GIT to establish campus in AP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The Georgia Institute of Technology has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Government to set up an international campus in Hyderabad.

Expect the unexpected at next week's Augusta Masters

Expect the unexpected at next week's Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

As the first of the season's four major championships, the Masters has always been the most keenly anticipated, a veritable golfing 'rite of spring' that brings together the game's leading players in Augusta, Georgia.

Jaw-dropping entries in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Jaw-dropping entries in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with some of the best entries across the nature category being shared with the public.

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the Australian fittingly clinched victory with a deft serve-and-volley backhand winner.

9 billionaires who rule their countries' economies

9 billionaires who rule their countries' economies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

There are billionaires that a country cannot do without. They may not be the Presidents or Prime Ministers of nation but they are considered to be either equally or more important.

Sports Shorts:Sania-Cara advance, Torres mulls Chelsea future

Sports Shorts:Sania-Cara advance, Torres mulls Chelsea future

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza and Zimbabwean Cara Black started their Sony Open campaign on a positive note. Check out Friday's sports action.

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Australian Open holder Djokovic will make his ATP Cup debut for Serbia against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday while Nadal will lead Spain into action against Georgia in Perth on the same day.

This 20-year-old is fighting against sexual exploitation

This 20-year-old is fighting against sexual exploitation

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A political science student at Georgia University and a campus activist, Anusha Ravi tells Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais why it is important to teach students how to help survivors of sexual assault

WT20 WC: It's in-form India vs formidable England in SF

WT20 WC: It's in-form India vs formidable England in SF

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Indians are in red-hot form, but history favours England, who have won all the five WT20 matches played between the two sides, when they meet in the semi-finals of the ICC women's World Cup on Thursday.

Indian men, women finish fourth in World Team Chess Championships

Indian men, women finish fourth in World Team Chess Championships

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The Indian men and women missed out on the podium by a whisker as they finished fourth in both the categories at the World Team Chess Championships, in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'

10 models with celebrity parents

10 models with celebrity parents

Rediff.com13 May 2016

They have inherited their parents' good genes.

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

Georgian lifts gold as Iran cry foul

Georgian lifts gold as Iran cry foul

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Security forces were called to the Olympic weightlifting arena on Tuesday after Iranian coaches reacted furiously when Georgia's Lasha Talakhadze beat Behdad 'Salimi' Salimikordasiabi with a world record tally in the men's super-heavyweights.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A round-up of the World Cup qualifying matches played on Friday.

Action against Indian store owners condemned

Action against Indian store owners condemned

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

In June 2005, federal agents had arrested 49 persons, including 44 Indians, many with the surname Patel, and charged 16 corporations, most of them in Northwest Georgia, in what has come to be known as 'Operation Meth Merchant.'

Euro 2020 qualifying: Mouthwatering matches on cards

Euro 2020 qualifying: Mouthwatering matches on cards

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Holders Portugal must face Ukraine and Serbia in a tricky five-team Group B while world champions France drew Iceland and Turkey in Group H. The top two teams from each group qualify automatically. Unlike previous tournaments, the playoffs to decide the four other spots will be contested between the most successful teams from the four divisions of the Nations League who have not already qualified.

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Parmjit Singh, a 44-year-old father of two high school students, was shot multiple times.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Trump hits back at Obama over use of term 'radical Islam'

Trump hits back at Obama over use of term 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A day after United States President Barack Obama criticised him for using the term "radical Islam", Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday vehemently defended his stand arguing that the phraseology makes a "big difference" in the war against terrorism.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

Jayapal makes eleventh hour bid to nullify Trump's presidency

Jayapal makes eleventh hour bid to nullify Trump's presidency

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The attempt by Jayapal, a first-time Congresswoman who was elected from Seattle in the general elections, was shot down by an irked Vice President Joe Biden, who told her that it was all over.

Ukraine poised for WC debut

Ukraine poised for WC debut

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Ukraine is unbeaten in nine qualifying games and holds a seven-point lead over Turkey in Group 2

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Bajrang Punia had won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games last year.

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

From lights to colourful markets, the world is all lit up to celebrate the holiday cheer! Here are images from around the world.

World's 20 busiest airports

World's 20 busiest airports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Airports Council International's data for January-July 2011 gives an insight into the world's 20 busiest airports.

Nations that saw fastest price rise, biggest fall in currency

Nations that saw fastest price rise, biggest fall in currency

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at 25 nations that have experienced hyperinflation.

Trend alert: Are you a weekend warrior?

Trend alert: Are you a weekend warrior?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

High-income individuals are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines over the brief 2-day period, and remain behind their desks for the rest of the week.

Sneijder back as Dutch seek to keep perfect record

Sneijder back as Dutch seek to keep perfect record

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Playmaker Wesley Sneijder is relishing being back in the international fold and helping the Netherlands take another step towards World Cup qualification when they host Estonia on Friday.

India to explore core group for Women's T20 World Cup

India to explore core group for Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

India have been doing well in the 50-over format but they have plenty to ponder about in the shortest form, having lost their previous series in New Zealand 0-3.

This is the world's smallest Mona Lisa

This is the world's smallest Mona Lisa

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology "painted" the world's most famous painting Mona Lisa on a substrate surface approximately 30 microns in width.

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

1st ODI: Ekta Bisht guides India to 66-run win over England

1st ODI: Ekta Bisht guides India to 66-run win over England

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Bisht returned with impressive figures of four for 25 to help Indian women defend a modest a 203-run target

Petrova suspension lifted after U-turn on meldonium

Petrova suspension lifted after U-turn on meldonium

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Bulgarian triple jumper Gabriela Petrova had her doping suspension lifted by the IAAF on Monday, less than a week after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced an amnesty for athletes who had tested positive for meldonium before March 1.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

In the women's section being held simultaneously, the Indians came back strongly to beat Poland 3-1 aided by victories from D Harika and Tania Sachdev on board two and three. Its surprising that Tania Sachdev was rested in the previous round when the Indian team drew with Serbia, losing on last two boards.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Sunday in the lowest scoring Super Bowl played to capture the National Football League championship for a record-tying sixth time.