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''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Kal Penn joins the cast of How I Met Your Mother

Kal Penn joins the cast of How I Met Your Mother

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The actor will reportedly play Robin's love interest Kevin from season 7.

FIFA wants March, April internationals postponed

FIFA wants March, April internationals postponed

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The South American and Asian World Cup qualifiers which were due to be played have already been postponed. However, European body UEFA has not yet called off the Euro 2020 play-off matches which involve a total of 16 teams.

How Nadal survived Basel battle to live another day

How Nadal survived Basel battle to live another day

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The 29-year-old Spaniard, who needed a final-set tiebreak to fight past Lukas Rosol in the first round, produced a performance of defiant persistence to fend off the challenge of the 24-year-old Dimitrov.

Advani, Aditya suffer first round defeats in China

Advani, Aditya suffer first round defeats in China

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Indian Open finalist Aditya Mehta went down 3-6 to England's Rod Lawler, who top scored with 103, while eight-time World champion Pankaj Advani suffered from food poisoning just minutes before his opening game against Englishman Dave Harold, who defeated the 27-year-old cueist 6-4 in the US $950,000 event.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Salman Rushdie awarded Pen Pinter prize

Salman Rushdie awarded Pen Pinter prize

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Indian-born Booker Prize winning author Salman Rushdie was on Friday named the winner of this year's prestigious Pen Pinter prize for his outstanding literary output and support for freedom of expression.

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

World soccer's governing body FIFA on Tuesday lodged a criminal complaint over the "possible misconduct of individual persons" in connection with the awarding of hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Review: pTron Bassbuds Vista TWS earbuds

Review: pTron Bassbuds Vista TWS earbuds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Are they worth the price?

The MOST Memorable Moments from the Oscars

The MOST Memorable Moments from the Oscars

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Here's looking at some of the high points in the ceremony!

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The 87-year-old has the distinction of being the very first South Asian origin Conservative party candidate to contest a general election back in 1979.

'Trump dictated letter that claimed he'd be healthiest individual ever elected'

'Trump dictated letter that claimed he'd be healthiest individual ever elected'

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Trump's former doctor Harold Bornstein has said he did not write a glowing letter in December 2015 declaring the then-Republican presidential candidate's "astonishingly excellent" health.

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Swiss Indoor tournament when he beat Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4, 7-6(7) on Saturday, a result that was good news for fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

FIFA bans 26 players worldwide over Italian match-fixing row

FIFA bans 26 players worldwide over Italian match-fixing row

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Twenty-six players and one official have had their Italian match-fixing bans extended worldwide, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.

Murdoch's ex-editor ridicules claims

Murdoch's ex-editor ridicules claims

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Harold Evans, legendary editor of The Sunday Times, who famously resigned after falling out with media baron Rupert Murdoch, on Thursday ridiculed the latter's claims at the Leveson Inquiry on Wednesday about events at the newspaper.

FIFA presidential candidates pass electoral integrity checks

FIFA presidential candidates pass electoral integrity checks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

FIFA presidency candidates have been formally declared eligible for the election.

Engines failed before Nigerian plane crash

Engines failed before Nigerian plane crash

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The pilot of the flight that crashed in Lagos, killing all 153 people on board including an Indian co-pilot and over 40 others on the ground, reported to the control tower that both of its engines had failed before it went down, the Nigeria's civil aviation chief said.

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated popular Indian-American actor and former White House staffer Kal Penn for a key administration post of member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

American duo wins Economics Nobel; more interesting facts

American duo wins Economics Nobel; more interesting facts

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) established The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

WikiLeaks must return all classified documents: US

WikiLeaks must return all classified documents: US

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

The US has refused to enter talks with the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks over its planned release of millions of classified documents and asked it to return the "illegally obtained" papers, the leak of which would "endanger the lives of countless individuals."

US policies to be blamed for Pak's double game

US policies to be blamed for Pak's double game

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

'Those who cannot learn from history are condemned to repeat it.' If ever there was a poetic affirmation of philosopher George Santayana's time-worn aphorism, it is the saga of United States policy toward Pakistan -- from its inception over 60 years ago until the death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, says Harold Gould.

FIFA, others defeat US lawsuit over soccer concussions

FIFA, others defeat US lawsuit over soccer concussions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A US judge has dismissed much of a lawsuit by soccer players and parents seeking to force FIFA and other governing bodies to change the sport's rules to limit the risk of concussions and other head injuries, especially for children.

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The politically-active actor has finished filming the latest Harold & Kumar instalment, the third of the series, and is ready to return to work with President Barrack Obama.

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'One thing we have learnt is that a pandemic can be arrested at any stage.' 'Not suddenly, of course, but slowly with steady unwavering focus.'

Terry McGraw steps into Nooyi's shoes at USIBC

Terry McGraw steps into Nooyi's shoes at USIBC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Harold 'Terry' McGraw, chairman, president and chief executive officer, McGraw-Hill companies, has taken over the helm of the United States-India Business Council, succeeding Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO, PepsiCo.

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuddin Keram, was banned from football in June for life after FIFA's ethics committee found him guilty of abusing his position and sexually abusing female players.

UK gears up for first live TV debates on poll

UK gears up for first live TV debates on poll

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Over 45 years after Labour leader Harold Wilson first suggested a debate before elections, Britain will witness the first of three live television debates between leaders of the three main parties on Thursday.

McGraw replaces Indra Nooyi as USIBC chairman

McGraw replaces Indra Nooyi as USIBC chairman

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Harold "Terry" McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies, has been elected as the chairman of the US India Business Council.

FIFA will not act against Croatian club over Man City racism claim

FIFA will not act against Croatian club over Man City racism claim

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

FIFA will take no disciplinary action against Croatian side HNK Rijeka following Manchester City's allegation of racism during an under-21 friendly in July, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Desis take international TV by storm

Desis take international TV by storm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

A look at American and British actors of Indian origin in high-profile TV series.

Federer downs old foe Nadal; wins 7th Basel title

Federer downs old foe Nadal; wins 7th Basel title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Roger Federer got the better of old foe Rafael Nadal for the first time in more than three years to win a seventh Basel title 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday.

'Man removed from NY bound plane not Nigerian'

'Man removed from NY bound plane not Nigerian'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Nigeria's aviation authorities said that the passenger arrested from a New York-bound flight and detained in Puerto Rico for being on US' 'no-fly list', was a Gambian and not a Nigerian national and described it as a case of "mistaken identity".

3 years to live: 'Make gymming compulsory for politicians!'

3 years to live: 'Make gymming compulsory for politicians!'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses.

'The world of globality is not flat'

'The world of globality is not flat'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

In Globality*, authors Harold L Sirkin, James W Hemerling and Arindam K Bhattacharya from Boston Consulting Group, show how, over the past two decades, a range of corporations from the developing world have begun to disrupt traditional paradigm of development and tilted the balance of competition in their favour with their predilection for 'rapid-fire innovation'.

Nike-MUPC: Mahindra Utd beat Churchill

Nike-MUPC: Mahindra Utd beat Churchill

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

A brace by Nitendra Chandra helped Mahindra United beat Churchill Bros 3-0 on the opening day of the Nike-Manchester United Premier Cup (under-15) South and West Zone football qualifiers at the Nehru stadium, in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday. The other goal was an own goal by Churchill Brothers' Jesel Baretto. In another match, played at the Raia Football ground, Mumbai Schools Sports Association were held to an 1-1 draw by Barca FC.

It'll be the White House for Kal Penn now

It'll be the White House for Kal Penn now

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Kal Penn on Monday night took a giant step towards a full-time political career, when his much beloved character Dr Lawrence Kutner was killed off, via suicide, from Fox's hit medical drama House.

Platini's appeal against 90-day ban rejected

Platini's appeal against 90-day ban rejected

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The first procedural appeal filed by under-fire UEFA president Michel Platini against his 90-day suspension from football-related activities has been rejected.