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PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Tennis legend Serena Williams spent her first Christmas with her 3-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia.

'Family man' Warner says life in bio-bubble is tough

'Family man' Warner says life in bio-bubble is tough

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Australia opener David Warner admitted that playing cricket while living inside bio-bubbles in the times of COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on his family life, and said his primary target now is to represent his country in the next two T20 World Cups.

Oprah Winfrey receives honourary degree from Harvard

Oprah Winfrey receives honourary degree from Harvard

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Here's what Hollywood has been up to lately.

Harvard cheating scandal: 60 students forced to withdraw

Harvard cheating scandal: 60 students forced to withdraw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Over 60 students at the Harvard University have been forced to withdraw and several others disciplined after being implicated in one of the largest cheating scandals that shook the Ivy League institution last year.

Photo: Beyonce's first public appearance post delivery

Photo: Beyonce's first public appearance post delivery

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The pop diva, who gave birth to a baby girl in last month, was seen at hubby Jay-Z's concert.

'Khaleda knew of 2004 attack plot targeting Hasina'

'Khaleda knew of 2004 attack plot targeting Hasina'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A former chief of Bangladesh's premier military intelligence agency on Monday claimed that ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia knew beforehand the 2004 grenade attack plot mainly targeting the then leader of Opposition Sheikh Hasina.

Dead Indian American student showed signs of depression

Dead Indian American student showed signs of depression

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The family of Sunil Tripathi, the Indian-American student whose body was recovered from the Providence river in the US state of Rhode Island, has said that the 22-year-old had shown signs of depression prior to his disappearance.

Never dip into retirement funds for other needs

Never dip into retirement funds for other needs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The funds earmarked for other goals of lower priority, like holidays, holiday home, vacation abroad and so on should be used - not the retirement corpus.

12 sizzling fashion ads that will blow your mind

12 sizzling fashion ads that will blow your mind

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

These stellar summer fashion brand campaigns will leave you gasping for breath.

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

In some cases fake degrees and certificates were uncovered.

Nokia planning to launch 'Windows tablet'

Nokia planning to launch 'Windows tablet'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Nokia was looking at how Microsoft's Surface tablet went in the market before launching its own.

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.

Yale University's India friendly president resigns

Yale University's India friendly president resigns

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The India-friendly president of the Yale University, Richard Levin, has announced stepping down from the helm of the prestigious American varsity at the end of the current academic session after a 20-year stint.

Why do parents chase this man?

Why do parents chase this man?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The man sought after by parents when they want to admit their children to Ivy League colleges tells Anjuli Bhargava how a hobby became a source of livelihood.

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Fans and family celebrated in style after Australia won the Ashes in glorious style

Beyonce pregnant with second child?

Beyonce pregnant with second child?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood right here!

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.

At 34, my days are numbered in international cricket: Warner

At 34, my days are numbered in international cricket: Warner

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Known for his on-field aggression, Australia opener David Warner said he would prefer to look the other way if Indians try to get chatty with him in the two-month long series starting this week.

PIX: People's Most Beautiful Women In The World

PIX: People's Most Beautiful Women In The World

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Beyonce pips Modern Family's hot Latina Sofia Vergara to claim the top spot.

The 'Blue' files. It's not what you think!

The 'Blue' files. It's not what you think!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Parents seem to love the name Blue!

IIT alumnus named Dean of Cornell's business school

IIT alumnus named Dean of Cornell's business school

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

IIT-Delhi alumnus Soumitra Dutta has been named the new Dean of the Ivy league Cornell University's business school, joining a growing list of noted Indian-origin academicians assuming leaderships roles at prestigious global universities.

The amazing success story of INSEAD dean Dr Dipak Jain

The amazing success story of INSEAD dean Dr Dipak Jain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Dr Dipak Jain, dean of INSEAD, France and Singapore writes his name as Dipak and not Deepak because the first time he wrote his name in English he was not sure how to spell it.

Advani falters in final hurdle at World Billiards

Advani falters in final hurdle at World Billiards

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani faltered in the finals once again as England's Mike Russell successfully defended his Point format title in the IBSF World Billiards Championship being played in Carlow, Ireland.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

India to soon have navratna universities

India to soon have navratna universities

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

In his keynote address at the 98th Indian Science Congress at SRM University near Chennai, Sibal said that this would be achieved by measures including generous financial support and access to external funding.

CAT 2010: Topics you should not ignore

CAT 2010: Topics you should not ignore

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

A look at the important topics in each of the 3 sections.

Yale, Harvard, MIT buy Sibal's plan

Yale, Harvard, MIT buy Sibal's plan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

These universities are a part of the ministry's 'brain gain' policy to attract talent from all over the world. Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal had last August announced that 14 Innovation Universities will be set up in the country under the 11th Five-year Plan (2007-12).

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Wasteful Real Madrid held at home by Levante

Wasteful Real Madrid held at home by Levante

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

La Liga champions Real Madrid dropped points at home for the second game running when they drew 1-1 with Levante on Saturday, with Gareth Bale squandering a series of chances and Marcelo getting sent off late on.

B'desh ex-PM's son sentenced to life in 2004 grenade attack on Hasina

B'desh ex-PM's son sentenced to life in 2004 grenade attack on Hasina

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Rahman, 50, was tried in absentia with the court declaring him a "fugitive". He now lives in London where he is believed to have sought asylum though the British authorities have declined to reveal his immigration status.

Happiness at work: Is positive thinking overrated?

Happiness at work: Is positive thinking overrated?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Dr Srikumar Rao, work-place happiness guru, on why 'positive thinking' is overrated.

Namaste and welcome to St Xavier's

Namaste and welcome to St Xavier's

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

'I don't remember my President or Secretary of State ever visiting my college,' an American friend of mine told me last week on hearing that President Obama was scheduled to visit my college.

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

"We made a conscious decision that we will not get influenced by the years of experience," says Piyush Mehta, chief human resource officer, Genpact.

Cracking CAT is a tad easier this year

Cracking CAT is a tad easier this year

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Thanks to fewer applicants and more seats at IIMs.

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Meet the bridesmaids and pageboys.

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Serum Institute is investing $200 million to create capacities for the COVID-19 vaccine. Sohini Das profiles its 39-year-old CEO.

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Smog can be a killer.

Meet one of Playboy's sexiest CEOs

Meet one of Playboy's sexiest CEOs

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Think Playboy, and you think of lingerie, R-rated films and all things adult -- definitely not a PhD from an Ivy League university. But Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-born Rashmi Sinha, who did her doctorate in cognitive neuropsychology from Brown University, finds herself featured on the quintessential adult magazine, as one of America's 'Sexiest CEOs'.

Beyonce expecting twins; Twitter explodes!

Beyonce expecting twins; Twitter explodes!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Queen Bey and her rapper husband Jay Z are already parents to daughter Blue Ivy.

Princeton univ to host first-ever Hinduism week

Princeton univ to host first-ever Hinduism week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Although student groups have presented a Hinduism week at Princeton in previous years, the organisers said this is the first year the celebration will be hosted by the Office of Hindu Life founded last year. And this sponsorship gives the event a high official profile