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PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A summary of the finals on Day 2 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

New mum Stosur to skip rest of 2020 but vows to return

New mum Stosur to skip rest of 2020 but vows to return

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Stosur recently announced this month that her partner Liz Astling gave birth to daughter Evie in June.

Priti Patel named UK's 1st Indian-origin Home Secretary

Priti Patel named UK's 1st Indian-origin Home Secretary

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In a cabinet that was already being touted as the most diverse in British history, Priti Patel became the first Indian-origin home secretary with Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid moving from the UK Home Office to become the new chancellor.

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A government statement said Modi conveyed to Putin that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit of Indians from Ukraine and their return to India.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

He draws, teaches and he's only 9!

He draws, teaches and he's only 9!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Arjun Mittal is just 9 years old. A self taught artist, he has uploaded close to 100 sketching tutorials on his YouTube channel so he can help kids like him draw their favourite characters at home!

In Pics: Models turn up the heat at Cannes

In Pics: Models turn up the heat at Cannes

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Celebs turned heads at Cannes with their showstopping display on the red carpet. Take a look at the best looks from the film festival.

Christchurch to host 2021 Women's World Cup final

Christchurch to host 2021 Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Next year's Women's Cricket ODI World Cupw ill be capped by a final in Christchurch under lights at the Hagley Oval, one of New Zealand's main Test venues.

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The Indian teenager will train at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence from November 7-24.

Shane Warne's exclusive poker lessons for Hurley

Shane Warne's exclusive poker lessons for Hurley

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne is hell bent on turning his actress fianc Elizabeth Hurley into a sports enthusiast.

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'f America isn't racist, why did Namarata Haley feel compelled to change her name to 'Nikki'?'

Ticket holders anxiously await word on Tokyo Olympics

Ticket holders anxiously await word on Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Tickets have been snapped up in Japan, with over three million sold during the first domestic lottery last May. Hot demand for later sales also left many potential buyers disappointed. Organisers have repeatedly said the July 24 to Aug. 9 Games will go ahead as scheduled but with the rapid spread of the coronavirus bringing the sports world to a virtual standstill fears are growing the Olympics may be cancelled or postponed.

Ladies in black: Vote for these hot red carpet outfits

Ladies in black: Vote for these hot red carpet outfits

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

From Liz Hurley to Miranda Kerr and Irina Shayk -- tell us who wore the colour of the night the best!

Bangla factory banned by Walmart still makes Wrangler shirts

Bangla factory banned by Walmart still makes Wrangler shirts

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Walmart told Reuters on Friday that Liz Apparels in Gazipur, near the capital Dhaka, had previously made clothing for its stores but was now on its "red" list of unapproved suppliers after a safety audit in early May found the cracks.

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside the US. In the US, it has around 7,000 restaurants.

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

These incredible pictures show what freedom means to 50 top photographers from around the globe. Free-to-use photography app Agora asked its 3.5 million users to take a photo which they thought would best illustrate the theme of 'freedom'. After nearly 20,000 entries, 50 images have made it to the final and are now being voted on --competing to be crowned the 'World's Best photo of #Freedom2020'. Voting is open now and the winner will be selected by January 23, with the top photographer will win $1,000 (Rs 70,850).

Women with the world's sexiest assets

Women with the world's sexiest assets

Rediff.com15 May 2009

A list featuring the world's top 50 famous breast has been released, and it includes the likes of Liz Hurley, Keeley Hazell, Scarlett Johansson, Paris Hilton, Gemma Atkinson and Pamela Anderson.

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Oz 'Punji hunters' sentenced for robbing Indians

Oz 'Punji hunters' sentenced for robbing Indians

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

An Australian court on Friday sentenced two teenagers for terrorising and robbing six Indian men over four days last year, in a racist rampage they codenamed 'Punji hunting'.

Warne steps in as Hurley's 'date' at a race event

Warne steps in as Hurley's 'date' at a race event

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne were an unusual sight together, when seen at the Glorious Goodwood race meet.

Can you make a film in 48 hours? They did!

Can you make a film in 48 hours? They did!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

The Mumbai 48 Hour Film Project attracted a lot of talented filmmakers who actually wrote, shoot, edited, and scored a movie in just under 48 hours.

In pics: A stunning Israeli model and her baby bump

In pics: A stunning Israeli model and her baby bump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Bar Refaeli who is pregnant with her second child has been flaunting her growing baby bump in the most stylish ways.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Yes, they are moms! Yes, they wear bikinis!

Yes, they are moms! Yes, they wear bikinis!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen...now Kareena Kapoor are the new targets.

Scarlett goes brunette

Scarlett goes brunette

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Scarlett Johansson has dyed her trademark blonde locks brunette, and flaunted them at the premiere of her latest film He's Just Not That Into You.

Lee confirms availability for Indian tour

Lee confirms availability for Indian tour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

In what may come as good news for cricket fans, Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has announced that he will be available for the four-Test tour to India next month.

'Complicit' is the word of the year!

'Complicit' is the word of the year!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Dictionary.com has announced complicit as its Word of the Year 2017.

Sari seems to be the hardest word

Sari seems to be the hardest word

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

A week before a good friend's wedding in Jodhpur, I am starting to panic. What is the difference between a casual shalwar kameez and a dressy shalwar kameez? Should I go sari-shopping in Southall or Mumbai? I flick through old issues of Hello! magazine, looking at Liz Hurley dressed up as an Indian princess for her wedding, courtesy of her famous designer friends: Versace, Valentino and Cavalli. My panic mounts.

Spotted: Sania Mirza in New York

Spotted: Sania Mirza in New York

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

Reader Nikhil Suvarna sent us a picture of Sania Mirza from New York.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com30 May 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.

'We're surprised that India has not forgotten Boney M'

'We're surprised that India has not forgotten Boney M'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'Brown Girl In The Ring was a very simple song that children can sing but we gave it a beat that even the grown-ups thought they could sing and it was no longer a child's song. It became a dance song for everybody.' Boney M's Liz Mitchell talks about her music, and India.

Do we need laptops?

Do we need laptops?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Are the laptop's days somewhat numbered ?

US firms not to use Indian leather

US firms not to use Indian leather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

US retail giant Liz Claiborne has decided against using Indian leather because of the cruel treatment meted out to animals enroute slaughter houses in the country, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, India, said on Tuesday.

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

He possessed an IQ of 180, higher than Albert Einstein's, but his life and career took unexpectedly bizarre routes. Dhruv Munjal salutes the strange genius of Bobby Fischer.

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rediff.com has chosen the highlights of Queen Elizabeth reign so far -- from her Coronation right up to the present day.

PHOTOS: Britain turns into Waterworld

PHOTOS: Britain turns into Waterworld

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as 'unprecedented' levels of flooding continue to hit the already blighted north of England.

Theresa May unveils 'talented' new Cabinet, Priti Patel retains portfolio

Theresa May unveils 'talented' new Cabinet, Priti Patel retains portfolio

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The PM said the new line-up brought in "talent from across the whole of the Conservative party".