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Texas University tribute to Kalpana Chawla

Texas University tribute to Kalpana Chawla

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The three-storey building houses 421 students and was specially designed for a programme that will encourage students to study together.

Like the poster of Force 2?

Like the poster of Force 2?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'It was amazing to see the grasp he had over the law and the sharp mind that he possessed.'

Kyrgios bows out defeated but wins over Australia

Kyrgios bows out defeated but wins over Australia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open ended with a gallant fourth round defeat by an inspired Grigor Dimitrov on Sunday but the maverick talent leaves Melbourne Park after winning over a nation.

Why is Rana's role in Baby worrying the makers of Baahubali?

Why is Rana's role in Baby worrying the makers of Baahubali?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Daggubati will be seen in a minor role in Akshay Kumar starrer Baby.

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Gitanjali Gurbaxani, whose family has known Ram Jethmalani since their Pre-Partition days in Sind, recalls the legal luminary and 'the pride of the Sindhi community'.

How well do you know RGV?

How well do you know RGV?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Take this quiz and find out!

Ramu - Unplugged

Ramu - Unplugged

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Bringing Shakespeare to Mumbai

Bringing Shakespeare to Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

McGrady leads Rockets to win

McGrady leads Rockets to win

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Tracy McGrady scored 37 points as the Houston Rockets fought back from three losses to beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-83 in the NBA playoffs on Thursday.

Depp wants Pirates sequel

Depp wants Pirates sequel

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Sethi sees bright future for pool in India

Sethi sees bright future for pool in India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The seven-time world billiards champion says the game needs a hero to explode in the country.

Eight Pakistan players fined for breaking World Cup curfew

Eight Pakistan players fined for breaking World Cup curfew

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Eight Pakistan players, including maverick former captain Shahid Afridi, have been fined for breaching a team curfew ahead of their crucial World Cup game against India, sources told AFP.

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Electric mobility in India is touted to be the way to the future, but implementation of large-scale projects to bring infrastructure for charging is still lacking.

'Super' Mario will follow a 'code of conduct'

'Super' Mario will follow a 'code of conduct'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Maverick striker Mario Balotelli will have a good behaviour clause inserted into his contract with AC Milan, banning extravagant haircuts and clothing and committing him to a healthy lifestyle.

More is less for Pietersen

More is less for Pietersen

Rediff.com3 May 2006

England's Kevin Pietersen has dismissed burn-out worries, saying he's happy to play cricket all year long

A new call on the world

A new call on the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

Shoaib frustrated at missing India tour

Shoaib frustrated at missing India tour

Rediff.com20 Feb 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler however dismissed claims that he pulled out of the high-profile series for fear of failure.

Watch: Napoli, Sevilla in Champions League while Balotelli makes drama

Watch: Napoli, Sevilla in Champions League while Balotelli makes drama

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Jose Callejon took advantage of Napoli's numerical advantage in the 48th minute of the playoff round second leg tie, handing them an away goal which, added to their 2-0 win from the first leg, effectively ended Nice's challenge as it left the French side needing to score four goals.

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Seven-time Wimbledon champion and 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer got a taste of India when he feasted on a giant naan (bread), served with the usual non-vegetarian and vegetarian accompaniments at a signature restaurant during his second trip to the country.

'I'd love to get 10,000 Test runs...beat Australia again'

'I'd love to get 10,000 Test runs...beat Australia again'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Kevin Pietersen has not given up hope of a return to Test cricket and the chance to avenge the humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Australia in the last Ashes series, the former England batsman said on Monday.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Cold Creek Manor': A dull thriller!

'Cold Creek Manor': A dull thriller!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Madonna-Warner at loggerheads

Madonna-Warner at loggerheads

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Madonna and her estranged business partner Warner Music set for a long drawn court battle.

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is diminished with victory at this year's Australian Open taking his Grand Slam title haul to 20.

10 BEST Sports Images of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Images of the Week!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Get set to be amazed as Rediff.com has all that and more sporting action from the past week encapsulated in this super photo feature.

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

Unix's revenge

Unix's revenge

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Heavyweights Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Patrick Rafter will represent Singapore Slammers for the home leg in the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) to be held from December 2-4.

Rahman could not say no to Husain

Rahman could not say no to Husain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Nick Kyrgios, who retired injured from Wimbledon on Monday, knew he was struggling with a hip injury even as he came out on court but he wanted to give his favourite tournament a shot.

Manjot Kalra: The Kid Who Scored A Ton

Manjot Kalra: The Kid Who Scored A Ton

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Manjot Kalra's journey has just begun and in Delhi it can get more intriguing if not interesting.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg Open in January.

Why Woakes and Bairstow were able to dominate India's bowling

Why Woakes and Bairstow were able to dominate India's bowling

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Lack of assistance for the bowlers during the post-lunch session on the third day was a major reason for England's complete control over India in the second Test, felt all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis conceded that the Indian Premier League has helped South Africa's master blaster AB de Villiers and New Zealand's Brendon McCullum, saying they have matured by playing in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.