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Macau Open: Sindhu sizzles; lifts second Grand Prix Gold title

Macau Open: Sindhu sizzles; lifts second Grand Prix Gold title

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

India's rising badminton star P V Sindhu continued to take giant strides towards asserting herself as one of the best of Indian badminton by lifting the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold title with a thumping win over Canada's Michelle Li in the summit clash, in Macau on Sunday.

Selfie is the word of the year! (Psst! The Pope's got one too)

Selfie is the word of the year! (Psst! The Pope's got one too)

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The word's that taken the Internet by storm is now the word of the year.

Indian shuttlers handed tough draw at French Open

Indian shuttlers handed tough draw at French Open

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Fifth seeded Sindhu, who made early exits from China and Korea last month, has been pitted against Michelle Li, who remains a tricky customer despite the fact that Sindhu has a 5-2 head-to-head record against the world no 9 Canadian.

The Obamas look exceptionally stylish in latest family pic

The Obamas look exceptionally stylish in latest family pic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The latest family picture of the Obamas, looking exceptionally stylish on the joyous occasion of Easter is out.

US man, who held 3 women captive for 10 yrs, found dead in cell

US man, who held 3 women captive for 10 yrs, found dead in cell

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Ariel Castro, jailed for kidnapping and repeatedly raping three women he held captive in his home for 10 years, has been found dead in his prison cell

'I want to do everything: be an actress, an entrepreneur'

'I want to do everything: be an actress, an entrepreneur'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Ayesha Kapur, the child actor from Black who took a break to continue her studies is now 18 and is juggling between the roles of a student, and entrepreneur among other things.

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

These images of the world are so breathtaking they don't look real

These images of the world are so breathtaking they don't look real

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Epic volcanoes, breathtaking beaches and otherworldly canyons... Feast your eyes on fine photography! Agora, a free photography app, recently held its #Landscape2020 contest. The competition, which ran from June 19 until July 3, encouraged photographers to share images they've taken of stunning scenery around the world. Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & co-founder, said: 'Nature surrounds us and protects us. The #Landscape2020 photos will pass through your eyes to impact directly into your heart.' Scroll through to see the amazing shots.

PICS: Designer Naeem Khan's first show in India

PICS: Designer Naeem Khan's first show in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Naeem Khan the famous New York-based designer ended Day Two of the Lakme Fashion Week with his sexy outfits.

Meet today's women world leaders

Meet today's women world leaders

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After taking over as Britain's prime minister, Theresa May has joined a small but growing band of female world leaders.

Lord Swraj Paul's son ties the knot

Lord Swraj Paul's son ties the knot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

The marriage was solemnised near the statue of Lord Paul's daughter Ambika, who died of leukaemia in 1968.

SRK on Delhi braveheart: No one should lose their life

SRK on Delhi braveheart: No one should lose their life

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The actor was reacting after the United States selected the 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim for the prestigious International Women of Courage Award, for inspiring people to fight against gender-based violence.

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Monday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

US Women of Courage award for Delhi gang rape victim

US Women of Courage award for Delhi gang rape victim

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The award to would be presented posthumously by First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry, on March 8, an official announcement said on Monday.

US Secret Service checks out Taj

US Secret Service checks out Taj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

More than 40 Secret Service agents -- entrusted with protecting United States President Barack Obama and his family -- are in Mumbai and New Delhi, reviewing daily security arrangements at each of the locations that Barack and Michelle Obama are scheduled to visit, according to sources.

Pics: Jacqueline, Sophie at a fashion launch

Pics: Jacqueline, Sophie at a fashion launch

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Models, actors and fashionistas gave a pompous welcome to the A-list designer.

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Politics has lent to the Academy Awards some of its most memorable and controversial moments, reports Politico. Here's a look at the political happenings at Dolby (Kodak) theatre in recent years.

IMAGES: The 'world's hottest women' crowned!

IMAGES: The 'world's hottest women' crowned!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

ZOO Magazine has released its annual 'Hot 101' list for 2013 -- here are the smoking sirens who feature in the top 10.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Revealed: Formula for the perfect cleavage

Revealed: Formula for the perfect cleavage

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Michelle Keegan recently wont the Cleavage Of The Year title based on a mathematical formula.

Vinesh, Sumit claim gold; Sakshi settles for bronze on last day of CWG wrestling

Vinesh, Sumit claim gold; Sakshi settles for bronze on last day of CWG wrestling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

There was no stopping the gold rush in wrestling as two more were added to the tally by Vinesh Phogat (50kg) and Sumit (125kg) but Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik (62kg) had to be content with a third-place finish in the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Aditi Ashok records career-best finish on LPGA tour

Aditi Ashok records career-best finish on LPGA tour

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Leading Indian golfer Aditi Ashok secured a career-best tied 25th finish in LPGA's Walmart NW Arkansas Championship in Arkansas.

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

She snagged up Hollywood's most handsome bachelor and she's got brains too! Amal Alamuddin Clooney, the leggy lawyer, who was once upon a time an advisor on Syria to UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan, has been named the Most Fascinating Person of 2014 by Barbara Walters.

US cancels award for Egyptian activist over 9/11 tweets

US cancels award for Egyptian activist over 9/11 tweets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The United States has cancelled the International Women of Courage Award to the Egyptian activist Samira Ibrahim after coming to know that she had in the past praised the 9/11 attack.

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The author of 11 novels, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993, having published her first novel, The Bluest Eye, in 1970.

Theatrics, discord, plagiarism: Republican meet is a masala movie

Theatrics, discord, plagiarism: Republican meet is a masala movie

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Chaos and controversy rock the 2016 Republican national convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

In PHOTOS: Obamas do the Koli dance

In PHOTOS: Obamas do the Koli dance

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

US first couple Barack and Michelle Obama on Sunday hit the dance floor to a foot-tapping Marathi folk number, joining a group of students at a school in Mumbai to participate in symbolic Diwali festivities.

Alice, Charlotte, Diana? Guessing game for Britain's royal baby's name

Alice, Charlotte, Diana? Guessing game for Britain's royal baby's name

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Britain's newborn princess has spent her first night at home in Kensington Palace - but the guessing game continues over what her name will be.

The sexiest women in the world

The sexiest women in the world

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

FHM has released its annual list of the top 100 sexiest women in the world. Here are the top ten.

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

BIG view: Best PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

BIG view: Best PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

Rediff.com25 May 2016

We are out to remind the rest of you'll that they too are normal and from time to time do things we wouldn't normally see them doing.

UN bats for India's Women's Reservation Bill

UN bats for India's Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Commending India for spurring "one of the greatest successes globally" in women's empowerment, executive director of the United Nation Women Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday strongly batted for enacting law giving reservation to women in Parliament.

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Dr Rajwant Singh, an influential Sikh American community leader, met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to personally thank them for their deep concern and unstinted support in the wake of the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers on August 5 at a gurudwara at Oak Creek, Wisconsin by white supremacist and neo-Nazi Wade Michael Page.

Hollande to be chief guest at R Day celebrations next year

Hollande to be chief guest at R Day celebrations next year

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations next year.

MUST READ: Clinton's rocking speech on 'cool' Obama

MUST READ: Clinton's rocking speech on 'cool' Obama

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

At the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, former United States President Bill Clinton once again displayed his skills as an extraordinary orator when he took the stage to bat for President Barack Obama.

Forbes names Sonia 6th most powerful woman

Forbes names Sonia 6th most powerful woman

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi was on Wednesday ranked the sixth most powerful woman in the world, ahead of US First Lady Michelle Obama, by Forbes magazine in its list of 100 influential women, which was topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

PIX: Hollywood votes for Obama!

PIX: Hollywood votes for Obama!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mariah Carey and Katy Perry vote for their favourite candidate!

Saina shocked; Sindhu, Srikanth keep badminton medal hopes alive

Saina shocked; Sindhu, Srikanth keep badminton medal hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

In one of the biggest upsets for the India, medal hope Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Rio Games after suffering an straight-game loss upset against lower-ranked Maria Ulitina of Ukraine in her second Group G match at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.