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Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Rediff.com10 May 2004

In the Sydney Olympics, the American defeated a man who many had considered invincible, Russian Alexander Karelin.

Air India bombing accused must pay legal fees

Air India bombing accused must pay legal fees

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Malik claimed that he did not have money to pay his legal fees estimated at around \n\n$4.4 million

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'The government should refrain from 'adventurism' and 'megalomania'.' 'But this should be true of reckless government action against every Indian, whether or not they are wealthy or have access to the finance minister even when he is in hospital,' says Aakar Patel.

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

The UP CM didn't deign to attend the actor's nomination.

Calling from Seattle

Calling from Seattle

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

India's richest worth $267 billion

India's richest worth $267 billion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

About 61,000 high net worth individuals in India increased their wealth by 22 per cent to a whopping $267 billion (Rs 12,09,000 crore) in 2003, the World Wealth Report drawn up by Merrill Lynch and Capgemini said on Wednesday.

Krunal Pandya is costliest uncapped buy in IPL history

Krunal Pandya is costliest uncapped buy in IPL history

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Krunal Pandya on Saturday became the costliest uncapped buy in IPL history, going for a whopping Rs 8.8 crore to Mumbai Indians as rookie players, both Indian and overseas, turned overnight millionaires in the auction in Bengaluru.

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

One is a singer, one works at a farm, another sells milk -- meet India's Blind World Cup winning team

Virendra Rastogi arrested in London

Virendra Rastogi arrested in London

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Virendra Rastogi, wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the multi-crore duty drawback scam, has been arrested in London and charged by the police with preventing the course of justice.

McDowell eyes regional brands

McDowell eyes regional brands

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The Chandigarh pro braved a painful right elbow to snatch the opening round lead at the Forest Hill Golf Open.

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Tum Bin II's out-dated twists, needless complications and comical confusion over the sacrificial lamb prolongs the rona dhona by a good half an hour and still cannot settle who loves whom or if at all, says Sukanya Verma.

The hypocrisy of Donald Trump

The hypocrisy of Donald Trump

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'None of his grandparents, and only one of his parents, was born in the US or spoke English as their mother tongue.' 'Of his three wives, one was born in Czechoslovakia and one in Slovenia.' 'Where would Trump have been if they, too, had 'rejected the ideology of globalism and embraced the doctrine of patriotism'?' asks Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Uncapped Chakravarthy, Unadkat top picks at IPL Auction

Uncapped Chakravarthy, Unadkat top picks at IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Architect-turned-cricketer Varun Chakravarthy, with a base price of Rs 20 lakh, went to Kings XI Punjab for a massive Rs. 8.4 crore, while Rajasthan Royals retained Jaydev Unadkat for the same amount.

Beyond the Clouds Review: Ishaan Khatter shows promise

Beyond the Clouds Review: Ishaan Khatter shows promise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Alternating between brat and boy, deception and decency, Ishaan Khatter speaks with a passion that will be heard Beyond the Clouds, predicts Sukanya Verma.

The big online lottery biz

The big online lottery biz

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Liz to wear sari for wedding with Arun

Liz to wear sari for wedding with Arun

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

A friend close to the actress said: 'Arun made it clear that Liz would have to marry him in Mumbai to keep his family happy before any marriage in England.'

Liz to wear sari for wedding with Arun

Liz to wear sari for wedding with Arun

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

A friend close to the actress said: 'Arun made it clear that Liz would have to marry him in Mumbai to keep his family happy before any marriage in England.'

Arun Nayar's lover Liz may opt for private jet

Arun Nayar's lover Liz may opt for private jet

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

The 36-year-old British actress is said to be incensed after a string of disclosures.

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Buffett typically makes his donations in July, reducing the number of shares by 5 percent from the prior year.

The 'cook' who bagged a Rs 26 cr mining license

The 'cook' who bagged a Rs 26 cr mining license

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

At the time of bidding, Amit Bahadur had Rs 4,840 in his bank account.

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Nikesh Arora is indeed paid a lot, networks hard, and has made some punchy bets.

Poll: Which 'old Anil Kapoor' do you like best?

Poll: Which 'old Anil Kapoor' do you like best?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Take your pick!

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Rather than encouraging transparency, the opacity of electoral bonds adds to the murkiness,' argues Amit Tandon.

Ozil's departure draws mixed response

Ozil's departure draws mixed response

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Most Turks well integrated in Germany, government says after Ozil's racism comments

'Indians 3rd biggest investors in US realty market'

'Indians 3rd biggest investors in US realty market'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Around 25 per cent of the international real estate market in London also belongs to Indians with investments around 1 billion pounds.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

'Ramdev is a symptom of today's India'

'Ramdev is a symptom of today's India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Ramdev's Patanjali is a low-cost, low-margin business that gets away with pretty much what it wants because wily old Ramdev knows how to get around all politicians, says Vir Sanghvi.

'They were so happy, but the Almighty had something else in mind'

'They were so happy, but the Almighty had something else in mind'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'How will we pay for their education now?' asks a grandmother about her two grandchildren who lost their father in Mumbai's liquor tragedy.

Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Gates has sold 20 mn shares each quarter under a pre-set trading plan

'Helmets give batsmen a false sense of security'

'Helmets give batsmen a false sense of security'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

'Helmets have made batsmen feel safe in the belief that they cannot be hurt and made batsmen more carefree and careless.'

Mukesh Ambani's wealth equals Estonia's GDP: Forbes

Mukesh Ambani's wealth equals Estonia's GDP: Forbes

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The total wealth of India's top five billionaires, which stands at a whopping $83.7 billion, is more than the cost of 1,230 Mars Orbiter 'Mangalyaan' Missions and is more than 18 times the cost of hosting the 2016 Rio Olympics

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The player, who came under fire for having his photograph taken with Turkey's authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan in May, was especially piqued by criticism from German Football Association (DFB) head Reinhard Grindel, who he said blamed him for Germany crashing out of this year's tournament.

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

With Obama joining her on the stage for the first time, Clinton described what a presidency is all about.

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The upcoming general elections will be the focus and the economy and market performance will pivot around that event. The general consensus is that the India stock market should be up around 10 per cent by the end of the year.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Judwaa 2 Review: Varun can't do a Salman

Judwaa 2 Review: Varun can't do a Salman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Judwaa 2's balloon of recycled gas soon goes phus and what's left is tedious buffoonery of the brainless, for the brainless and by the brainless, feels Sukanya Verma.

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The music composer is working on Majidi's new film Muhammed.