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55 hours later, Britney unties knot

55 hours later, Britney unties knot

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

After tying the knot with childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander, the popstar realised that she got married on a whim.

What Olympic champ Neeraj must do to develop and throw farther...

What Olympic champ Neeraj must do to develop and throw farther...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz says the Olympic champion has rectified most of the shortcomings in his technique and now the endeavour is to maintain technical "stability" to touch greater heights in the coming years.

Man lynched at Singhu, hands cut off for 'desecrating' holy book

Man lynched at Singhu, hands cut off for 'desecrating' holy book

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Hours after the macabre crime, a man wearing the blue robes of the Sikhs' Nihang order appeared before the media, claiming that he had 'punished' the victim for 'desecrating' a holy book.

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Our air force can strike them with impunity.'

Fit-again javelin star Neeraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Fit-again javelin star Neeraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a throw of 87.86m at the ACNE League meeting in Potchefstroom, South Africa, making an impressive return after recovering from an elbow injury. The 22-year-old Indian, who missed the entire 2019 season due to the injury, breached the Olympic qualification mark of 85m in his fourth attempt and secured the top place at the international event on Tuesday.

Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

MJ's friends talk about the man they loved so much.

Gunasekaran, Shivpal swell India's gold tally at Military Games

Gunasekaran, Shivpal swell India's gold tally at Military Games

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Para-athlete Anandan Gunasekaran clinched his third gold and javelin thrower Shivpal Singh added another for the country as India continued their fine showing at the ongoing 7th CISM World Military Games, in Wuhan, China, on Thursday.

Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare

Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Britney wore a black and gold bra, white top hat and black satin hot pants on the Japanese show Hey! Hey! Hey!.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

WTA Finals: Sania-Martina make winning start

WTA Finals: Sania-Martina make winning start

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their rampaging form and recorded a straight set victory in their opening match of the year-ending $7 million WTA Finals in Singapore.

Quick and Easy Sushi Recipes

Quick and Easy Sushi Recipes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

How about a sushi dinner over the weekend?

Britney's teen sister gets engaged

Britney's teen sister gets engaged

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister Jamie Lynn Spears is engaged to her longtime boyfriend and unborn baby's father Casey Aldridge. The star of US television's Zoey 101 has been spotted showing off a diamond band to friends and family around Louisiana and Mississippi.

Britney cannot visit her children

Britney cannot visit her children

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

A judge has ruled against the singer visiting her kids until February 19 when another hearing will be held.

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos in mixed doubles quarters

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos in mixed doubles quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Hungarian partner Timea Babos entered the quarter-finals of the Australian Open mixed doubles event with a comfortable victory in Melbourne.

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team on Wednesday won a bronze to clinch the country's fifth medal in the history of Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.

Ambulance comes for Britney

Ambulance comes for Britney

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

On the condition of anonymity, a Los Angeles police officer, said the 26-year-old pop star was being taken to 'get help' but did not say where the ambulance was going.

'Britney walked around naked in front of her kids'

'Britney walked around naked in front of her kids'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The pop singer may lose her children's custody battle against her former husband.

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Philem Dipak Singh traces Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's rise to Olympic glory.

Sania Mirza-Cara Black reach quarterfinals of WTA Indian Wells tournament

Sania Mirza-Cara Black reach quarterfinals of WTA Indian Wells tournament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza and zimbabwean Cara Black reached the quarterfinals of the WTA Paribas Open following a straight sets victory over Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears, in Indian Wells.

Bloated Britney fizzles on stage

Bloated Britney fizzles on stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The pop star look a shadow of her former self.

Sania-Soares win US Open mixed doubles title

Sania-Soares win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The top seeded pair beat the unseeded combination of Abigail Spears of the United States and Mexico's Santiago Gonzalez 6-1, 2-6, 11-9 in a thrilling mixed doubles final.

Sydney International: Sania-Bethanie shock top seeds in final

Sydney International: Sania-Bethanie shock top seeds in final

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Sania Mirza won her first title of the season and 23rd of her career when she and Bethanie Mattek-Sands shocked top-seeded Americans Abigail Spears and Raquel Kops-Jones in the summit clash of the Apia International in Sydney on Friday.

It's a boy for Britney!

It's a boy for Britney!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood gossip.

First Look: Britney to divorce Kevin

First Look: Britney to divorce Kevin

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Popstar Britney Spears filed for divorce from husband Kevin Federline on Tuesday, November 7.

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India

Sunny Leone, Mandira, Bipasha, Abhishek take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Sunny Leone, Mandira, Bipasha, Abhishek take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

All for a good cause, the ice bucket challenge has become an internet sensation and raised over $23 million.

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday unveiled a plaque at Ra'anana in northern Israel in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of Tabsor during World War I.

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Neeraj Chopra has been told by the SAI to stay at his hostel room without mixing up with other athletes at the NIS if he has to be at the premier sports facility of the country. He returned to India from Turkey on Wednesday.

Two killed in ethnic violence in Assam

Two killed in ethnic violence in Assam

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

More than 89 people have died so far.

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The six times world champion took the chequered flag at Imola 5.783 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas, who started on pole position.

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Neeraj ran in fast, did the crossover. The javelin flew out of his hands and he did not look towards the sector. He just knew he had bettered the first attempt. The moment the javelin left his hand, he knew he had done it.

Election snapshots: Northeast decides its future

Election snapshots: Northeast decides its future

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Six constituencies speared across four north-eastern are currently casting their ballot in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

WATCH: Sword fight in Golden Temple on Op Bluestar anniversary, 12 hurt

WATCH: Sword fight in Golden Temple on Op Bluestar anniversary, 12 hurt

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Two groups clashed inside the Golden Temple premises for close to half an hour on Friday morning leaving at least 12 persons injured, even as the temple city observed a bandh to mark the 30th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.

Sania-Martina march into Italian Open semis

Sania-Martina march into Italian Open semis

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss doubles partner, Martina Hingis, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Italian Open after securing a straight sets win in the women's doubles event in Rome on Friday.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

Sania-Hingis storm into Wimbledon semis

Sania-Hingis storm into Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis cruised to a comfortable 7-5, 6-3 win over Casey Dellacqua and Yarsolava Shvedova to book their place in the women's doubles semi-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Don't call Britney a boozer!

Don't call Britney a boozer!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The desi who writes songs for Britney, Enrique...

The desi who writes songs for Britney, Enrique...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Savan Kotecha has written songs for Usher, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Enrique. Chaya Babu spoke with the desi songwriter.

Federline's ex-girlfriend blames herself!

Federline's ex-girlfriend blames herself!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Shar Jackson says Federline's marriage to Britney Spears is ironic.