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Predict the Golden Globe winners!

Predict the Golden Globe winners!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

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Ulips set to get a makeover

Ulips set to get a makeover

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Irda asks insurance companies to increase risk cover from July 1

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

Zulqarnain in doubt for third Test against England

Zulqarnain in doubt for third Test against England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who made an impressive debut in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, is a doubtful starter for the third match starting at the Oval next week due to a finger injury.

Great Hindi Movies, Coming Up in 2010

Great Hindi Movies, Coming Up in 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

With a series of biggies lined up for release, this new year looks dazzling than ever.

How slow and steady India wins the race...

How slow and steady India wins the race...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

India maintained their status as the only unbeaten side left in this tournament.

Injured Gambhir doubtful for 2nd Test

Injured Gambhir doubtful for 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

India's injury woes were compounded on Sunday after opener Gautam Gambhir was rendered a doubtful starter for the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka due to a knee problem.

Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut

Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh slipped 16 places to tied 53rd after returning a modest even-par 70 while Arjun Atwal also just about managed to make the cut with an identical card in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament at Ontario.

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

It's time to tour Lebanon with Lisa Ray, who had gone on vacation with husband Jason Dehni.

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Australia will start favourites in Thursday's clash but a passionate Bangladesh are expected to make life tough for the holders.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Karthik brought in as cover for injured Sehwag

Karthik brought in as cover for injured Sehwag

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

India have flown in Dinesh Karthik as a stand-by player for injured Virender Sehwag as the visitors gear up for Tuesday's last league match of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka.

Court grants bail to Pune blast accused Sammad

Court grants bail to Pune blast accused Sammad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Abdul Sammad Bhatkal, who was picked up from the Mangalore airport by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad for his alleged role in an arms case and also the Pune blasts case, was granted bail by the Mumbai sessions court on Tuesday.

Images: Keeper flap cannot hide Italy limitations

Images: Keeper flap cannot hide Italy limitations

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Holders Italy were gifted a goal and a lifeline in their 1-1 Group F draw with Paraguay on Monday where they again took their slow starter tag to extremes.

In-form Paraguay hoping to stun Italy

In-form Paraguay hoping to stun Italy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Holders Italy, written off at home as no-hopers to retain their world title and traditionally slow starters, are in danger of being caught napping by in-form Paraguay in their Group F opener on Monday.

Why New Pension Scheme has failed

Why New Pension Scheme has failed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Hailed as a revolutionary offering, the NPs has found few takers even after a year of its launch.

Sehwag down with sore back, doubtful for 2nd ODI

Sehwag down with sore back, doubtful for 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

India's injuries worries continued with opener Virender Sehwag struggling with a sore back during the first One-Day International against South Africa in Jaipur, on Sunday.

'I don't want people to know me as Loy Mendonsa's daughter'

'I don't want people to know me as Loy Mendonsa's daughter'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Alyssa Mendonsa gets ready for a singing career, starting with Karthik Calling Karthik.

Hopes ruled out, Lee and Johnson doubtful

Hopes ruled out, Lee and Johnson doubtful

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Australian all-rounder James Hopes will miss the second one-dayer against India, while the pace duo of Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson are doubtful starters for Wednesday's tie in Nagpur.

Kolkata preview: India desperate for a win

Kolkata preview: India desperate for a win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Their number one ranking under threat, India cannot settle for anything less than a win when they go into Sunday's final cricket Test against South Africa who received a big boost with their captain Graeme Smith being declared fit.

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Key batsmen Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, both nursing injuries, are doubtful starters for the first Test against South Africa, India coach Gary Kirsten said in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Sreesanth doubtful for second Test

Sreesanth doubtful for second Test

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Indian pacer S Sreesanth is a doubtful starter for the second and final Test against Bangladesh after picking up a hamstring strain during the first Test in Chittagong.

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The film quickly drifts into the absurd and unbelievable, and stays there throughout, with a plot riddled with inconsistencies and gaps that otherwise would be fatal if Chadha hadn't set out to be so self-mocking.

Bosch develops diesel engine for Nano

Bosch develops diesel engine for Nano

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The company said despite the recession in global markets, it has invested over Euro 3 billion (Rs 20,000 crore) in 2009 particularly in developing technologies for the low- priced vehicles to improve fuel efficiency.

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Head chef Sagar Tithe and Sahil Timbadia, partner of Bonobo Bar and Restaurant in Mumbai show you how to cook up Spanish Chorizo Sausages for the festive season.

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Like India, Sri Lanka are also struggling with injury to at least one key player as their paceman Lasith Malinga was on Monday rendered doubtful for the first ODI due to indisposition.

Don't miss the tax returns deadline!

Don't miss the tax returns deadline!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

After the first-year breather come penalties. That is, if returns for 2007-08 are filed after March 31, 2009, there will be a flat penalty of Rs 5,000. Importantly, there should not be any tax liability.

'I believe in spirits'

'I believe in spirits'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'If you want to see sex, just go watch porn. You don't need to watch a film or a Web series for that.'

'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form'

'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Struggling Mitchell Johnson has found much needed support from teammate and stumper Brad Haddin, who reckons that the Australian paceman was still making an impact in their Ashes defence.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

England and Belgium, already qualified from World Cup Group G, meet on Thursday in what Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini says could be a "strange match". Depending on the outcome of other games, it may not be an advantage to finish top of the group, but both sides insist they won't take such calculations into account.

Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, who fractured his finger while keeping wickets during the ongoing third Test, is a doubtful starter for the five-match one-day series against Pakistan starting on July 30, team manager Brendon Kuruppu said.

Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful for 4th ODI

Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful for 4th ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

The Indian cricket team on Sunday were down with injury scares after openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were rendered doubtful starters for Monday's fourth ODI match against Australia in Mohali.

Interesting ways to use old spices

Interesting ways to use old spices

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

It's not time to throw them away yet!

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

World champions Germany know they must up their game when they kick off their world title defence against Mexico on Sunday if they are to confirm their status as tournament favourites.

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh dropped six bogeys in a wretched front nine to return his worst card of the week -- a five-over 75 -- and sign off a disappointing tied 55th in the Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament in Reno.

Another run-friendly wicket gives India the edge in Nagpur

Another run-friendly wicket gives India the edge in Nagpur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Images from the practice sessions ahead of Friday's second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka in Nagpur.

Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan

Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Manchester United, notoriously slow starters in the race for the English title, cannot afford another stumble out of the blocks when they make the short trip to Wigan Athletic Saturday. For the last two seasons they have won only one of their opening four league matches -- and still ended up winning the Premier League.

'Will the Nano change India's auto industry?'

'Will the Nano change India's auto industry?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

It signals a major jump in the global acceptance of India as a hub for small cars, but maintaining this will require a lot more including, for starters, large production volumes.