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Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

These actors stole thunder from the lead stars!

Webber joins Coulthard at Red Bull

Webber joins Coulthard at Red Bull

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Australian will take the place of young Austrian Christian Klien at the team.

Gadgets for the Man of the World

Gadgets for the Man of the World

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Gift-giving is never a straightforward proposition. Buying gifts for the man of the world is another story.

Firangi Review: Kapil Sharma is not funny at all

Firangi Review: Kapil Sharma is not funny at all

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

At best, a serviceable buffoon with a flair for repartee, Kapil Sharma is awfully limited in his humour and screen presence to perk up this half-decent premise, feels Sukanya Verma.

Sports Shorts: Top seed Wawrinka labours to three-set victory in Sofia

Sports Shorts: Top seed Wawrinka labours to three-set victory in Sofia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

'Govt will not interfere with freedom of the press': Javadekar

'Govt will not interfere with freedom of the press': Javadekar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that the National Democratic Alliance government would not interfere with freedom of the press under any circumstances.

Ouch! Did Victoria's Secret just copy Triangl's designs?

Ouch! Did Victoria's Secret just copy Triangl's designs?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The lingerie giant has come under fire for apparently copying designs of an Australian bikini brand.

Nadal extends claycourt record

Nadal extends claycourt record

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Rafael Nadal extended his record claycourt winning streak to 63 matches with a victory over Juan Ignacio Chela in Monte Carlo.

'I didn't miss acting'

'I didn't miss acting'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Sarika talks about Bheja Fry and more.

Has note ban boosted tax base? Answer is in the detail

Has note ban boosted tax base? Answer is in the detail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

On the face of it, there could be a bump up in tax filings, but its impact on tax collections is not that straightforward

Want big profits? Get good looks!

Want big profits? Get good looks!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

EPL PIX: Liverpool sweep Spurs aside as Chelsea go top

EPL PIX: Liverpool sweep Spurs aside as Chelsea go top

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Liverpool continued their perfect start to the season to stay top of the Premier League after a goal in each half gave them a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Saturday.

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Apple on Wednesday launched the Series 4 of the Watch and three phones -- iPhone XS, XS Max and XR -- at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after announcing he will return to defend his title next year.

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Croatian Marin Cilic prepares to try to stop the Swiss claiming a sixth Australian Open title on Sunday.

The dog

The dog

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

The dog is the most likeable sign of the Chinese cycle.

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The 16-year-old backed his aggressive backhand throughout the contest and went on to win 17 of his 23 points at the net to seal victory in 61 minutes.

Karnataka ministry expanded

Karnataka ministry expanded

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

The new ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor T N Chaturvedi in the Vidhan Soudha premises.

Federer, Henman in Japan Open final

Federer, Henman in Japan Open final

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

The world No 1 blasted past Germany's Benjamin Becker while the former British No 1 beat South Korea's Lee Hyung-taik in the semi-finals.

Should Rohit play 1st Test vs Sri Lanka?

Should Rohit play 1st Test vs Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

India have the option of playing all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Half-Yearly Report: Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2019

Half-Yearly Report: Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2019

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at 2019's winners and washouts so far.

'Tendulkar may be fit for WI tour'

'Tendulkar may be fit for WI tour'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Sachin Tendulkar is making a rapid recovery after his shoulder surgery and could be fit for the tour of the West Indies

Drugs policy scares tennis players

Drugs policy scares tennis players

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

RBI and the 'dirty trinity'

RBI and the 'dirty trinity'

Rediff.com7 May 2005

For Penguin it's a big shift!

For Penguin it's a big shift!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Huge drama at Oslo Diamond League!

Huge drama at Oslo Diamond League!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

World champion Dafne Schippers was involved in a bizarre women's 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League meeting on Thursday when the Dutchwoman false-started, was allowed to race and won, was then disqualified and finally reinstated.

Sharapova struggles past Camerin

Sharapova struggles past Camerin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis lost to Nikolay Davydenko in the third round in Miami

Newlands T20: Morris repeats dose as South Africa win thriller

Newlands T20: Morris repeats dose as South Africa win thriller

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Chris Morris again proved the scourge of England's bowlers after smashing 14 off the final over to power South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket win in the first Twenty20 at Newlands.

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan showed yet again on Monday why it's always a good idea to predict the unpredictable when it comes to their cricketing fortunes. As far as the early stages of their ICC Men's World Cup 2019 campaign are concerned, it has been a case of well beaten one minute, dynamic the next for Sarfaraz Ahmed's team.

Critical thinking about history is dying

Critical thinking about history is dying

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Books like Sunil Khilnani's Incarnations: India in 50 Lives, simple and straightforward though they appear, are instead powerful arguments for complexity, for empathy, and for curiosity

Sniff Review: A charming kiddie flick adults can enjoy as well!

Sniff Review: A charming kiddie flick adults can enjoy as well!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Amole Gupte strokes Sniff with a gentleness that one has now come to associate with his filmmaking (Taare Zameen Par, Stanley Ka Dabba or Hawaa Hawaai), says Sukanya Verma.

Tennis Round-up: Murray to end season after playing in Shenzhen and Beijing

Tennis Round-up: Murray to end season after playing in Shenzhen and Beijing

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

He will skip the two Masters series events in Shanghai and Paris next month.

Pakistan farewell Misbah, Younis with dramatic win

Pakistan farewell Misbah, Younis with dramatic win

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Pakistan clinched their first ever series win in the Caribbean when they beat West Indies in a thrilling finish to the third Test in Dominica on Sunday, giving Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq a perfect retirement present.

Wish The PM

Wish The PM

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Manmohan Singh turns 73 on September 26, 2004.

Cricket Buzz: Injured Lynn likely to be fit for IPL

Cricket Buzz: Injured Lynn likely to be fit for IPL

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

KKR's Australian opener avoids surgery after another shoulder injury

2nd T20I: Chop and change on cards as India look for turnaround

2nd T20I: Chop and change on cards as India look for turnaround

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, which comprise three back-to-back matches in a span of five days.

Will Yuvraj, Raina make a comeback to ODI squad for NZ series?

Will Yuvraj, Raina make a comeback to ODI squad for NZ series?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

It remains to be seen whether veteran Gautam Gambhir can make a comeback to the Indian ODI team after being recently called up to the Test squad to replace the injured KL Rahul.

VSNL vs the rest

VSNL vs the rest

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003