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Jim Sarb Is SCREAMING For...

Jim Sarb Is SCREAMING For...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Before Jim Sarbh arrives with the second season of Made In Heaven, he makes a quick stopover to the Maldives.

Doing the swimming 'double'... without much trouble

Doing the swimming 'double'... without much trouble

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Rediff.com takes a look at those swimmers who achieved the double without much trouble.

US swim team, cagers shocked

US swim team, cagers shocked

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

UK nuclear leak that was unnoticed for 9 months

UK nuclear leak that was unnoticed for 9 months

Rediff.com29 May 2005

In Britain's worst nuclear accident in 13 years, about 83,000 litres of highly radioactive liquid leaked unnoticed for up to nine months from a ruptured pipe in the controversial Thorp reprocessing plant in Sellafield, a media report said on Sunday.

India and the Great Olympic Tamasha

India and the Great Olympic Tamasha

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Even those of us who shudder at the thought of walking to the neighbourhood store, or who have never dipped a foot in a swimming pool or kicked a football in our lives, will watch avidly as great athletic feats are performed by humans of all shapes, sizes, colours and dress codes -- from the head-scarved Saudi ladies to the show-it-all bikini-clad beach volleyball beauties, the beefy weightlifters and immaculately coated and cravat-ed equestrians, says Sherna Gandhy.

Amazing view of China's richest village!

Amazing view of China's richest village!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

China's richest village Huaxi has a new landmark - a stunning 74-storey International Hotel.

Properties In Dubai Cheaper Than Suburban Mumbai

Properties In Dubai Cheaper Than Suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Properties located between Santa Cruz and Andheri in north west Mumbai are currently available at Rs 50,000 to Rs 100,000 per square feet, while in Dubai luxurious, fully furnished, properties are available at Rs 34,000 to Rs 60,000 per square feet of carpet area in the best locations.

A house that redefines luxury

A house that redefines luxury

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

A New Delhi house is replete with all accessories of luxury, including an indoor swimming pool.

Crouch purchases Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5m

Crouch purchases Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5m

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Peter Crouch has recently bought Andrew Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5 million.

Karnataka schools to resume classes 1-5 from Oct 25 as Covid cases drop

Karnataka schools to resume classes 1-5 from Oct 25 as Covid cases drop

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

With COVID-19 cases declining, Karnataka government on Monday permitted re-opening of schools for students of classes 1 to 5 from October 25 by strictly adhering to precautions and guidelines against the coronavirus.

'Sania can definitely go far'

'Sania can definitely go far'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

French Open runner-up Ana Ivanovic in an exclusive interview to rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

Can't get to rave? Have Prawn Xacuti instead!

Can't get to rave? Have Prawn Xacuti instead!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Projnan Jana offers some suggestions on how to have a good time in Goa.

The first Indian to swim 1.4 miles in 52 minutes

The first Indian to swim 1.4 miles in 52 minutes

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Bhakti Sharma set a world record on January 10 this year.

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's para-athletes, defying physical limitations, showcased exceptional determination in their recent Paralympic campaign, contributing to a historic medal haul of 29.

Mandar, Taniya sink National records

Mandar, Taniya sink National records

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The former sunk the men's 1500m freestyle mark while Taniya Ganguly bettered her own record in the 3-metre springboard diving at the Senior National Aquatics Championships.

Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations

Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Union Sports Minister M S Gill on Monday inspected the 2010 Commonwealth Games venues in New Delhi and expressed satisfaction at the pace of preparation for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.

This 12-year-old delivers lectures at Harvard and Yale

This 12-year-old delivers lectures at Harvard and Yale

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Blake Kernen has already co-authored a book with her father and delivers guest lectures at the Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management.

Russian duo eye clean sweep in synchronised swimming

Russian duo eye clean sweep in synchronised swimming

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina had the crowd cheering before they even entered the pool on Tuesday, extending Russia's monopoly of the sport with a dominating duet win. The team competition begins on Thursday, and the Russians are overwhelming favorites to win in that event, too.

Bengal gets Rs 400 crore to develop Sundarbans tourism

Bengal gets Rs 400 crore to develop Sundarbans tourism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A 20-member delegation of leading industrialists, including Harsh Neotia, Sanjay Budhia, Sanjay Agarwal and Utsav Parekh, are also accompanying her on the trip.

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to show what the Deadpool franchise means for its fans, observes Mayur Sanap.

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The world's largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas, is all set for its maiden voyage.

Fashion Alert! Condoms on the ramp

Fashion Alert! Condoms on the ramp

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Condom dresses and Trumpetto heels were the star attractions at London Fashion Week.

Injury forces Australia's Trickett to retire from pool

Injury forces Australia's Trickett to retire from pool

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Libby Trickett, one of Australia's most decorated swimmers, has retired due to a wrist injury, Swimming Australia said on Wednesday.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

Rs 400-crore bungalows: Where billionaires live!

Rs 400-crore bungalows: Where billionaires live!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

A home in Lutyens' Delhi is the surest sign of having arrived . . .

Singer Chitra's daughter passes away

Singer Chitra's daughter passes away

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Nandana was only eight years old.

Unusual summer pics: Snoozing in the sun!

Unusual summer pics: Snoozing in the sun!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

R Madhavan's Son Vedaant Wins 5 Golds

R Madhavan's Son Vedaant Wins 5 Golds

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Vedaant swam to five gold medals at the Malaysian Invitational Age Group Swimming Championships 2023 in Kuala Lumpur.

Couple goes under water to tie the knot

Couple goes under water to tie the knot

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

They married in a swimming pool in a ceremony lasting 36 minutes 33 seconds, hoping to set a world endurance record.

Aus: Indian couple for on meat ban at house site

Aus: Indian couple for on meat ban at house site

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

An Indian-origin couple, Pankaj and Radhika Oswal, building a multi-million dollar mansion in Melbourne, who have run into a dispute with their construction workers over eating ham sandwiches and meat pies during work, are adamant that they do not want their religious sentiments to be hurt.

Mallya's Four Seasons eyes wine tourism

Mallya's Four Seasons eyes wine tourism

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Abay Kewadkar, director, Four Seasons Wines, says there is room for expansion of the facility based on initial consumer feedback to the initiative.

World Cup: Sri Lanka complain to ICC about pitch, hotel

World Cup: Sri Lanka complain to ICC about pitch, hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Sri Lanka team have complained to organisers of the World Cup about the pitches rolled out for their games and are also unhappy with the quality of their accommodation.

Inside the breeding ground of the LeT

Inside the breeding ground of the LeT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

This residential school boasts of a sprawling campus, dotted with trees, where students go about their regular classes. The school campus includes a farm, a swimming pool and a hospital. It is hard to believe that this is allegedly the breeding ground of Fidayeen terrorists, including those who unleashed terror in Mumbai last week, according to a report in the Gaurdian.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday, September 29.

Gair review: Stranger than fiction

Gair review: Stranger than fiction

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

The first star is for Amruta's looks and the second for explaining the viewers the whys and hows of this stranger than fiction Marathi film.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

The lifestyle of India's richest people

The lifestyle of India's richest people

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

India's surging class of millionaires is stocking up on posh pads, luxury cars, and designer duds.

Maha eases curbs in Mumbai, 10 other districts as Covid cases fall

Maha eases curbs in Mumbai, 10 other districts as Covid cases fall

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

On Monday, Maharashtra reported 15,140 new coronavirus cases, 7,304 less than the day before, and 39 fatalities due to the infection, according to the state health department.

West Bengal latest major state to impose Covid curbs

West Bengal latest major state to impose Covid curbs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The West Bengal government on Friday ordered the shutdown of all shopping malls, salons, restaurants, bars, sports complexes, gyms, spas and swimming pools in the state with immediate effect until further orders, amid the surge in Covid-19 cases.

India's first nuclear reactor turns 50

India's first nuclear reactor turns 50

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Apsara has played a key role in research in areas as diverse as forensic science and the study of lunar and meteorite fragments.