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Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the Indian community and the native Australians.

Warne to defuse Indo-Aussie tensions

Warne to defuse Indo-Aussie tensions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the community and the native Australians.

'Fat tax' could be levied on junk food!

'Fat tax' could be levied on junk food!

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The British government may levy "fat tax" on junk food and sugary drinks in a bid to reduce obesity among consumers and reduce fiscal deficit, a media report said.

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Rediff.com10 May 2010

NRI billionaire LN Mittal is among the front runners for a committee being set up to improve ethical behaviour of crisis-ridden Goldman Sachs, says a media report.

Woods can get his life back on track: Obama

Woods can get his life back on track: Obama

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama has revealed that he believes ace golfer Tiger Woods can "absolutely" be rehabilitated.

SC rejects petition to ban WhatsApp

SC rejects petition to ban WhatsApp

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

It said the petitioner could also approach Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal with his plea.

New Russian missile system sparks fears

New Russian missile system sparks fears

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

It is feared that the covert Club-K missile attack system could prove 'game-changing' in fighting wars with small countries, which would gain a remote capacity to mount multiple missiles on boats, trucks or railways.

Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi

Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The athletes worldwide need not worry about their security during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Oraganising Commitee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi today said, dimissing reports that terrorists may attack players during the October 3-14 event in New Delhi.

Coming soon: Ready-made body parts

Coming soon: Ready-made body parts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Surgeons could soon use ready-made human body parts to repair injuries or patch-up worn out organs of patients, scientists have claimed.

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

According to The Telegraph, Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, tweeted, "Ok, umm, huge rumour: Google to launch Facebook competitor very soon "Google Me," very credible source" on June 28.

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

John Bradman, the son of legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, has won the right to go to trial over the exploitation of his father's name.

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Tell us!

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Victoria Beckham to help design Range Rover's special edition SUV Evoque in her capacity as the brand's creative design executive.

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

British authorities have claimed that they had tipped off the Americans about David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting attacks in India at the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's behest.

Meet Van Rompuy, Europe's new President

Meet Van Rompuy, Europe's new President

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been elected as the first President of the European Union, while Britain's European Trade Commissioner, Baroness Ashton, is the new Foreign Minister of the council.

Revealed: Formula to get a 'perfect wife'

Revealed: Formula to get a 'perfect wife'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Ladies around the world please take note: Scientists have announced the mathematical formula for the perfect wife.

Vote: Scariest Films Of All Time

Vote: Scariest Films Of All Time

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Will it be The Shining, Psycho or Jaws? Vote now!

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The actress has also bee been ordered to go through random weekly drug tests.

Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama

Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

A majority 78 per cent of Muslims and 61 per cent of Jews in the United States have remained among the most ardent supporters of President Barack Obama, whose overall job approval ratings have been falling sharply, according to the Gallup survey.

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Ashes rout branded 'day of infamy' in horrified Australia.

Semenya to participate in CWG

Semenya to participate in CWG

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Even as her high-profile colleagues decides to stay away from this year's Commonwealth Games, 800m world champion Caster Semenya of South Africa has confirmed her participation in the October 3-14 mega-event to be held in Delhi.

Goldman may pay $1 bn fine to settle lawsuit

Goldman may pay $1 bn fine to settle lawsuit

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Goldman Sachs could end up paying $1 billion (670 million pounds) fine if it wants to settle the criminal lawsuit with the US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a media report.

UK: Parties asked to form new govt by May 25

UK: Parties asked to form new govt by May 25

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Britain may witness another general election if the major political parties are unable to strike a deal to stitch up a coalition government before May 25.

Cricket to politics, Imran takes on saver's role

Cricket to politics, Imran takes on saver's role

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Life has come a full circle for Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan.

West Ham tell McCarthy, lose weight or face fine

West Ham tell McCarthy, lose weight or face fine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

South Africa striker Benni McCarthy must lose weight or face a fine, said West Ham United owner David Sullivan on Friday.

'Men don't care what a woman looks like naked'

'Men don't care what a woman looks like naked'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

It could have been a deadly event: New York Mayor

It could have been a deadly event: New York Mayor

Rediff.com2 May 2010

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city's police chief Ray Kelly have said that had the bomb seized and neutralized exploded, it could have had a devastating impact on the city.

Cricketers may get red cards for bad behaviour

Cricketers may get red cards for bad behaviour

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Cricketers might get red cards for bad behaviours in future as the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is trying a new red card system in some amatuer games to reduce excessive sledging and violent behaviour by players.

ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The ABP Group on Thursday sold Businessworld magazine to Anurag Batra and Vikram Jhunjhunwala for an undisclosed amount.

Facebook denies rumours of charging users

Facebook denies rumours of charging users

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The rumour about Facebook planning to charge for its content appears to have come from a hoax email circulated on the site, The Telegraph reported.

Pakistan going after wrong terrorists, says US

Pakistan going after wrong terrorists, says US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

'Where we differ, of course, is the treatment of the groups who are attacking our troops in Afghanistan,' she was quoted as saying by a newspaper.

'There are Aussies who don't want Indians around'

'There are Aussies who don't want Indians around'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

'We are careful not to walk the streets after dark. We are not safe because there are people here, who think Indians should not be in Australia,' The Daily Telegraph quoted Bharat Chauhan, an accounting student in Australia, as saying.

Now, jewellery with live plants growing inside!

Now, jewellery with live plants growing inside!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A jewellery designer has created rings with live plants growing inside them. Take a look!

Harry Potter stars enter Guinness book

Harry Potter stars enter Guinness book

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson entered the World Records book by becoming the highest grossing lead actors of the decade.

Bolt might just spring a surprise at London

Bolt might just spring a surprise at London

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

If Jennifer, the mother of Usain Bolt, is to be believed the Olympic champion might be trying out something new at London two years from now.

Meteorite strikes county match

Meteorite strikes county match

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The sparse crowd watching a regular county match was treated to an out of the world experience, quite literally, when a 4.5 billion years old meteorite came hurtling towards the ground. According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, the rock, was a few inches long and up to 4.5 billion years old.

Queensland in talks with Windies pacer Kemar Roach

Queensland in talks with Windies pacer Kemar Roach

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

In a bid to secure the services of West Indies bowler Kemar Roach for next season's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, Queensland have held secret talks with the player. Having announced Daniel Vettori as their guest player for this year's campaign, the Bulls are now targeting Roach to spearhead their assault on the multi-million dollar Twenty20 Champions League for the 2010-2011 season.

China, Nepal resolve Mt Everest height row

China, Nepal resolve Mt Everest height row

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Ending a long-standing dispute about the height of world's tallest mountain, Nepal and China have agreed to recognise the snow and rock height of Mount Everest, official sources said on Thursday, a report in Telegraph UK stated.

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'Anantkumar Hegde will be pleased that those thousands who formed a long line to enter the grounds of St Paul's Cathedral on Christmas Eve night were both aware of their 'parentage' -- to use his insulting term -- and would describe themselves as Hindu,' says Rahul Jacob.

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on taking his "unassuming" character beyond the cricket field as the player looks to rebuild his reputation.