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World's biggest cruise liner makes a splash

World's biggest cruise liner makes a splash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

The 400-million-pound ship, which if stood on its bow would be taller than the Eiffel Tower and is as wide as the White House, will have an array of restaurants that can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers at a time.

Scientists invent first non-stick chewing gum

Scientists invent first non-stick chewing gum

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The advantage of our Clean Gum is that it has a great taste, it is easy to remove and has the potential to be environmentally degradable.

Hewitt in doubt for French Open

Hewitt in doubt for French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Lleyton Hewitt remains a doubt for the French Open despite being cleared of any serious injury

Editors rue Diana's death

Editors rue Diana's death

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Editors say it was a circle of culpability involving readers, photographers and newspapers

Stephen Hawking plans a space journey

Stephen Hawking plans a space journey

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The scientist said he had offered to give his DNA to a project to scan the human genetic code for clues to the cause, in an initiative backed by the MND Association.

UN concerned over reports of sexual abuse in Sudan

UN concerned over reports of sexual abuse in Sudan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The Daily Telegraph of London reported on Tuesday, the first day of Ban in office, that UN peacekeepers and civilian staff were raping and abusing children as young as 12 in southern Sudan.

McGrath rubbishes retirement rumours

McGrath rubbishes retirement rumours

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Aussie paceman insisted that he has no immediate plans to bid adieu to international cricket.

Ashes debacle slammed by British media

Ashes debacle slammed by British media

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

"England lose the test that no one could lose," said the back page of The Sun newspaper.

Former swim coach offers to help Hewitt

Former swim coach offers to help Hewitt

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Talbot told the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday he had contacted Hewitt's camp offering advice on how the former world number one can return to the top.

Maharajah's Bomber restored to glory

Maharajah's Bomber restored to glory

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Its saviour, Guy Black, an aircraft restorer, told the Daily Telegraph 'it was a phenomenal find, like discovering gold'.

Batsman plays on despite heart attack

Batsman plays on despite heart attack

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

A village cricketer continued batting despite a heart attack because he stood to score his first half-century of the season.

We're all living under a fatwa: Rushdie

We're all living under a fatwa: Rushdie

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

The controversial author has said that his experience of living with fundamentalism has relevance for all people now.

Mushtaq hits out at Border

Mushtaq hits out at Border

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Mushtaq Mohammad said the former Australian captain's bribery claims were nothing but lies, which tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

George Best's health worsens

George Best's health worsens

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

The 59-year-old former Manchester United player has been in intensive care since October 2

Murali is Don Bradman of bowlers: Steve Waugh

Murali is Don Bradman of bowlers: Steve Waugh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

'Such is his aura, whenever anyone mentions Sri Lankan cricket his name immediately springs to mind,' the former Australian skipper said.\n\n

Scarlett's body brought back home

Scarlett's body brought back home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

The body of Scarlett Keeling, the British teenager who was raped and murdered in Goa, was brought back home by her mother on Monday night. Fiona MacKeown arrived at the Heathrow Airport on a flight from Mumbai with her daughter's coffin. ''It is really good to be back. Now, I just want to bury my daughter. Then I will return to Goa. I am worried it will all die down there now I have left,'' Fiona said. The teenager, from north Devon, was on holiday with her family.

'Opponents feared his confidence'

'Opponents feared his confidence'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

The British media described Vijay Hazare as one of India's greatest cricketers and the mainstay of India's batting after the second World War.

'Johnson spoke of reopening England's old scars...he's underselling himself'

'Johnson spoke of reopening England's old scars...he's underselling himself'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Mitchell Johnson reopened old mental scars as Australia morally seized the Ashes lead with their thumping series-leveling victory over England at Lord's, Australia's media said as they reveled in the win.

Belgian sentenced to life for murdering Indian

Belgian sentenced to life for murdering Indian

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

A Belgian national was sentenced to life in prison for murdering an Indian man before dumping his body in a trash bin in Sydney, a newspaper reported on Saturday.\n\n

Karius unable to sleep after final nightmare as police investigate death threats

Karius unable to sleep after final nightmare as police investigate death threats

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Loris Karius told fans he was 'infinitely sorry' for his two catastrophic errors in the side's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final and said he had struggled to sleep after Saturday's game.

'Cricket reflects the society of the time'

'Cricket reflects the society of the time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

'Maybe this Twenty20 fashion that is just developing will be the next big phase in the game,' says cricket journalist Christopher Martin Jenkins.

Briton accused of sex abuse in India slips into UK

Briton accused of sex abuse in India slips into UK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Grant was deported to the UK from Tanzania, where he had fought extradition to India.

India to export wine to Britain

India to export wine to Britain

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

India's three main producers have all announced increases in exports to Britain, where exposure to Indian wine has been largely confined to the sparkling, chardonnay-based Omar Khayyam, sold in some Indian restaurants and shops in Britain.

Mittal to buy world's biggest private yacht

Mittal to buy world's biggest private yacht

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Non-Resident Indian industrialist and chairman of Mittal Steel, Lakshmi N Mittal plans to buy Rising Sun, the biggest private yacht in the world.

BPO: Howlers by typists put lives at risk

BPO: Howlers by typists put lives at risk

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Outsourcing of medical notes to Indian call centres to save money and speed up work at the National Health Service in Britain is leading to cases of confusion, a London daily claimed on Thursday.

Narayana Murthy wants to teach now

Narayana Murthy wants to teach now

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

N R Narayana Murthy, who stepped down as executive chairman of Infosys last month, says he is keen to take up a professorship so that he could be with younger people.

Chelsea's Costa sending wrong message, says Pele

Chelsea's Costa sending wrong message, says Pele

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The behaviour of Chelsea's Diego Costa against Arsenal last weekend was bad for football's image and sent the wrong message to children, Pele has said on the eve of an art exhibition in London to celebrate his 75th birthday.

1000 jobs offshored = #10 mn saved!

1000 jobs offshored = #10 mn saved!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

British companies save a minimum of £10 million a year for every 1,000 jobs they move offshore, particularly to India, a study by ICICI OneSource, an outsourcing agency of India's ICICI Bank has indicated.

ICC votes in favour of Dubai

ICC votes in favour of Dubai

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The International Cricket Council has voted in favour of moving its head office from London to Dubai.

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq.

England don't inspire World Cup hopes: Boycott

England don't inspire World Cup hopes: Boycott

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Boycott said key players constantly missing out on matches due to various reasons was a concern.

Nicole: Up close and candid

Nicole: Up close and candid

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

British police said on Friday they had opened an inquiry into an allegation of bribery following a review of a newspaper's investigation into suspected soccer corruption.

Ecclestone loses his wheels

Ecclestone loses his wheels

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The Formula One supremo's new silver Mercedes had been jacked up by thieves and left on two wheels.

British daily pays tribute to Umrao Singh

British daily pays tribute to Umrao Singh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

John Major mentioned Singh when he said Victoria Cross holders' pension needed to be significantly increased

Mum, I'm inside Lindt cafe in Sydney: Hostage sends a text

Mum, I'm inside Lindt cafe in Sydney: Hostage sends a text

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A mother of a hostage at Sydney's Lindt Cafe received in text from her son who was trapped inside on Monday.

Sharon Stone: A lady in demand?

Sharon Stone: A lady in demand?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Michael Johnson doubts Athens Games will be great

Michael Johnson doubts Athens Games will be great

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

'I don't feel they will be ready or able to stage a great Olympic Games,' said the Olympic champion.

Shrek goes places!

Shrek goes places!

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Twelve of Europe's leading soccer clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday but after 48 hours of massive pressure from fans, politicians and even British royals the six English clubs backed out