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Grease song is best-selling duet of all time

Grease song is best-selling duet of all time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood, right here!

Sir Paul McCartney's favourite songs

Sir Paul McCartney's favourite songs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The former Beatle picked his favourites from the back catalogue of hundreds of songs including 32 that topped the US charts, as his best compositions.

How Hamas's top leader was assassinated

How Hamas's top leader was assassinated

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The murder of Hamas military commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh on January 19 at a hotel in Dubai, allegedly by 11 members of Israel's Mossad, has again proved the chilling credentials of the organisation, considered the deadliest intelligence agency in the world.The group, which included a woman, entered the hotel dressed as businessmen and tennis players, and managed to strangle Mabhouh inside his room.

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.

'Terrorised' airlines now want passenger profiling

'Terrorised' airlines now want passenger profiling

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Security can only be guaranteed by making a risk assessment of people before they are even board an aircraft, The Telegraph quoted Giovanni Bisignani, director general of the International Air Transport Association, as saying.

Cleaning up an oil spill, James Cameron-style

Cleaning up an oil spill, James Cameron-style

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The world's biggest filmmaker has offered his fleet of private submarines to BP (formerly British Petroleum), to assist the company in stopping the massive oil flow threatening the Gulf of Mexico, caused by its leaking oil rig, the Deepwater Horizon.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Delhi: Plane-spotters booked under Telegraph Act

Delhi: Plane-spotters booked under Telegraph Act

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

The two British "plane spotters" held for allegedly recording conversations between pilots and Air Traffic Control were today booked under the Telegraph Act, a week after they were detained in the capital.

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.

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.

Warner to address media on Saturday over ball-tampering

Warner to address media on Saturday over ball-tampering

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

David Warner, who has been identified as the instigator of a ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket world, will hold a media conference to discuss the issue on Saturday, Cricket Australia (CA) said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Incognito, Rahul Gandhi watched World Cup final

Incognito, Rahul Gandhi watched World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

According to reports even Rahul's brother-in-law Robert Vadera and his son Rehan were with him in South Africa. The Indian Embassy in Johannesburg was also asked to keep the Gandhi family members visit secret due to security issues.

Lowest tiger numbers since records began, says WWF

Lowest tiger numbers since records began, says WWF

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The World wildlife fund has warned that the wild tiger population has fallen to its lowest level since records began. The population has fallen to about 3200 from being above 100000 in 1900, the Telegraph said in a report.

England need big changes to get to top: Warne

England need big changes to get to top: Warne

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Despite retaining the Ashes urn England needs to bring in huge changes to achieve their dream of becoming the best team in the world, feels Australian spin legend Shane Warne.

Climate change: Al Gore gets poetic

Climate change: Al Gore gets poetic

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Al Gore has reportedly resorted to poetry, as his editor did not allow him to publish a chapter in the book about the ramifications of uncontrolled global warming.

Lindsay Lohan banned from visiting India?

Lindsay Lohan banned from visiting India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The government may ban the actress from visiting the country again, after she entered the sub-continent last year to shoot a BBC documentary without a work visa.

Man arrested over alleged rape at Wimbledon before final

Man arrested over alleged rape at Wimbledon before final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Police are probing claims that a woman was allegedly raped in the overnight queue to watch Andy Murray in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, it has been reported.

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Figures released by the corporation disclosed the top 100 are paid an average of 199,316 pounds, comfortably exceeding the Prime Minister's 194,250 pound salary.

Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The business tycoon's comments follow the online release of audiotapes, which purportedly reveal conversations between him and a prostitute, reports The Telegraph.

Roger Waters to recreate Pink Floyd's The Wall

Roger Waters to recreate Pink Floyd's The Wall

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The founding member will revive the band's hit and innovative album The Wall after thirty years.

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Radcliffe and Orlando Bloom attended the National Movie Awards 2010 ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall.

Barack Obama to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Barack Obama to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The Ex-Beatle will receive the third Gershwin Prize from the US President.

Yemeni Al Qaeda declares jihad on Christians, Jews

Yemeni Al Qaeda declares jihad on Christians, Jews

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Senior commanders of the Yemeni wing of the Al Qaeda have urged Muslims in the region to wage a jihad against Christians and Jews.

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A large part of the UK Parliament was evacuated on Monday after a "suspicious package" was found in its premises, triggering a bomb scare and prompting security officials to cordon off the area and lead lawmakers to safety.

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Several magazines seem to think so.