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Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Pomona, a city in South California, will host the cricket competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the ICC announced in Dubai on Tuesday.

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at Universal Studios

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at Universal Studios

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Reader Shachi Tripathi has sent us a photograph.

PIX: Universal Studios' Ten Most Memorable Film Scenes

PIX: Universal Studios' Ten Most Memorable Film Scenes

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Marking the studio's 1ooth anniversary, a poll to ascertain the most memorable film scene was commissioned.

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Siddharth Roy Kapur's RKF aims to raise around $50 million by offering up to a 50 per cent stake in the company.

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

What's keeping Dia Mirza busy?

What's keeping Dia Mirza busy?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The actress is exploring the winter wonderland that is Japan.

PIX: Tanishaa holidays in Los Angeles, London!

PIX: Tanishaa holidays in Los Angeles, London!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Following Tanishaa Mukerji, as she goes on a vacation!

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

NDTV's Prannoy Roy booked for FDI norms violation

NDTV's Prannoy Roy booked for FDI norms violation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

It is alleged that the company floated 32 subsidiaries in several tax haven countries to bring foreign funds to India through sham transactions.

Spotted: Juhi Chawla in Singapore

Spotted: Juhi Chawla in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Reader R V Pradhamesh sends us a photograph.

Why global firms line up to tap affluent Indians

Why global firms line up to tap affluent Indians

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

From hardselling a dream house next to the London Tower Bridge to eyeing tourism and business opportunity at Universal Studios and Disney Destinations; from drawing target customers for Macau casinos to launching travel guides tailored just for the well-heeled in India, global industry majors are rushing in to tap the increasing spending power of the people in this country.

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Extra security measures will be in force for these areas in the period between June 10 and 14.

Inspiring! How Twitter helped this chemo survivor

Inspiring! How Twitter helped this chemo survivor

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Taleah Brooks just asked Twitter to help her find an affordable stylist for her graduation.

Spotted: Shiney Ahuja in Hollywood

Spotted: Shiney Ahuja in Hollywood

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Reader Tabish Khan has sent us a photograph

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

There's never a bad time to visit Japan.

Aymar, Amat WorldHockey Players of the Year

Aymar, Amat WorldHockey Players of the Year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Argentina's Luciana Aymar and Spain's Pol Amat were crowned as WorldHockey Players of the Year 2008 in Los Angeles, USA on Friday. Both hockey stars received their awards during a special ceremony on the occasion of the FIH Congress Dinner at Universal Studios in the Californian city. Dutch Maartje Paumen and Australian Eddie Ockenden won the WorldHockey Young Player of the Year 2008 awards. All four hockey stars were present in Los Angeles to receive their awards.

What to gift your boss on New Year

What to gift your boss on New Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Remember, knowing what your boss craves for is directly proportional to your year-end pay increase.

Eva Longoria's Desperate again

Eva Longoria's Desperate again

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Eva Longoria's 3-week honeymoon is over, and she's back at work.

Can the billion-dollar Harry Potter brand survive?

Can the billion-dollar Harry Potter brand survive?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Harry Potter has become a pop culture classic -- and a huge industry. With the final book due out this summer, can the billion-dollar brand survive for years to come?

Ali Fazal gets ready for Fast & Furious 7

Ali Fazal gets ready for Fast & Furious 7

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'I have enough footage to make my presence felt,' the actor tells us.

PIX: Bollywood tours New York!

PIX: Bollywood tours New York!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Fantastic pictures coming right up!

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Property giant Dalian Wanda Group Co said on Wednesday it would buy a stake in Spanish soccer champions Atletico Madrid for 45 million euros ($52 million), becoming the first Chinese company to invest in a premier European football club.

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

When West meets East...

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio: A day in Hollywood

Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio: A day in Hollywood

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Here's a lowdown on what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Travelling India in a wheelchair

Travelling India in a wheelchair

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Travel companies Cox & Kings and Thomas Cook explore initiatives aimed at tapping the niche market of travel packages for kids and the disabled.

The world lights up for Christmas

The world lights up for Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The spirit of Christmas is on show in streets across the world, with Christmas lights displays popping up in people's front yards.

10 cities most threatened by natural disasters; Kolkata ranks 7

10 cities most threatened by natural disasters; Kolkata ranks 7

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

About 17.9 million people's life is at risk.

Megan Fox welcomes third son with hubby Brian

Megan Fox welcomes third son with hubby Brian

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

PIX: What makes Malaika a COOL mom!

PIX: What makes Malaika a COOL mom!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Supermom Malaika's cool pix with son Arhaan.

Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Not only will the move help keep out stray, disinterested walk-ins, but also help maintain our heritage better.

Lessons from a meaningless massacre

Lessons from a meaningless massacre

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

By some strange and bizarre twist of fate, Omar Mateen did exactly what he did not intend to do. He took the lives of gay people and made them extraordinary. He infused their stories with a poignancy they might not have possessed otherwise. He enabled the rest of the world to see themselves in their stories, to weep at the sheer waste of lives cut short, says Sandip Roy.

'Kamal Haasan has left me baffled many times'

'Kamal Haasan has left me baffled many times'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'Working with Kamal Haasan was a different experience because of his knowledge and the experience he brings to the table. Everybody says he is an encyclopedia and he is one, indeed.' Sound designer Kunal Rajan discusses Kamal Haasan, and their latest film together Uttama Villain.

10 things you should know about To Kill A Mockingbird

10 things you should know about To Kill A Mockingbird

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Here's everything you need to know about To Kill a Mockingbird.