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Lady Gaga rules MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga rules MTV Video Music Awards

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Lady Gaga took home eight trophies including the one for Best Video.

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Manchester United and Chelsea secured places in the Champions League with wins on the final day of the Premier League season while Watford and Bournemouth were relegated along with bottom club Norwich City.

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

May has been prime minister for nearly three years since she took over from David Cameron in the wake of the June 2016 Brexit referendum.

Satyarthi's Nobel citation was just a 'piece of paper' for thieves: Police

Satyarthi's Nobel citation was just a 'piece of paper' for thieves: Police

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

While the Nobel replica and other stolen items were recovered, the citation has not been found yet and the police say they have "no leads" on it.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

Doha talks on agriculture to pick up momentum

Doha talks on agriculture to pick up momentum

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Chairperson of the negotiating group on agriculture David Walker has announced a schedule for negotiations for the next few weeks, before the summer break in August and early September. India's commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma had said in Washington last week that New Delhi is ready for 'give and take' without being 'frozen in pre-negotiating position' in the interest of global trade.

Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash

Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Australian cricket legends and former teammates Dennis Lillee and Greg Chappell will be seen in opposite dug-outs when they coach two different teams in an All-Star Twenty20 match in Brisbane on November 22.

Lahiri signs off tied 4th in Cambodian Open

Lahiri signs off tied 4th in Cambodian Open

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Anirban Lahiri inched closer to retaining his Asian Tour card for next season by finishing a creditable tied fourth with a three-under 69 in the final round of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open golf tournament in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Sunday.

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Ten-man Chelsea held amid high drama.

Manika Batra-Mouma Das win maiden women's doubles silver for India

Manika Batra-Mouma Das win maiden women's doubles silver for India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Manika Batra and Mouma Das fought hard before going down against defending champions Feng Tianwei and Yu Mengyu to settle for a silver medal in the women's doubles, a first ever for India in the Commonwealth Games.

I&B mooting action against surrogate ads

I&B mooting action against surrogate ads

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

The Health Minister had recently written to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry seeking action against companies like Bagpiper soda, Johnny Walker soda and Kingfisher mineral water, saying they were using surrogate methods of advertising, which needed to be stopped.

CWG Athletics: Tejinder in shot put final; Anas makes 400m semis

CWG Athletics: Tejinder in shot put final; Anas makes 400m semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Earlier in the morning, race walkers Khushbir Kaur and Manish Singh finished creditable fourth and sixth respectively in the 20km race.

Vikas Gowda in discus throw final at World Championships

Vikas Gowda in discus throw final at World Championships

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

India's Vikas Gowda advanced to the men's discus throw final in the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships after finishing seventh overall in the qualification round, in Moscow. The National record holder and reigning Asian champion placed fourth in qualification round A with a best throw of 63.64m which he came up in his first attempt on the third day of the competition at the Luzhniki stadium.

Rawat, Irfan disappoint in men's 20 km walk

Rawat, Irfan disappoint in men's 20 km walk

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Australia's Dane Bird-Smith won the gold with a Games' record time of 1.19.34 seconds. In a keen contest, he was just four seconds ahead of England's Tom Bosworth. Kenya's Samuel Ireri Gathimba was third in 1.19.51 seconds.

Shiv Kapur's Asian Tour card hangs by a thread

Shiv Kapur's Asian Tour card hangs by a thread

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The European Tour card somehow salvaged, talented Indian golfer Shiv Kapur now faces a fresh battle to retain his Asian Tour full playing rights at this week's Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open.

Mighty Terry inspires Chelsea to League Cup glory

Mighty Terry inspires Chelsea to League Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

John Terry embellished his status to Chelsea fans as "captain, leader, legend" by scoring the goal that set his side on the way to a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup final at a rain-sodden Wembley on Sunday.

SLC fines cricketer for flight incident

SLC fines cricketer for flight incident

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has fined cricketer Ramith Rambukwella 50 per cent of his tour fee for causing a mid-air panic while on a British flight recently.

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Kendall: What's the big deal with going braless?

Kendall: What's the big deal with going braless?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

This and more news from the world of showbiz in the latest edition of our glamour round-up.

Cambodia Open: Shiv Kapur in title contention

Cambodia Open: Shiv Kapur in title contention

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Indian pro Shiv Kapur jumped into title contention after a sparking second round card of five-under 67 that not only sent him soaring to second spot in Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open but also brightened his chances of salvaging an Asian Tour card for next season.

PICS: Juve, PSG, Bayern seal last 16 berths

PICS: Juve, PSG, Bayern seal last 16 berths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

A round-up of Wednesday's league stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

Bolt pulls out of 100 metres Olympic trial final, doubtful for Rio Games

Bolt pulls out of 100 metres Olympic trial final, doubtful for Rio Games

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

World record holder Usain Bolt withdrew from Jamaica's Olympic trials minutes before the men's 100 metres final on Friday.

Now, walk the talk on cities!

Now, walk the talk on cities!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Citizens must start a campaign to convert prominent shopping complexes in cities into no-car zones, says Sunir Roy.

Wariner, Lagat, Gay  headline US team

Wariner, Lagat, Gay headline US team

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

An experienced athletics team featuring seven current world champions and a host of medals favourites will represent the United States in next month's Beijing Olympics, USA Track & Field announced on Monday. The 126-member squad includes Athens 2004 Olympic gold medallists Jeremy Wariner (400m) and Shawn Crawford (200m), double world champions Tyson Gay and Bernard Lagat.

Photos: Inside the Game of Thrones ice hotel in Finland

Photos: Inside the Game of Thrones ice hotel in Finland

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Winter has come!

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

High 5: Past, present and future at White House

High 5: Past, present and future at White House

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

If ever you sought a living, breathing tableau of recent US Presidential history, Wednesday was it, when President-elect Barack Obama met with outgoing President George W Bush and all three living former presidents in the first such meeting at the White House since 1981

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Pakistani's President Asif Ali Zardari, asked on NBC's 'Meet the Press' program where Osama bin Laden was, told the interviewer, "You'll have been there for eight years. (So) You tell me.You lost him in Tora Bora, I didn't, I was in prison."

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The following are talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Realising that a 'taxing' calendar can drain you completely, rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is now focussing on improving his mental toughness ahead of the new season, during which he is set to make his Major debut.

US: Dr Devdas Shetty is new Lawrence Tech dean

US: Dr Devdas Shetty is new Lawrence Tech dean

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Dr Devdas Shetty is the new dean of the College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, Michigan. He said his goal is to see the College of Engineering become a leader in engineering education. "I want to work on providing real-life challenges for students by forming industry partnerships and applied research at the undergraduate level," he said.

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A walk down the memory lane through pictures!

Anjali Raina Harvard India Center ED

Anjali Raina Harvard India Center ED

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

"We are delighted to have Anjali Raina take on this important leadership role at our India Research Center," said Krishna Palepu, Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration and Senior Associate Dean for International Development at Harvard Business School. "She will focus on building and maintaining relationships with senior business leaders in the region to facilitate the expanding work of the Center in research, educational programs, and alumni endeavors."

Cambodian Open: Kapur slips to tied 6th

Cambodian Open: Kapur slips to tied 6th

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

On a day when sub-par cards came at a premium, Shiv Kapur's fortunes also took a tumble, as he turned in a two-over 74 to slip to the tied sixth spot, after the penultimate round of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open golf tournament in Siem Reap on Saturday.

No Needle Policy: IOA's strict diktak for Indian athletes at Asian Games

No Needle Policy: IOA's strict diktak for Indian athletes at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The Asian Games-bound Indian athletes should adhere to the 'No Needle Policy' during the mega-event in Indonesia, the Indian Olympic Association instructed on Wednesday.

CAS poised to rule on bans for six Russian athletes

CAS poised to rule on bans for six Russian athletes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will make a final ruling this week on "selective" doping bans handed out to six Russian athletes, including four Olympic champions.

Soon, cars may run on whisky

Soon, cars may run on whisky

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Apart from giving that euphoric feeling, the invigorating properties of whisky will soon be used for running cars, and keeping school kids warm.

PIX: Britney Spears, Vin Diesel win at Teen Choice Awards

PIX: Britney Spears, Vin Diesel win at Teen Choice Awards

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A look at the big winners of the night.

A stroll on the beach 'may damage your lungs'

A stroll on the beach 'may damage your lungs'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

An international team has carried out the study and found that smoke from vessels at sea or in port is affecting the air quality of many coastal cities across the world, which in turn is harming the health of many beach walkers. According to researchers, 'primary sulphate' in ship emissions, consisting of tiny sulphur particles less than 1.5 microns across, when breathed in, can harm the lungs posing a serious health hazard, the Daily Mail reported.