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Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The book had given rise to a lot of speculation and discussion as Rowling had promised two deaths in it.

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly hallows is here!

Happy Birthday Sunil Chhetri! 6 reasons why he is a star striker

Happy Birthday Sunil Chhetri! 6 reasons why he is a star striker

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

As Chhetri celebrates his 31st birthday today, here is a look at what makes him stand out.

How well do you know Harry Potter?

How well do you know Harry Potter?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Take this quiz and find out!

First Look: Harry at Tussauds

First Look: Harry at Tussauds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is the youngest actor to make it to Madame Tussauds.

Revealed: Harry Potter and the first kiss

Revealed: Harry Potter and the first kiss

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Daniel Radcliffe and katie Lieung took 30 shots to get it right.

Aparna Popat wins record ninth National title

Aparna Popat wins record ninth National title

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Anup Sridhar won the men's singles title in the National Badminton championships.

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The committee also picked 19 sportspersons for the Arjuna Award, including the likes of cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav, track and field stars Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, Mohammed Anas and Swapna Barman.

Warne is the greatest: Botham

Warne is the greatest: Botham

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Legendary England all-rounder Ian Botham believes Shane Warne is the greatest player to have set foot on a cricket field.

The Prestige is a brilliant trick

The Prestige is a brilliant trick

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Christopher Nolan's new film is a well-constructed, powerful drama.

Yuvraj decides to 'move on', announces retirement

Yuvraj decides to 'move on', announces retirement

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'It's been a love-hate relationship'

Racism not involved in FIDE decision: Anand

Racism not involved in FIDE decision: Anand

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The chess wizard said there must have been some "genuine technical problem" behind FIDE's initial decision.

Warne resorts to bouncers

Warne resorts to bouncers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

The Australian leg spin ace resorted to bowling bouncers and throwing tantrums while leading Hampshire in an English county game against Lancashire that ended in a farce.

R S Sharma to head ONGC

R S Sharma to head ONGC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Dynamic manager and financial wizard R S Sharma will be the new chairman and managing director of India's most valuable company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

How to make money in a virtual job

How to make money in a virtual job

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Kyunki dogs need attention too!

Kyunki dogs need attention too!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The weekly TV gossip round-up.

NRI whiz to tap Indian mobile market

NRI whiz to tap Indian mobile market

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Guru Thalapaneni, the Indian-born, US-based CEO of Remoba Inc is eyeing India with his products: Remomail, iPhonebackup, iDatebook and iPhonebook.

How Warren Buffet made his billions

How Warren Buffet made his billions

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

It all began in the family grocery store back in Omaha.

Warne could face legal action

Warne could face legal action

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Sri Lanka's Galle Cricket Club could sue Shane Warne for not honouring a pledge to reconstruct the tsunami-hit ground.

New Maradona v new Pele top the bill

New Maradona v new Pele top the bill

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Saturday's game should give Barcelona's teenage Argentine Lionel Messi the chance to pit his skills against Real Madrid's Brazilian wizard Robinho.

Warne turns heat on England

Warne turns heat on England

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

He claimed England did not have what it takes to successfully defend the coveted Ashes urn.

This Ice Age leaves you cold

This Ice Age leaves you cold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Shane Warne up to second spot

Shane Warne up to second spot

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

His six-wicket haul in the second innings of the Durban Test has lifted him one notch in the Test rankings.

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Indian-American siblings publish their first book, a Harry Potter guide.

Warne makes another debut!

Warne makes another debut!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

The Australian spin wizard has made his debut on a different field altogether.

Varanasi mourns Ustad's demise

Varanasi mourns Ustad's demise

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Weeping men, women and children of all religions and age came by to say their last goodbye to the shehnai wizard.

Indra Nooyi appointed as PepsiCo CEO

Indra Nooyi appointed as PepsiCo CEO

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

PepsiCo on Monday announced that Indra K. Nooyi has been appointed as chief executive officer from October 1, 2006.

Lanka hungry for revenge: Murali

Lanka hungry for revenge: Murali

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The ace spinner said his team was keen to avenge its drubbing on Indian soil last year.

Who will die in the final Harry Potter?

Who will die in the final Harry Potter?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Tell us which two characters will die in the final book.

Who will die in the final Harry Potter?

Who will die in the final Harry Potter?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Tell us which two characters will die in the final book.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a special talent, says Muralitharan

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a special talent, says Muralitharan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Sri Lanka's spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, on Tuesday lavished praise on rookie Afghanistan leg spinner Rashid Khan terming him a 'special talent'.

Karimi: The Asian Maradona

Karimi: The Asian Maradona

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Iran are pinning their World Cup hopes on the midfield magic of 27-year-old Ali Karimi.\n

Sri Lanka name four spinners

Sri Lanka name four spinners

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Sri Lanka also called up Nuwan Zoysa for the first time since June 2002 for the first Test against Australia.

James Bond director loves Hindi films

James Bond director loves Hindi films

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

The best things about Bollywood films are the song and dance sequences, says Irvin Kershner.

Honouring the Legends of India

Honouring the Legends of India

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Sabri Khan and Zohra Sehgal were given lifetime achievement awards at the fifth DMA Music Festival.

Murali to marry Chennai girl

Murali to marry Chennai girl

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The Sri Lankan off-spinner has chosen Madhimalar as his life partner and the marriage would be held in Chennai on March 21.

Sixth Harry Potter novel is out

Sixth Harry Potter novel is out

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

In Edinburgh, Scotland, author J K Rowling emerged from behind a secret panel inside the city's medieval castle to read an excerpt from the sixth chapter to a spellbound group of 70 children from around the world.

Nothing wrong with Harbhajan's action: Murali

Nothing wrong with Harbhajan's action: Murali

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

The Sri Lankan off spinner does not think there is anything wrong in the way Harbhajan Singh bowls his 'doosra'.

Let Murali carry on: Lee

Let Murali carry on: Lee

Rediff.com4 May 2004

The Australian fast bowler said his bowling action was also "questioned" at the start of his career and he could relate to Murali's feelings.

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Shah wants to focus this time on a mentoring role and help youngsters with innovative ideas live their entrepreneurship dreams by providing them a platform for "institutionalisation, globalisation and scaling up" of their ventures.