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The web's most dangerous Indian sports celebrities

The web's most dangerous Indian sports celebrities

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

McAfee compiled its second annual list using McAfee SiteAdvisor technology for celebrity names that produce the largest number of risky sites and overall risk percentage, when searched on the Web.

Brazil seal WC berth, Argentina dice with death

Brazil seal WC berth, Argentina dice with death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

Brazil secured their place at the 2010 World Cup with an impressive 3-1 win over arch-rivals Argentina while South America's other candidates jockeyed for the region's other three automatic berths. The defeat left Diego Maradona's side contemplating the dreaded prospect of missing out on the finals but Argentina did cling on to the fourth and final qualifying place after Colombia beat Ecuador 2-0 in another of Saturday's five-match programme.

Video: A beginner's guide to Salsa

Video: A beginner's guide to Salsa

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Top Indian Latin dance instructor and the founder-director of Salsa India, Kaytee Namgyal and his dance partner Minette Jansson show us the basic steps to salsa, the most popular and best-known form of Latin dance.

My goal is to win important tournaments, not to be No 1: Nadal

My goal is to win important tournaments, not to be No 1: Nadal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Over the past 10 weeks Rafael Nadal had little choice but to put his feet up and relax at home in Majorca while his rivals chased after the biggest prizes in the sport. Following his enforced break, the six-times Grand Slam champion made his comeback earlier this month in Montreal, discusses his rehabilitation, the crammed ATP schedule and his hopes for the US Open, which begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday.

In BJP vs BJP fight, RSS has emerged stronger

In BJP vs BJP fight, RSS has emerged stronger

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

It will take a long time to judge if it was for the BJP's good or not to surrender it's own space.

Fardeen, Genelia sell theatre tickets

Fardeen, Genelia sell theatre tickets

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The actors promote their latest film in a unique film.

'He wants me to stop working after marriage'

'He wants me to stop working after marriage'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on August 13 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

Why cheap homes loans might not be the best

Why cheap homes loans might not be the best

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

It is not being argued SBI is doing a bad thing by announcing low rates, but it is understanding the full implications of such loans before taking one, says iTrust Financial Advisors.

Guess which hunks are taking off their shirts!

Guess which hunks are taking off their shirts!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Don't miss this fun quiz!

Two Kashmiri footballers to undergo coaching in Spain

Two Kashmiri footballers to undergo coaching in Spain

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Mir Abdul Hanan and Mudasir Mehraj, two budding footballers from Kashmir are all set to fly to Spain to polish their skills in soccer.

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

Massa leaves hospital, flies home to Brazil

Massa leaves hospital, flies home to Brazil

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Injured Formula One driver Felipe Massa left a Budapest hospital after nine days of treatment on Monday, boarding a private jet home to Brazil on his own feet. Massa's left eye was badly bruised but slightly open and there were no bandages over the line of stitches on his left temple.

Yeah girls! You look H-A-W-T

Yeah girls! You look H-A-W-T

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A look at the models who impressed us with their red carpet appearance.

Listen to the best of Mohammad Rafi

Listen to the best of Mohammad Rafi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Sonu Niigaam pays tribute to the legend by belting out some of Rafi's hits.

Chuck the 'doosra', say Aussie spinners

Chuck the 'doosra', say Aussie spinners

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Former Australian spinners, including the legendary Shane Warne, have raised a unanimous alarm against coaching the controversial 'doosra' in the country, with Ashley Mallett terming it nothing but 'chucking'. Ever since its inception in international cricket, the 'doosra', an unorthodox finger delivery that moves away from a right-hander as opposed to a conventional off-spinner, has raised a lot of debate over its legitimacy.

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The Brown Cloud follows a young boy's journey to adulthood, and parallels his growing disillusionment with the deterioration of the environment, caused by an ever-growing brown cloud of pollution in the atmosphere.

Young, single women who live home alone -- and are proud of it

Young, single women who live home alone -- and are proud of it

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

They're single, successful and sure of themselves. We meet six women across India who choose to live alone in a crowded urban landscape. Sometimes, it takes just one to make a happy, complete home.

Kangana Ranaut: Controversy's Child

Kangana Ranaut: Controversy's Child

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Kangana Ranaut, the fiery movie star, continues to be in the news for all the wrong reasons.

World Jr Chess: Gujrathi, Kampen score easy wins

World Jr Chess: Gujrathi, Kampen score easy wins

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Vidit Santosh Gujrathi got off to a flying start, quickly winning her first round match in the World Junior Chess Championship, which commenced at Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Monday.

10 money tips to note while changing jobs

10 money tips to note while changing jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

In a high growth economy such as India's, it is common that as employees we could be tempted to look for greener pastures elsewhere.

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Here's to expect from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

'I'm here to sell my talent, not myself'

'I'm here to sell my talent, not myself'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Born in Raniket, Uttranchal, Anjali Pandey hails from a very educated family who believes academics is more important. Daughter of a Pediatrician father and an MSc in Zoology mother who has taken to home-making and an ambitious IT student from Rurkee, Anjali studied BCA in Delhi before to Mumbai to join the glamourous world of commercials.

Mumbai Marathon registration opens

Mumbai Marathon registration opens

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Entries for the Standard Chartered event close on August 18.

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with table-topper Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to open his account in the Sinquefield Cup -- a part of the Grand Chess tour.

On a pilgrimage to the cave shrine

On a pilgrimage to the cave shrine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

With over 180,000 pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine so far, the two-month long annual Amarnath Yatra is on in full swing these days.

Anand beaten by Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Anand beaten by Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, with a double black, suffered a surprising first round loss at the hands of Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the Sinquefield Cup, in St Louis, the United States.

Spotted: Shahid Afridi in Dallas

Spotted: Shahid Afridi in Dallas

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Reader Ambreen Pathan sent us these photographs from Dallas, Texas.

JLR: What Britain gifted to the world

JLR: What Britain gifted to the world

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Jaguar E-Type and the Land Rover Defender are two of the most famous automotive icons that Britain gifted to the world.

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

Rediff.com27 May 2016

What happened on Day 3 of the French Open was more surprising. Two of the top five seeded women exited.

Anand closes in to title victory in Bilbao Masters

Anand closes in to title victory in Bilbao Masters

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand took a decisive step towards his second big title of the year after drawing with Ruslan Ponomariov of Ukraine in the fifth and penultimate round of the Final Masters.

Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Madrid, via Manchester

Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Madrid, via Manchester

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Few players in world football fit the Galactico description better than Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese box of tricks appears to be on the verge of re-locating to his natural habitat at Real Madrid.

Team India readies for Bangladesh

Team India readies for Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Images from India's practice session at Trent Bridge on Friday ahead of their opening encounter against Bangladesh in World Twenty20 on Saturday.

'US years away from full recovery'

'US years away from full recovery'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

A few prominent economists are still worried that a US, and thus global, recovery is years away.

'India is respectful of its history'

'India is respectful of its history'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

'Macaulay would be less dismissive of India if his Sanskrit dictionary had not fallen off the boat.' A fascinating interview with historian Piers Brendon, author of the provocative The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997.

IT majors don domestic avatars

IT majors don domestic avatars

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Perceived till recently as low-budget and low-margin, the domestic market now means big business to Indian IT majors.

Obama sowing new seeds of hatred: Osama

Obama sowing new seeds of hatred: Osama

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

In the tape broadcast on Al-Jazeera, the Arabic-language TV network, shortly after the US President touched down in Saudi Arabia, Bin Laden, the world's most wanted terrorist, accused Obama of following his predecessor George W Bush's policy of antagonising Muslims.

Congress re-nominates Dr Singh as CPP leader

Congress re-nominates Dr Singh as CPP leader

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Manmohan Singh was on Tuesday re-nominated as Congress Parliamentary Party leader, setting in motion the process of formation of the new government of which he will be sworn in as PM that is likely to take place on Friday.

Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof

Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Andre Agassi and wife Steffi Graf during played a mixed doubles match against Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters at an exhibition event to unveil the new retractable roof over Centre Court at Wimbledon in London, on Sunday.

No new films? Watch these classics

No new films? Watch these classics

Rediff.com14 May 2009

So what if there are no new movies playing? Here's a pick of DVDs to give you company.

Sania Mirza reaches final of US Open mixed doubles with Soares

Sania Mirza reaches final of US Open mixed doubles with Soares

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sania Mirza is in line to win her third Grand Slam title and first with new partner Bruno Soares as the top seeded pair struggled past Yung-Jan Chan and Ross Hutchins to reach the mixed doubles summit clash.