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PHOTOS: Mona Lisa's skeleton may have been found

PHOTOS: Mona Lisa's skeleton may have been found

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Archaeologists have inched closer to unravelling the secret behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile, as they believe to have discovered the skeleton of the model who posed for Da Vinci's masterpiece.

Italian media shrug off racist abuse of Balotelli

Italian media shrug off racist abuse of Balotelli

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Racist chants against Mario Balotelli made little impact in Italian media on Monday, which focused more on the AC Milan striker's failure to score in his first city derby against his former club Inter.

India scores badly on Hunger Index, lags behind Nepal

India scores badly on Hunger Index, lags behind Nepal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Though hunger levels are not alarming in India, it still fares badly, lagging behind Nepal and Sri Lanka on the Global Hunger Index.

Getting to know the *real* Kangana

Getting to know the *real* Kangana

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Talented, rebellious, obsessive: Ranjita Ganesan and Dhruv Munjal find traces of the actor's different streaks in Mandi, Chandigarh and Mumbai.

Goris hotting up Bollywood!

Goris hotting up Bollywood!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

A look at recent foreign actresses who are trying their luck in Bollywood.

Napoli stunned by Bologna in Italian Cup

Napoli stunned by Bologna in Italian Cup

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Holders Napoli, already reeling after being deduced two Serie A points for match-fixing, were knocked out of the Italian Cup last 16 after suffering a last-gasp 2-1 home defeat by Bologna on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu health helpline: Medical advice is just a call away

Tamil Nadu health helpline: Medical advice is just a call away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

A Ganesh Nadar visits the bustling centre that hosts Tamil Nadu's health helpline that answers more than 100 medical queries an hour.

Bram Stoker: Google doodles for Dracula creator

Bram Stoker: Google doodles for Dracula creator

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Today, the search giant is celebrating the Irish novelist's 165th birthday with the doodle.

China has Picasso, Abu Dhabi has art district, India has...

China has Picasso, Abu Dhabi has art district, India has...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Why is no government building us a Louvre? Aren't we worth a Tate? Are we so short of funds that we can't support even a few art institutions to fire the minds and imaginations of generations of Indians?

Pakeezah, Umrao Jaan inspire Virtues' bridals

Pakeezah, Umrao Jaan inspire Virtues' bridals

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Ashish and Viral Parikh of Virtues displayed a gorgeous line of classic formal ethnicwear on Day Four of Lakme Fashion Week. Here is the aptly-named Forever range.

Ayesha Takia: Wanted is a rocking film

Ayesha Takia: Wanted is a rocking film

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The cute and bubbly actress gets candid with her fans.

Musharraf's Emergency call unconstitutional: SC

Musharraf's Emergency call unconstitutional: SC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

In a verdict having far-reaching implications, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday declared as 'unconstitutional and illegal' the emergency imposed by former President Pervez Musharraf in 2007.

Canoe slalom: Britain win gold in canoe double

Canoe slalom: Britain win gold in canoe double

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medalists on Day 6 of the London Games.

Ash: The undisputed power cover girl

Ash: The undisputed power cover girl

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Meet Verve's undisputed power cover girl, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at her candid best.

Protest over Arcelor Mittal plant in Jharkhand

Protest over Arcelor Mittal plant in Jharkhand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Angry villagers of the Khuti and Gumla districts in Jharkhand are protesting against the transfer of land to steel giant Arcelor Mittal for a proposed steel project.

Images: Kings XI Punjab beat Deccan Chargers

Images: Kings XI Punjab beat Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Yuvraj Singh's second hat-trick of the tournament, coupled with Irfan Pathan's twin blow in the last over, handed Kings XI Punjab a one-run victory over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Former Prez Kalam joins Facebook

Former Prez Kalam joins Facebook

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has become the latest personality to make foray into social networking site, Facebook, where he will share his thoughts on issues concerning the country's development and his interaction with various sections of people.

Sriperumbudur: Disgruntled voters and a pale election

Sriperumbudur: Disgruntled voters and a pale election

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Generally, elections in Tamil Nadu are like temple festivals -- there are lights, fireworks, music, dance and colourful people. But Election 2009 seems to be muted in the state.

Ram Charan, bride set off for their honeymoon

Ram Charan, bride set off for their honeymoon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The Telugu actor and his new bride have been invited by world-renowned shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo to spend their honeymoon in Florence, Italy.

Grosjean, Kobayashi on level in F1 testing

Grosjean, Kobayashi on level in F1 testing

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Even split seconds could not separate Romain Grosjean and Kamui Kobayashi at the top of the Formula One test timesheets at Italy's Mugello circuit on Wednesday.

World Athletics PHOTOS: Jamaican Williams stuns favourites to take hurdles gold

World Athletics PHOTOS: Jamaican Williams stuns favourites to take hurdles gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Hansle Parchment of Jamaica was second in 13.03 and Olympic champion and world record holder Aries Merritt claimed bronze in 13.04 seconds.

Salman Rushdie: I will NOT travel to Jaipur as planned

Salman Rushdie: I will NOT travel to Jaipur as planned

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Ending weeks of speculation, the writer finally broke his silence on his visit to the Jaipur Literature Festival

The Mohammed Hanif interview

The Mohammed Hanif interview

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

'Everybody of a certain age wanted to write like Rushdie and so did I but I wouldn't want being hunted around the world. I am sure even Rushdie wouldn't want that life, says Pakistani Writer Mohammed Hanif.

Ethiopian Tsegay wins Delhi half-marathon with course record

Ethiopian Tsegay wins Delhi half-marathon with course record

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Ethiopian Atsedu Tsegay demolished the course record to emerge triumphant in the elite men's category, while Florence Kiplagat led a Kenyan clean sweep in the women's event of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi.

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The music composer sings If I Rise at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

Euro qualifiers PHOTOS: Iceland beat horrendous Dutch to leave them reeling

Euro qualifiers PHOTOS: Iceland beat horrendous Dutch to leave them reeling

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Malta make Italy sweat, while Bale takes Wales closer to competition

Juventus sink Milan, inch towards Serie A title

Juventus sink Milan, inch towards Serie A title

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Juventus closed on their 29th Italian title with a 1-0 win over AC Milan thanks to Arturo Vidal's second-half penalty on Sunday.

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Yohan Blake delivered a shock that will be felt all the way to London by exploding past world record holder Usain Bolt to claim a stunning 100 metres victory at the Jamaican Olympic trials on Friday.

Future imperfect for Indian startups

Future imperfect for Indian startups

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India'sstartups have a good beginning but will they survive competition is a big questions which needs immediate attention.

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

'I don't think his influence over his company will just suddenly eradicate. I am sure he will be a sort of holy ghost over the whole company.' Zubin Mehta recalls his more than five decade association with Ratan Tata in an exclusive conversation with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily has suggested pricking the ballooning oil bill with everything from a street theatre campaign encouraging lower fuel use, to shutting fuel stations, to increasing imports from Iran.

Prince Harry DUMPS his lingerie model girlfriend

Prince Harry DUMPS his lingerie model girlfriend

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Rumour has it that the British prince is has dumped Florence Brudenell-Bruce.

IMAGES: All about Harry's hot lingerie model!

IMAGES: All about Harry's hot lingerie model!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Is the hype surrounding the Middletons about to fade? There's a brand new hottie on the royal block!

Prince Harry's new girl has a Bollywood past!

Prince Harry's new girl has a Bollywood past!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Prince Harry has been revealed to be dating lingerie model and Love Aaj Kal actress Florence Brudenell-Bruce.

Villas-Boas sweats before Napoli pressure cooker

Villas-Boas sweats before Napoli pressure cooker

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

His ageing outfit are fifth in the English Premier League and in danger of missing the Champions League for next term as fans begin to wonder if one stellar year as coach of Porto has given the 34-year-old enough experience to cope at Stamford Bridge.

Serie A: Milan edge Siena, go one point clear of Juve, Udinese

Serie A: Milan edge Siena, go one point clear of Juve, Udinese

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

AC Milan went a point clear in Serie A on Saturday after Antonio Nocerino and a Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty gave the champions a hard-earned 2-0 win over lowly Siena at the San Siro.

Where have you seen these gals before?

Where have you seen these gals before?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Here's a quick recap of the women who have featured in recent movies. Click through the slide show, and see if you still remember them!

'O Jacintha, we're just kidding...'

'O Jacintha, we're just kidding...'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Could there have been just a hint of that subtle British complex that still sometimes treats former colonial subjects as the chattel they once were, surmises George Abraham

This blonde can't get enough of Bollywood

This blonde can't get enough of Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

F1 racing driver Jenson Button's ex-ladylove Florence Brudenell-Bruce want more of Bollywood after her bit role in Love Aaj Kal.

Schumacher to test 2007 Ferrari again

Schumacher to test 2007 Ferrari again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Michael Schumacher will test Ferrari's 2007 race car again this week in preparation for his return to Formula One as a replacement for the injured Felipe Massa. The seven-times world champion, who had a day of testing in the F2007 at the circuit near Florence 10 days ago, cannot try out the F60 car before the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 because track testing is banned during the season.