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Rihanna bags a new job

Rihanna bags a new job

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Round up of news from the world of glamour and fashion

Two NYPD Officers killed in Brooklyn ambush; suspect commits suicide

Two NYPD Officers killed in Brooklyn ambush; suspect commits suicide

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Two New York Police Department officers were shot and killed at point blank range in their patrol car in New York by a man who later shot himself at a nearby subway station, an attack described as an 'assassination'.

What we learned from Bollywood in 2016

What we learned from Bollywood in 2016

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Sukanya Verma lists the lessons Bollywood taught us this year.

Abbott spoils Pakistan's party, Aussies in semis

Abbott spoils Pakistan's party, Aussies in semis

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Desmond Abbott struck twice to lead Australia to a come from behind 2-1 win over Pakistan and into the semifinals of the hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.

Australia's hockey World Cup squad

Australia's hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Australia's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Aus players' families skeptical about safe WC

Aus players' families skeptical about safe WC

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Terror threats notwithstanding, Hockey Australia on Thursday said it remains committed to sending its team for the World Cup in India even as jittery family members of the players demanded that the country pull out of the event.

Australia squad for hockey World Cup

Australia squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Coached by Ric Charlesworth, former technical consultant of the Indian hockey team, the Aussies are aiming to end a 24-year wait for a World Cup title. The tournament will be held in Delhi from February 28 to March 13.

Back reconciliation plans, Karzai to Pak

Back reconciliation plans, Karzai to Pak

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has made a special plea to Pakistan to support the country's reintegration plans. "We ask all neighbours, particularly Pakistan, to support our peace and reconciliation endeavours," Karzai told a London conference on Thursday.

Ferguson slams Man City on Hughes axing

Ferguson slams Man City on Hughes axing

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson branded Manchester City's handling of Mark Hughes' dismissal last week as "unacceptable", adding his voice to the widespread condemnation of the way he was treated. Ferguson was the latest of Hughes' rivals to speak of their shock at the way he was forced to take control of his team in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Sunderland before being sacked and replaced by Italian Roberto Mancini immediately after the game.

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the winners of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Rooney hat-trick seals United win

Rooney hat-trick seals United win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

Wayne Rooney scored a two-penalty hat-trick as Manchester United won 4-1 at Portsmouth on Saturday to trim Chelsea's Premier League lead to two points.

Enjoy these lip-smacking Eid specialities!

Enjoy these lip-smacking Eid specialities!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Enjoy these Eid recipes and send us yours!

Woman of the Year Awards: Rihanna, Serena and more

Woman of the Year Awards: Rihanna, Serena and more

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Glamour Magazine held its annual Woman of the Year Awards function in New York on November 9. Here's a look at Rihanna, Serena Williams, Stella McCartney and the other honorees.

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

An IAF "request for information" floated on the MoD website invites Indian companies to submit preliminary bids to supply the IAF with 106 PC-7 Mk II trainers. Ajai Shukla reports

Queen lauds India's courage in facing 26/11 attack

Queen lauds India's courage in facing 26/11 attack

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The Mumbai terror attack was discussed during the State Banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth in the honour of President Pratibha Patil, with the British monarch paying tributes to the 'courage and steadfastness' shown by the Indian people, in the face of the appalling incident."We are mindful that in a month's time, India will mark the anniversary of the appalling terrorist attacks on Mumbai, in which so many Indians were killed," the Queen said during the Banquet.

Sussex, Eagles lock horns in make-or-break tie

Sussex, Eagles lock horns in make-or-break tie

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

United in their plight and their back against the wall, Sussesx Sharks and Diamond Eagles will hurl themselves at each other's throat for a win that would open up the Super Eight door for them in the Champions League Twenty20 in New Delhi on Tuesday.

NSW challenge awaits Sussex

NSW challenge awaits Sussex

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Fresh from a crushing win over local favourites Delhi Daredevils, in-form New South Wales will take on English team Sussex in their second group B match of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament in New Delhi on Sunday.

Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup

Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Holders Manchester United overcame the 29th-minute sending-off of teenaged Brazilian defender Fabio Da Silva to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Obama to co-chair Friends of Pakistan forum meet

Obama to co-chair Friends of Pakistan forum meet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

While the US continues to millions as financial aid to Pakistan to fight terror, it has also invited over 20 countries and five financial institutions to participate in the the Friends of Democratic Pakistan forum for the sake of Pakistan's better future.

IAF makes a statement near China border

IAF makes a statement near China border

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Nyoma has been developed with an aim to connect the remote areas of Ladakh region to the mainland. This would also ensure that movements in the area continue when the road traffic gets affected, during the harsh winters besides enabling improved communication network in the region, facilitating economical ferrying of supplies as well as promotion of tourism to the general area.

Govt regulations may lead to cheaper drugs in 2013

Govt regulations may lead to cheaper drugs in 2013

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

It brought more drugs under control, cracked foreign firms' patents and introduced new regulations when MNCs acquire Indian cos.

Festivities for Gaddafi, praise for al-Megrahi

Festivities for Gaddafi, praise for al-Megrahi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

A video clip showing Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi stepping off the plane which brought him home from his Scottish prison two weeks ago will be projected onto a giant screen in Tripoli's Green Square during the two-hour spectacular, the Times reports.

Sreesanth, Laxman shine in county cricket

Sreesanth, Laxman shine in county cricket

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Run continued to flow from V V S Laxman's blade, while S Sreesanth too dazzled in his debut for Warwickshire as both the Indians made their mark in their ongoing County Championship matches. At Old Trafford, Laxman hit a classy 193-ball 87, to top score for Lancashire, while Sreesanth came as the first change bowler and removed Adam Voges, Ali Brown and Mark Ealham for a decent figure of 14.1-1-65-3.

LeT responsible for Mumbai terror attack: UK

LeT responsible for Mumbai terror attack: UK

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Holding the Lashkar-e-Tayiba responsible for the terror attack on Mumbai last year, a British Parliamentary committee on Sunday said that several major terror attacks across the world, including in London, Madrid and Bali, had origins in the tribal areas of Pakistan. A report by the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee quoted a former Central Intelligence Agency chief as saying that the Pakistan-based LeT has reached a 'merge point' with the al-Qaeda.

'I whacked a guy who pinched me'

'I whacked a guy who pinched me'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Model Pia Trivedi tells Rediff.com's Tista Sengupta about the issues closest to her heart.

Google: World's first $100-billion brand

Google: World's first $100-billion brand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Internet search engine giant Google has emerged as the world's number one brand and is also the first one to touch the $100 billion value mark, despite the tough economic environment.According to the fourth annual BrandZ top 100 most valuable global brands ranking, Google is the number one brand with a value of $100 billion and is way ahead of Microsoft which is at the second rank with a value of $76.2 billion.

Harbhajan helps India thrash England by 90 runs

Harbhajan helps India thrash England by 90 runs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh made a memorable comeback as a India relied on a clinical all-round performance to thrash defending champions England by a whopping 90-run margin in their final group league match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo.

Chelsea relieve pressure on Scolari

Chelsea relieve pressure on Scolari

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Chelsea went some way to relieving the pressure on coach Luiz Felipe Scolari by coming from behind to beat Southend United 4-1 in an entertaining FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday.

Ghei shares lead with five others

Ghei shares lead with five others

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The Indian ace was in joint lead with compatriot Gurbaaz Mann, Korea's Hur In-hoi, Australia's David Gleeson, Thailand's Chapchai Nirat and Malaysia's Danny Chia after the first round at the Hero Indian Open golf tournament.

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.

Fabregas rescues Arsenal as Man Utd win away

Fabregas rescues Arsenal as Man Utd win away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

A rare header by Cesc Fabregas three minutes into injury time earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw on Saturday after hosts Sunderland seemed on course for an upset victory in the Premier League. Manchester United edged closer to the leading pack with a 2-0 win at a rain-sodden Blackburn Rovers after goals from Wes Brown and Wayne Rooney.

Liverpool win, Chelsea beat Man City

Liverpool win, Chelsea beat Man City

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

Liverpool ended their seven-year wait for a home league win over Manchester United on Saturday when Ryan Babel came off the bench to give them a deserved 2-1 victory over the champions. Their victory took them to 10 points from four games, the same as Chelsea, who won 3-1 at Manchester City, despite Robinho marking his debut for City with a goal after 13 minutes.

ICL targetting former England players

ICL targetting former England players

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

The Indian Cricket League is targetting over-the-hill England cricketers for an unofficial mini World Cup to be held in India later this year, according to media reports in London.

Barkha 2.0: The reinvention of Barkha Dutt

Barkha 2.0: The reinvention of Barkha Dutt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

One of Indian TV's most famous faces tells Kanika Datta why and how she hopes to reinvent herself in the uncharted territories of multimedia and think tanks

Bolt fires another Olympic warning

Bolt fires another Olympic warning

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Usain Bolt, the 100 metres world record holder, ran the fastest time in the 200 this year, winning in 19.67 seconds, at the Athens Grand Prix on Sunday.

Bolt beats Powell in 100 showdown

Bolt beats Powell in 100 showdown

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

World 100 meters record holder Usain Bolt defeated his closest rival Asafa Powell to qualify for the Beijing Olympics on Saturday. In what had been billed as the clash of the world's two fastest men, Bolt ran 9.85 to finish first in Jamaica's Olympic trials, while Powell, the former record holder, clocked 9.97 seconds.

Sikh girl battles UK school over Kara

Sikh girl battles UK school over Kara

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

A Sikh schoolgirl who was forbidden from attending classes after she refused to remove her Kara told a British Court that she should not have been asked to take it off because it was a symbol of faith and not a piece of jewellery.

Health-conscious? Choose your carbs with care!

Health-conscious? Choose your carbs with care!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Not all carbohydrates affect your body in the same manner, which is why you should be selective about what you consume.

Ramprakash rejects IPL offer

Ramprakash rejects IPL offer

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Mumbai Indians have signed on Dwayne Bravo, while former England batsman Mark Ramprakash rejected an offer to join in lucrative IPL.

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With nearly a quarter of U.S. energy shares' value wiped out by oil's six-month slide, investors are wondering if the sector has taken enough punishment and whether it is time to pile back in ahead of earnings reports later this month.