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Catherine Zeta-Jones' Shah Rukh Khan Connection

Catherine Zeta-Jones' Shah Rukh Khan Connection

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I love the country and the people so very much. My children grew up watching Om Shanti Om.'

Radhika Gives Sanaa A Global Stage

Radhika Gives Sanaa A Global Stage

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Radhika Madan's new film Sanaa opened at the UK Asian Film Festival on May 11, and the actor has been making fashionable pictures at its promotions.

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Reagan, who denounced the then USSR as the 'evil empire', was won over by the charm of the Soviet Union's final leader, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Prince Harry has secured a new job to add to his resume. Harry is set to become the chief impact officer of BetterUp, a San Francisco-based company that provides virtual coaching and counselling to employees and individuals.

Oprah Winfrey to interview Prince Harry, Meghan

Oprah Winfrey to interview Prince Harry, Meghan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the special is titled "Oprah With Meghan and Harry" and it will air on the network on March 7.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The couple's first child Archie will turn 2 in May and is seventh in line to the throne.

Meghan and Harry welcome daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Meghan and Harry welcome daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Lili is the first of the Queen's great-grandchildren to be born outside the United Kingdom as Harry and Meghan relocated to California in the US last year after they stepped back as frontline royals.

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The study also noted that the currently followed physical distancing guidelines are inadequate in curbing the transmission of COVID-19.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In her sit-down interview with Oprah, Meghan said the palace decreed that Archie would not have any title, a move she says was "different from the protocol."

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2020

From these past studies, the scientists said both the aerodynamics of the droplets, and their heat and mass exchange process with the environment can determine the effectiveness of virus prohttps://www.rediff.com/news/report/pix-how-indians-are-maintaining-social-distance/20200326.htmpagation.

California mudslides leave 17 dead; another 17 still missing

California mudslides leave 17 dead; another 17 still missing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Officials say the deluge destroyed 100 houses and damaged 300 others after debris spread across a wide swath of Montecito - a wealthy enclave of about 9,000 people northwest of Los Angeles that is home to a number of high profile celebrities.

Brangelina, Demi Moore: A day out in Hollywood

Brangelina, Demi Moore: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Google Glass poses threat to user privacy

Google Glass poses threat to user privacy

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Hackers may be able to exploit Google Glass' 'root capability', which is enabled by attaching it to a desktop computer and running some commands, allowing them to access the user's information, the Guardian reports.

It's an odd, crazy world out there... Here's proof

It's an odd, crazy world out there... Here's proof

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Here's your weekly digest of unusual moments from around the world.

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

Veteran Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Veteran Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

He was 77.

Bipasha holidays with Karan Singh Grover

Bipasha holidays with Karan Singh Grover

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

According to a study, humans have generated 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastics, turning earth into a 'plastic planet'.

Researchers use WiFi to count people

Researchers use WiFi to count people

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The findings have potential for many diverse applications.

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

According to global wealth intelligence and prospecting company Wealth-X, Buffett topped the list of the 10 biggest single charitable donors of 2014.

Honduras beauty queen shot dead by sister's jealous boyfriend

Honduras beauty queen shot dead by sister's jealous boyfriend

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Miss Honduras 2014 was supposed to fly to London on Wednesday to compete in the Miss World pageant. Instead, she and her sister were found dead near the spa where they disappeared six days ago.

Billionaire sets world record with $201-million life insurance

Billionaire sets world record with $201-million life insurance

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The policy features a combined death benefit to be paid upon the death of the single insured that more than doubles the previous record, Guinness said in a statement.

'Money is the new caste in India'

'Money is the new caste in India'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Investigating the modern Indian marriage mart, Amit Ahuja discovers that Indians are willing to overlook caste differences if the incentives are right.

'You know, how Indians love their cinema'

'You know, how Indians love their cinema'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Director Steven Hoover tells Aseem Chhabra about his award-winning film, Blood Brother, a documentary on Rocky Braat and his extraordinary relationship with HIV-positive children in a Tamil Nadu orphanage.

Not correct to say IIT students' quality is poor: IIT director

Not correct to say IIT students' quality is poor: IIT director

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

An interview with Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, the newly appointed director of IIT Madras, who is also alumnus of the same institution.

3 Indian Americans among scientists honoured by Obama

3 Indian Americans among scientists honoured by Obama

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Three Indian Americans -- Dr Kartik A Srinivasan, Sumita Pennathur and Hari Shroff -- were among 94 researchers who were named by United States President Barack Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honour bestowed by the US government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Britney says I will!

Britney says I will!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Jackson's family, friends support him

Jackson's family, friends support him

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

Freed on a $ 3 million bail, Jackon is now staying at Green Valley Ranch hotel resort in Henderson in Nevada state.

Meet Obama's new special envoy for Af-Pak

Meet Obama's new special envoy for Af-Pak

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Marc Grossman, former United States under secretary of state for political affairs, is expected to replace the late Richard Holbrooke as Barack Obama administration's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. The post has been vacant since Richard Holbrooke, 68, who was the Special US Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan for two years, died suddenly last December.An announcement in this regard is expected to be made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Top 25 US cities for college grads

Top 25 US cities for college grads

Rediff.com28 May 2010

A recent article in The Daily Beast has rated the 25 best places across the US on nine parameters of import to young grads.

MIT team develops cancer-fighting drug

MIT team develops cancer-fighting drug

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A team of researchers, including a group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has developed what is called a "cocktail" of extremely tiny particles that work in concert in the bloodstream to locate, stick and kill cancerous tumors.

Ford to license brand in India

Ford to license brand in India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The company, through its global licence agent Beanstalk Group, has entered into a tie-up with Delhi-based licensing management firm Licence India for selecting licensees in the country for manufacturing and retailing of products.

Michael Jackson finally set for burial

Michael Jackson finally set for burial

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Members of the Jackson family have decided to bury the 'King of Pop' at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills.

Can love last a lifetime?

Can love last a lifetime?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Many believe that romantic love is the same as passionate love.It isn't. Romantic love has the intensity, engagement and sexual chemistry that passionate love has, minus the obsessive component

10 Indians in elite US engineering body

10 Indians in elite US engineering body

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Ten top South Asian engineering professionals working in North America and India were elected to the National Academy of Engineering this year, which is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In a lawsuit filed through national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP (Lieff Cabraser), Indian national Suraj Kamath on Wednesday charged that Bosch unjustly enriched itself by requiring all of its non-US citizens employees to pay to Bosch federal and state tax refunds the employees had received while working in the US.

Designer Anand Jon indicted on 59 rape charges

Designer Anand Jon indicted on 59 rape charges

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The indictment includes all 18 victims from an earlier complaint along with two additional victims. Three of the counts involve a victim in Santa Barbara County. Of the 20 alleged victims, seven are from California. The rest are from eight states and two countries.

Of scam spam and mind games

Of scam spam and mind games

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Cyber criminals are increasingly using psychological games and other tactics scams that are spread through junk email, reveals a study by security solutions provider McAfee.