PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

Yes, it's the time of the year again!   On this joyous occasion, rediff.com wishes all its readers 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,' as we a take a look at pictures of Christmas......

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there! Maria Jose Cristerna, a Mexican tattoo artist and former lawyer known as 'Mujer Vampiro' (or Vampire Woman), poses......

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.    ‘Table Sculpture’ by artist Allen Jones is seen on display at Sotheby’s auction house in London. The work is......

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois. If confirmed......

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including......

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Here are the top 10 philanthropists of 2018! Yes, you heard it right! Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO, tops 2018's Philanthropy 50 list, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of those giving......

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Here are the top 10 philanthropists of 2018! Yes, you heard it right! Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO, tops 2018's Philanthropy 50 list, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of those giving......

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen. Photograph: Anthony P......

Selena Makes Heads Turn At Emmys

The 75th Emmys saw a lot of fashion, but even more talent. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the show was originally scheduled for September 2023, but was pushed back due to the Hollywood......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.  Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

  IMAGE: Bangladesh need to beat Nepal by a big margin if they are to edge Netherlands for a Super Eight spot. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket/X Bangladesh will look to iron out their flaws......

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

IMAGE: New Zealand will have to buck up as a batting unit to pose any challenge to the local favourites. Photograph: Kind courtesy Black Caps/X Staring at early elimination, New Zealand will......

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature a record number of teams, with 20 different sides represented in a tournament co-hosted by the USA and West Indies between June 1-29.......

Eager to be play in the T20 World Cup, Boult returns for Aus series

IMAGE: Trent Boult was picked for the Kiwi’s upcoming series against Australia. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Trent Boult was named in the New Zealand squad for part of the upcoming......

PIX: Sizzling Livingstone powers England to series-levelling win over NZ

IMAGE: Liam Livingstone hammered his highest score in ODIs as England picked up a 79-run win over New Zealand in a rain-affected match. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Liam Livingstone......