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Tokyo Olympics: Deepika ninth in ranking round; India 9th in men's team

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika ninth in ranking round; India 9th in men's team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Deepika managed to stay in the top 10 in the qualification round with a total score of 663.

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'At the current time, we should be vaccinating all those who are potentially going to get more severe illness, before we start vaccinating very young individuals.'

Boston blasts: 'Horrific, inexcusable, cowardly'

Boston blasts: 'Horrific, inexcusable, cowardly'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Indian-Americans and the Muslim community in the US joined their shocked countrymen in condemning the Boston bomb blasts that killed three persons and injured over 130.

Football Extras: United agree fee with Shandong for Fellaini

Football Extras: United agree fee with Shandong for Fellaini

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'We have the technical expertise, and international collaborations. We also have robust real-time data. We are a university of pandemic management. If the ministry neglects the role of NCDC, it is the loss of the country'

US: Sikh family found dead in suspected murder-suicide

US: Sikh family found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Four members of a Sikh family, including two minor children, have died in Atlanta, Georgia under mysterious circumstances, with the police terming it as a murder-suicide.

Trump hits back at Obama over use of term 'radical Islam'

Trump hits back at Obama over use of term 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A day after United States President Barack Obama criticised him for using the term "radical Islam", Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday vehemently defended his stand arguing that the phraseology makes a "big difference" in the war against terrorism.

SEE: How to make Chicken Ala Poos

SEE: How to make Chicken Ala Poos

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Saptama Pawar's wonderful dish!

Top Dutch stars for Hockey India players' auction

Top Dutch stars for Hockey India players' auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Dutch legend and world's highest capped player, Teun de Nooijer will be among eight stars from the Netherlands to feature in next month's players' auction for the inaugural season of the Hockey India League.

For Indian American techie, Boston run was special

For Indian American techie, Boston run was special

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

"This was my first time at Boston Marathon, and to get into the race you have to qualify certain criteria. It's more of a challenge you set for yourself," Andotra told rediff.com. "It was very unfortunate to see what happened. The commotion, the way people were disturbed. My family and I did go through some trouble but obviously it's nothing compared to people who were injured and lost their life."

Celebrated journalist Rena Golden passes away at 51

Celebrated journalist Rena Golden passes away at 51

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Indian-American journalist Rena Golden, who led news teams for two media giants in the United States for nearly two decades, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, at her home in Atlanta after a two-year battle with lymphoma. She was 51.

Secret 'recipe' of Coca-Cola on sale for $15 mn

Secret 'recipe' of Coca-Cola on sale for $15 mn

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The sought-after recipe is held in a safe at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta.

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India's 71st Republic day celebrations in the United States on Sunday were marred by protests and marches, albeit peaceful ones, against recent changes in the citizenship law by large number of Indian Americans in various cities of the country.

Tennis Roundup: Berrettini stuns Bautista Agut for career-first title

Tennis Roundup: Berrettini stuns Bautista Agut for career-first title

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Italy's Matteo Berrettini overcame second seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(9), 6-4 to win his first title at the Swiss Open in Gstaad on Sunday.

Hockey: Tale of missed chances and three incisive blows

Hockey: Tale of missed chances and three incisive blows

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Former hockey captain Pargat Singh represented India in three Olympic Games between 1988 and 1996. He is the only man to captain India in two Olympics - at Barcelona '92 and Atlanta '96.

Huge drop in EPL January transfer spending

Huge drop in EPL January transfer spending

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Spending falls for first time since 2012

ONCE AGAIN! US goes full blast against outsourcing

ONCE AGAIN! US goes full blast against outsourcing

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday went full blast against Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, accusing him of outsourcing American jobs to countries like India and China.

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

Rediff.com24 May 2012

New York's police chief said on Wednesday he was impressed with security planning for this summer's London Olympics, rejecting suggestions that US officials were concerned about arrangements for the games which start next month.

Forget intensity, the Indian team just played for 15 minutes

Forget intensity, the Indian team just played for 15 minutes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Pargat Singh is former India hockey captain. He represented India in three Olympic Games between 1988 and 1996. He is the only man to captain India in two Olympics - at Barcelona '92 and Atlanta '96.

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Eight billboards for Adventure Outdoors urged people to bring in their 'I voted' sticker to enter a raffle for a Glock handgun or Browning rifle.

Paes-Bhupathi to reunite for Rio Olympics?

Paes-Bhupathi to reunite for Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

In what could be huge news for Indian tennis fans, two stalwarts of the game -- Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi -- could pair up for upcoming Rio Olympics 2016.

How COVID-19 was born: The real story

How COVID-19 was born: The real story

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Even now, the world knows less about the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 within China than anywhere else. 76 Days is an attempt to fill some of those blanks.

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'I was having a hard time not crying coming up the last hole.' 'All of a sudden it started hitting me I was going to win the tournament.'

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'The immune protection may well wane somewhat, and that's what we have to monitor.' 'Should it wane to the point where vaccinated individuals are getting severe disease, then we really will need to give them booster shots and that'll apply regardless of what vaccine they've got the first time.'

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Hoy to be first Australian at seven Summer Games

Hoy to be first Australian at seven Summer Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Andrew Hoy is set to become the first Australian to compete at seven Summer Olympics after being named in the equestrian eventing team for the London Games on Tuesday.

LeBron carries Cavs to OT win over Hawks, 3-0 series lead

LeBron carries Cavs to OT win over Hawks, 3-0 series lead

Rediff.com25 May 2015

LeBron James was exhausted and banged-up, but he came through in the clutch as the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a thrilling overtime 114-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks to take a strangle hold of the Eastern Conference finals.

Meet the Rhodes scholar who interned at the White House

Meet the Rhodes scholar who interned at the White House

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Ishan Nath, the Rhodes Scholar elect from Atlanta, exemplifies how one can turn frustration into a passion.

NBA: Rose returns to power Bulls past Hawks

NBA: Rose returns to power Bulls past Hawks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Derrick Rose made an immediate impact on his return to the Chicago Bulls lineup on Monday as last season's Most Valuable Player scored a game-high 23 points in a 90-79 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.

Here's what aided Olympian Johnson's recovery from stroke...

Here's what aided Olympian Johnson's recovery from stroke...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Sprint great Michael Johnson said that his 'Olympic mindset' had helped speed up his recovery from a mini stroke that the 51-year-old suffered earlier this year.

No major slowdown in US: Premji

No major slowdown in US: Premji

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Premji said he was in Atlanta last week attending a meeting of American chief executive officers where generally the mood was 'surprisingly positive'.

'Next year, when it appears, we won't even talk about it'

'Next year, when it appears, we won't even talk about it'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'What is happening now is the virus is trying to survive inside us, and we are also trying to survive.' 'It is actually a fight. And the advantage the virus has is it multiplies very, very fast.' 'Within a second it can make 100 copies. Our cells are not like that.'

NBA: Celtics edge the Hawks, Nuggets tame Lakers

NBA: Celtics edge the Hawks, Nuggets tame Lakers

Rediff.com5 May 2012

The Boston Celtics, lifted by the return of guard Rajon Rondo from suspension, scraped past the Atlanta Hawks 90-84 in overtime on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series.

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was convicted on numerous counts including money laundering, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of heroin and cocaine and other drugs, and illegal arms possession.

Olympic champion Beard reveals darkest secrets

Olympic champion Beard reveals darkest secrets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

In the book, Amanda Beard gives a revealing insight into the pressures that elite Olympic athletes face and said it is not unusual for them to release tension through recreational drugs.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

Daydreaming at work? It means you're smart

Daydreaming at work? It means you're smart

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The more you daydream, the more creative you are.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.