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With love, from Pakistan

With love, from Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Just as I was beginning to panic, a couple of guys walked up and asked if I needed help -- they recognised me as an Indian and a newcomer to the US.

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James were among seven sports figures named to Time Magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people, which was announced Thursday.

Another poor day for Woods as inexplicable Cup record continues

Another poor day for Woods as inexplicable Cup record continues

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

With Europe leading 10-6, US captain Furyk could at least draw strength from the knowledge that the same deficit has twice been overturned on Sundays in recent times -- by the US in 1999 and Europe in 2012.

Rattler strikes in Walmart

Rattler strikes in Walmart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

31-year-old Douglas Hatchett was buying shoes when the rattler bit him. He was later released after treatment.

Sania is only second tennis player to be named for Khel Ratna

Sania is only second tennis player to be named for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Tuesday. She is only the second tennis player ever to be named for the country's highest sporting honour.

Nishikori reverses 2014 US Open result

Nishikori reverses 2014 US Open result

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Kei Nishikori exacted a measure of revenge against Marin Cilic when the Japanese world number five overcame the Croatian in the semi-finals of the Citi Open.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Dhaka terror attack: 20-year-old killed after he refused to leave his friend's side

Dhaka terror attack: 20-year-old killed after he refused to leave his friend's side

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Faraaz Hossain, 20-year-old, was one such extraordinary human being as he chose to die at the hands of the terrorists rather than leave his friends alone.

'A car wouldn't refuse to move if a woman is driving'

'A car wouldn't refuse to move if a woman is driving'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Meet Selvi, the abused child bride who refused to be held back by her gender.

Coke invests $100mn in India

Coke invests $100mn in India

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Coca-Cola India said on Wednesday that the company's Atlanta-based parent has invested $100 million this year to hike bottling capacity, increase the number of distribution outlets and improve efficiencies.

Randhawa, Atwal tied 50th

Randhawa, Atwal tied 50th

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

The WGC-American Express Championship appears to be heading for a shoot-out between Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh.

Jyoti Randhawa sparkles

Jyoti Randhawa sparkles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The Indian ace made a brilliant start at the WGC-American Express Championship, shooting 1-under 69 to be tied for the eighth place after the opening round.

Notice to Pepsi, Coke; stop sales or else...

Notice to Pepsi, Coke; stop sales or else...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

A legal notice was served to Pepsi and Coca-Cola asking them to immediately stop their sales in India or else face $10 billion in damages on the grounds of causing health hazards.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Former American President Bill Clinton will be among those giving a eulogy for Muhammad Ali at an interfaith service in the boxer's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, the family announced.

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Both India and Pakistan have announced that stretches would be developed in their respective areas.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American Alison Riske to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 and successfully defend her Wuhan Open title on Saturday.

Chinese women take TT doubles title

Chinese women take TT doubles title

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

China's Wang Nan took her third gold medal, teaming up with Zhang Yining to beat Lee Eun-sil and Seok Eun-mi of South Korea 4-0 in the women's table tennis doubles.

India chase elusive individual gold

India chase elusive individual gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The country has sent 75 athletes to the Olympics, but few in the cricket-mad country see any surefire gold medal candidate.

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Murray, who is attempting to return to the top of the tennis world after undergoing hip surgery in January, was out of sorts in the first set of the rain-delayed match, losing three service games behind some uncharacteristically soft second serves.

PIX: Fast & Furious star Ali Fazal visits Rediff

PIX: Fast & Furious star Ali Fazal visits Rediff

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Here we are, just hanging out with a dapper star.

China blame 'fierce' competition for worst slump in 20 years

China blame 'fierce' competition for worst slump in 20 years

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

China blamed fierce competition for their Rio flop and promised to examine their "shortcomings" after slumping to their worst Olympic performance in 20 years.

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's tennis campaign at the Rio Olympic Games ended in disappointment as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna were blown away by the Czech Republic team of Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradceka in the bronze medal play-off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Sania-Bopanna enter semi-finals, one win away from medal

Sania-Bopanna enter semi-finals, one win away from medal

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna subdued Britain's Andy Murray and Heather Watson with remarkable ease to breeze into the mixed doubles semifinals of the Rio Olympic Games here. The fourth seeded Indian pair dominated the quarterfinal contest, winning 6-4 6-4 in just 67 minutes.

Spend time with boss to feel more inspired!

Spend time with boss to feel more inspired!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The study, by a leadership training and research company headquartered in Atlanta, found that spending more time with their direct supervisor each week could benefit employees.

Kyrgios thinks ban will help him push for top 10 in 2017

Kyrgios thinks ban will help him push for top 10 in 2017

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

It was a fun year. I did a lot of fun things. I got Australia back in the world group of the Davis Cup, won a couple of titles, so it's been a good year so hopefully I can back it up in 2017

US can't be world's police, says Trump as he makes surprise visit to Iraq

US can't be world's police, says Trump as he makes surprise visit to Iraq

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

On Wednesday night, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania made a surprise visit to Iraq to greet American soldiers stationed in the country. This is his first visit to Iraq as the US president.

Emmys 2017: Aziz, Nicole, Reese, Riz...

Emmys 2017: Aziz, Nicole, Reese, Riz...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

A lot of history was made on Emmys night!

Coca-Cola to cut jobs in India

Coca-Cola to cut jobs in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Beverages giant Coca-Cola will cut jobs in India as part of its "redesigning operating model" globally to accelerate business growth across markets.

Paes enjoys flying Indian flag

Paes enjoys flying Indian flag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

The former doubles world number one is a hero in India for wearing his heart on his sleeve every time he plays for his country.

PHOTOS: United States goes in deep freeze

PHOTOS: United States goes in deep freeze

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The coldest blast of arctic air has swept across some of United State's biggest cities. Schools were shut, public transport hit and office-goers delayed across the Midwest and New England because of below-zero temperatures.

Satnam scores in a thrilling win for Mavericks

Satnam scores in a thrilling win for Mavericks

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Satnam Singh got to ply his trade in a brief four-minute appearance as the Dallas Mavericks knocked off the LA Lakers 88-86 in a thrilling encounter in the elimination round of the 2015 NBA Summer League.

Will he be the next sprinting superstar after Usain Bolt?

Will he be the next sprinting superstar after Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Cape Town-born Van Niekerk is the reigning 400m world champion and he broke Michael Johnson's 17-year-old world record to win Olympic Gold in Rio de Janeiro last year.

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.