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Paes-Rikl qualify for Doubles Championship

Paes-Rikl qualify for Doubles Championship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

The Indo-Czech pair clinched one of the three remaining berths for season-ending event from Nov 8 to 16.

Maran undergoes surgery in US hospital

Maran undergoes surgery in US hospital

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Union Minister Murasoli Maran underwent a surgery in his heart on Wednesday night where the mitral valve was replaced some months ago.\n\n\n\n

Why Kevin wanted Lady Di

Why Kevin wanted Lady Di

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

Madonna turns children's writer and other Hollywood gupshup.

Haas wins Mercedes-Benz Cup

Haas wins Mercedes-Benz Cup

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The German beat fellow countryman Nicolas Kiefer in the Mercedes-Benz Cup final in Los Angeles.

Their flood vs Our flood

Their flood vs Our flood

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Darryl D' Monte, the distinguished enviromental journalist, discusses how the media covers floods in Mumbai or Texas, but ignores Assam or Bangladesh.

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Palpreet Singh Brar, standing 6'9 can be an intimidating figure. But sit with him for a chat and his easy-going demeanor and straight-faced humour will have you alter any perceptions harboured of the 21-year-old.

Kansas shooting 'hero' discharged from hospital, invited to India

Kansas shooting 'hero' discharged from hospital, invited to India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The University of Kansas Health System confirmed that the 24-year-old has gone home, but there's still a long road to recovery after he took two bullets

'But for Kalpanadidi, I could never dream'

'But for Kalpanadidi, I could never dream'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

Thanks to the astronaut, every year two students from her alma mater, the Tagore Baal Niketan school, will visit the NASA headquarters.

VOTE: Who will win FIFA Player of the Year?

VOTE: Who will win FIFA Player of the Year?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.

Roddick savours No. 1 ranking

Roddick savours No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

He is the sixth American and just the 13th player in the history of the ATP rankings to finish the year at the top.

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Modi's initial forays into foreign policy had the flavour of Aswamedha Yagas launched by ancient kings to conquer the world.' 'He overcame the hesitations of history and explored unconventional ways to win friends and influence people.' A fascinating excerpt from Ambassador T P Sreenivasan's new book, Modiplomacy -- Through a Shakespearean Prism.

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi and Trump will meet at 1.20 am (IST) following which they will have delegation talks and then a dinner.

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Christian Pulisic scored his 10th goal for the United States before being substituted after picking up a knock in a 1-1 draw with Chile in a friendly in Houston on Tuesday.

These are the weirdest records this year

These are the weirdest records this year

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 63rd edition of the famous annual is filled with jaw-dropping photos and never-before-seen stories.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

Ali's 'What's My Name?' opponent Terrell dies at 75

Ali's 'What's My Name?' opponent Terrell dies at 75

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Former heavyweight boxing champion Ernie Terrell, best known for his punishing loss to Muhammad Ali in the famed "What's My Name?" fight in 1967, has died at the age of 75, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Wednesday.

Texas doctors do world's first skull-scalp transplant

Texas doctors do world's first skull-scalp transplant

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Doctors have successfully performed the world's first skull-scalp transplant on a man who suffered a large head wound from cancer treatment.

'Highly unlikely' that MH370 will be found on ocean surface: Abbott

'Highly unlikely' that MH370 will be found on ocean surface: Abbott

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday said it was now "highly unlikely" that any debris of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane will be found on the ocean surface, as he announced a more intensive underwater search

Sports Shorts: Advani retains Asian Billiards title

Sports Shorts: Advani retains Asian Billiards title

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

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

PHOTOS: Lady Gaga soars over Super Bowl stage

PHOTOS: Lady Gaga soars over Super Bowl stage

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Standing atop the roof of Houston's NRG Stadium with drones illuminating an American flag in the night sky behind her, Lady Gaga kicked off her Super Bowl halftime set on Sunday by singing "God Bless America" as a subtle message of inclusion and unity in a deeply divided United States.

See our beautiful world through a microscope

See our beautiful world through a microscope

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The winning photos this year in Nikon's annual Small World Photomicrography Competition offer an up-close look at our world's microscopic realm -- things that can't be seen with the naked eye.

He's home! US astronaut returns to Earth after 340 days in space

He's home! US astronaut returns to Earth after 340 days in space

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The 52-year-old and two Russian cosmonauts touched down in Kazakhstan after a three-hour flight from the ISS.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Did you know 8 soldiers were killed on Sunday?

Did you know 8 soldiers were killed on Sunday?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

'The sad truth is our news managers know much more about Houston and Boston than Kohima and Kokrajhar...' 'Many worthies will travel to the US and Europe to report on Prime Minister Modi's foreign sojourns, but will cite the difficulties of logistics when asked why they don't cover Modi's forays into Arunachal Pradesh, a state China lays claim to.'

Copa America PHOTOS: US reach semis with 2-1 win over Ecuador

Copa America PHOTOS: US reach semis with 2-1 win over Ecuador

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The United States survived a late onslaught to beat Ecuador 2-1 and advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America for the first time since 1995 after a pulsating and sometime fractious match in Seattle on Thursday.

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Where is the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews?

Where is the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Sherin, who went missing on October 7 from her suburban Dallas home, was found dead in a culvert on October 22.

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Something fishy about the kettle

Something fishy about the kettle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

'All my life I've walked into hotel rooms and headed straight to the tea tray to make myself cup after relaxing cup of tea in that kettle, never once considering that somebody may have boiled their undies in it,' says Mitali Saran.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bubba Watson won his second Travelers Championship the same way as the first, at the second extra hole.

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Yaadhum is a documentary that talks about how Islam spread in South India because of trade and not through invasion.

'I know how crazy Kangana is with her acting'

'I know how crazy Kangana is with her acting'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'If you listen to the title track of Judgementall Hai Kya, you will find some crazy things happening in it -- from crazy laughter to as if someone is inside your mind.'

PHOTOS: Tendulkar is back in the nets after 2 years

PHOTOS: Tendulkar is back in the nets after 2 years

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The batting icon has been busy practising for the last 10 days to get in shape for his brainchild the All Stars Cricket League, to be played in the US next month.

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The 35-year-old mother, an Indian-American registered nurse, was arrested on Thursday after her attorney took her to the Richardson police station.

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Apart from Air India, the implementation of the airport hub project would involve the airport authorities, other Star Alliance partner airlines which operate from the two airports and ground handling agencies, among others, to make it easier for smooth transfer of passengers from one flight to another.