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PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

Lankan President revokes state of emergency

Lankan President revokes state of emergency

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The emergency was imposed because of the mass scale protests planned for April 3 against the current economic hardships faced by the people.

Be a friend to an Indian student

Be a friend to an Indian student

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Help an Indian student, coming to the US, find a friend

No one can question him: Mamata after handing over land docu to Amartya Sen

No one can question him: Mamata after handing over land docu to Amartya Sen

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

anerjee, who reached Bolpur in the second half of the day, visited Sen at his residence and dubbed the accusations made against him as "baseless".

NY slavery case: Indian couple to lose home

NY slavery case: Indian couple to lose home

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

A federal court jury that found Varsha Sabhnani and her husband Mahendar guilty of slavery charges voted to take away their upscale home in Muttontown, Long Island, New York.

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire during FIFA World Cup?

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire during FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

FIFA boss Infantino urges World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Rediff.com17 May 2023

President Biden has been forced to turn his attention to domestic politics, as he works to hash out a deal with Republicans to prevent the US from defaulting on its debts at the end of this month.

Sri Lanka's Kerosene Crisis

Sri Lanka's Kerosene Crisis

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Women, men and children waiting in long queues to buy kerosene are a common sight in Colombo and other Sri Lankan cities after the nation's severe economic crisis cut off supplies of petroleum products to the island.

Indian origin woman killed in accident in US

Indian origin woman killed in accident in US

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Police arrested one Robert Fowler, who was being held on a $50,000 bail. Investigators said they found debris from Fowler's car at the scene of accident.

Indian-American couple shot dead in New York state

Indian-American couple shot dead in New York state

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The police had no reports of domestic violence from the house.

What INS Arnala Can Do

What INS Arnala Can Do

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The navy's need for shallow water anti-submarine craft stems from the peculiar nature of the Arabian Sea bed, which is extremely shallow even tens of nautical miles from the coast.

'America shall pay price': China summons US envoy over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

'America shall pay price': China summons US envoy over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China urged the US to immediately address its wrongdoings, take practical measures to undo the adverse effects caused by Pelosi's visit.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Why Are Sri Lankans Protesting Against India?

Why Are Sri Lankans Protesting Against India?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the protests in Colombo against the worsening economic crisis

How to meet Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie

How to meet Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

When Benita Singh was told that she was to have a photo shoot with Brad Pitt, she thought it was a joke.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

Ambani among those setting up family business offices in Singapore

Ambani among those setting up family business offices in Singapore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ambani is in good company. The likes of ultra-rich individuals like hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and co-founder of Google Sergey Brin have chosen Singapore to establish their family offices. So have British inventor James Dyson, famous for his bladeless fans and hair dryers and vacuum cleaners, and Zhang Yong, founder of China's Haidilao hotpot restaurant chain, reports Lee Kah Whye.

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The second round match between former champion Angelique Kerber and Anhelina Kalinina, originally scheduled to begin after Schwartzman and Anderson, was pushed to Thursday.

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe appointed as Finance Minister

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe appointed as Finance Minister

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The five-time prime minister was re-appointed to the job on May 12 following the political circus precipitated by the unprecedented economic crisis in the island's history.

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka has also imposed a police curfew in Western Province for six hours.

$6mn Jain center in New York

$6mn Jain center in New York

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Chinese ruling party document threatens armed invasion of Taiwan

Chinese ruling party document threatens armed invasion of Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A White Paper which was released by the Chinese Communist Party on the Taiwan issue read that in order to reunify the island nation into the mainland, Beijing will use force and will turn towards 'armed re-unification'.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

'Who We Are': A Ministerial View

'Who We Are': A Ministerial View

Rediff.com21 May 2022

It is no secret that the reason why he decided to show Indians as they are to the world is the criticism which India has been facing on various counts, such as its human rights record, argues Amulya Ganguli.

'No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port'

'No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'An area of land has already been earmarked for their protected habitation.' 'There are also steps being taken to take care of the coral zone and mangroves.'

Over 50 million Americans brace for 'Snowmageddon'

Over 50 million Americans brace for 'Snowmageddon'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

A state of emergency has been declared in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

David Warner pens heartfelt message to Sri Lankan fans

David Warner pens heartfelt message to Sri Lankan fans

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

David Warner took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message for the Sri Lankan fans, thanking them for hosting Australia 'during what is an extremely difficult time'

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Narendra Modi government and CAA.

Hewitt makes confident start

Hewitt makes confident start

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The Australian second seed eased past Frenchman Olivier Mutis 7-6, 6-1 to reach round two of the $380,000 Long Island Cup.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

"China creeps towards hegemony in Asia, threatens India's borders, and treats other countries as junior partners, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China's official media reported air and ground movement of troops in Taiwan Straits -- the waters that separate China and Taiwan -- as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday disregarding Beijing's stern warnings.

Paradorn storms into Indian Open quarters

Paradorn storms into Indian Open quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

The second seed displayed the ruthless form that took him up 110 places in the world rankings last year.

World Athletics PIX: Paulino first Dominican woman to win gold

World Athletics PIX: Paulino first Dominican woman to win gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic won World Championship gold in the women's 400m on Wednesday.

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'Cummins is not surprised at how fast the landscape is changing and told Fox Sports: " ... there's going to be other opportunities that are going to be really hard for players to say no to, different franchises around the world. I think realistically we've got to manage players a bit differently to what we have in the past.'

Bhupathi-Paes withdraw

Bhupathi-Paes withdraw

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

As Leander Paes is down with flu, the pair was forced to pull out from the Long Island event.\n\n