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Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Elaborating on America and India's scope of engagement, Kerry said he has seen first-hand the transformation in Indo-US relationship as well as the ups and downs in the relationship. Kerry says the world's oldest and largest democracy were "finally beginning to captalise on our connections to each other." Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports after the media interaction with the US secretary of state.

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

'Losing in major finals does bother us'

'Losing in major finals does bother us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

The Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, talk about life and times, and, of course, tennis.

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The UK capital on Wednesday unleashed a major operation to manage the several thousands of people expected to queue over the next few days to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic's ability to play his best tennis under pressure can help him win at least five more Grand Slam titles, John McEnroe said after the World No.1 tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's record with his 20th major at Wimbledon on Sunday.

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As many as six major films are set to arrive in theatres even as OTT continues to thrill us with new content.

Adampur bypoll: BJP, AAP pin hopes on 'turncoats'

Adampur bypoll: BJP, AAP pin hopes on 'turncoats'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The young and suave candidate of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Bhavya Bishnoi, looks to defend his 'family bastion' for five decades, while the main opposition Congress has placed its bet on veteran leader Jai Prakash in the Adampur bypoll in Haryana.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

There are hundreds of fan clubs -- in Jalgaon, Beed, Chennai, Kolkata, Akola, Yavatmal, Bengaluru, Sitamarhi, New York, Canada, Nigeria etc. Every Indian city/town or a major country has a fan club for the man whose fan base has been estimated at 3.5 billion by Time Magazine.

Uniform Civil Code bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid din

Uniform Civil Code bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid din

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirodi Lal Meena moved for leave to introduce the bill to provide for the constitution of the national inspection and investigation committee for preparation of a Uniform Civil Code and its implementation throughout India and for matters connected therewith during the private member's business.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.

With bagful of admiration for Modi, John Kerry to arrive in India today

With bagful of admiration for Modi, John Kerry to arrive in India today

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Seeking to seize "transformative moment" in ties with India, US Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for talks on key issues with the new Indian leadership.

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Boston Marathon regularly features star-studded slates of Olympic medallists from around the world, leading a pack of 30,000 runners from the city's western suburbs to a finish line in its historic Back Bay neighbourhood.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

He hinted the decision was partly due to losing the ministerial berth and also differences with the state BJP leadership.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Serena on verge of 22nd major, again, after thrashing Vesnina

Serena on verge of 22nd major, again, after thrashing Vesnina

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

A Champagne cork popped somewhere on Centre Court four games into Serena Williams's Wimbledon semi-final and while it was a tad premature, her 6-2 6-0 thrashing of Elena Vesnina suggested she could celebrating something special come Saturday. The top-seeded American will be taking nothing for granted, having seen her bid to match Steffi Graf's modern era record of grand slam titles stuck one short on 21 for a year, but it was a menacing show of strength, albeit against an overawed opponent.

Mumbai Saga review

Mumbai Saga review

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For audiences who love gangster dramas, there is a lot of fun in store, promises Joginder Tuteja.

Nagaland: 1 killed as mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp

Nagaland: 1 killed as mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The mob went on a rampage, demanding immediate action against the security personnel involved in the killing of the 13 people, they said.

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Rafael Nadal returns to the US Open for the first time in three years short of match practice and with big question marks about his fitness but few people will dismiss the Spaniard's chances of claiming a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at actors with the most movies in the pipeline.

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'

Glazer gets majority stake in Man U

Glazer gets majority stake in Man U

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The U.S. sports tycoon won control of Manchester United, clinching a deal to buy out the English soccer club's biggest shareholder and launching an offer to mop up the remaining shares.

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

All MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, are entitled to vote in the vice presidential election.

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Puducherry: Trouble for Cong govt as 1 more MLA resigns

Puducherry: Trouble for Cong govt as 1 more MLA resigns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

One more ruling Congress legislator A John Kumar, a close confidant of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, resigned his MLA post on Tuesday, in yet another jolt to the ruling Congress dispensation ahead of the assembly polls due in few months.

Why exit polls go wrong

Why exit polls go wrong

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Exit polls often go wrong in India because pollsters don't sample voters in the poorest parts of the country or the core support bases of different political parties, explains Professor Atanu Biswas of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.

2 more MLAs quit in Puducherry; govt's strength drops to 11

2 more MLAs quit in Puducherry; govt's strength drops to 11

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Following his resignation, the second this week, the Congress' strength further slipped to 13, while the opposition has 14 MLAs in the 33-member house which has five vacancies.

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

5 Reasons Why Italy is Europe's BEST

5 Reasons Why Italy is Europe's BEST

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Despite going down to the fastest goal scored in Euro history in front of a packed Wembley stadium, the Italians held their nerve and worked their way back gradually into the game.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios has invigorated the Championship and men's tennis generally with firecracker personality

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

L Murugan, 44, is the only newly-sworn minister who is not a member of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.