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Get ready to sip Starbucks coffee from September

Get ready to sip Starbucks coffee from September

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The group would start its India journey with stores in Mumbai and New Delhi.

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

'Zverev is leader of Gen Next tennis stars'

'Zverev is leader of Gen Next tennis stars'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Having Lendl, as I said, can only serve him as an incentive for an improvement, says Djokovic

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The tennis greats announced on Wednesday that they had committed to lead the teams for the first three years of the new competition, patterned after golf's Ryder Cup

Let's prepare for coming economic war with China

Let's prepare for coming economic war with China

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

India has no option but to shut China out, notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Gupta, Negi shocked in Asian chess

Gupta, Negi shocked in Asian chess

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The two highest rated Indian Grandmasters -- Abhijeet Gupta and Parimarjan Negi -- suffered major setbacks as they lost their second round ties in the Asian Chess Championship in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Ishaqzaade, Wasseypur, Shanghai at the Toronto film fest

Ishaqzaade, Wasseypur, Shanghai at the Toronto film fest

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Here's a look at the Bollywood representation at this year's TIFF.

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bolton said that the arguments for China joining the World Trade Organisation was that it would become a more market-oriented rules-based society.

WARNING! India may have 13L COVID-19 cases by mid-May

WARNING! India may have 13L COVID-19 cases by mid-May

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The report, compiled by COV-IND-19 Study Group, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, said while India seems to have done well in controlling the number of confirmed cases compared to other countries like the United States and Italy in the early phase of the pandemic, the country is critically missing a key component in this assessment -- the number of truly affected cases.

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev in epic to win 4th US Open crown

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev in epic to win 4th US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Images from the US Open final played at Flushing Meadows on Sunday

Terry and Cole fit for Chelsea against Spurs

Terry and Cole fit for Chelsea against Spurs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Skipper John Terry and left back Ashley Cole are both available for Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley this weekend after recovering from injuries, stand-in manager Roberto Di Matteo said on Friday.

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

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

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Coronavirus could wipe out 25 mn jobs worldwide: UN

Coronavirus could wipe out 25 mn jobs worldwide: UN

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Nearly 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, but an internationally coordinated policy response can help lower the impact on global unemployment, according to a UN agency. In its preliminary assessment report titled 'COVID-19 and world of work: Impacts and responses', the International Labour Organization (ILO) calls for urgent, large-scale and coordinated measures across three pillars -- protecting workers in the workplace, stimulating the economy and employment, and supporting jobs and incomes.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Rediff.com24 May 2012

General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

Trump cancels secret talks with Taliban over Kabul attack

Trump cancels secret talks with Taliban over Kabul attack

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Trump disclosed that he was to meet the Afghan President and senior Taliban leaders on Sunday at his Camp David retreat.

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Modric family took refuge in a hotel near Zadar in 1991 when the war that followed the breakup of former Yugoslavia started and after Luka's grandfather was killed by Serb militia.

Kerry visits Ford's Gujarat plant

Kerry visits Ford's Gujarat plant

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday visited auto major Ford India's upcoming manufacturing plant in Gujarat.

India downplays US Senate rejecting bill on special status

India downplays US Senate rejecting bill on special status

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

India on Thursday downplayed the United States Senate rejecting a key amendment recognising the country as "global strategic and defence partner", saying it would be "premature" to speculate about its final content.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

League Cup PIX: City get advantage after Aguero heads last-gasp winner

League Cup PIX: City get advantage after Aguero heads last-gasp winner

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

City, who have dished out a string of maulings in a stellar league campaign, found the Championship side a tough nut to crack and had to wait until the 92nd minute to grab the winner when Argentine substitute Aguero darted in to head home.

VW puts on hold Rs 2,000-cr investment in Maha

VW puts on hold Rs 2,000-cr investment in Maha

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In January this year, VW had said it will invest a minimum of Rs 2,000 crore on its Indian operations by 2013 to ramp up capacity, launch new models and strengthen research activities.

India-US to advance talks on building six nuclear reactors

India-US to advance talks on building six nuclear reactors

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

John Kerry, US Secretary of State, who is here for the 2nd Indo-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, said his country would want its civil nuclear cooperation with India to take shape in setting up of reactors.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Sports Shorts: Tsonga out for rest of 2020 due to back injury

Sports Shorts: Tsonga out for rest of 2020 due to back injury

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Summary of all sports events and persons that made news on Thursday.

Paris Masters in pocket, Murray just wants to enjoy No1 status for now

Paris Masters in pocket, Murray just wants to enjoy No1 status for now

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

As the new World No 1, Andy Murray could be troubled by the weight of expectations on his shoulders at the ATP World Tour Finals, but the Briton just wants to enjoy his new status.

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Canada's world number three Milos Raonic has parted ways with coach Carlos Moya after the Spaniard guided the big-serving right-hander through his best season on the circuit. The 1998 French Open winner joined Raonic's coaching team in January and helped the 25-year-old reach his first grand slam final at Wimbledon and finish the campaign at a career-high ranking, rising 11 places since the end of 2015.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

Cricket's lost chance

Cricket's lost chance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal.

CIA chief to be next US defence secretary: Report

CIA chief to be next US defence secretary: Report

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta will become the new United States defence secretary, replacing Robert Gates, in a major shake-up of President Barack Obama's security team, according to a media report.The top US military commander in Afghanistan General David Petraeus is set to take over as the new CIA Director. The television network said Petraeus will be replaced as the US commander in Afghanistan by Lieutenant General John Allen.

World's most spectacular train stations

World's most spectacular train stations

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These architectural masterpieces have retained the flair of the era gone by and they still remain part of commuters' daily life.

Kohli rested for last two ODIs and T20 series against Kiwis; Rohit to lead

Kohli rested for last two ODIs and T20 series against Kiwis; Rohit to lead

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Vice-captain Rohit Sharma will lead the side in his absence.

WikiLeaks founder Assange loses appeal against extradition

WikiLeaks founder Assange loses appeal against extradition

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition from the United Kingdom to Sweden to face charges of rape and sexual assault in that country.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

<i>New York Times</i> backs Hillary Clinton

New York Times backs Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

The backing of a major liberal media establishment will undoubtedly be seen as a shot in the arm for both major party candidates as they wrestle through the nomination.