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Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'I feel confident that, if we had to, if there was a problem with the International Space Station, we would get in (the Starliner spacecraft) and we could undock, talk to our team, and figure out the best way to come home'

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The mission has been delayed for several years because of setbacks in the spacecraft's development.

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Petra Kvitova turned back the clock to upset Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2 on Saturday to win her first Miami Open crown and ninth WTA 1000 title.

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Tiago NRG is available in a single fully loaded variant that has all the features from a start-stop button to a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, says Rajesh Karkera.

Meet the youngest Miami Open champion

Meet the youngest Miami Open champion

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz earned his first ATP Masters 1000 crown

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Mumbai-based 19-year-old Indian golfer has donated all his prize money saved since the age of seven to fund the vaccination drive for the blue-collar staff of Chembur-based Bombay Presidency Golf club.

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek will take over the world number one ranking in style after keeping her remarkable winning run intact with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Japan's Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

India, US, Oz, Japan all set for 4-day Malabar wargame in Western pacific

India, US, Oz, Japan all set for 4-day Malabar wargame in Western pacific

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The next edition of the high-voltage Malabar naval exercise begins from August 26 to 29 off the coast of Guam amid mounting global concerns over China's growing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific region.

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.

Exclusive: Hearing Ali Akbar Khan was a eureka moment

Exclusive: Hearing Ali Akbar Khan was a eureka moment

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Guitar hero Derek Trucks on life, and playing in India

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'I always feel that to shake up human beings, you have to go a little extreme.'

Review: <I>The Lone Ranger</I> is a tad tiring

Review: The Lone Ranger is a tad tiring

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Lone Ranger does provide more than a handful laughs but takes too long to get to the point, making you wish you'd left it alone.

Raja Sen reviews Danny Boyle's 127 Hours

Raja Sen reviews Danny Boyle's 127 Hours

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

It is a film that bares its bloody teeth and grins at the end; it's even sneaked a bite out of the viewer.

It's all about enjoying the sport!

It's all about enjoying the sport!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

If you bring out the sportsman in you to the fore in the rain, there won't be a shortage of options.

Manoj Bajpai is a maharajah again

Manoj Bajpai is a maharajah again

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Indian Lunchbox wows west, and other gems from Telluride

Indian Lunchbox wows west, and other gems from Telluride

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

India scored at the recently-concluded Telluride Film Festival, reports Aseem Chhabra.

Paul Newman plays a clown!

Paul Newman plays a clown!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Spotlight back on coaching gurus

Spotlight back on coaching gurus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Tiger Woods has failed to win a Major ever since the pair went their separate ways.

Stephens sees off Ostapenko to win Miami crown

Stephens sees off Ostapenko to win Miami crown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

American Sloane Stephens kept intact her streak of never having lost a final as she defeated Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(5), 6-1 to claim the Miami Open title on Saturday.

Key, Strauss hammer Windies

Key, Strauss hammer Windies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

England amassed 391 for two at the close on the first day of the first Test at Lords.

Woods favourite for U.S. Open

Woods favourite for U.S. Open

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Triumph Bonneville Bobber: A bike that stands out

Triumph Bonneville Bobber: A bike that stands out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

It doesn't really matter where you take this motorcycle, heads are bound to turn.

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models! Now if only Renault had put some thought into the all-new Duster's interiors and driver comfort as they did in the engine... Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com test-drives the old beast with a new heart.

Konta beats Wozniacki to win Miami Open

Konta beats Wozniacki to win Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Late-blooming Johanna Konta won the biggest title of her career when she beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 in the women's final at the Miami Open on Saturday.

Force Gurkha Xplorer: A real treat for hardcore off-roaders

Force Gurkha Xplorer: A real treat for hardcore off-roaders

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

This car is a real treat for hardcore off-roaders, the ones who know how to deploy the differential locks, says P Tharyan

Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The BR-V is a Mobilio-derived crossover from Honda that not just offers the practicality of an SUV but also is a spacious seven-seater, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Serena Williams won her eighth Miami Open title with little trouble, enjoying a 6-2, 6-0 win over Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in just 56 minutes on Saturday.

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday.

Make way for Verna Generation-V!

Make way for Verna Generation-V!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The fifth generation Verna, Generation-V, is loaded with some great features, and can give competitors a run for their money, says Joshua David Luther

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The 35-year-old Swiss, showing no sign of losing his edge, improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal, and BNP Paribas Open in straight sets over fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka.

Sania records 25th doubles title with Miami Open win

Sania records 25th doubles title with Miami Open win

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

In individual doubles rankings, Sania is now only 145 points away from becoming World No 1.

Honda WR-V: What does it offer?

Honda WR-V: What does it offer?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

WR-V has been launched at a starting price of Rs 775,000 and is available in two trims: S and VX.

Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Just when the Indian luxury car market has started to see a big boom, Lexus has launched its fourth offering, the NX300h, where NX stands for Nimble Crossover (X). Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com takes the crossover for a brief spin to find out what it has to offer.

An exceptional crossover SUV

An exceptional crossover SUV

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rich blend of technology and earthy materials giving the Lexus NX 300h a unique look.

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Azarenka punished her Russian opponent's weak serve to wrap up the final in 80 minutes in relentless humidity under a searing sun in the early afternoon encounter on the Key Biscayne hardcourt.

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Volkswagen Tiguan's refreshing design and array of features could give its competitors run for their money, says Joshua David Luther.