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Haas rolls into second round

Haas rolls into second round

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

Haas, ranked 10th in the world and the 2004 champion here, converted five of 12 break points to defeat the 19-year-old Californian for the third straight time this season.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

Vinod Khosla's clean energy plan for US

Vinod Khosla's clean energy plan for US

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

In a bid to reduce American dependence on oil "that feeds Middle east terrorism," prominent Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla

It's coming: The deadly arctic freeze

It's coming: The deadly arctic freeze

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Temperatures are dropping across the United States, which is bracing for one of the coldest Januarys it has seen in quite some time.

Hot pics: Celebs caught off-duty!

Hot pics: Celebs caught off-duty!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here's looking at some of the best travel pics on Instagram right now!

Comeback king Nadal targets Agassi

Comeback king Nadal targets Agassi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Guns and Roses

Guns and Roses

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Arnold leading race for California governor

Arnold leading race for California governor

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Governor Gray Davis has conceded defeat in the recall vote.

Henman claims clinical victory

Henman claims clinical victory

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Dream girl eyes gold at Athens

Dream girl eyes gold at Athens

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore told reporters that the suspect in the accident has been identified as 19-year-old John Earnest.

Davenport wins Dubai Open

Davenport wins Dubai Open

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

Lindsay Davenport claimed her first title of the year beating Jelena Jankovic in the final.

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'Bono, every time you clap your hands, a woman somewhere in the land of Ahimsa, is being abused.' 'Physically, emotionally or financially; at home, in the street or at work...' 'Maybe just for a little bit, you could tweak your humanitarian mode and turn womanitarian while in the land of Gandhi,' asks Priya Mirchandani on the eve of U2's Indian debut.

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams comfortably beat 15-year-old CiCi Bellis.

Indian-American Kamala Harris announces US Senate bid

Indian-American Kamala Harris announces US Senate bid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

California Attorney General Kamala Harris formally announced her campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday. Her announcement came after US Senator Barbara Boxer announced that she would retire when her term ends in 2017.

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Steven Heldt said 95 per cent of Tata's 14,000-person US workforce descend from South Asia.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

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

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Thursday's match was just Venus Williams's seventh of the year and first since January's Australian Open, where she fell to Simona Halep in the round of 32.

Muslim woman kicked off US flight after flight attendant felt 'uncomfortable'

Muslim woman kicked off US flight after flight attendant felt 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

A hijab-clad Muslim woman in the US was reportedly removed from a Southwest Airlines plane after she asked for switching seats with a flight attendant saying she "did not feel comfortable" with the passenger.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

Del Potro ends Federer's run to win Indian Wells title

Del Potro ends Federer's run to win Indian Wells title

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Juan Martin del Potro saved three match points in a thrilling final at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday before handing world number one Roger Federer his first loss of the year and claiming his maiden Masters 1000 title.

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

At least 29 people have died so far in the fast-moving wildfire which began in California on November 8. The numbers are expected to rise.

Indian-American Kamala Harris wins major endorsement for Senate bid

Indian-American Kamala Harris wins major endorsement for Senate bid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Indian-American California Attorney General Kamala Harris has won a major endorsement for her Senate bid from top Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio Olympics

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The disappointment of missing out on an individual Olympic double has not left Allyson Felix, but the world 400 metres champion could still win three gold medals at the Rio Games.

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

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

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

San Diego will host the inaugural World Beach Games in 2017 after the general council of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) voted on Friday to back the bid of the city in Southern California.

Molinari plots course through the mayhem to win British Open

Molinari plots course through the mayhem to win British Open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Francesco Molinari kept the coolest head in Carnoustie as he steered a steady course through a wild afternoon of nailbiting tension at the British Open on Sunday to become the first Italian major champion.

PHOTOS: Serena dominates in return; Murray knocked out

PHOTOS: Serena dominates in return; Murray knocked out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams looked sharp in her return to the hardcourts after a week-long break, soundly defeating Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 6-2 on Monday to advance to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.

Miller dives over line to deny Felix 400m gold in photo finish

Miller dives over line to deny Felix 400m gold in photo finish

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Bahamian Shaunae Miller launched herself over the finishing line with a desperate dive to pip Allyson Felix to the women's Olympic 400 metres gold medal by the narrowest of margins on Monday.

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

California Attorney General Kamala D Harris announced on February 12 that she would be seeking re-election to the post.

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

McAllister, the son of Union City Police Chief Darryl McAllister, and the juvenile have been charged with attempted robbery, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a determined challenge from Swiss great Roger Federer on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and celebrate his 50th tournament win on the ATP Tour.

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

"This is a humanitarian crisis. A crisis of the heart, and a crisis of the soul," Trump said in his maiden prime-time address from his Oval Office.

After 14 years exile, Serena Williams returns to Indian Wells

After 14 years exile, Serena Williams returns to Indian Wells

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Serena Williams has buried the hatchet and will return to Indian Wells.

F-16 deal with Pak: US will patch up with India

F-16 deal with Pak: "US will patch up with India"

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

As India expressed 'displeasure and disappointment" over the United States's decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, California Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez said that the she will patch things up with India soon on the issue.