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Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015

Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Lotus expect to be far more competitive this season with a new Formula One car that they hailed as a massive step forward on Monday.

Russell blasts Windies to one-wicket win

Russell blasts Windies to one-wicket win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

All-rounder Andre Russell smashed a match-winning half-century as West Indies claimed a nail-biting one-wicket victory over South Africa in the fourth one-day international at St George's Park on Sunday.

US steps up security after Paris attacks

US steps up security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are closely monitoring the events in Paris.

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The film has won seven out of its 14 nominations.

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Here are some photos from the memorable evening...

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

United States President-elect Donald Trump has formally nominated James Mattis, a retired 4-star Marine Corps general who has long voiced concerns about the threat posed by Iran, as the Defence Secretary to replace Ashton Carter.

'US-India defence relationship has unmet potential'

'US-India defence relationship has unmet potential'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Powerful senators write to US Defense Secretary Hagel to support a robust defence relationship with India to achieve shared goals and form an unwavering bond between the world's two largest democracies. Aziz Haniffa in Washington, DC

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The scandal stemming from longtime USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young female athletes could take a financial toll on the sports federation for years, sponsorship executives said.

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

A relaxed Usain Bolt led a quartet of Jamaicans into the world 100 metres final later on Sunday by flexing his legs to win his semi-final in 9.92 seconds.

Why the 'aam aadmi' loved Michelle Obama

Why the 'aam aadmi' loved Michelle Obama

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

The down-to-earth US First Lady won thousands of new friends for the US during her three-day India visit, believes B Raman

US expert Michael Krepon on Indo-US relations

US expert Michael Krepon on Indo-US relations

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

'A lot of people in India are not ready to move on. You are still concerned that any defence deal with the US will constrain your strategic autonomy, as if the US had the power to do that,' says Michael Krepon, co-founder of the Henry L Stimson Centre, a Washington, DC think-tank.

Why Afghanistan could dominate talks with Obama

Why Afghanistan could dominate talks with Obama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Obama's visit coincides with a critical stage of America's longest war in Afghanistan. This will occupy much of the behind-the-scenes activity, which essentially is the core of each other's national security concern.

Clintons to join George W Bush at Trump's inauguration

Clintons to join George W Bush at Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Before the presence of the Clintons and the Bush couple was announced, Democrat Jimmy Carter was the only former US president to say he would attend Trump's inauguration.

Egypt protests may cost Obama a second term in the White House

Egypt protests may cost Obama a second term in the White House

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

The administration of President Barack Obama has as badly misjudged the gathering storm in Egypt before the riots broke out as the administration of then President Jimmy Carter had misjudged the gathering storm in Teheran in 1978 before the fall of the Shah of Iran, believes B Raman

Obama's response to Virginia violence becomes most 'liked' tweet in history

Obama's response to Virginia violence becomes most 'liked' tweet in history

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The tweet has been endorsed by more than 2.8 million social media users and has also been retweeted by over 1.2 million times.

PIX: Obama's star-studded American dinner for Hu

PIX: Obama's star-studded American dinner for Hu

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

The State Dinner for Hu, the first for a Chinese leader in 13 years, was held at State Dining Room, unlike the huge tent that was pitched on the White House lawns for the State Dinner of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November 2009 to accommodate about 400 guests.

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.

'Patel hid surgical ban from Oz hospital'

'Patel hid surgical ban from Oz hospital'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

India-born American doctor Jayant Patel, who is facing accusations of botching operations and causing death of three patients, failed to inform an Australian hospital about surgical restrictions placed on him in the US due to repeated negligence.

Facebook page stirs protests in Mumbai suburbs

Facebook page stirs protests in Mumbai suburbs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Police said protestors vandalised BEST buses, parked cars and other vehicles protesting against the 'I Hate Ambedkar' page on the popular social networking site.

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Toyota's global image took a beating when over eight million Toyota vehicles were recalled worldwide to fix faulty accelerator pedals and brakes.

The Ukrainian model who loves Mumbai's sunsets

The Ukrainian model who loves Mumbai's sunsets

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Model Tatiyana Pollischuk, 22, reveals how she stays fit during LFW and why she is in love with the maximum City

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Kyle Hope, Sunil Ambris in Windies squad for last three ODIs vs India

Kyle Hope, Sunil Ambris in Windies squad for last three ODIs vs India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The duo has replaced Jonathan Carter and Kesrick Williams in the squad.

Bravo to miss Zimbabwe match, in doubt for South Africa

Bravo to miss Zimbabwe match, in doubt for South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Darren Bravo will miss West Indies' third World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Canberra.

Obama's approval rating continues to dip

Obama's approval rating continues to dip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

Just months ahead of the United States' midterm elections, a new poll has found that President Barack Obama's approval rating has matched his previous low of 44 percent.

Aus thrash Pak to clinch Hong Kong Sixes trophy

Aus thrash Pak to clinch Hong Kong Sixes trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

David Warner led from the front with a destructive cameo as Australia beat Pakistan by two wickets to clinch their first ever Hong Kong Super Sixes cricket trophy.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma gives us a recap of the 91st Academy Awards.

The Richest Rappers of 2010

The Richest Rappers of 2010

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

US rapper Jay-Z has topped Forbes' list of the Richest Rappers in 2010. Here's a look at the other top 9.

Buttler hits 110 off 55 balls as England edge Pakistan

Buttler hits 110 off 55 balls as England edge Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2019

England batsman Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 110 off 55 balls as the hosts beat Pakistan by 12 runs in a thrilling run-packed second One-Day International on Saturday. Buttler's blitzkrieg and half-centuries by Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and skipper Eoin Morgan helped England to a huge total of 373 for three wickets in 50 overs.

Review: Alice doesn't live here anymore

Review: Alice doesn't live here anymore

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The new Alice In Wonderland -- not a patch on Disney's 1951 animated classic of the same name.

Meet the man who ran 2015's fastest 100 metres

Meet the man who ran 2015's fastest 100 metres

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Asafa Powell ran the fastest 100 meters in the world this year.

Tri-series: Tiripano heroics earn Zimbabwe tie with West Indies

Tri-series: Tiripano heroics earn Zimbabwe tie with West Indies

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Zimbabwe seamer Donald Tiripano bowled a superb final over to help his side earn a dramatic tie in their Tri-Series one-day international against West Indies in Bulawayo on Saturday.

Indian nurses in UK could be forced to return home

Indian nurses in UK could be forced to return home

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Nurses from India and other non-European countries employed with Britain's state-funded National Health Service could be forced to leave the UK under new immigration rules.

Budget voices: 'Curb price rise! Please!'

Budget voices: 'Curb price rise! Please!'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Naresh, who works at a bookstall and Raichand Singh, who owns a small hotel, at Carter Road in Bandra (suburban Mumbai), feel that post-budget the prices of essentials like cooking gas, petrol and hence vegetables is likely to move up.

Modi is too clever to want Trump as mediator!

Modi is too clever to want Trump as mediator!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Modi, with his sharply honed political savvy and undoubted grasp of international affairs, is a past master at taking the measure of world leaders.' 'He would be the last person to think of the unpredictable and not too well-regarded Trump as the mediator,' says B S Raghavan.

Shootout in Las Vegas courthouse, one dead

Shootout in Las Vegas courthouse, one dead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A government official was shot dead and another critically injured by an alleged gunman inside the premises of a federal court in Las Vegas.

How Anne Hathaway shut down trolls who body shamed her

How Anne Hathaway shut down trolls who body shamed her

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The actor has faced online abuse several times in the past.

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

United States President Barack Obama hosted the 14th and final formal State Arrival Ceremony and State Dinner on October 18. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini were welcomed to the White House with a grand reception. To mark this momentous occasion, Chief White House photographer decided to share glimpses from some of the other state dinners hosted by the Obama administration over the last eight years.