News for '-eagle'

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam, along with the force's F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over the waters east of North Korea

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

While other Indians in the fray went over par, the 21-year-old from Chandigarh sank five birdies, including one at the 18th, against three bogeys and a double bogey at the 17th, to share the lead with English golfer Matt Wallace, who carded two-under 70 to total 209.

Beware Zohnerism!

Beware Zohnerism!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Zohnerism drives our daily consumption of news and shaping our understanding of most issues, warns Sandeep Goyal.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi in second round

Bhupathi-Mirnyi in second round

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The Indo-Belarussian pair, who won the US Open doubles crown last year, are the top seeds at the Estoril event.

Atwal makes cut with two-under 69

Atwal makes cut with two-under 69

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The Indian ace was 41st in the US $5.5 million Deutsche Bank Championship on the US PGA Tour.

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A near three-hour delay due to lightning and rain forced players off the course 25 minutes after the first groups teed off and ended any hope of completing first-round action on Thursday given the decreased November daylight.

Shubhankar finishes tied-7th at Italian Open

Shubhankar finishes tied-7th at Italian Open

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Indian golfer rounded off the week with a three-under 68 for a total of nine-under 275 to finish tied seventh at the Italian Open

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.

PM in damage control mode but Ashwani's goose is cooked

PM in damage control mode but Ashwani's goose is cooked

Rediff.com3 May 2013

With the prime minister wanting to send the message that he has not been part of any cover-up in the coal scam, Ashwani Kumar's case is looking more and more dismal, reports Sheela Bhatt

PHOTOS: Injured Wozniacki tumbles out of Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Injured Wozniacki tumbles out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Caroline Wozniacki was the latest player left spread-eagled on the slippery All England Club turf as she limped out of Wimbledon following a 6-2, 6-2 second-round defeat by Czech Petra Cetkovska on Wednesday.

Travel: Surrendering to the quiet of the forest

Travel: Surrendering to the quiet of the forest

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Lakshmi Sharath writes about her visit to the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.

Golf: Shiv Kapur rises to second in Dubai

Golf: Shiv Kapur rises to second in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Shiv Kapur took a definite step towards sealing his European Tour berth for 2014 with a sizzling eagle finish that saw him card a six-under 66 in Round 2 and rise to second in the season-ending Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final in Dubai.

Smiling Tiger eyes 'bright future' after good showing in Bahamas

Smiling Tiger eyes 'bright future' after good showing in Bahamas

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Tiger Woods proved he could be competitive again after playing some of the best golf of his comeback with a final-round four-under 68 to tie for ninth at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

P!nk, Beyonce, Beiber: Forbes' Richest Musicians

P!nk, Beyonce, Beiber: Forbes' Richest Musicians

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

This one is the undisputed king of all surprises!

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Army averts disaster at Maha Kumbh, plugs Ganga breach

Army averts disaster at Maha Kumbh, plugs Ganga breach

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

A breach in an embankment along the Ganga caused by recent heavy rainfall which threatened to inundate a large area and affect Maha Kumbh pilgrims in Allahabad, has been plugged by a 60-member team of Army's Red Eagle Division who worked through the night averting a disaster.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Dilli Gupshup

Dilli Gupshup

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The Congress's big dilemma... What makes A K Antony shiver... N D Tiwari plots his comeback... Catch up on the latest gossip from Delhi.

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history,' Trump tweeted on Thursday, just 96 days before the election. 'It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???' Trump said in his tweet, which was immediately condemned by the opposition Democratic party leaders.

'I pretended to be dead': Paris attack survivor shares her terrifying story

'I pretended to be dead': Paris attack survivor shares her terrifying story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A woman recounts her story of how she played dead to survive Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 others in a chilling Facebook post, along with a photo of her bloodied shirt.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Curran passes away

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Curran passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

According to a statement by Zimbabwe Cricket, he collapsed while jogging, but details regarding the exact cause of his death haven't been determined yet.

Atwal in second place at Louisiana Open

Atwal in second place at Louisiana Open

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Arjun Atwal moved into overdrive with a six-under 30 on the second nine to climb to second spot in the Chitimacha Louisiana Open in Broussard, United States.

South African Aiken soars to three-shot lead in India

South African Aiken soars to three-shot lead in India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

South African Thomas Aiken carded a blemish-free round of 10-under-par 62 to grab a commanding three-stroke lead after the third round of the Avantha Masters on Saturday.

Audubon photography awards show breathtaking beauty of birds

Audubon photography awards show breathtaking beauty of birds

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

It's another year of beautiful birds for the Audubon Photography awards. The Grand Prize went to Kathrin Swoboda for her photo of a Red-winged Blackbird. The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organisation dedicated to conservation. It protects birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. See all of the winners below, and if you are still craving more avian photography.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

Test captaincy just too much for me to handle: De Kock

Test captaincy just too much for me to handle: De Kock

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

South Africa's limited over skipper Quinton de Kock didn't want Test captaincy as "extra pressure" of leading the team in traditional format would have been "too much stress". The 27-year-old had replaced Faf du Plessis as ODI skipper in January this year with South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith announcing in April that De Kock would not be elevated to Test captaincy.

With an eye on China, Navy commissions 3rd air base in Andamans

With an eye on China, Navy commissions 3rd air base in Andamans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The Navy chief also inaugurated the new Air Traffic Control building there.

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Arundhuti Dasgupta finds herself surrounded by Greek legends and fables in the mythical centre of the world.

McIlroy repels Rose's record charge to win in Dubai

McIlroy repels Rose's record charge to win in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy picked up $2.33 million worth of desert treasure after repelling a record-breaking charge from Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose to win the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday.

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

For two decades the US paid in blood and blood money for dependence on Pakistan to carry out one president's boast. Now, having been defeated by its proxies, another president will go into Rawalpindi's embrace to satisfy his constituents, predicts Shekhar Gupta.

Phelps produces stroke of genius at Dunhill pro-am

Phelps produces stroke of genius at Dunhill pro-am

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Olympic great Michael Phelps is known for the excellence of his swimming strokes but will now gain recognition for his putting stroke after sinking a 150-foot effort at the Dunhill Links pro-am.

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bubba Watson won his second Travelers Championship the same way as the first, at the second extra hole.

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There is much to glean from such exercises. And make it known that we are ready to take them on together!', says Air Commodore Nition Sathe (retd).

Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?

Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Real reason for crashing gold prices is not Trump victory, says expert.

Rajnath to fly in Tejas, spend night on Vikramaditya

Rajnath to fly in Tejas, spend night on Vikramaditya

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'The Raksha Mantri's day at sea'/

Kapur rallies on back to stay in contention in Japan

Kapur rallies on back to stay in contention in Japan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Shiv Kapur staged a tremendous fight back on the back nine, where he hit an eagle, to card a sub-par round for the third day running and stay in contention for a good finish at the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open, in Hyogo on Saturday.

Ramsay wins European Masters to claim second tour title

Ramsay wins European Masters to claim second tour title

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Richie Ramsay of Scotland eased to a four-shot victory in the European Masters to claim his second tour title on Sunday.

Woods leads at Sherwood, Choi tied second

Woods leads at Sherwood, Choi tied second

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Tiger Woods mixed dazzling brilliance with occasional moments of sloppiness while charging into a three-shot lead in the second round of the Chevron World Challenge on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday