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Trump, Clinton win New York primary, move closer to nomination

Trump, Clinton win New York primary, move closer to nomination

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Delivering his victory speech, Trump told a crowd of cheering supporters that he will focus on bringing the jobs back from 'Mexico and all other countries' and investing in America's military and its veterans.

Artist protests 'Fearless Girl' with a peeing dog statue

Artist protests 'Fearless Girl' with a peeing dog statue

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Alex Gardega installed Pissing Pug, alternatively known as Sketchy Dog -- a small sculpture of a urinating dog - at the leg of the 'Fearless Girl' statue as an act of defiance.

Madonna didn't mean 'she wanted to blow up White House'

Madonna didn't mean 'she wanted to blow up White House'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Madonna explained that she does not encourage violence and felt that parts of her speech were taken "wildly out of context."

PHOTOS: Protesters in US rally against Trump presidency

PHOTOS: Protesters in US rally against Trump presidency

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Thousands of anti-Trump protesters, including politicians and celebrities, have rallied in New York. Demonstrators also clashed with police outside the National Press Club in Washington, DC ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

'Non-negotiable!' Govt stands its ground on surrogacy bill

'Non-negotiable!' Govt stands its ground on surrogacy bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Union Health Minister J P Nadda also dismissed criticism that government was trying to impose moral values on citizens, saying it is about "righteousness" and the technological advancements in this area have to be used in the "right perspective".

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Uncapped teenage fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will join the 13-member West Indies squad for the second Test against India starting in Kingston, Jamaica on July 30, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said. The 19-year-old Joseph has performed outstanding bowling feats for the U-19 side where he snared 13 wickets to lead West Indies to their World Cup title in Bangladesh. No other changes have been made to the Jason Holder-led squad which looked inexperienced against India's supremacy in the first game as they were thrashed by an innings and 92 runs.

United Airlines bars 2 girls from flying for wearing leggings

United Airlines bars 2 girls from flying for wearing leggings

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

United Airlines has barred two girls from boarding a flight because they were wearing leggings, sparking a firestorm of backlash online with users criticising what they called an intrusive and sexist policy.

How captain Kohli's backing got Dhawan back on track

How captain Kohli's backing got Dhawan back on track

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Shikhar Dhawan has always had the uncanny knack of producing goods when the chips are down which he attributes to his 'big heart' and the 'backing' he has got from skipper Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble.

Muhammad Ali, in his own words

Muhammad Ali, in his own words

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion, he was a championship talker. Here are some famous quotations from Ali.

Younus returns with century as Pakistan dominate West Indies

Younus returns with century as Pakistan dominate West Indies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Veteran Younus Khan's majestic century helped Pakistan dominate the opening day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday, the hosts reaching on 304-4 on a punishing day for the bowlers in Abu Dhabi.

3rd Test, Day 2: England take charge

3rd Test, Day 2: England take charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

James Anderson joined an elite band of bowlers with 500 test wickets and Ben Stokes plundered a vital half century as England took command of a low-scoring third Test against West Indies at Lord's on Friday.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 7

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 7

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Wednesday.

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims, non-committal on Pakistan

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims, non-committal on Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

When asked about countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia figuring in the list, he said, "You're going to see. You're going to see. We're going to have extreme vetting in all cases. And I mean extreme. And we're not letting people in if we think there's even a little chance of some problem."

Windies win second Test in style

Windies win second Test in style

Rediff.com6 May 2017

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel plundered five wickets as they scored a stunning victory by bowling out Pakistan for 81 on the final day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday.

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Get your weekly dose on the goings on in the fashion and entertainment industry.

Top-ranked Halep hoping to keep dream alive at WTA Finals

Top-ranked Halep hoping to keep dream alive at WTA Finals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Halep became the first Romanian to reach the summit of the women's rankings when she beat French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing, a feat she feels is the high point of her career to date.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

He is the first MD Anderson scientist to receive the world's most preeminent award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images

Misbah makes 99 again, Pakistan in strong position against Windies

Misbah makes 99 again, Pakistan in strong position against Windies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Misbah had the dubious honour of becoming the first player from his country to finish on 99 not out during their first innings of last week's seven-wicket first test victory in Jamaica.

Guess who's Forbes' Highest Paid Female in Music

Guess who's Forbes' Highest Paid Female in Music

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

They are the biggest names in the music industry AND they're hot!

Americans stun Bolt and Jamaica at World Relays

Americans stun Bolt and Jamaica at World Relays

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Not even Usain Bolt could overcome a big American lead as the US men sprinted to a convincing victory over Jamaica in the 4x100 metres relay at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau on Saturday.

Kenyan Kipyegon shocks Dibaba to win 1,500m gold

Kenyan Kipyegon shocks Dibaba to win 1,500m gold

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won the women's Olympic 1,500 meters on Tuesday after unleashing a devastating second half of the race to leave Ethiopia's world record holder Genzebe Dibaba trailing in her wake.

1st Test: Ashwin seals India's emphatic win against West Indies

1st Test: Ashwin seals India's emphatic win against West Indies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Ravichandran Ashwin produced a bowling masterclass to grab 7 for 83 as India recorded their biggest ever win outside the subcontinent by thumping the West Indies by an innings and 92 runs in the first Test at Antigua to take a morale-boosting 1-0 lead in the 4-match Test series on Sunday. It was Ashwin's first five-wicket haul outside the subcontinent.

Oscars 2017: Emma Stone, Viola Davis win!

Oscars 2017: Emma Stone, Viola Davis win!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

A look at the winners of the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a bizarre world out there!

Second Test preview: Can India counter green pitch to flatten WI?

Second Test preview: Can India counter green pitch to flatten WI?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Bolstered by the comprehensive win in the series opener, an upbeat India will look to assert their supremacy over an inexperienced West Indies with yet another commanding show in the second cricket Test, starting in Kingston on Saturday. The 'Men In Blue' made a confident start to the 2016-17 season, recording India's biggest win outside the sub-continent when they thrashed the hosts by an innings and 92 runs in the opening cricket Test.

In 1st presser, Trump calls Russia dossier 'phony stuff'

In 1st presser, Trump calls Russia dossier 'phony stuff'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He, however, acknowledged that Russia and some other countries were behind the hacking of Democratic Party computers.

At 122 feet, meet the world's biggest dinosaur!

At 122 feet, meet the world's biggest dinosaur!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

There's a new top dinosaur in town: The 122-foot-long Titanosaur.

ICC Test Rankings: Big gains for Shakib, Hope; Pujara, Kohli unmoved

ICC Test Rankings: Big gains for Shakib, Hope; Pujara, Kohli unmoved

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has also moved up three slots to a career-best 14th position among bowlers after his match haul of 10 for 153 at Mirpur.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Olympic and Paralympic athlete was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for shooting his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year. He could be released in 10 months for good behaviour, his lawyers said.

India wants certainty, transparency in US visa regime: Nirmala Sitharaman

India wants certainty, transparency in US visa regime: Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The proposed overhaul of popular H-1B visa regime may result in higher operational costs and shortage of skilled workers for the $110-billion Indian outsourcing industry.

1st Test PHOTOS: How India thrashed West Indies

1st Test PHOTOS: How India thrashed West Indies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

India captain Virat Kohli lauded a "complete performance" by his team after they thrashed West Indies by an innings and 92 runs inside four days in the first Test in Antigua on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Kohli makes history as India take command

PHOTOS: Kohli makes history as India take command

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to post a Test double century overseas as the tourists played their way into a virtually unbeatable position on the second day of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua on Friday.

'Democracy Dogs' add bite to Hong Kong protests

'Democracy Dogs' add bite to Hong Kong protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Dogs are adding an additional bite to the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong as the demonstrators blocking the central part of the city for about a week brought their pets into the agitation fondly calling them "democracy dogs".

PHOTOS: Clinical India humiliate Ireland for biggest T20 win

PHOTOS: Clinical India humiliate Ireland for biggest T20 win

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

A ruthless India demolished Ireland by 143 runs to clinch the series 2-0 as spinners yet again tormented the hosts after authoritative batting show by the visiting batsmen in the second and final Twenty20 International.

Should India pick KL Rahul for 2nd T20 against Ireland?

Should India pick KL Rahul for 2nd T20 against Ireland?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The big question is of bench strength and chances for the likes of KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik and Umesh Yadav.

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

World's 10 richest business tycoons

World's 10 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Bill Gates is the world's richest man.