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Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The governing FIA had reported both drivers to stewards after their cars failed post-race checks

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

As the third Republican debate went live in Miami, the candidate for 2024 United States (US) presidential polls, Nikki Haley called fellow contender Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' as the two sparred against each other on several issues, including foreign policy, economy and much more, ABC News reported.

Children Of War And The Loss Of Innocence

Children Of War And The Loss Of Innocence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Palestinian children sit by the fire next to the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike during the conflict, amid a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Russians are facing the likelihood of having to compete under a neutral flag in Paris because of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC has taken no final decision but said athletes should not be punished for the acts of their governments.

Nikki Haley, not Vivek Ramaswamy, can defeat Biden: Poll

Nikki Haley, not Vivek Ramaswamy, can defeat Biden: Poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Indian American Nikki Haley is the only Republican presidential aspirant who can defeat President Joe Biden in the November 2024 polls, a CNN poll has revealed.

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won a US Grand Prix sprint race from pole position on Saturday after an early challenge from Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

China has spent half a century plotting to defeat America and in some respects, the Chinese military is already at par with the US armed forces, Haley said in a major policy speech on the economy in the key early primary State of New Hampshire on Friday.

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

American economic historian and labour economist Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize for her work examining wage inequality between men and women, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023 was awarded to 77-year-old Claudia Goldin "for having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes" the prize-giving body said in a statement. Goldin will receive 11 million Swedish kronor, or around $1 million, as the sole winner of this year's prize.

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It is time for the men's and women's professional tennis bodies to merge says former world number one Kim Clijsters.

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Indian-origin data analyst hit by bus at Boston airport, dies

Indian-origin data analyst hit by bus at Boston airport, dies

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A 47-year-old Indian-American data analyst was killed on the spot after being struck by a bus at Boston's international airport where he had gone to pick up a friend, according to a media report.

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The request was made soon after the balloon was shot down on Saturday off the coast of South Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean.

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate.

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

Army of the Dead review

Army of the Dead review

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Whatever mildly political or pandemic relevance Army of the Dead means to imply is floundered by its mindless mood and clumsy characterisations, observes Sukanya Verma.

Bahot Ho Gaya Bhai!

Bahot Ho Gaya Bhai!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Why can't Salman end his self-praising screen time and play a good role instead, asks Rajesh Karkera.

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Nine-times Wimbledon men's doubles champion Todd Woodbridge said on Thursday it was "heartbreaking" to hear the All England Club had made the decision to cut the event to best-of-three sets rather than five from this year.

Even Santa Is Scared Of Omicron

Even Santa Is Scared Of Omicron

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The threat of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has forced Santa to take cover.

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc took pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz in a front row lockout in qualifying on Saturday.

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

World record holder Kipchoge was among the biggest attractions at the World Marathon Major but lost his momentum around the halfway mark and finished sixth.

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

Javelin thrower Annu Rani seventh in World C'ships

Javelin thrower Annu Rani seventh in World C'ships

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Competing in her second consecutive final in the showpiece event, Rani, who has a season's and personal best of 63.82m, achieved her best of the day on her second attempt but failed to cross the 60m mark in her other five throws.

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj admitted that his comeback from outside the medal position midway into World Athletics javelin throw final was 'challenging, but he knew that a good throw was around the corner.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Undeterred by the growing number of coronavirus cases in Europe and elsewhere, Santa is on his way.

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Under mounting pressure from sponsors and Native American rights groups, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said on Friday he would consider changing the name of the National Football League team whose roots date back to the 1930s. Snyder, who has previously stated he would not change the name, softened his stance a day after FedEx Corp, which owns the naming rights to the team's Landover, Maryland, stadium, called for the NFL club to be rebranded.

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

Olympics: US beat France to win 16th men's basketball gold

Olympics: US beat France to win 16th men's basketball gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The US team had been slow to start in previous matches, but they kept the heat on France consistently this time. But it was 18 turnovers that proved to be the killer for France.

IndiGo's new CEO Pieter Elbers takes over, eyes 'new frontiers'

IndiGo's new CEO Pieter Elbers takes over, eyes 'new frontiers'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The coming years will be among the most exciting of your professional lives, IndiGo's new chief executive officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers wrote to the airline's staff after taking charge on Tuesday. Elbers, who spent three decades at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, replaces Ronojoy Dutta at the top post. "Earlier, IndiGo communication summarised it all in just three words: 'Towards new heights' and-let me add here: 'across new frontiers'. "With that vision in mind, you should feel assured that the coming years will be among the most exciting of your professional lives," Elbers said.

IndiGo names Pieter Elbers as new CEO, Ronojoy Dutta to retire on Sept 30

IndiGo names Pieter Elbers as new CEO, Ronojoy Dutta to retire on Sept 30

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The country's largest domestic budget carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced the appointment of Pieter Elbers as its chief executive officer, replacing incumbent Ronojoy Dutta. Seventy-one year old Dutta, who came to helm the airline in January 2019, has decided to retire on September 30, after guiding the airline through the turbulent Covid period, IndiGo said in a statement. Elbers' appointment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will be effective from on or before October 1, it said.