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Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The statement of the Russian Defence Ministry comes after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed to have taken control of military facilities in two Russian cities.

Ram Charan Talks About 'New Dad Fear'

Ram Charan Talks About 'New Dad Fear'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

A few weeks before attending the Academy Awards on March 12, Ram Charan appeared on Good Morning America.

 World's largest IPO from ABC gets nod

World's largest IPO from ABC gets nod

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The Chinese securities regulator on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to the staggering $30-billion issue from the Agricultural Bank of China, which will be the world's largest ever public public float.

Belarusian mediation averts Russia bloodbath, convinces Wagner head: Kremlin

Belarusian mediation averts Russia bloodbath, convinces Wagner head: Kremlin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the Belarusian President volunteered because he has been acquainted with Prigozhin for about 20 years.

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Titanic Director James Cameron has reacted to the demise of five individuals, who were aboard the submersible Titan that was destroyed in a 'catastrophic implosion' during an exploration dive to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Indian shuttlers hoping to garner points from ABC

Indian shuttlers hoping to garner points from ABC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

With just two tournaments left for Olympic qualification, Indian contenders for the London Games are looking to rake up ranking points at the Asian Badminton Championships, beginning in Qingdao, China, on Tuesday.

Tesla looking at sourcing components worth about $1.9 bn from India: Goyal

Tesla looking at sourcing components worth about $1.9 bn from India: Goyal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

US-based electric vehicle maker Tesla is looking to source components worth around $1.9 billion this year against $1 billion last year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. The minister said that going forward, demand for electric vehicles will increase and it will help in pushing the growth of the sector. "Tesla already last year bought one billion dollars of components from I think all of you sitting here.... I have the list of companies who supply to Tesla.

Serena Williams does not rule out return

Serena Williams does not rule out return

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Serena did not rule out taking a page from seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady's playbook.

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

With the main draw of the Asian Badminton Championships set to get underway from Wednesday, the struggling Indian shuttlers face an uphill task.

Will Cameron Green be fit for 1st Test vs India?

Will Cameron Green be fit for 1st Test vs India?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'We'll see how he goes in the build-up and make that decision when we get on the ground in India'

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Rediff.com17 May 2023

President Biden has been forced to turn his attention to domestic politics, as he works to hash out a deal with Republicans to prevent the US from defaulting on its debts at the end of this month.

5 rockets fired towards Kabul airport

5 rockets fired towards Kabul airport

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The US military engaged the C-RAM missile defence, but, according to ABC News, it is still unclear whether all of the rockets were successfully intercepted.

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

3-year-old girl in US fatally shoots 4-year-old sister

3-year-old girl in US fatally shoots 4-year-old sister

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The 3-year-old gained access to a firearm and "unintentionally" shot and killed her 4-year-old sister late Sunday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In a statement, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said US President Joe Biden was briefed about the rocket attack by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chief of Staff Ron Klain.

India series will be acid test for captain Cummins: Border

India series will be acid test for captain Cummins: Border

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Australian great Allan Border is mighty impressed with Pat Cummins' captaincy but said the upcoming four-Test series against India will be his real "acid test and the final frontier".

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock win against former champions Norway on Thursday

Women's T20 World Cup: Ruthless Healy slams Harmanpreet

Women's T20 World Cup: Ruthless Healy slams Harmanpreet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy wasn't sympathetic towards Harmanpreet Kaur following her bizarre run out in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town.

New 'unreturnable' serve takes badminton by storm!

New 'unreturnable' serve takes badminton by storm!

Rediff.com4 May 2023

This spin serve has proved to be a handful for the opposition players, who have struggled to send it back as the shuttle twists and falls across the net.

Gandhi statue vandalised In Australia; disgraceful, says PM Morrison

Gandhi statue vandalised In Australia; disgraceful, says PM Morrison

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Indian community in Melbourne expressed their shock over the incident, terming it as a "low act."

SHOCKING! 2,374 IAF Crashes. 1,305 Pilots Killed

SHOCKING! 2,374 IAF Crashes. 1,305 Pilots Killed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

During these seven decades, the IAF has lost 2,374 aircraft to crashes. They include 1,126 fighters and 1,248 non-combat aircraft. In addition, 229 trainers and 196 helicopters have crashed. These crashes have resulted in the deaths of 1,305 skilled pilots, note Ajai Shukla and Devesh Kapur.

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Trump will make his first court appearance in the case on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, as per the court filings.

PIO student's death in US: Korean roommate charged with murder

PIO student's death in US: Korean roommate charged with murder

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ji Min Sha, a 22-year-old cybersecurity major from Seoul ruthlessly attacked Varun Manish Chheda on October 5 by stabbing him multiple times in the head and neck before he called authorities to report his 20-year-old roommate was dead, prosecutors argued, according to the Journal & Courier on Thursday.

Aus should provide Djokovic no leeway, says lawmaker

Aus should provide Djokovic no leeway, says lawmaker

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Andrews said lifting Djokovic's ban would be a "slap in the face for those people in Australia who did the right thing (and) got vaccinated."

3 Indian Americans die after falling in frozen US lake

3 Indian Americans die after falling in frozen US lake

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Three Indian nationals, including a woman, have drowned after they fell through the ice while walking on a frozen lake in the US state of Arizona.

The final moments before Symonds died...

The final moments before Symonds died...

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Local man tried to save Symonds after crash

US man faces 63-year jail for attacking Hindu women

US man faces 63-year jail for attacking Hindu women

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, 37-year-old Lathan Johnson reportedly targeted older Hindu women and tore necklaces off their necks during a two-month crime spree that began in June.

Will reducing ODIs to 40-over games make it interesting?

Will reducing ODIs to 40-over games make it interesting?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Australian batter Usman Khawaja believes the 50-over format needs to be reduced to 40-overs-a-side game to make it more interesting in the wake of ever-growing popularity of T20 cricket.

Wipro freshers' dilemma: Work for half the salary or wait longer

Wipro freshers' dilemma: Work for half the salary or wait longer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Information technology major Wipro has asked candidates who have successfully completed their training and who were offered Rs 6.5 lakh per annum earlier whether they would be willing to take up projects for an annual compensation of Rs 3.5 lakh. Wipro told Business Standard that it had to adjust its onboarding plans "in the light of the changing macro environment and, as a result, our business needs". "Like others in our industry, we continue to assess global economies and customer needs, which factor in our hiring plans.

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 385 employees, nearly 11.6 per cent of the company workforce, according to sources. This move is being seen as part of a drive in the edtech sector towards profitability via cost-savings and consolidation, as funds dry up, they said. The Bengaluru-based firm has laid off over 1,100 employees (both full-time and contractual), so far, this year.

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2021

They will all be spending two weeks in a Sydney hotel for the mandatory quarantine.

What's Mallika Sherawat doing in Hollywood?

What's Mallika Sherawat doing in Hollywood?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Soha, Shamita, Raashi have something to tell you...

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The man involved in the kidnapping and killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

Anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, vaccines set to become cheaper

Anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, vaccines set to become cheaper

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Anti-infectives like Ivermectin, Mupirocin and Meropenem have also been added to the list, taking the total drugs under it to 384.

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Former Australia batsman Michael Slater was charged with breaching a restraining order on Wednesday, two months after being taken into police custody over allegations of domestic violence.

Rujuta's Tips for a Fearless, Healthy Diwali

Rujuta's Tips for a Fearless, Healthy Diwali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar explains how to make healthy choices in the festive season.

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

Bradman's history-making bat up for auction

Bradman's history-making bat up for auction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A piece of cricketing history -- the bat used by the legendary Donald Bradman in the 1934 Ashes series with which he scored two triple centuries is up for auction.

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

If Boland gets a chance to play the first Test in Nagpur, he would probably like to walk the talk as he said in episode No. 2 of 'Test'.