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US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

Govt to take envoys of 16 countries to J-K on Thursday

Govt to take envoys of 16 countries to J-K on Thursday

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The envoys travelling on Thursday will meet civil society members and receive a briefing on the security situation from various agencies

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Olympic quick takes - Brazil lifter Reis suspended from Games after positive drug test.

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.

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Defending champion Novak Djokovic tops the draw while new world number one Ash Barty is top seed in the women's singles.

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'He's one of those players that are dangerous for everybody'

The sexiest curve hugging gown you'll see today

The sexiest curve hugging gown you'll see today

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

See how the models turned heads at the amFar charity gala at New York Fashion Week.

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The eight top men to watch at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, from September 27 to October 6.

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India's real risk is not that crony populism would fail, but that it would succeed, consolidating a path that is fundamentally a trap, both in terms of social inequalities and long-term growth, says Michael Walton.

Do you gossip at work?

Do you gossip at work?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Workplace ethics are about treating others the way one would want to be treated, says Kartik Kompella.

The secret behind Serena's superhero catsuit at French Open

The secret behind Serena's superhero catsuit at French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2018

A marvel on the tennis court, new mum Serena Williams is now sporting her own superhero outfit as she makes her return to Grand Slam tennis.

Djokovic ahead of Nadal after Anderson's epic semi-final win

Djokovic ahead of Nadal after Anderson's epic semi-final win

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic clawed his way to a two sets to one lead over great rival Rafael Nadal before their scintillating Wimbledon semi-final was paused on a knife-edge on Friday.

SEE: Stranded honeymooners end up as Olympic ambassadors

SEE: Stranded honeymooners end up as Olympic ambassadors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Unable to resume their journey to Europe and then home to Japan and unwilling to head to the African mainland, where virus cases are spiking, they had to trade their skills with domestic businesses to earn funds in the absence of work visas.

10 models who are changing the fashion game

10 models who are changing the fashion game

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

These beauties are breaking fashion stereotypes.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'Omicron is a very, very obvious case for boosters'

'Omicron is a very, very obvious case for boosters'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'An individual who maybe has had two vaccines, or has had two vaccines, and a booster, is going to be pretty well protected.'

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

The Obama moment and the challenges it brings

The Obama moment and the challenges it brings

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

For President-elect Obama the hard reality of governance is going to sink in rapidly. The world will wait to see if this triumph of hope, will transform into fulfilment of that hope.

Another top golfer withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Another top golfer withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

World number two Dustin Johnson has become the latest golfer to withdraw from next month's Rio Olympics due to fears over the Zika virus.

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'Younger children don't really distinguish based on class, gender, income and so on.'

'America First' does not mean 'America Alone', says Trump at Davos

'America First' does not mean 'America Alone', says Trump at Davos

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Trump said America is "open to business" and competitive again.

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Canada and Australia said they would not be sending athletes to the Tokyo Olympics if the Games went ahead as scheduled in July and August this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of previous cancellations, boycotts and changes of venues of the Summer and Winter games.

What's in a number?

What's in a number?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The BCCI has retired the No 10 jersey in Tendulkar's honour. But in football, number 10 signifies the legend. After Pele and Diego Maradona, the two great strikers of the ball, Lionel Messi has made the number priceless, notes Veer Arjun Singh.

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India golfer SSP Chawrasia forged a two-shot lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday, overcoming buffeting winds to card a four-under-par 66 in the second round at Fanling.

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.

These cover girls are awesome, and so inspiring!

These cover girls are awesome, and so inspiring!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

They bent rules. Shut down haters. And inspired many with their successes. Let them inspire you too!

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Catholic Church in India expects more representation in Vatican during Pope Francis' tenure considering the humble background of the first pontiff from Latin America.

U-17: Mali thrash Turkey, US and Paraguay advance

U-17: Mali thrash Turkey, US and Paraguay advance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

United States of America secured their passage into the round of 16 riding on substitute Ayo Akinola's 75-minute strike for a 1-0 victory over Ghana in an enthralling Group A game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Hidden Figures tells us a genuinely inspirational story in obvious fashion, and is buoyed by the performances all around, writes Raja Sen.

The working of India's democracy

The working of India's democracy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

In the words of Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, in a recent article, "The US is paralysed in the face of mass unemployment and out-of-control health-care costs. Don't blame Obama. There's only so much one man can do, even if he sits in the White House. Blame our political culture instead, a culture that rewards hypocrisy and irresponsibility rather than serious efforts to solve America's problems."

'China can learn from India's manpower training in Africa'

'China can learn from India's manpower training in Africa'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India is devoting itself to promoting a strategy of diversifying its energy sources.

Federer-slayer Anderson proved right as it turns out to be his day

Federer-slayer Anderson proved right as it turns out to be his day

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Anderson's rock-solid belief was unshakeable, even when he faced a match point in the 10th game of the third set.

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

US Open champion Stephens again ended former world number one Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a fairytale comeback by beating her 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 in an afternoon encounter, while French Open champion Ostapenko beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the nightcap, staving off a set point en route to a 7-6(1), 6-3 triumph.

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have both won the most states in the biggest day of the race for the US presidential nomination.

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Here are our top 10 moments from this year's Oscars.

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Nadal set to face Kyrgios clash in second round

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trump trying to divide us, cries NBA star LeBron James even as Cowboys, Cardinals link arms amid anthem protests