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Woods hits eight birdies to grab lead

Woods hits eight birdies to grab lead

Rediff.com8 May 2004

The world number one moved into a two-shot lead after the second round of the $5.6 million Wachovia Championship on Friday.

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The day that Russia invaded Ukraine was the day Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi also made a veiled reference to China, saying the global order is based on the respect for the principles of the UN Charter, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Agassi banks on 'intense' build-up

Agassi banks on 'intense' build-up

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

Woods surges five strokes clear

Woods surges five strokes clear

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Notably, Pakistani journalist Ali, cited the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and said he "regretted" that no US official had criticized it, while the US State Department highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, especially over shared values.

Want ChatGPT to Write Love Letters?

Want ChatGPT to Write Love Letters?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

78% Indians were unable to tell the difference between a love letter written by ChatGPT and one by a human being.

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 years for death of child

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 years for death of child

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A 33-year-old Indian-American woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for female foeticide and child maltreatment of a dependent.

Els enjoys new lease of life

Els enjoys new lease of life

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

RuPay National Common Mobility Card's offline wallet can be used to make ticket payments in transit, including in metros, cabs, etc, enabling automatic, quick, cashless payments.

Amex eyes telecom, tourism sectors

Amex eyes telecom, tourism sectors

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Riding high on the 40 per cent growth in its cards business, American Express is now eyeing telecom sector, super markets and lifestyle stores for its co-branded cards.

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray on Thursday expressed concern that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs), such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, may either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States.

American diplomats should also respect our laws: Indian envoy

American diplomats should also respect our laws: Indian envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

To no one's surprise, the first question directed at Indian Ambassador to the United States Dr S Jaishankar -- at the end of his first public address since he assumed his duties in December -- was about the controversial Devyani Khobragade episode.

RIL, HDFC among 57 Indian companies on Forbes Global 2000 list

RIL, HDFC among 57 Indian companies on Forbes Global 2000 list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

From India, Reliance Industries is the only one in the overall top-200 list and is followed by HDFC Bank at 209th, ONGC at 220th, Indian Oil at 288th and HDFC Ltd at 332nd place.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'If a stranger refuses to pet my Russian dog, what treatment can I expect for myself?'

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

There are concerns that his arrest and arraignment could bring with it a repeat of the kind of violence and protest seen during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Joe Biden.

Modi meets American CEOs over breakfast; pitches India story

Modi meets American CEOs over breakfast; pitches India story

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day US visit, he was greeted with 'Har Har Modi' slogan.

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Dubai on Wednesday.

Jyoti Randhawa ends 51st

Jyoti Randhawa ends 51st

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Jyoti Randhawa failed to make any upward movement in the final round of the American Express Golf Championship.

From number cops to superstars

From number cops to superstars

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Randhawa, Atwal face late-hole blues

Randhawa, Atwal face late-hole blues

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

They finished 48th and 54th in the WGC-American Express Golf Championship, which was won by Tiger Woods.

Randhawa, Atwal tied 50th

Randhawa, Atwal tied 50th

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

The WGC-American Express Championship appears to be heading for a shoot-out between Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh.

Jyoti Randhawa sparkles

Jyoti Randhawa sparkles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The Indian ace made a brilliant start at the WGC-American Express Championship, shooting 1-under 69 to be tied for the eighth place after the opening round.

Co-branded cards, the latest craze

Co-branded cards, the latest craze

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

India has abstained on yet another resolution involving Ukraine, this time a motion sponsored by Russia at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that sought to establish a commission to investigate claims by Moscow that the United States and Ukraine are carrying out 'military biological activities' in laboratories in Ukraine in violation of the biological weapons convention.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

The Americans have mocked India's judicial system

The Americans have mocked India's judicial system

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

'Evacuating' Devyani's maid's family from India on T visas -- associated with severe sex or labour trafficking... The maximum number of persons thus evacuated by the US from foreign countries last year was from India... A thorough investigation of this is required at India's end,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, 'with the US warned that such interference in India's judicial system will not be tolerated.'

Modi@MSG: An Indian-American point of view

Modi@MSG: An Indian-American point of view

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

'The speech shone a spotlight on both the promise and the challenges of the Narendra Modi era,' says Ram Kelkar. 'The single-minded focus which Mr Modi displayed on issues of good governance and empowering the private sector and individual enterprise.'

Hacked American blogger Avijit Roy laid to rest in Bangladesh

Hacked American blogger Avijit Roy laid to rest in Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Bangladeshis in huge numbers paid tributes to slain American blogger Avijit Roy today as they criticised the government for its failure to ensure safety to the writer, known for his critique of religious extremism.

Capriati expresses support for US soldiers

Capriati expresses support for US soldiers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Tournament officials\n\nwere concerned about American tennis star Jennifer Capriati's\n\nmusic selection as she walked on the court before her match at\n\nthe WTA Masters Series event on Monday.

US expresses concerns about Hafiz Saeed running for office in Pak

US expresses concerns about Hafiz Saeed running for office in Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

"I want to remind folks, we have a $10 million Reward for Justice programme that would reward for information that would bring him to justice. So I want to make that clear, so that everybody knows -- $10 million, out for this guy. And we would certainly have concerns about him running for office," said State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert.

Meeting with Dalai Lama violates Washington's commitment, China tells US

Meeting with Dalai Lama violates Washington's commitment, China tells US

Rediff.com19 May 2022

China on Thursday sharply criticised US special coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya's meeting with the Dalai Lama and her visit to Dharamshala, saying it violated Washington's commitment that Tibet is part of China and it does not support Tibetan separatists.

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I was expressing the moral outrage I felt toward the way Putin is dealing ..., which is just brutality, half the children of Ukraine.'

Hindu group objects to 'dismantling Hindutva' conference in US

Hindu group objects to 'dismantling Hindutva' conference in US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Conference organisers, who are requesting anonymity, claim the three-day event starting September 10 is cosponsored by more than 45 centres or departments at over 40 universities, most of whom are from the United States.

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

Current account deficit likely to narrow in 2023

Current account deficit likely to narrow in 2023

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Lead indicators suggest that domestic current account deficit (CAD) is likely to reduce in 2023, while macro-economic stability has received a boost from inflation being brought back to the official tolerance band, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) January 2023 Bulletin. "With the merchandise trade deficit reaching an all-time high of $83.5 billion in a quarter, and a rise in net outgo from the income account, the current account deficit increased to 4.4 per cent of GDP in Q2FY23," the State of the Economy article in the bulletin said. "It is noteworthy, however, that the CAD for Q1 was revised down from 2.8 per cent to 2.2 per cent on account of downward adjustment in Customs data.