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EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash woeful West Brom 4-0

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash woeful West Brom 4-0

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Saturday.

Walmart not keen to open retail stores in India

Walmart not keen to open retail stores in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

American retail giant Walmart is not keen on opening direct-to-consumer physical stores in India, but will focus on growing its acquisitions - online marketplace Flipkart and payments major PhonePe, a top official said on Friday. It can be noted that the company acquired Flipkart and PhonePe in a $16 billion deal a few years back. "We've got an omnichannel strategy that includes both of those components.

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

She said she now wonders what will the US government do to stop hate crimes against minorities.

Nidhi Wagle: The 21 Year Old Who Opened For Post Malone

Nidhi Wagle: The 21 Year Old Who Opened For Post Malone

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'If you take music away from me, there's nothing else I can do.'

Manchester United up for sale?

Manchester United up for sale?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United said on Tuesday it was commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives, including a new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after the American Glazer family bought the English Premier League soccer club.

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Narendra Modi government and CAA.

Shooter who killed 10 in US supermarket may be charged with terrorism

Shooter who killed 10 in US supermarket may be charged with terrorism

Rediff.com15 May 2022

he media cited police as saying that a man wearing body armor entered a Tops Friendly Market after 2:30 pm EST (18:30 GMT) and opened fire with a rifle.

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Cheers drown out boos as England take the knee at Wembley

Cheers drown out boos as England take the knee at Wembley

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

There was some jeering from a small section as players briefly went down on one knee,

How RBI's bar on Mastercard impacts Indian banks

How RBI's bar on Mastercard impacts Indian banks

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) move to ban Mastercard from issuing new cards for not complying with the local data storage guidelines may hit five private banks, a non-bank lender, and a major card-issuing company. The impact is expected to be felt for a few months as these players transition to other card networks. According to Nomura Research, RBL Bank, YES Bank, and Bajaj Finserv are the ones most impacted by the ban as all their credit card schemes are allied to Mastercard. Among others, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank have 35-40 per cent of their credit card schemes tied to Mastercard, the report said.

Indian American youth shot dead in Washington

Indian American youth shot dead in Washington

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

A 26-year-old Indian origin youth working as a clerk in a convenience store was allegedly shot dead by robbers. Gurjeet Singh of Merriville, Indiana who worked in his uncle's gas station was shot dead by four armed robbers on June 14. Singh was in the store when four men approached the store, one of them shot him in the neck.

NY Assembly passes Kashmir resolution; India protests

NY Assembly passes Kashmir resolution; India protests

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The New York State Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare February 5 as Kashmir American Day, drawing a sharp reaction from India which noted with 'concern' attempts by 'vested interests' to misrepresent Jammu and Kashmir's rich cultural and social mosaic to divide the people.

Covid Wanes, Credit Card Spending Rises

Covid Wanes, Credit Card Spending Rises

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Spends are likely to increase from the current levels because recovery is yet to fully be over.'

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

One man follows Guru Nanak's visits to multi-faith sites across nine countries.

Maja Ma Review: A Damp Squib

Maja Ma Review: A Damp Squib

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Madhuri Dixit's brief seems to have been to look glamorous, which she does, while others struggle to hold the film together, observes Deepa Gahlot, Maja Ma Review.

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Pelosi said that she is in Taiwan to listen and learn from Taiwanese people as to how can they come together.

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

From domestic noir to domestic animals, the themes range far and wide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.

Nadella No.1, Nooyi No. 19 in top paid US CEOs' list

Nadella No.1, Nooyi No. 19 in top paid US CEOs' list

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The list was topped by Oracle's Larry Ellison last year.

Serena Williams offers support to 'selfless friend' Meghan

Serena Williams offers support to 'selfless friend' Meghan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'Meghan Markle, my selfless friend, lives her life -- and leads by example -- with empathy and compassion'

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Bruno Fernandes struck from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Manchester United victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday after an incredible finale.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

'America shall pay price': China summons US envoy over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

'America shall pay price': China summons US envoy over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China urged the US to immediately address its wrongdoings, take practical measures to undo the adverse effects caused by Pelosi's visit.

Top bankers who are back in India after a successful innings abroad

Top bankers who are back in India after a successful innings abroad

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

They are small town boys who went on to make it big in global financial powerhouses.

'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'

'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The November 3 presidential poll is an "election of a lifetime" for it being held amid a pandemic and seeing the "highest participation" of India-Americans, according to eminent community leader Swadesh Chatterjee.

No apologies for what I did: Biden defends Afghanistan exit

No apologies for what I did: Biden defends Afghanistan exit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

However, Biden expressed his sympathy for the crisis in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the nation in mid-August.

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the US Open, tournament officials announced Friday, just three days before the main draw was set to begin.

ICC to exercise 'common sense' approach to player-support BLM

ICC to exercise 'common sense' approach to player-support BLM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Black Lives Matter' protests intensified across the US after George Floyd, an African-American man, died after having a knee pressed into his neck by a police officer identified as Derek Chauvin.

How Olympians celebrated Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

How Olympians celebrated Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Olympians at the 'closed-loop' Beijing Games have had to be creative to express their feelings of love

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children, was attacked by a man who stormed the stage during an event in New York on Friday while he was getting ready to deliver a lecture.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

It's clear, we're winning enough states to reach 270: Biden

It's clear, we're winning enough states to reach 270: Biden

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

"Let me be clear, I may have campaigned as a Democrat but I will govern as an American president. The presidency itself is not a partisan institution; it's the one office in this nation that represents everyone. "It demands the duty and care of all and that's what I will do," Biden said.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

As Twitter removes its cartoon, BJP says it wasn't against any religion

As Twitter removes its cartoon, BJP says it wasn't against any religion

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

But, the opposition Congress and some social activists hailed Twitter's decision to remove the cartoon, and claimed the BJP was trying to gain political mileage out of the court's judgment.

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As he struggles in hospital, I wonder why anyone, especially someone who was not even born when The Satanic Verses was published, would want to harm a 75-year old man and a literary treasure, wonders Subhash K Jha.

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

PIX: Chelsea crush Tottenham to go joint top

PIX: Chelsea crush Tottenham to go joint top

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The legendary Michael Holding, one of the fiercest pacers and one of the most respected voices in world cricket, has called time on his illustrious career as a commentator and broadcaster.