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Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

India's top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US Open men's doubles competition even as Sania Mirza progressed in the mixed doubles event with her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig.

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The guidance is certain to cause severe anxiety and uncertainty for the hundreds of thousands of international students who are studying in the country and for those who were preparing to arrive in the US to begin their education when the new academic session begins in September.

Sports Shorts: Paes-Salisbury in Dallas Challenger semis

Sports Shorts: Paes-Salisbury in Dallas Challenger semis

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Anandan, also an investor in multiple start-ups, is slated to join venture fund Sequoia Capital.

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India's willingness to play a big role in the manufacturing and to allow some of those vaccines to go to other developing countries will be an absolutely critical part of containing the pandemic, said Gates.

Tennis Roundup: Murray wins battle of Britons; Andreescu advances

Tennis Roundup: Murray wins battle of Britons; Andreescu advances

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Murray was made to fight for two hours and 52 minute

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Obama will pitch for big ticket contracts in India

Obama will pitch for big ticket contracts in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

"During my first visit to India, I will be joined by hundreds of American business leaders and their Indian counterparts to announce concrete progress toward our export goal -- billions of dollars in contracts that will support tens of thousands of American jobs," Obama wrote in an op-ed piece published in The New York Times.

66% of Covid-19 cases in New York are those who stayed at home

66% of Covid-19 cases in New York are those who stayed at home

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The state received 1,269 survey responses from 113 hospitals over three days and found that the majority of individuals hospitalised were not working or travelling, predominately located in downstate New York and were predominately minorities, older individuals, non-essential employees and those that were staying at home.

Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

'You can ascribe any ideology to him, and it will be equally right - or equally wrong.' 'Even though the comrades on the Left will never admit it, he seems as much Stalinist as capitalist.'

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Leander Paes and Scott Lipsky progressed to the second round of the ATP Geneva Open after battling past Tommy Robredo and David Marrero, in Geneva, on Tuesday.

Quran row: No change in Afghan strategy, says US

Quran row: No change in Afghan strategy, says US

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

The United States has ruled out any change in its Afghanistan strategy in view of the recent violence in the restive country, particularly the killing of American servicemen after the burning of Qurans at a military base.

US to revoke work permits to spouses of H-1B holders in 3 months

US to revoke work permits to spouses of H-1B holders in 3 months

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The move will have a major impact on Indian women as they are the major beneficiary of the Obama-era rule.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

What digital start-ups can do, and cannot do

What digital start-ups can do, and cannot do

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Technology infrastructure solves many problems, but it cannot build roads or bridges and provide clean water. However, such activities are essential for human progress, and their creation provides jobs, says R Gopalakrishnan.

India joins inaugural session of intra-Afghan peace talks

India joins inaugural session of intra-Afghan peace talks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

In his brief address, the external affairs minister said India's friendship with Afghanistan is "strong and unshaken" and that no part of the country is untouched by New Delhi's development programmes.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

There is concern about the poor state of readiness of the navy's 140 warships which face severe shortages in sonar equipment, helicopters and torpedoes.

Sania-Mattek in summit clash of Brussels Open

Sania-Mattek in summit clash of Brussels Open

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands stormed into the title clash of the WTA Brussels Open after struggling past Anastasia Rodionova and Casey Dellacqua 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 on Thursday.

IOC tightens control over Rio 2016 preparations

IOC tightens control over Rio 2016 preparations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The International Olympic Committee has announced a series of measures including a stronger presence in Rio de Janeiro to monitor progress and speed up lagging preparations for the 2016 Olympics, president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

No US visa for Narendra Modi yet, says Blake

No US visa for Narendra Modi yet, says Blake

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

While acknowledging the economic progress and the exponential growth in Gujarat, which has made it an attractive state for investment, United States Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake said that there has been no review on the issuance of a visa for Chief Minister Narendra Modi to travel to America.

US gun store's ad says won't sell to Muslims, Clinton backers

US gun store's ad says won't sell to Muslims, Clinton backers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

An American gun store owner has put up a controversial sign and published an advertisement in a daily refusing to sell arms to Muslims and Hillary Clinton backers, saying "we do not feel safe selling to terrorists".

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

Defiant Obama says poll mandate for Republicans to work with him

Defiant Obama says poll mandate for Republicans to work with him

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

A day after a poll drubbing, United States President Barack Obama struck a defiant tone saying he is ready to work with Republicans but could bypass Congress on issues like immigration reforms that would allow 11 million illegal immigrants, including 2.4 lakh Indians, to stay in the country.

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

India is strong player on world stage: US ahead of Obama visit

India is strong player on world stage: US ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The United States is keen to work with India on security, political and economic issues and President Barack Obama's visit represents the future of American engagement with a strong player within Asia and the global stage, the White House said on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: India edge Vietnam 1-0 in AFC U-16 opener

Sports Shorts: India edge Vietnam 1-0 in AFC U-16 opener

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Though there is enough anecdotal evidence of COVID-19 catching children -- early teens and younger -- there is little reason to panic, said several doctors and scientists. They also stressed on the urgent need to vaccinate children to stem the spread of the infection.

Fit-again Tiger ready to roar!

Fit-again Tiger ready to roar!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Tiger Woods on Monday declared himself "right on schedule" after recent knee surgery as he prepares to return to competition at this week's Zozo Championship following two months on the sidelines.

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Flattering press, nice photos, no major gaffes.' 'Both sides will be very happy as they are clearly measuring 'success' by a different yardstick than the world used in the past.'

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 in the first round match on Sunday.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

Defending champion Serena gets top billing for U.S. Open

Defending champion Serena gets top billing for U.S. Open

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

World No. 1 Serena Williams has been top-seeded for the U.S. Open where she will be seeking to win the women's singles title for a third consecutive year, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.

US VP at anti-abortion march: 'Life is winning again in America'

US VP at anti-abortion march: 'Life is winning again in America'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mike Pence, a staunch conservative defender of traditional family values with strong anti-abortion views, is the first American vice president to speak at the March for Life gathering.

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The lawsuit pointed out that the plaintiff's experience with Infosys demonstrates the 'discriminatory nature of Infosys' employment practices'.

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'There is a Covid vaccine-mania that is happening in the world now and the vaccine makers are using this mania for their own gains'

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Analysts see BECA as a 'force multiplier' for India.' 'But China too is known to have such capabilities.' 'The military gap with China will continue to remain a fact of life, BECA notwithstanding,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Europa League: United book place in final; Arsenal knocked out

Europa League: United book place in final; Arsenal knocked out

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Images from UEFA Europa League semi-finals played on Thursday.