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PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.

PIX: Naomi Watts, Kristen Stewart at Cannes 2016

PIX: Naomi Watts, Kristen Stewart at Cannes 2016

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense!

Bolt ready to strike at first Commonwealth Games appearance

Bolt ready to strike at first Commonwealth Games appearance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are among the best in the world and the event has not been affected by big name withdrawals, six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt said on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Have a look at the best bird photos of the 2016 Audubon Photography Awards.

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Nisha Desai Biswal as the new assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs.

Hewitt wins record-equalling fourth Queen's title

Hewitt wins record-equalling fourth Queen's title

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

The Aussie ace won the Stella Artois title for a record-equalling fourth time when he beat American James Blake.

PHOTOS: Injury floors Bolt and ruins final farewell

PHOTOS: Injury floors Bolt and ruins final farewell

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's final appearance on the track ended in agony on Saturday as he pulled up injured running the final leg of the World Championships 4x100 metres relay as Britain stunned the United States to win a shock gold medal.

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to complete its investigation in a week, meaning the confirmation of Kavanaugh, 53, as Supreme Court judge would be delayed by at least a week.

Dementieva stuns Henin

Dementieva stuns Henin

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Dementieva will face third seed Maria Sharapova, who beat Martina Hingis, in the final of the Pacific Life Open.

Govt says Twitter defaming India, Delhi police rejects remarks

Govt says Twitter defaming India, Delhi police rejects remarks

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Delhi Police on Thursday said the statements by Twitter on the ongoing enquiry in the 'toolkit' case was mendacious and designed to impede the lawful enquiry.

Inside scenes from the Golden Globes 2019

Inside scenes from the Golden Globes 2019

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Candid shots you will *not* see on the show!

The Top 10 Moments from the Oscars 2015

The Top 10 Moments from the Oscars 2015

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The rather drab 87th Academy awards wasn't without its share of high points.

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.

5 lessons from Dipa Karmakar, India's golden girl

5 lessons from Dipa Karmakar, India's golden girl

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Dipa Karmakar's achievement, says Divya Nair, has lessons for us all.

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an order declaring the presidential proclamation restriction on issuing new H-1B or H4 visas or admitting new H-1B or H-4 visa holders as unlawful.

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

74% of users play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week, with the majority playing once a week and 20% of the respondents reported playing more than five times a week, says a report on the online gaming industry in India.

PIX: Kohli meets Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry

PIX: Kohli meets Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry

Rediff.com30 May 2019

India captain Virat Kohli along with the other nine skippers of the participating teams at the ICC World Cup on Wednesday met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace in London.

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Jamaica's Campbell-Brown fails dope test - sources

Jamaica's Campbell-Brown fails dope test - sources

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Jamaica's 200 metres world champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned diuretic, sources close to Jamaican athletics said.

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Rediff.com17 May 2016

A look at models who wowed the Cannes red carpet.

'Kalpana belonged to the universe'

'Kalpana belonged to the universe'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'This has been an emotional week and I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support.'

In practice, I perform way better than this: Dipa Karmakar

In practice, I perform way better than this: Dipa Karmakar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

"I'm happy but wish I could have done a bit better. In practice, I perform way better than this," Dipa karmakar said.

What needs to be done to produce medal-winning gymnasts?

What needs to be done to produce medal-winning gymnasts?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

India's gymnastics queen, Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi expects a more solid sports policy and bigger effort from SAI and the government

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

A first: Obama to appoint PIO as asst secretary for South Asia

A first: Obama to appoint PIO as asst secretary for South Asia

Rediff.com23 May 2013

In what could be yet another historic appointment in the annals of the Indian-American community's immigrant experience, senior administration sources have told rediff.com that Nisha Desai Biswal is strongly tipped to be appointed the new assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs

It's time for us to begin dialogue with Modi: US house rep

It's time for us to begin dialogue with Modi: US house rep

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The latest fan of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi seems to be the American Samoan delegate, Eni Faleomavaega, the ranking Democrat on the house foreign affairs subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, which has jurisdiction over matters pertaining to South Asia. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Hollywood's Most Desirable Women

Hollywood's Most Desirable Women

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Check them out!

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

Rediff.com25 May 2020

All 112 matches of the 'NZ Premier League' will be played in Auckland without spectators but broadcast live on Sky Sport or the Youtube channel, Sky Sport Next, Tennis New Zealand said on Monday.

Bolt to run at Rio Games warm-up event in London

Bolt to run at Rio Games warm-up event in London

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Usain Bolt will fine-tune his preparations for the Rio Olympics by competing at the Anniversary Games in London on July 22.

Bolt clocks year's second fastest time to win Racers GP

Bolt clocks year's second fastest time to win Racers GP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ramped up his preparation for the Rio Olympics as he recovered from a stumble to win the men's 100 meters at the inaugural Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadium in Jamaica.

India winless in Hockey World League Finals

India winless in Hockey World League Finals

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

India produced a lacklustre and disappointing performance in their second consecutive match to go down 0-2 to Germany and end their pool engagements on a winless note at the Hockey World League (Final), in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Bolt on board for Worlds hit by withdrawals

Bolt on board for Worlds hit by withdrawals

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

A year after athletics was at the heart of London 2012 the sport's biennial world championships is in danger of losing its lustre after a series of doping and injury withdrawals have robbed the Moscow event of much of its stardust.

No boots on ground, no military base in Maldives: US

No boots on ground, no military base in Maldives: US

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Ruling out the possibility of establishing a military base or having permanent boots on the ground in Maldives, a top Barack Obama administration official has said that the United States has consulted India on the Status of Forces Agreement, which it is currently negotiating with the island nation.

India to host trilateral dialogue with US, Afghanistan

India to host trilateral dialogue with US, Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

New Delhi will host the second tri-lateral dialogue with United States and Afghanistan next week, which among other things will focus on co-operation between the three countries post-2014 when the US forces are scheduled to hand over control for security operations to Afghan forces.

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

In Asia, the last Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse happened 35 years ago on December 30, 1982.

American men suffer worst Wimbledon in over 100 years

American men suffer worst Wimbledon in over 100 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

For the first time in 101 years no American will be playing in the third round of the men's singles at Wimbledon.