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Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

James Comey called for a national moment of reflection, in which everybody, regardless of partisan views, to evaluate the President and to consider whether he presents a threat to America itself.

Obama visit: How trained are Indian policymakers?

Obama visit: How trained are Indian policymakers?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

India's policy-makers and commentariat need education on foreign policy,

'I am not even that successful. Why is everyone bringing me down?'

'I am not even that successful. Why is everyone bringing me down?'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Shirish Kunder's on why his short film, Kriti is plagiarised.

'Article 15's success tells me that love works'

'Article 15's success tells me that love works'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Whether it is Mulk or Article 15, I am talking about love and against hatred.'

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with 'respiratory' ailment

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with 'respiratory' ailment

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue, family spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Thursday.

Bopanna-Qureshi beaten in Monte Carlo semis

Bopanna-Qureshi beaten in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi's run at the Monte Carlo Masters ended on Saturday, when they were beaten in the semi-finals. The sixth seeded India-Pakistan duo lost to unseeded South Americans Juan Ignacio Chela and Bruno Soares 6-2, 6-7(4), 10-7 in a marathon match that lasted 86 minutes.

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored his 55th international goal.

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi scored his 55th international goal to become his country's all-time leading scorer as Argentina thrashed hosts the United States 4-0 to ease into the final of the Centenary Copa America on Tuesday.

Despite loss, Indians earn respect from Aussies

Despite loss, Indians earn respect from Aussies

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Despite losing 0-4 to Australia, India earned respect for their doggedness from their formidable opponents who said Bob Houghton's wards deserved to be in the Asian Cup football tournament, the continent's biggest football event.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Veteran Leander Paes brushed off the disappointment of Rio Olympics as he and his German partner Andre Begemann made it to the final of the ATP Winston-Salem Open beating Swede Robert Lindstedt and Pakistan's Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi in a close encounter.

US: Bill proposed to secure govt computers data

US: Bill proposed to secure govt computers data

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Secure Federal File Sharing Act, introduced as a way to protect government information critical to citizens' privacy or America's national security, prohibits government employees and government contractors from installing dangerous file-sharing software on their government computers, a media release said.

CIA runs covert Army to hunt down Al Qaeda

CIA runs covert Army to hunt down Al Qaeda

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

America's CIA is running a 3,000-strong covert army to hunt down key leaders of Taliban and Al Qaeda in not only Afghanistan but across the border in Pakistan.

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarter-finals of Miami Masters

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarter-finals of Miami Masters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi eked out a hard earned win over Michael Mertinak of Slovakia and Dick Norman of Belgium to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Doubts about Force India being able to race at Spa, the first Grand Prix since the August break, emerged on Wednesday with reports of legal complications.

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Among the casualties, 50 are "seriously injured" according to police.

Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri

Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Despite Sunil Chhetri's none-too-impressive outing, national football team coach Bob Houghton backed the US-returned striker moments after India registered a convincing win over Namibia in an international friendly at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Review: Minions would have been better if it was Minion-sized

Review: Minions would have been better if it was Minion-sized

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Minions could have been a better edited, better directed and a much better written film, says Paloma Sharma.

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Indian football team will play against Qatar and Syria on December 19 and 26 respectively in what will be their last two international friendlies in the lead upto the Asian Cup in January next year.

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Third seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes staged a brilliant comeback to shock top seeds and defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan and reach the final of the Western and Southern Open.

Jennifer Aniston chops if off!

Jennifer Aniston chops if off!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

World number eight Andy Roddick and 18th-ranked Sam Querrey will represent the United States in a first-round Davis Cup tie against Chile next month, captain Jim Courier said on Thursday.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Revisiting Back to the Future

Revisiting Back to the Future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The 4-disc Blu-ray package which includes digital copies of all three movies has hours of extras and would make a great holiday gift. For the older generation, there is a great number of nostalgic thrills and fabulous insights into the making of the film.

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The Australian Open trophy continued to elude Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi as the re-united 'Indian Express' could not stop Mike and Bob Bryan from scoring a hat-trick of titles at the Melbourne Park on Saturday.

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Apple computer that Steve Jobs owned fetches $365,000!

Apple computer that Steve Jobs owned fetches $365,000!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

A rare Apple-1 computer personally sold by the company's co-founder Steve Jobs nearly 40 years ago has fetched a whopping $365,000 at an auction in New York.

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa on Wednesday

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa on Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Price has been fixed at Rs 85.3cr

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia remains a doubtful starter ahead of their Friday's match against Bahrain in the Asian Cup football tournament as he has still not recovered completely from his calf muscle injury, coach Bob Houghton said.

Bank of Baroda wins best bank award

Bank of Baroda wins best bank award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Leading public sector lender Bank of Baroda has been awarded the best bank of 2010, instituted by a business magazine.

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Keshav, the child prodigy who endeared himself to millions of viewers through his spectacular jugalbandi with 1000-odd drummers at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, is just an ordinary seven year-old who is 'happy' to be playing the tabla.

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari took a loan of Rs 485 crore from Mumbai-based Union Bank of India and a loan of Rs 352 crore from Kolkata-based Allahabad Bank. A year later, Kothari has reportedly not paid back either the interest or the loan.

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Donald Young has replaced the injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray of Britain in Friday's opening match of the first-round Davis Cup tie in San Diego.

Indian footballers slam team manager Chowdhury

Indian footballers slam team manager Chowdhury

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Team manager Pradeep Chowdhury's out-of-the-blue decision to part ways with the Indian football squad has not gone down well with national players, who are preparing in Dubai for the Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in Doha from January 7.

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, majority owner Bob Johnson said on Saturday. Johnson said further details would come from the NBA. Owners of the NBA's 29 other franchises must approve the sale.

India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings

India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Lack of international matches and two recent losses to Thailand have hit India hard. Bob Houghton's side plunged 22 places and now occupy the 160th spot in the latest FIFA rankings.

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will compete with European Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to clinch the BBC 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award.

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi earned a shot at their third title of the season as they set up the summit-clash of the ATP Aegon Championships against Mike and Bob Bryan in London.