News for 'Eastern Conference'

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

Indian, Chinese troops clashed twice after Galwan

Indian, Chinese troops clashed twice after Galwan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

At least two previously unknown incidents of skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have come to light with citations for gallantry awards conferred on Indian Army personnel mentioning them.

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Four Indians, including three women, have been killed in a tragic drowning incident at an unpatrolled beach in the Australian state of Victoria, the worst tragedy in Victorian waters in almost 20 years, officials said on Thursday.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dwyane Wade turned on the style as the Miami Heat clinched a place in the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game Six on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

India-China ties stable, will work for success of G20 summit: Beijing

India-China ties stable, will work for success of G20 summit: Beijing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Without mentioning the boundary dispute, the spokesperson said that China-India relations have been stable on the whole and "our two sides have maintained dialogue and communication at various levels".

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asked the Army to maintain strong vigil along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China as the situation in the northern sector remained "tense" in view of deployment of PLA troops.

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday.

NBA: Durant leads West over East in All-Star game

NBA: Durant leads West over East in All-Star game

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin provided a potent mix of outside shooting and inside dominance to lift the Western Conference to a 143-138 victory over the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday.

Army commanders deliberate challenges along borders with China, Pak

Army commanders deliberate challenges along borders with China, Pak

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The commanders present in Delhi gathered at the South Block in Raisina Hills area, while many others joined the deliberations virtually.

NBA: Bulls feel the Heat in Miami

NBA: Bulls feel the Heat in Miami

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 83-72 in an ill-tempered and physical encounter between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference on Thursday.

10 perfectly-timed photographs

10 perfectly-timed photographs

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Few things come close to capturing that perfect moment. Here are ten such pictures. Share yours too!

NBA: Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals

NBA: Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder booked their place in the National Basketball Association finals on the back of a furious second-half comeback led by Kevin Durant to take a series-clinching 107-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

NBA: Celtics edge the Hawks, Nuggets tame Lakers

NBA: Celtics edge the Hawks, Nuggets tame Lakers

Rediff.com5 May 2012

The Boston Celtics, lifted by the return of guard Rajon Rondo from suspension, scraped past the Atlanta Hawks 90-84 in overtime on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series.

NBA: Bulls overpower Magic 85-59

NBA: Bulls overpower Magic 85-59

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

The Chicago Bulls continue to thrive in the absence of league MVP Derrick Rose and cemented their place at the top of the Eastern Conference with a suffocating 85-59 road win over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Trawling back into the past, she said her family had an elephant mahal, where the jumbos were kept in large numbers after being tamed and domesticated.

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.

Situation along LAC in Ladakh abnormal: Jaishankar after talks with China

Situation along LAC in Ladakh abnormal: Jaishankar after talks with China

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Jaishankar also said that there is a need to take the disengagement process forward.

James shines as Heat finish off Celtics

James shines as Heat finish off Celtics

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Miami Heat defeated Boston Celtics 97-87 on Wednesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Heat won the series 4-1, and will play either Chicago or Atlanta in the conference finals.

NBA: Heat put heat on Celtics

NBA: Heat put heat on Celtics

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The Miami Heat piled the pressure on bruised and battered Boston by taking a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series with a 102-91 victory on Tuesday.

Had frank talk about abnormal border situation with China: Jaishankar

Had frank talk about abnormal border situation with China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The relations between India and China cannot be normal if peace and tranquillity in border areas are disturbed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

NBA: Wizards discover some second half magic as surge continues

NBA: Wizards discover some second half magic as surge continues

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

With just five wins from their first 33 games there was certainly nothing magical about the Washington Wizards' start to the National Basketball Association (NBA) season.

Miami heat up in fourth quarter to beat Cavs

Miami heat up in fourth quarter to beat Cavs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Miami Heat inched closer to top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 107-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

NBA: Pacers fend off Heat to square series

NBA: Pacers fend off Heat to square series

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers withstood a late Miami charge to beat the Heat 99-92 and square their Eastern Conference final at two games all on Tuesday.

NBA: Anthony's 50 points fires playoff warning shot to Heat

NBA: Anthony's 50 points fires playoff warning shot to Heat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Carmelo Anthony's stunning 50-point performance led the New York Knicks to a 102-90 win over defending NBA champions Miami on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to nine games.

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

Rediff.com18 May 2015

LA Galaxy suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City on Sunday.

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The all-party meeting aimed at reconciliation and conferring full powers to Sri Lanka's provincial councils will be reconvened in a month after initial deliberations on Wednesday failed to yield any agreements, party officials said on Thursday.

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Biden told reporters at a joint news conference with the visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his analysis is based on his instinct and does not have any proof for this.

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

NBA:  Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

NBA: Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

MLS: Henry nominated for MVP award

MLS: Henry nominated for MVP award

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Former France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is one of three players nominated for Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player award, the league said.

Operational readiness should always be at peak level, Rajnath tells Army

Operational readiness should always be at peak level, Rajnath tells Army

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

In an interaction with the commanders at their ongoing biannual conference, Singh reasserted the faith of the billion-plus citizens in the Indian Army as one of the "most trusted and inspiring organisations" in the country.

FACTBOX: MVP LEBRON JAMES

FACTBOX: MVP LEBRON JAMES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Factbox on the Miami Heat, who won the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship on Thursday by beating Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the best-of-seven final series.

NBA: James leads Heat past Thunder in finals rematch

NBA: James leads Heat past Thunder in finals rematch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

LeBron James scored 29 points and flirted with a triple-double as the Miami Heat claimed a 103-97 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of last season's NBA finals on a Christmas Day schedule of five games.

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

The Miami Heat secured a berth in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals for a second consecutive year with a series-clinching 101-88 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.