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MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The solution is to enable a graceful transfer of the deposit and funding 'franchise' from capital-deficient firms to capital-surplus firms.' 'This will expand credit intermediation, bring down its costs, and put the financial sector on a definite path of recovery,' argues former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Four times now, twice at Wimbledon (2018, 2019) and at the US Open (2018, 2019) Serena Williams has come agonizingly close to that 24th Grand Slam only to fall at the final hurdle.

Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues firm for breaching privacy

Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues firm for breaching privacy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

A woman who was raped by an Uber driver in India in 2014 filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company and its embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick for "unlawfully" obtaining and sharing her medical records related to the sexual assault.

SHOCKING! Garbine Muguruza US Open hopes dashed

SHOCKING! Garbine Muguruza US Open hopes dashed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Garbine Muguruza was once again left to sift through the remains of another failed US Open campaign after the third-seeded Spaniard suffered a shock 7-5 6-4 second round upset by unheralded Latvian Anastasija Sevastova on Wednesday.

Ashwin accepts blame for no-ball incident

Ashwin accepts blame for no-ball incident

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin Wednesday said he would take the blame for the no-ball incident against Kings XI Punjab which cost his side the IPL match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Saturday.

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Trump's move followed a rare show of bipartisanship on Thursday when legislators voted to fund large swaths of the government and avoid a repeat of the recent five-week government shutdown.

Everything you need to know about the Clinton-Trump debate

Everything you need to know about the Clinton-Trump debate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Here are 7 things you need to know, including some you probably didn't know, about this historic debate.

Why retail investors should pay homage to John Bogle

Why retail investors should pay homage to John Bogle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

John Bogle figured that cheap mutual funds, which just mirrored indices with little tracking error, would be a useful vehicle for wealth creation, recalls Devangshu Datta.

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Bollywood pays homage to one of India's finest actors.

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Millman advanced to a quarter-final match-up against sixth seed Novak Djokovic.

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Andy Murray may have a dismal record in the Australian Open final, but he is not the only tennis star to come up short at the majors.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'At the end of the day, athletes are humans just like the rest of us.'

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Wednesday.

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration for one of the best-known figures of the 20th century.

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Can he be the statesman that a divided nation needs?' 'Not remotely, but by following his gut, he may yet surprise the scores upon scores of naysayers,' says Vikram Johri.

American economist has a word of caution for PM Modi

American economist has a word of caution for PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

You may be popular initially because of politics and ideology but if the economy slows down, you will be losing your popularity: Nouriel Roubini.

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Images from Day 6 of the 2016 US Open tennis tournament in New York, on Saturday.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I want to go back to India after my success here.'

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The US president made the remarks during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'There is indeed a link between BCG vaccination and resistance to COVID-19.'

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Rising New York Knicks cager Robin Lopez talks to Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com about the excitement of playing in the NBA, his family and future.

Rupee ends flat against dollar ahead of Fed policy outcome

Rupee ends flat against dollar ahead of Fed policy outcome

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Rupee ends flat against dollar ahead of Fed policy outcome.

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The 28-year-old Belarusian returned to action in June, after the birth of her son Leo last December, and had been hopeful that legal arrangements could be worked out to allow her to compete in the August 28-September 10 grand slam in New York.

Indian American admits role in widespread student visa fraud

Indian American admits role in widespread student visa fraud

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

An Indian American has admitted his role in widespread foreign student visa fraud that took place in New Jersey, the US Department of Justice said.

De-terrorise Pak policies towards India, General Sharif!

De-terrorise Pak policies towards India, General Sharif!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'New Delhi feels that given the internal dynamics in Pakistan and the overwhelming powers wielded by the army, one will have to wait for better times to see any meaningful progress in the India-Pakistan relationship,' says Ambassador G Parthasarthy.

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Ishita Katyal, the youngest TEDx licensee ever from Asia impressed the world with her ideas at the TED Youth conference held in New York, November 14.

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over two dozen Muslims have been elected to the Lok Sabha. This shows that all is not lost for India's Muslims, suggests Mohammad Sajjad.

Asian Games: Gowda wins discus throw silver

Asian Games: Gowda wins discus throw silver

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda won the silver medal in the men's discuss throw event, during the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Free speech: Don't let them finish off your rights

Free speech: Don't let them finish off your rights

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Don't let people with repugnant ideas abrogate your rights by taking advantage of your commitment to free speech, observes Mihir S Sharma