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Modi@1: The govt report card reads 'average'!

Modi@1: The govt report card reads 'average'!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The global economy may just be entering a new phase.

Urjit Patel's resignation is no calamity

Urjit Patel's resignation is no calamity

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'India's economic fundamentals are much too strong to be affected by his resignation,' says B S Raghavan.

Miami: Zverev battles past Kyrgios; Stephens, Azarenka advance to face off in semis

Miami: Zverev battles past Kyrgios; Stephens, Azarenka advance to face off in semis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the Miami Masters played in Key Biscayne, Florida on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

The Argentine, making his first appearance at Wimbledon since reaching the semi-finals in 2013, held aloft his arms in triumph after condemning twice Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka to his earliest defeat at the All England Club for three years.

Davis Cup: Maradona's presence fails to inspire Argentina

Davis Cup: Maradona's presence fails to inspire Argentina

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Raucous home support for holders Argentina did not make up for the absence of Juan Martin del Potro and Federico Delbonis on Friday as they fell 2-0 behind to Italy in the first round of the Davis Cup.

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Don't Miss! Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Don't Miss! Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

There was also the exciting Rugby Union match that added that much more excitement to the past week. Rediff.com has that and more snapped right here. We bring you a glance of all the action from the week gone by

India at Asiad: Women shuttlers handed tough draw in team event

India at Asiad: Women shuttlers handed tough draw in team event

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

P V Sindhu, will have to punch above its weight to salvage any hopes of a medal after being handed a tough draw in the badminton event at the 18th Asian Games.

Sports Shorts: Footballer gets 50-year ban!

Sports Shorts: Footballer gets 50-year ban!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

A Swiss amateur footballer has been handed a 50-year ban from the sport for kicking the ball at a referee and insulting him in a fourth-tier match, local media reported.

Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead, gunman shouted 'Don't forget Aleppo'

Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead, gunman shouted 'Don't forget Aleppo'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Russia has described the killing of Andrey Karlov at an art exhibition in Ankara as a terror attack.

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Highlighting the divisions, the former French diplomat pointed out that the top European clubs spend millions on players while Papua New Guinea's football federation struggles to pay air fares for its team.

Mayer wins longest Davis Cup singles match!

Mayer wins longest Davis Cup singles match!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Leonardo Mayer beat Joao Souza in a Davis Cup singles match that lasted a record six hours and 42 minutes.

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Tuki vows to 'seek justice' as Arunachal comes under Prez's rule

Tuki vows to 'seek justice' as Arunachal comes under Prez's rule

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Minister of State for Home Kiran Rijiju had said the cabinet was forced to take the decision because of a constitutional breakdown as six months had lapsed between two sessions of the state assembly.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Trump says open to new nuclear deal with Iran, reimposes sanctions

Trump says open to new nuclear deal with Iran, reimposes sanctions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The reimposition of sanctions on Iran will have major impact on countries like India, with which it has traditional and historic trade relationship.

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

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

DON'T MISS: It's an ODD world out there!

DON'T MISS: It's an ODD world out there!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad world!

Did you know Nehru was first PM to address US Congress?

Did you know Nehru was first PM to address US Congress?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

'India may be new to world politics and her military strength insignificant in comparison with that of the giants of our epoch.' 'But India is old in thought and experience and has travelled through trackless centuries in the adventure of life.' 'Throughout her long history she has stood for peace and every prayer that an Indian raises, ends with an invocation to peace.' Jawaharlal Nehru's memorable speech to the United States Congress.

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

She is the second Swiss player to win the tournament after Martina Hingis won the inaugural edition in 2001.

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Bhambri, ranked 200th, recovered from a set down and registered what turned to be an emphatic 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 win over Pella in a match that lasted for two hours and 10 minutes.

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

Sania, Paes enjoy success but egos dash India's Olympic dream in 2016

Sania, Paes enjoy success but egos dash India's Olympic dream in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

India's Olympic aspirations failed to blossom in the face of personal egos of star tennis players even as the legend of Sania Mirza continued to grow and an ageless Leander Paes basked in personal glory in 2016.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

Somdev, Yuki to lead India's charge at Chennai Open

Somdev, Yuki to lead India's charge at Chennai Open

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Somdev Devvarman would be India's while Yuki Bhambri is expected to carry his good from into the new season which is full of new challenges for the Indian players as ATP Aircel Chennai Open begins on Monday.

Check out who will be missing out on Euro qualifiers

Check out who will be missing out on Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

England defender John Stones has been ruled out of their final two Euro 2016 qualifiers through injury, the FA said in a statement.

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

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

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Vijayveer Sidhu, 16, shot a gold in the 25m standard pistol event for junior men after combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to claim the team gold on the last day of the ISSF World Championships.

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

Resurgent Cilic powers into US Open semi-finals

Resurgent Cilic powers into US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

A resurgent Marin Cilic blasted his way by sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Thursday to become the first Croatian to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals since his coach Goran Ivanisevic in 1996.

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

'The temptation of governments, to have a finger in the RBI pie will be just too great to resist, unless extensive amendments are carried out in the RBI Act treating it almost as the fourth branch of the government.'

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

American qualifier Sachia Vickery completed an astonishing comeback to stun third seed Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in a second-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Friday.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Berdych; Sharapova tames Bouchard

Australian Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Berdych; Sharapova tames Bouchard

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Images from Tuesday's matches at the Australian Open.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

Russia-backed militants shot down Malaysian aircraft

Russia-backed militants shot down Malaysian aircraft

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A group of Russia-backed Cossack militants has been held responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, near the village of Chornukhine, some 80 kilometers north-west of Donetsk.

French Open: Svitolina ends Cornet's run to reach last eight

French Open: Svitolina ends Cornet's run to reach last eight

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Alize Cornet fought tooth and nail but the local favourite's French Open run came to an end when she was knocked out 6-2, 7-6(9) in the fourth round by Ukrainian 19th seed Elina Svitolina on Sunday.

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Halep share spotlight; Wawrinka bristles

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Halep share spotlight; Wawrinka bristles

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Fifth seed Maria Sharapova averted an early exit on a sweltering day in Flushing Meadows. Updates from Wednesday's play.

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova ousted, Djokovic sets up Nadal clash

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova ousted, Djokovic sets up Nadal clash

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A summary of the matches from Day 9 at the French Open.

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi, Left parties and CMs of various states congratulated Kovind.