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World Jr C'ships: Wrestlers Balian, Deepak move to semis

World Jr C'ships: Wrestlers Balian, Deepak move to semis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

In the 57kg competition, Shubham was no match for Russia's Ramazan Bagavudinov, whose superior technical acumen was on display in the quarter-final bout.

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hungary reach Euro finals with last-gasp 2-1 win over Iceland

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The ruling Democratic Party will retain majority control of the United States Senate as two of its candidates are projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to President Joe Biden in the second half of his term, both for his legislative agenda and his ability to appoint judges and other key officials.

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19 pandemic on his first day in office.

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Scotland's Scott McTominay grabbed another brace of goals as they stunned a much-changed Spain side to earn a deserved 2-0 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

Exporters explore 3 back-up routes to Russia, CIS nations

Exporters explore 3 back-up routes to Russia, CIS nations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Exporters are readying back-up routes to send their shipments to the nations belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Russia, as the war in Ukraine continues to intensify. Three routes are being explored. The first is the China route using Qingdao port. The second is the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) route that connects Mumbai to Moscow via Iran and Azerbaijan.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Missionaries of Charity working among war-hit in Ukraine: Sister Joseph

Missionaries of Charity working among war-hit in Ukraine: Sister Joseph

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, sister Mary Joseph, on Saturday said nuns of her order were serving the war-affected people in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Champions League PIX: Real thrash Liverpool in thriller

Champions League PIX: Real thrash Liverpool in thriller

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at Liverpool

Jr Worlds: Wrestler Ravi Malik loses bronze play-off in just 42 seconds!

Jr Worlds: Wrestler Ravi Malik loses bronze play-off in just 42 seconds!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

He began with a 6-0 win over Estonia's Robin Uspenski and followed that up with a 18-9 victory over Kyrgyzstan's Zhenish Humnabekov, who got three cautions in the quarter-final bout.

Bold, Beautiful Hats...

Bold, Beautiful Hats...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Whimsical hats on display.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

Bajrang starts training after recuperating from knee surgery

Bajrang starts training after recuperating from knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

To skip Senior Nationals.

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Pleasure and pain for Woods after Masters 1st round

Pleasure and pain for Woods after Masters 1st round

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods described his first competitive round of golf in 508 days as painful and positive after pushing himself to an opening round one-under 71 at the Masters on Thursday.

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh shocked world number 5 Fabiano Caruana as India 'B' pulled off a superb 3-1 win over number 2 seeds USA in the eighth round of the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai on Saturday.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Harika beats Stefanova

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Harika beats Stefanova

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India's Dronavalli Harika defeated former world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria in the third round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament in Riga to grab a share of the lead.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

With the Indian teams doing well so far, they can run into one another in the competition.

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against Trump's 213, making it much difficult for the President to win the polls. The winner of the 2020 presidential election should have at least 270 Electoral College votes out of the 538-member electoral college.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Friday.

Woman becomes 1st Sikh to graduate from US military academy

Woman becomes 1st Sikh to graduate from US military academy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

A second-generation immigrant born and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Narang had an early appreciation for military service due to her maternal grandfather's career in the Indian Army.

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

How Bollywood celebrated 75 years of India's Independence.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Eager to fetch an Asian Games gold on his comeback to competitive wrestling after a long hiatus, star freestyle grappler Sushil Kumar will head to Georgia for a ten-day tune-up ahead of the continental showpiece.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Scheffler takes control of Masters as Woods stays in hunt

Scheffler takes control of Masters as Woods stays in hunt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods was trying to steady the ship as winds threatened to blow his Masters comeback off course as he reached the midway point of the second round on Friday five shots back of clubhouse leaders Charl Schwartzel and Im Sung-jae.

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic, who has won a record nine titles at Melbourne Park including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19, with Australian Open organisers Tennis Australia confirming that all players would have to be vaccinated to compete in Melbourne.

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Varinder had to pull out of his 60kg category bout due to high fever but he tested negative for COVID-19.

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian players experienced mixed fortunes in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament here with two each in the men's and women's sections registering victories.

Sensex slips 81 points; Nifty holds 14,100 level

Sensex slips 81 points; Nifty holds 14,100 level

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Titan was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by Nestle India, HUL, HCL Tech, Infosys, ITC and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv and L&T were among the gainers.

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Just what happens to abandoned cars?

Just what happens to abandoned cars?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

In shabby backyards and dusty barns, in deserted fields and thick forests, Dieter Klein roams strange and isolated places to find once gleaming vehicles left to rust and ruin. From a dented Porsche to a faded Cadillac, a battered VW Beetle to a whole fleet of abandoned military jeeps, Klein's subjects creak with bygone glamour and might. As moss and gnarled branches transform motors into eerie artifacts, Klein's award-winning automobile photography is not only a tribute to classic cars, but also to the transformative power of nature and the enduring intrigue of people and incidents unknown. The mesmerising results appear in stunning new coffee table book Lost Wheels - The Nostalgic Beauty of Abandoned Cars, which is out next month. Scroll down to see some of the wonderful pieces.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Sarin enter 2nd round

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Sarin enter 2nd round

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Meanwhile in the women's event, Padmini Rout and R Vaishali joined compatriot Bhakti Kulkarni in the second round.

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Unlike earlier years, an Indian-American child did not win America's Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. 234 spellers, many of them Indian-American kids, will participate in the 2022 Bee, to be held from May 31 to June 2.

PHOTOS: Australia tame India after batting flop to claim series

PHOTOS: Australia tame India after batting flop to claim series

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Even though the score is below-par against Southern Stars, Vastrakar's clean hits at least gave them something to fight for.