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Islamic State is laughing at America: Trump

Islamic State is laughing at America: Trump

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Islamic State is laughing at America as the political leaders in the country have no effective strategy against the terror group, said Trump.

Archery World Cup: Indian women's team storms into final

Archery World Cup: Indian women's team storms into final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

They will be against Chinese Taipei in the final on Sunday.

Murray carries Britain to Davis Cup semi-finals

Murray carries Britain to Davis Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Andy Murray carried Britain to their first Davis Cup semi-final since 1981 after he beat France's Gilles Simon 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to give the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In an article published in the Sunday Telegraph as she left for India for her first bilateral visit outside the UK, she said plans to promote the best of Britain during her three-day trade mission to New Delhi and Bengaluru.

India hold Germany, finish second

India hold Germany, finish second

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Germany won the four-nation hockey tournament in Dusseldorf on goal difference after a 3-3 draw.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Dutch envoy said to Tirumurti "You should not have abstained in the GA. Respect the UN Charter."

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Andy Murray joined Emma Raducanu through the exit door after a four-set defeat by John Isner.

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame second seed Andy Murray for a gruelling 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 see-saw victory on Wednesday to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

British High Commissioner in India, James Bevan called on IOA acting president V K Malhotra and assured full security for the Indian contingent which will take part in the London Olympics.

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

F1: Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel summoned to stewards

F1: Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel summoned to stewards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The pole was a record-extending 82nd of Hamilton's career and his 10th of a season that has already seen the Briton clinch his fifth world championship.

Australian Open: Djokovic powers past Murray for title

Australian Open: Djokovic powers past Murray for title

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic reasserted his rule over the hard-courts of Melbourne Park

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The development came to light after HI advertised for the position on its official website Wednesday

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Prachi Yadav finishes last in 200m canoe VL2 final

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Indian men's hockey team, which ended a 41-year medal drought by clinching a bronze medal in Tokyo, rose to 3rd in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Rankings, behind Belgium and Australia, respectively.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

He did? No he didn't!

He did? No he didn't!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed as wide of the mark reports that he sprayed Russian President Vladimir Putin with the winner's champagne after Sunday's grand prix in Sochi.

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

India's campaign at the US Open came to an end after Rohan Bopanna lost in the men's and mixed doubles, in New York, on Sunday. India's top-ranked men's doubles player and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov lost 3-6, 4-6 to 15th seeds Neal Skupski and Jamie Murray of Great Britain in a second round match that lasted 75 minutes.

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

I don't read anything into it until I see what their actions are, Biden told reporters.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Capping off a great day for India, Sania Mirza advanced to the third round of both the women's and mixed doubles events, while Rohan Bopanna and Purav Raja also won their respective mixed doubles matches at the Wimbledon in London.

PHOTOS: When Beckham was substituted by Beckham...

PHOTOS: When Beckham was substituted by Beckham...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

David Beckham's children extended their support to their father's UNICEF charity football match.

Murray in Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs'

Murray in Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray looked back to his best on grass as he beat Nick Kyrgios 7-6(5), 6-2 to move into the final of the Stuttgart Open on Saturday after the Australian lost his cool in the second set and said he was racially abused by a fan.

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Andy Murray has dismissed suggestions that the pressure of being the world's top tennis player is affecting his performance after losing to Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the Round of 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters.

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on July 23, here is some trivia from the first two editions of the modern Olympics held in 1896 and 1900.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'If Israel had stuck to the peace accords, Hamas would have had no one to fight.'