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Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Had the slain Indian-American engineer stayed in India, he would have earned less but his life might have been spared, Sunanda K Datta-Ray says, pondering the question of where one belongs.

Modi likely to meet Kamala Harris, Tim Cook during US visit

Modi likely to meet Kamala Harris, Tim Cook during US visit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The PM will also meet Australian Prime Minister Scot Morrison and Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga on the same day.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Nadal, Djokovic, Federer in same half of French Open draw

Nadal, Djokovic, Federer in same half of French Open draw

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Thirteen-time champion Rafael Nadal, 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer and world number one Novak Djokovic were placed in the same half of the French Open draw on Thursday.

OTT Picks For All Kinds Of Romantics

OTT Picks For All Kinds Of Romantics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Make your Valentine's Day fun and fabulous with Sukanya Verma's OTT suggestions.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

For all of Sohn's efforts at reconciliation, Japan has had an awkward relationship with him and his legacy.

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Normally a star-studded display teeming with celebrities, the Tokyo Olympics ceremony was low-key, with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance, strict social distancing rules and signs calling on spectators to "be quiet around the venue."

Japan charmed by 'new heroine' Naomi Osaka

Japan charmed by 'new heroine' Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka is hogging the headlines for all the right reasons in her native land after she became the first Japanese player to reach a Grand Slam singles final, with one major newspaper hailing her as "a new heroine Japan can be proud of".

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Here are other key moments and athletes to look out for at Tokyo 2020 when the sport gets underway in earnest on Saturday

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

From domestic noir to domestic animals, the themes range far and wide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.

2020 Olympics ticket design inspired by Kimono fabric

2020 Olympics ticket design inspired by Kimono fabric

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The tickets come in four colours -- red, blue, purple and green -- representing each of Japan's four seasons.

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'As athletes we are taught to take care of our body, and perhaps the mental and emotional aspect gets short shrift'

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8.

Time for Modi to use India's market size as a weapon

Time for Modi to use India's market size as a weapon

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Opening up India's market to neighbouring countries can be as strategic as access denial to others. The game should be played both ways, even if it upsets domestic business lobbies, observes T N Ninan.

Japan's Naomi Osaka adds voice to US protests

Japan's Naomi Osaka adds voice to US protests

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka joins other sports figures in speaking out against racism and police violence, including basketball great Michael Jordan and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui pulled off a major shock on the opening day of the Tokyo Olympics swimming medal events with a stunning victory

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

India, US likely to sign BECA deal for closer defence ties

India, US likely to sign BECA deal for closer defence ties

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

It is believed that the signing of BECA and the follow-up arrangements between the sides will allow India to use American inputs on geospatial intelligence and to enhance military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons like cruise, ballistic missiles and drones.

Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final

Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the US Open on Thursday, beating last year's runner-up Madison Keys 6-2, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.

Why 30% environment cess on diesel cars will be disastrous for India

Why 30% environment cess on diesel cars will be disastrous for India

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Major carmakers like Maruti Suzuki and Honda did not have diesel technology and it is in the last 3-4 years that they invested in diesel vehicles owing to shift in demand towards such models

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.

ROMANCE. GANGSTERS. FEAR.

ROMANCE. GANGSTERS. FEAR.

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

A gangster's recollections, a tennis champ's triumph and a two-timing teenager -- Sukanya Verma gives you OTT recommendations for the week.

Noisy delegations make up for absent fans at Games

Noisy delegations make up for absent fans at Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Chinese supporters have been visible and vocal.

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 6 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have long moved on from their tempestuous 2018 US Open title match but that will do nothing to dampen the suspense ahead of their blockbuster Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

Modi arrives in US to attend Quad, address UNGA

Modi arrives in US to attend Quad, address UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, on Wednesday on an official visit to the United States during which he will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, attend the maiden in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Indians at Australian Open: Prajnesh crashes out in opening round

Indians at Australian Open: Prajnesh crashes out in opening round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

With this loss, Prajnesh lost a golden opportunity to face Djokovic in the second round.

How Olympians celebrated Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

How Olympians celebrated Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Olympians at the 'closed-loop' Beijing Games have had to be creative to express their feelings of love

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan did discuss the 'challenge' posed by China during the first meeting of the Quad, and they made clear that none of them have any 'illusions' about Beijing, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.

Olympics Golf: India's Ashok in contention for silver

Olympics Golf: India's Ashok in contention for silver

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The 23-year-old rolled in five birdies to be placed second on twelve-under 201 ahead of a New Zealander, an Australian, a Japanese, and a Danish golfer (203) -- who all are tied on third place. The Indian finished round three with 68 (-3) for Day 3.

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The experienced Indian golfer, who began the week with a superb 67 and was inside the Top-10, slid down the ladder thereafter with rounds of 72-68-72 over the next three days for a total of 5-under 283.

PM gifts Harris notifications related to her Indian grandfather

PM gifts Harris notifications related to her Indian grandfather

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Modi also gifted Harris a 'gulabi meenakari' chess set, the sources said, adding that the craft of 'gulabi meenakari' is closely associated with Varanasi, one of the oldest cities of the world and the prime minister's Lok Sabha constituency.

Sania Mirza and Shuai Zhang knocked out in QF in Luxembourg

Sania Mirza and Shuai Zhang knocked out in QF in Luxembourg

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

India's ace tennis star Sania Mirza and her partner Shuai Zhang were knocked out of the women's doubles event of the Luxembourg Open.

Pak was considering Taliban govt as a partner to counter India: US Senator

Pak was considering Taliban govt as a partner to counter India: US Senator

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Pak's role in Kabul is not sending a good message to India, a top American lawmaker has said

Ukraine: So What Happens Now?

Ukraine: So What Happens Now?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Western world keeps talking, ratcheting up sanctions, the only thing it can do. The Russians march on to Kyiv and capture Zelensky and key members of his government as part of their 'de-Nazification' drive, predicts Shreekant Sambrani.

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.