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Arjun Atwal drops to third at McGladrey Classic

Arjun Atwal drops to third at McGladrey Classic

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

After dropping just one bogey in 36 holes, Arjun Atwal gave away no less than three in the third round to slip to tied third position from top at the McGladrey Classic golf tournament in St Simons Island, USA.

Atwal grabs lead at Sea Island

Atwal grabs lead at Sea Island

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

India's Arjun Atwal carded eight birdies and a lone bogey to rocket into a one-shot lead over Davis Love III and Jim Furyk after Friday's second round of the McGladrey Classic at Sea Island in Georgia.

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The US, he said, rejects any Chinese claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands).

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

First woman US VP, Kamala Harris vows will not be the last

First woman US VP, Kamala Harris vows "will not be the last"

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

In the first address as United States Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris thanked people of the United States "for turning out in record number" and said Americans have ushered in a "new day" for the country.

Box Office: Akshay's Kesari won't be a big hit

Box Office: Akshay's Kesari won't be a big hit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

#NamasteObama: Top moments from Day 1

#NamasteObama: Top moments from Day 1

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Some of the best moments from Day 1 of US president's visit.

Time for non-American to head World Bank

Time for non-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The race for the top position at the Bank is really heating up.

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

North Korea fires ballistic missile, Trump says 'will take care of it

North Korea fires ballistic missile, Trump says 'will take care of it"

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile was launched eastward from Pyongsong in North Korea's South Pyongan Province around 3.30 am local time.

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Meet the busiest actress in B-town!

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Donald Trump is one of the "most racist presidents" in modern history, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, as he tore into the current United States president during the final presidential debate and accused him of pouring "fuel on every racist fire".

Look who's turning 50 this year!

Look who's turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Irrfan Khan has a big birthday coming up.

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Friends of India in the US hope that New Delhi will receive a presidential waiver, given that Trump Administration has recognised India as a major defence partner and is in advance stage of selling billions of dollars' worth of equipment to India in the next few years.

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck was about to be detained over an alleged sexual assault on a Zimbabwean Facebook friend when he committed suicide at his hotel, in Cape Town, his colleague Jim Maxwell has said.

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

As Research in Motion goes through a major shake-up, Fairfax Financial founder Prem Watsa has taken a seat on its board, expanding it to 11 members.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Warner and Finch opening the way for Australia

Warner and Finch opening the way for Australia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

For long periods it wasn't sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for 53, Warner kicked on to score a hugely impressive 166.

Patient Tiger Woods back at the top in a major

Patient Tiger Woods back at the top in a major

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The former world number one has not won a major in four years but the omens are good this time. Of the nine previous times Woods has led a major at the halfway state, he has gone on to win eight.

Yeh Ballet review

Yeh Ballet review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sooni Taraporewala makes us root for her young characters even if we aren't entirely sure about the depth of their feelings, feels Sukanya Verma.

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Baywatch star is in negotiations to join A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic.

Big blow to Imran Khan's 'Naya Pak' as US to scrap $300m aid

Big blow to Imran Khan's 'Naya Pak' as US to scrap $300m aid

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

With this, the DoD has reprogrammed USD 800 million CSF destined for Pakistan.

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The White House said the two leaders also pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Bush and his wife did not vote for either major-party presidential nominee this year, a spokesman for the former president told the Texas Tribune.

Ash & Ujjwala kiss! This red carpet is too hot to handle

Ash & Ujjwala kiss! This red carpet is too hot to handle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Bollywood stars up their fashion game for the first Vogue Women of the Year Awards.

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The show has been renewed for three more seasons.

Emmy Awards 2010: The big winners!

Emmy Awards 2010: The big winners!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Did your favourite TV star win? Find out here!

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US President Barack and wife Michelle met Nobel prize winner Kailash Satyarthi

China helped Pakistan get nukes: US Senator

China helped Pakistan get nukes: US Senator

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

"Pakistan wouldn't have acquired nuclear weapons if it hadn't have been for Chinese assistance," Senator Jim Webb, said on Monday at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington-based think tank.

Don't expect much from Mattis-Sitharaman meeting

Don't expect much from Mattis-Sitharaman meeting

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Sitharaman has completed just 19 days as defence minister and is also pre-occupied with the Gujarat assembly election, notes Ajai Shukla.

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Did Saudi state television blur Michelle Obama's face?

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

BRIC nations no longer emerging markets

BRIC nations no longer emerging markets

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

BRIC economies are currently worth around $11-12 trillion.

Exclusive! What Obama wants out of India visit

Exclusive! What Obama wants out of India visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

As the most powerful man on earth comes calling on India in November, Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC, that the US president is keen his visit transforms relations between the two democracies

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Vim Kochhar wins Canadian Helen Center Award

Vim Kochhar wins Canadian Helen Center Award

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Conservative Senator Vim Kochhar has been honored with the 2010 Canadian Helen Keller Center Award 'for his outstanding community service and his appointment to the Senate.