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Edberg not prepared to give up the quiet life

Edberg not prepared to give up the quiet life

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Stefan Edberg was the most sought-after man at this week's seniors tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.\n\n

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Five talking-points from the Premier League weekend after Manchester United extended their winning run against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool were made to work hard for their win at Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal losing at West Ham United.

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

His mother was the first female engineer at Ford. His brother is a CNN icon. 'Do we want politicians or problem-solvers?' Suneel Gupta asks Pottayil Rajendran.

Kenya is past, India is future: Sandeep Patil

Kenya is past, India is future: Sandeep Patil

Rediff.com1 Jun 2003

'It's a new challenge and responsibility,' said Patil.

'Hopefully, the curve should flatten out by monsoon'

'Hopefully, the curve should flatten out by monsoon'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'If it doesn't happen, we may be in for a difficult time.' 'Our biggest problem is our population and the fact we are a very social people.' 'However, I would say two months is more than enough time for things to settle down.'

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

'A rockstar!' 'Absolutely fantastic' ... That's how media outlets in Australia have been describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he traversed through the continent, charming people and political leadership along the way.

'Andy will always be a titan'

'Andy will always be a titan'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy'.

Cisco chief bullish on India

Cisco chief bullish on India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It expects to garner 5 per cent of its revenues from the Indian market in the next five years with business targeted to grow over 20 per cent during the period.

Pneumonia and diarrhoea: The biggest killers among children in India

Pneumonia and diarrhoea: The biggest killers among children in India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Pneumonia and diarrhoea have collectively claimed the lives of over three lakh children in India in 2013, posing a major challenge to public health in the country, a report said.

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'It is unfair to look at one decision, one ball out of 600-plus on the day and say that was the reason one team won and one team lost.'

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on Wednesday, easing past 13th-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Vishnu Vardhan won his second Challenger level title of the season with Japanese partner Toshihide Matsui but four other Indians, including Leander Paes, tumbled out of various ATP events across the globe.

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US secretary of state

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US secretary of state

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Tillerson, 64, who was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote, was administered the oath of office by Vice President Mike Pence.

PICS: Tottenham sink Man City; Burnley hold Arsenal

PICS: Tottenham sink Man City; Burnley hold Arsenal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Images from Sunday night's English Premier League matches.

Changes the World will see soon

Changes the World will see soon

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'

Changes the World will see soon

Changes the World will see soon

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'

Tamil reconciliation will 'take time': Kerry warns Lanka

Tamil reconciliation will 'take time': Kerry warns Lanka

Rediff.com2 May 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday warned Sri Lanka that "true reconciliation" with Tamils will take time, even as he praised the "openness" of the new government in efforts to boost democracy, human rights and reaching out to the minority community.

Why Serena Williams is stuck on 21?

Why Serena Williams is stuck on 21?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The peak remains tantalisingly close for Serena Williams but negotiating the final incline to a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam singles title is proving the trickiest of all.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

Day 15: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Ester Ledecka became the first person in Winter Olympics history to capture gold medals in unrelated events after the Czech won the snowboard parallel giant slalom on Saturday to go with her stunning Alpine skiing super-G gold.

Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House

Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Paul Ryan, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, was on Thursday elected and sworn in as the new Speaker of the US House of Representatives, which is similar to Indian Parliament's lower house, the Lok Sabha.

Henderson screamer has echoes of Gerrard at his best

Henderson screamer has echoes of Gerrard at his best

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Jordan Henderson has spent much ofhis Liverpool career being compared unfavourably with Steven Gerrard, but his stunning goal against Chelsea on Friday could have come straight from the copybook of the former Anfield hero. After Dejan Lovren had put Liverpool ahead, Hendersontook aim from 30 metres, curling home a superb effort that ended a goal drought stretching back more than eight months. It put Liverpool two ahead on their way to a 2-1 victory that ended the hosts' unbeaten start to the season and underlined the growing potential of Juergen Klopp's Liverpool side.

Soccer Extras: FC Goa make positive start in ISL

Soccer Extras: FC Goa make positive start in ISL

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

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

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

France decimated Iceland in a 5-2 win to end the Nordic nations Euro 2016 dream run in the quarter-final on Sunday.

Safe birth control 'pill' for men a step closer

Safe birth control 'pill' for men a step closer

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The newly discovered enzyme decreases the sperm's ability to swim, so that fertilisation cannot occur.

Shah Rukh on Vajpayee: 'I have lost a part of my childhood'

Shah Rukh on Vajpayee: 'I have lost a part of my childhood'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'He was one of India's greatest leaders loved and respected by all. He will be missed.'

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The United States welcomes India as a rising power and backs its inclusion as a permanent member of a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council, Secretary of State John Kerry has said ahead of his maiden visit to New Delhi.

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody's crowd-pleasing nostalgia cheers Freddie Mercury's exhilarating sound and infectious power play with such all-out gusto, you WILL break free all over again, says Sukanya Verma.

Tennis Roundup: Barty reaches Beijing final; Djokovic eases past Goffin

Tennis Roundup: Barty reaches Beijing final; Djokovic eases past Goffin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Ash Barty beat eighth seed Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7) in Beijing to seal her spot in the final of the China Open on Saturday.

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Her train was 8-foot-long and a limousine wasn't enough to carry it! Read on to find out how she finally arrived at the venue.

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The New York Times Co has agreed to sell The Boston Globe to the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, John W. Henry, for $70 million in cash, ending its 20-year ownership of the paper.

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.

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Republican refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the third debate against Hillary Clinton.

EPL PICS: Leicester beat Villa to break club record

EPL PICS: Leicester beat Villa to break club record

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

In a first, 3 Constitution benches to sit during SC summer vacation

In a first, 3 Constitution benches to sit during SC summer vacation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Along with the triple talaq matter, the Supreme Court will also hear cases related to Aadhaar and WhatsApp during the nearly 50-day summer vacation.

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Unless we act dramatically and quickly, science tells us our climate and our way of life are literally in jeopardy, says Kerry.

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Gautam Singhania likes Trump's feud with China

Gautam Singhania likes Trump's feud with China

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'Trump's sparring with China is good for business,' Raymond's CMD tells Pavan Lall.

Euro 2016: Austria wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack

Euro 2016: Austria wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Austria will double mark Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo when the teams clash at Euro 2016 on Saturday, but fear that it could create space for his teammates to wreak havoc, Austria's captain Christian Fuchs said. The two nations had been considered the strongest teams in Group F, but the pressure on both has intensified after disappointing opening games. Portugal could only draw 1-1 with tournament debutants Iceland, while Austria lost 2-0 to unfancied Hungary. The prospect of stopping the three-times world player of the year has added to Austria's worries.

PIX: Not Messi, not Ronaldo but own goals making difference at World Cup

PIX: Not Messi, not Ronaldo but own goals making difference at World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Rediff.com takes you back to the five own goals scored at the ongoing FIFA World Cup...