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How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward from the Williams sisters' inspiration

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.

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

On October 3, Subramanian, a Chennai-based mechanical engineer, had tagged the Twitter handles of NASA, LRO and ISRO in a tweet, asking, "Is this Vikram lander? (1 km from the landing spot) Lander might have been buried in Lunar sand?"

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Subramanian, 33, who was on Tuesday the toast of the astronomy world, managed what ISRO and NASA couldn't through his close examination of before and after images of the scheduled landing.

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Flattering press, nice photos, no major gaffes.' 'Both sides will be very happy as they are clearly measuring 'success' by a different yardstick than the world used in the past.'

On RBI, let the public know who stands where

On RBI, let the public know who stands where

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

If indeed the issues involved between the government and RBI are of immense public interest, why not make public the arguments of both the government and the RBI, irrespective of the outcome of the process, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.However, the Act is silent on what happens if the governor's views differ from that of the government. If Patel does not want to budge from his stance the government can either see merit in the Governor's arguments and decide against going ahead with its plan or overrule him. My guess is that the issues raised by the government need to be sorted out not at the November 19 board meeting but between the Governor and the government, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

US snubs Pak, rejects request to facilitate talks with India

US snubs Pak, rejects request to facilitate talks with India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

India has said that Pakistan created the conditions for cancellation of the talks -- due to issuing of postage stamps glorifying terrorists and brutal killing of its three security personnel.

Another Al Qaeda attack on US inevitable: Official

Another Al Qaeda attack on US inevitable: Official

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Another attack on America is only "inevitable", Vice Admiral (retd) John Scott Redd, the head of the National Counter Terrorism Center, told the Newsweek magazine.

Review: Annabelle is a bit of a drag

Review: Annabelle is a bit of a drag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Coming from the makers of The Conjuring, its spin-off Annabelle pales in comparison, says Paloma Sharma.

QPR to probe missile-throwing incident in Chelsea game

QPR to probe missile-throwing incident in Chelsea game

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Queens Park Rangers have launched an investigation after Chelsea players were pelted by objects thrown from the crowd in Sunday's west London derby.

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates.

Beautiful Life Lessons from Buddy Hirani

Beautiful Life Lessons from Buddy Hirani

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'Buddy knows more about Raju's films because he sits in the editing room.' 'He has seen Sanju a number of times already!'

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Here are five talking points from the final weekend of the Premier League season:

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive.

With Olympics at stake, Jayaram hungry for success

With Olympics at stake, Jayaram hungry for success

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'I'm least bothered about the rankings of Kashyap or Srikanth. I want to make it on my own by winning titles.'

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh stuns World No. 67 Millman

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh stuns World No. 67 Millman

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Bollywood's HOTTEST dhoti-clad hunk? VOTE!

Bollywood's HOTTEST dhoti-clad hunk? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Who wears a dhoti best? YOU choose.

Woof! 'Robodog' Brutus learns to walk on artificial limbs

Woof! 'Robodog' Brutus learns to walk on artificial limbs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A two-year-old canine quadruple amputee is amazingly back on his feet, becoming only the second dog ever known to have four prosthetic limbs.

Sachin not ready for Test rigours: Gloster

Sachin not ready for Test rigours: Gloster

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Sachin Tendulkar opted out of the two-Test series in Zimbabwe, commencing on September 13.

A weekend with Dirty Harry

A weekend with Dirty Harry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Want The Rock's muscles? EAT THIS!

Want The Rock's muscles? EAT THIS!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The actor worked hard to get the look right in his new film, Hercules.

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Voters gave Johnson the huge mandate so that he can get the UK out of the European Union by January -- no ifs, no buts.

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'You'd also be wrong if you tried to lump me in the same category as Bernard Tomic'

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open matches played in New York on Wednesday

How South African media reacted after ball tampering scandal

How South African media reacted after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

A bemused, if almost ambivalent reaction, has come from South Africa in contrast to the angry backlash in Australia to their cricket team's admission of cheating in a Test match between the sides at Newlands on Saturday.

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Dehorning grabs the spotlight again after the death of the last male northern white rhino.

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

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.

4th ODI: India may risk playing Yuvraj

4th ODI: India may risk playing Yuvraj

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The team could even experiment by having Virender Sehwag play in the middle order in the fourth ODI against the West Indies.

Will press Pakistan to act on terror groups within its border: US

Will press Pakistan to act on terror groups within its border: US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The United States has said it will continue to press Pakistan to take "additional steps" to deal with terror groups seeking refuge within its borders, hours after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sought American help to resolve bilateral issues between India and Pakistan.

'Start-up engine in India could be the best in the world'

'Start-up engine in India could be the best in the world'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

John Chambers, executive chairman of Cisco, can talk about new age technology, artificial intelligence and crickets - insects being used as super food - all in the same breath.

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

In Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg returns to an arena he predominantly parented with the optimism of a kid who hasn't forgotten what it's like to be an audience, notes Sukanya Verma.

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

How does India's current national coach Ravi Shastri compare with the other men who have coached the Indian cricket team this century?

IPL auction: The onus is on the owners...of course

IPL auction: The onus is on the owners...of course

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at how the owners fared this time.

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.

Saffron is a different colour now

Saffron is a different colour now

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The colour has been rendered to activities that would have astonished Swami Vivekananda, says Sunanda K Datta Ray.