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US Senate rejects full Obamacare repeal without replacement

US Senate rejects full Obamacare repeal without replacement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The bill which would have given a two-year window to bring a replacement of Obamacare was defeated by 55-45 votes on Wednesday in the Republican-majority Senate.

US has a compelling stake in India, says McCain

US has a compelling stake in India, says McCain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Senator John McCain, who is one of the most influential American lawmakers when it comes to foreign policy, said "the emergence of a strategic partnership with India has been one of the most consequential bipartisan successes of recent US foreign policy."

'Ayurveda needs more evidence-based approach'

'Ayurveda needs more evidence-based approach'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The permeating take-away by a high-powered American delegation of top-notch American educators and researchers from six major medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, which recently returned from a study-tour of ayurveda in India, was the paucity of an evidence-based approach which is imperative if these ancient herbal remedies were to be incorporated in the US medical curricula.

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.

EPL: Racism claims halt match before Chelsea sink Spurs

EPL: Racism claims halt match before Chelsea sink Spurs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The racist chants took the shine off a great day for Chelsea who have tightened their grip on fourth place.

COVID vaccine coming within weeks: Trump at final debate

COVID vaccine coming within weeks: Trump at final debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The coronavirus dominated the opening minutes of the Trump-Biden face-off in Nashville with US President Trump terming the contagion a "worldwide problem".

Djokovic eyeing third US Open title but his 'serve is still a work in progress'

Djokovic eyeing third US Open title but his 'serve is still a work in progress'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

An elbow injury forced Djokovic to retire against Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in 2017. After that came a series of early tournament exits and, finally, surgery.

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all over. It's working out very nicely," Trump said.

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC

Citi to raise headcount at hedge fund unit

Citi to raise headcount at hedge fund unit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The hedge fund servicing unit would be headed by John Nicholson, a former Barclays Capital executive, who would become the managing director in Citi's US trading team, the Financial Times reported.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

US scholars coming to learn ayurveda's power

US scholars coming to learn ayurveda's power

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

A high-powered US delegation of top-notch American educators and researchers from six major medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, will visit India on an ayurveda study-tour that could possibly lead to the incorporation of this ancient herbal remedies in the US medical curricula.

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Andy Murray has lost the world number two spot to Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Masters final.

Kyrgios faces investigation after accusing ATP of being corrupt

Kyrgios faces investigation after accusing ATP of being corrupt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios could find himself in hot water again after accusing men's tennis governing body ATP of being "corrupt" following his US Open first round victory.

'US working very hard to solve Kashmir imbroglio'

'US working very hard to solve Kashmir imbroglio'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

American Senator John McCain, ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and erstwhile presidential nominee, has said he is aware that the Obama administration is working very hard to help resolve the Kashmir imbroglio, sans any US mediation of the issue between India and Pakistan.

Pak, Afghan, India 'must cooperate': Kerry

Pak, Afghan, India 'must cooperate': Kerry

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

India, Pakistan and Afghanistan must cooperate with each other to reduce violence in the region, a powerful US Senator and President Barack Obama's key foreign policy aid said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

With a 40-year-old man succumbing to injuries at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, the toll in the temple firework tragedy in Kollam rose to 114.

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"He's a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," said Trump of his new appointment.

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

NJ governor lauds Chivukula for Pravasi Samman

NJ governor lauds Chivukula for Pravasi Samman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Indian-American lawmaker of New Jersey general assembly Upendra J Chivukula has been felicitated by his peers and the state Governor for receving the prestigious 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman'.

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A top United States senator has unveiled an 18-point plan, including enhancing military ties with India, to hold the Chinese government accountable for its "lies, deception, and cover-ups" that ultimately led to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

PHOTOS: Serena joins in Wimbledon drills from afar

PHOTOS: Serena joins in Wimbledon drills from afar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

As the first day's play got under way, she posted a video clip on Instagram of her pounding backhands on a clay court despite being absent from the tour since winning the Australian Open in January as she is expecting her first child.

PIX: Anderson beats Djokovic again in Laver Cup

PIX: Anderson beats Djokovic again in Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Kevin Anderson took down Novak Djokovic for a second straight night as Team World rallied to win the final two matches and reel Team Europe's lead back to 7-5 after the second day of the Laver Cup in Chicago.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

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

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's largest cola brand Thums Up to make international debut in March

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

They to set off explosions in a fuel line connected to John F Kennedy airport and also running through residential areas.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Why Cahill wants to leave EPL champions Chelsea

Why Cahill wants to leave EPL champions Chelsea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

England centre back Gary Cahill is so frustrated by a lack of first-team football at Chelsea that he wants to leave the club in an attempt to safeguard his international place at the European Championship in the summer.

US says Pak Taliban chief Fazlullah killed in drone strike

US says Pak Taliban chief Fazlullah killed in drone strike

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The TTP, however, did not confirm the death of its chief in the drone strike.

UK park stabbing spree that killed 3 declared terrorist attack

UK park stabbing spree that killed 3 declared terrorist attack

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

A lone attacker, believed to be a Libyan refugee, went on a stabbing spree in a busy park in the southern English city of Reading, killing three people and injuring three others, the deadliest terrorist incident to strike Britain since 2017 London Bridge attack.

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says he has yet to reach an agreement with the Premier League club about his future. The Wales international, who joined the club in 2008, is in the final year of his contract.

Vote: Who will be crowned ISL champs? Bengaluru FC or Chennaiyin FC?

Vote: Who will be crowned ISL champs? Bengaluru FC or Chennaiyin FC?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Chennaiyin FC stand in the way as Bengaluru FC, the model club of Indian football, seek a triumphant conclusion to what has been a remarkable maiden campaign in the Indian Super League, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Ferrari extend Leclerc's contract until 2024

Sports Shorts: Ferrari extend Leclerc's contract until 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Briton Boulter part of Aus Open history, and it's an LOL moment

Briton Boulter part of Aus Open history, and it's an LOL moment

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Wins deciding set shootout after premature celebration. The Briton, who overcame dual Grand Slam semi-finalist Ekaterina Makarova, thought she had won the first round match after reaching seven points in the third set tiebreak and celebrated accordingly.

US lawmakers agree on Climate Bill agenda

US lawmakers agree on Climate Bill agenda

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Sending encouraging signal to the rest of the world, a bipartisan group of powerful US Senators on Friday agreed on a framework for a climate change bill.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Varun, Shah Rukh, Aamir: When actors SURPRISED us!

Varun, Shah Rukh, Aamir: When actors SURPRISED us!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Were these actors offbeat or off the mark?