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Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan said the terrorist attack in Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.

Michelle's B Day bash rocks, guests dance 'all-night'

Michelle's B Day bash rocks, guests dance 'all-night'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

United States First Lady Michelle Obama's 50th birthday bash featured performances by pop stars Beyonce and Stevie Wonder as the "fun" party went on all night with her hubby President Barack Obama also shaking a leg.

Modi all set for tryst with Silicon Valley CEOs

Modi all set for tryst with Silicon Valley CEOs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

He will visit the campuses of iconic Tesla, Facebook and Google

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Obama and his wife Michelle began the annual event eight years ago to celebrate music that has helped shape the US.

Champions League: Man City earn a place in last 16; United qualify after late Fellaini winner

Champions League: Man City earn a place in last 16; United qualify after late Fellaini winner

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Manchester City progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League from Group F on Tuesday after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Olympique Lyonnais, a team Pep Guardiola hailed as one of the toughest he has ever faced.

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town to earn Jose Mourinho's side a quarter-final tie at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

EPL PIX: Man Utd rout Norwich, Southampton stun Leicester

EPL PIX: Man Utd rout Norwich, Southampton stun Leicester

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

IMAGES from Saturday's English Premier League matches.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

"We must also look beyond this terrible moment and decide what we as a nation are willing to do to prevent hatred, gun violence and domestic terrorism," said Congressman Ann Kirkpatrick from Arizona.

PHOTOS: America prepares for 'Snowmageddon'

PHOTOS: America prepares for 'Snowmageddon'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A state of emergency has been declared in Washington, DC and five states as 30 inches of snow and high winds may shut down up to a third of the country.

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"Personally I hate the term upsets from minnows or associates," Porterfield told reporters in Nelson. "I don't see it as an upset.

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

.. And other memorable couple outings at Cannes Film Festival.

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Even before assuming the United States President's office, Donald Trump has boasted about his election victory, his re-election prospects, re-prided himself for picking a "great" Cabinet and showered confidence on the capabilities of his son-in-law to broker peace in the volatile Middle East.

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Eclipse, with its vanilla and fruity palette, is easy to drink on the rocks, says Ritika Kochhar.

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Chelsea may have restored some breathing space over Manchester City with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday but they have not regained the form that made them runaway title favourites earlier in the season.

World reacts to new climate accord

World reacts to new climate accord

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Almost every country in the world just signed on to the #ParisAgreement on climate change

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Reflecting the strong bipartisan support to the India-US relationship, the lawmakers welcomed the decision of the House Speaker Paul Ryan to invite Modi to address the joint meeting.

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

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

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress will be an opportunity to energise efforts to improve bilateral ties, top American lawmakers from across the political divide have said.

The Facebook Menace

The Facebook Menace

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'We must all commit to sharing less nonsense and quarrelling less on social media.' 'We could use that time instead to meeting and speaking to our friends and family instead of 'liking' their posts.' 'Zuckerberg will be the poorer for that, but our lives will be so much richer,' says Rahul Jacob.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.

Top American IT CEOs endorse 'Digital India'

Top American IT CEOs endorse 'Digital India'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi has accelerated efforts to make India the next driver in innovation, Sunder Pichai said.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Djokovic, Serena and their stand on tackling Zika at Rio Games

Djokovic, Serena and their stand on tackling Zika at Rio Games

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Novak Djokovic urged people to think about Brazilians who are having to live with the Zika outbreak on a daily basis rather than worrying about how the situation might affect those travelling to the country for the Rio Olympics in August.

10 models who are changing the fashion game

10 models who are changing the fashion game

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

These beauties are breaking fashion stereotypes.

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.

Review: The Big C is a must watch

Review: The Big C is a must watch

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

There's really no reason why one should not watch The Big C, says Paloma Sharma.

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California.

Djokovic thrashes Goffin, picks row with umpire

Djokovic thrashes Goffin, picks row with umpire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Defending champion Novak Djokovic trounced stand-in David Goffin 6-1 6-2 for a clean sweep of his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday but spiced up a leisurely afternoon workout by picking a row with the umpire. The world number two, who will be joined in the last four by Milos Raonic after the Canadian beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 7-6(5) 6-3, began the week at London's O2 Arena quarrelling with a reporter and despite being relatively untroubled on court, there has been an edginess about the 12-times grand slam champion.

PHOTOS: Manchester United down City, Chelsea lose to West Ham

PHOTOS: Manchester United down City, Chelsea lose to West Ham

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Juan Mata swept home to steer Manchester United into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over holders and bitter local rivals Manchester City on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho got one over old adversary Pep Guardiola.

Trump apologises for bragging about being able to grope women

Trump apologises for bragging about being able to grope women

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Even Trump's own party chief, Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman, said this was unacceptable.

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Veteran British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced United States President Richard Nixon, has died after a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship. He was 74.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

EPL PHOTOS: City back to winning ways, Spurs win at Swansea

EPL PHOTOS: City back to winning ways, Spurs win at Swansea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Images from EPL matches played on Tuesday

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

How many times can you read the same book? Instead, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan turns to different books by same writers for comfort.

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli maintains status quo, Root makes top five

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli maintains status quo, Root makes top five

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

India's batting maestro Virat Kohli held on to the number two position in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batsmen released on Monday, while Rohit Sharma dropped a place to seventh.

Soccer PIX: Choupo-Moting's embarrassing miss; Juve celebrations on hold

Soccer PIX: Choupo-Moting's embarrassing miss; Juve celebrations on hold

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Eric Choupo-Moting scored his third Ligue 1 goal of the season on Sunday but the Paris St Germain forward's incredible miss later in the game was the moment that will be remembered from his performance in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Racing Strasbourg.

India look to bounce back with improved bowling effort

India look to bounce back with improved bowling effort

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

tung by the defeat in the series opener despite putting up a big score, India will have to plug their bowling loopholes when they take on Australia in the second One-Day International on Friday, fully aware that any slip-up will make their task of bouncing back difficult.

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today, that of being a modern state, is due to but one person: Its first and longest-serving prime minister, Nehru, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Costa hat-trick downs Swansea, City draw at Arsenal

Costa hat-trick downs Swansea, City draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Chelsea's Diego Costa continued his stunning start to life in the Premier League with a hat-trick in a 4-2 comeback win over Swansea City on Saturday that left champions Manchester City staring up the table after a 2-2 draw at Arsenal.