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White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Scaramucci, 53, put in his papers just hours after General Kelly (retired) was sworn by Trump as the new White House Chief of Staff.

ICC chief Pawar knows little about cricket: Speed

ICC chief Pawar knows little about cricket: Speed

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

If John Howard was rejected for inexperience then even Sharad Pawar does not qualify to be the International Cricket Council (ICC) president as he knows "little about cricket administration", said former ICC CEO Malcolm Speed describing the snub to the ex-Australian Prime Minister a "disgrace".

Obama visit: How trained are Indian policymakers?

Obama visit: How trained are Indian policymakers?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

India's policy-makers and commentariat need education on foreign policy,

Paes-Bracciali in Thailand Open semis

Paes-Bracciali in Thailand Open semis

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Leander Paes and his Italian partner Daniele Bracciali stormed into the semi-finals of the Thailand Open, in Bangkok, defeating the Colombian pair of Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah on Thursday.

Obama to discuss Af-Pak strategy in situation room

Obama to discuss Af-Pak strategy in situation room

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

US President Barack Obama would hold his sixth Situation Room meeting with his national security team on Monday to discuss his administrations strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Slow progress in resettling Lankan Tamils: US

Slow progress in resettling Lankan Tamils: US

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The US government has expressed its dissatisfaction over the progress made by Sri Lanka in rehabilitating the war-hit Tamils living in detainee camps and in reconciliating with political parties of Tamils and Muslims in the country.

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The third-seeded Indo-Kiwi combination prevailed 6-4, 5-7, 14-12 over the Australian-Swede combine of Matthew Ebden and Robert Lindsted, in the quarter-finals after saving three match points.

'I'm not a great actor; I'm a smart actor'

'I'm not a great actor; I'm a smart actor'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

'I am not a part of any group or politics.' 'I work with everyone.' 'I have worked with Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn.' 'None of the Khans have ever taken me in their films.'

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas shocked top seeds Marcelo Melo and Lukas Kubot to storm into the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

This is what makes the World Economic Forum's annual summit special.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore told reporters that the suspect in the accident has been identified as 19-year-old John Earnest.

Senator apologises after calling India a 'threat'

Senator apologises after calling India a 'threat'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

United States Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, has profusely apologised and expeditiously gone on damage control mode after stating that 'a rising India' is a grave threat to the US. The Senator from Texas states that the F-22's are "important to our national security because we're not just fighting wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. We're fighting --we have graver threats and greater threats than that: From a rising India, with increased exercise of military power'.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Immediately sending whole series of help to India: Biden

Immediately sending whole series of help to India: Biden

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The president said he had discussed with Prime Minister Modi on when the US would be able to send actual vaccines to India.

Mallika's stunning snake look

Mallika's stunning snake look

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

The film promises some great special effects, thanks to Robert Kurtzman. A Hollywood star technician, Kurtzman has worked with the likes of Tom Cruise (Vanilla Sky) and John Travolta (Pulp Fiction). He has also shown his skills in films like Evil Dead and Spy Kids.

PIX: Liverpool, City grab late wins; Manchester United lose

PIX: Liverpool, City grab late wins; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

A K Antony receives rousing welcome in US

A K Antony receives rousing welcome in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Indian-Americans in the Washington metropolitan area accorded visiting Indian Defence Minister A K Antony -- on his maiden visit to the United States on the invitation of Defence Secretary Robert Gates -- a rousing welcome on his arrival at the Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday evening. Dr Parthasarathy Pillai, a community icon in the Washington, DC area and erstwhile national president of the National Federation of Indian Associations were at the airport.

Chennai Open: Wawrinka eases into last eight

Chennai Open: Wawrinka eases into last eight

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

In a battle between two players who had vanquished Indian opponents en route to the showdown, third seeded Stanislas Wawrinka eased past American Michael Russell 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Chennai Open on Thursday.

Fit-again Australia coach Lehmann set to join team in New Zealand

Fit-again Australia coach Lehmann set to join team in New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has been cleared to fly to New Zealand after recovering from deep vein thrombosis and will join the squad on Saturday ahead of their third and final one-day international against the hosts.

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The 16-year-old backed his aggressive backhand throughout the contest and went on to win 17 of his 23 points at the net to seal victory in 61 minutes.

History We Can Believe In

"History We Can Believe In"

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

President-Elect Obama has shown poise in the face of great challenges personally and to the country he has sworn to serve. His judgment and decision-making have shown wisdom beyond his years. But his greatest trait to me, one that he shares with the leaders mentioned earlier, is his ability to inspire all different kinds of people.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Diwali resolution in US Senate

Diwali resolution in US Senate

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The resolution affirmed the importance of the festival in the lives of millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs in the United States

Former US defence secretary McNamara dies

Former US defence secretary McNamara dies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Robert McNamara, who served as the US defence secretary during the controversial Vietnam war and the Cuban Missile Crisis, died on Monday in Washington at the age of 93.

PHOTOS: Euro 2016 decorated with flying tackles, bloodied noses, coaches kisses and much more...

PHOTOS: Euro 2016 decorated with flying tackles, bloodied noses, coaches kisses and much more...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

From sharp, flying tackles and tough possession-fights, bloodied noses to scissor kicks in attempt to finding those crucial goals and the ecstatic celebrations thereafter, Rediff.com gives you a quick rewind of all the excitement that has transpired over the last five days across France...

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the USTA would take "extraordinary precautions" to protect players, including robust testing, additional cleaning, extra locker room space and dedicated accommodation.

Dr Singh to meet McCain in New York, but not Obama

Dr Singh to meet McCain in New York, but not Obama

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be meeting the Republican nominee for US presidency, Senator John McCain, on September 24 in New York. Significantly, Dr Singh will not be meeting the Democratic nominee for the President's post, Senator Barack Obama

Aust to examine 'secret' evidence in Haneef case

Aust to examine 'secret' evidence in Haneef case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Former Australia immigration minister Kevin Andrews and AFP chief Mick Keelty, who have both come under immense criticism for their handling of the Haneef case, have welcomed the probe and offered their full co-operation, but have stood by their actions. Meanwhile, an AFP spokesman has conformed that the investigation into Haneef has remained active.

$500 million settlement reached in Nassar sex abuse scandal

$500 million settlement reached in Nassar sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The deal calls for the school to pay $425 million to the 332 victims represented in current litigation, with another $75 million set aside in a trust fund which could go to future plaintiffs who allege they were abused by Nassar, the attorneys said in a joint statement.

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Kennedys have put their considerable clout behind Barack Obama's campaign to be the first coloured man to be President of the United States of America.

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The shooting was the deadliest day for US journalism since 9/11 terror attacks.

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A quick look at the Oscar 2016 nominations.

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

No Smoking in Rome

No Smoking in Rome

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

John Abraham walks the red carpet at his film's premiere the 2nd Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

Dempo beat East Bengal

Dempo beat East Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

Title aspirant Dempo pumped in three second half goals on their way to a thrilling 5-3 win over East Bengal in the National Football League.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'