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Shooting World Cup: Rizvi wins gold; bronze for Jitu, Mehuli

Shooting World Cup: Rizvi wins gold; bronze for Jitu, Mehuli

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The Meerut-based Rizvi shot a world record 242.3 in the 10m air pistol event's final to beat reigning Olympic champion Christian Reitz of Germany (239.7) to win the top prize.

Michelle Obama's memoir -- Becoming -- to release on November 13

Michelle Obama's memoir -- Becoming -- to release on November 13

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The memoir will chronicle her life from a childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, as well as her time in the White House.

North Korea sends two US journalists to jail

North Korea sends two US journalists to jail

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

In a dramatic move that has far-reaching implications, North Korea has sentenced two American women journalists 12 years of hard labour.

Coughing fit sees player quit Australian Open qualifying

Coughing fit sees player quit Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The games were scheduled to start at 1000 am local time (2300 GMT) but did not get underway until about 1130 after Victoria state's environment watchdog said air quality had plunged to "hazardous" levels overnight.

Murray shoulders blame for Hopman Cup defeat

Murray shoulders blame for Hopman Cup defeat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Andy Murray feels he let playing partner Laura Robson down by not delivering victory for Britain over Spain in the Hopman Cup final on Saturday.

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

Sania wins opener in Vancouver ITF event

Sania wins opener in Vancouver ITF event

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Targetting her second consecutive singles title, top seed Sania Mirza faced stiff resistance from American Mallory Cecil before snatching a hard earned win in the first round of the ITF women's tournament in Vancouver.

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 May 2017

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

Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

India's women's hockey team failed to replicate the inspiring show they produced against Ireland in their opening match and were trounced 3-0 by Great Britain in their second Pool B outing at the Rio Olympics on Monday night.

Joshna, Dipika in WISPA Challenger-2 semis

Joshna, Dipika in WISPA Challenger-2 semis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Local favourites Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal ensured India a place in the final of the WISPA Challenger-2 event as the duo set up a semi-final clash against each other in Chennai on Thursday. Both Joshna and Dipika met with hardly any resistance in their quarter-final matches. Second seeded Joshna outsmarted Laura Pomporters of France 11-5, 11-5, 11-6 in just 25 minutes, while sixth seeded Dipika overwhelmed England's Jenna Gates 11-2, 11-8, 11-4 in 17 minutes.

Sochi Olympics: Iqbal finishes 85th in Cross-Country Ski

Sochi Olympics: Iqbal finishes 85th in Cross-Country Ski

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

India's cross country skier Nadeem Iqbal had a disappointing outing as he finished 85th in the men's 15km classic run event at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

US hospital staff share hardest moments on shift

US hospital staff share hardest moments on shift

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The shifts are long and the scenes are heartbreaking inside a Maryland hospital where nurses and doctors have been treating coronavirus patients for weeks, unable to let family inside to visit loved ones on their death beds. Some of the hospital staff share their toughest moments to show just how heartbreaking this pandemic has been.

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.

India at Wimbledon: Paes, Sania cruise; mixed day for Bopanna

India at Wimbledon: Paes, Sania cruise; mixed day for Bopanna

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis brushed aside Christina Mchale and Jelena Ostapenko to move into the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon Championships on Monday.

Can Indian women end their losing streak in T20s?

Can Indian women end their losing streak in T20s?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

A desperate Indian women's team would aim to snap its five-match losing streak in the second T20 International against England, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

When it comes to tennis parties, there is none bigger than the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party. Check out some images from the party.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

How Mr & Mrs Bush are handling retirement

How Mr & Mrs Bush are handling retirement

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

From the world's most visible address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, to a sleepy Dallas neighbourhood, life has changed drastically for former US President Geoge W Bush and his wife, Laura, since leaving the White House in January.The former first lady said as much in a recent interview with ABC, indicating that she and her husband had begun to settle into a normal, routine life at their new home in Preston Hollow, after spending a month at their ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Skoda to launch Yeti by June

Skoda to launch Yeti by June

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Yeti is not impressive to look at but it surely has lot of power under that hood and come with a price tag of Rs 12 -15 lakhs.

Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?

Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Even as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decide if a film backed by a streaming service qualifies for a 'regular' feature nomination, both critics and audiences hope Mudbound makes it to the Oscars, says Nikita Puri.

Bush bids goodbye to White House

Bush bids goodbye to White House

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Having witnessed Barack Obama take over charge as the 44th President of the United States of America, George Bush and his wife Laura departed the White House for a helicopter ride to Texas.

Spain beat Britain to win third Hopman Cup title

Spain beat Britain to win third Hopman Cup title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Tommy Robredo was the driving force as Spain came from behind to beat Britain 2-1 on Saturday to win the Hopman Cup for a third time.

Murray leads Britain into Hopman Cup final

Murray leads Britain into Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Andy Murray maintained his hot start to the year as he led Britain into the final of the Hopman Cup with a 2-1 victory over Russia on Friday. The Scot put on a masterful display to crush Igor Andreev 6-1, 6-0 after Murray's teammate Laura Robson had been beaten 6-4, 6-0 by Elena Dementieva. Murray then joined his 15-year-old partner to beat the Russians 6-4, 6-7, 10-6 in the deciding mixed doubles.

Hopman Cup: Murray leads Britain to second win

Hopman Cup: Murray leads Britain to second win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Andy Murray misjudged the strength of the Perth sun but timed everything else to perfection as he led Britain to a 2-1 win over Germany to move a step closer to the final of the Hopman Cup mixed team event on Wednesday.

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Serena Williams will try to take a step closer to history on Saturday when she plays her third-round match at the US Open.

Bush condoles death of US citizens in attack

Bush condoles death of US citizens in attack

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

United States President George W Bush, who continues to be briefed on the terror attack in Mumbai by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as he spends the Thanksgiving holiday weekend at the presidential retreat in Camp David, has condoled the deaths of two Americans in the attack."Laura and I are deeply saddened that at least two Americans were killed and others injured in Wednesday's horrific attacks in Mumbai," said a statement by the President.

Diwali: Bush greets Indian-Americans

Diwali: Bush greets Indian-Americans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

The president and First Lady Laura Bush sent their greetings through the members of the community who came to the Indian Treaty Room of the White House to mark the occasion as it had been done in past years of the Republican administration.

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

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

Rio Olympics: Will Sania and Saina sizzle on Day 6?

Rio Olympics: Will Sania and Saina sizzle on Day 6?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The shuttlers led by Saina Nehwal will make their first appearance in the Olympic Games on Thursday along with men golfers as India still waits for its first medal after five days of fruitless labour in this Brazilian city.

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The best and the worse styles...

Kerber ends Siegemund fairytale to defend Stuttgart title

Kerber ends Siegemund fairytale to defend Stuttgart title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

World No 3 Angelique Kerber beat qualifier Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-0 on Sunday to defend her Stuttgart Grand Prix title and end her opponent's sensational run.

What will Bush and family take home?

What will Bush and family take home?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

With their stay at the White House coming to an end, outgoing US President George W Bush and his wife Laura will take only a few treasured mementos with them from the eight years they spent at the mansion.

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

MC Mary Kom remained on course for an unprecedented fourth successive title but India's hopes of retaining the team crown all but ended after two of its four pugilists lost their semifinal bouts in the fifth World Women's Boxing Championship in Ningbo City (China) on Friday.

India in semis of women's World Jr squash

India in semis of women's World Jr squash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Dipika Pallikal and Surbhi Misra powered India past Canada and into the semi-finals in the 13th World Junior squash team championship in Chennai on Tursday.

Indian women eye clean sweep against South Africa

Indian women eye clean sweep against South Africa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Indian women's cricket team will be eager to pile further misery on South Africa

1st ODI: Indian women thrash hapless South Africa

1st ODI: Indian women thrash hapless South Africa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

India produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash hosts South Africa by 88 runs in the first one-dayer of the ICC Women's Championship at Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Monday.

Indian eves to take on Proteas in first ODI after 7-month break!

Indian eves to take on Proteas in first ODI after 7-month break!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

When the two sides met in the inaugural edition of the ICC Women's Championship in Bengaluru in November 2014, South Africa had won the series 2-1.

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has suffered multiple cheekbone fractures after an on-field head clash during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

India stops arms sell to Myanmar: Report

India stops arms sell to Myanmar: Report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Recently, First Lady Laura Bush, during a video teleconference in recognition of International Human Rights Day, said: "India, one of Burma's (Myanmar) closest trading partners, has stopped selling arms to the junta." However, a spokesman for the Indian Embassy in Washington declined to comment on the story.