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India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A 1987-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Kamboj was previously Ambassador of India to Bhutan and was in June appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, succeeding Ambassador T S Tirumurti.

Hot alert! Alessandra puts on a racy display

Hot alert! Alessandra puts on a racy display

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio's bold Vogue Greece cover is not for the faint hearted!

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

PIX: Australia edge India in thrilling CWG opener

PIX: Australia edge India in thrilling CWG opener

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

IMAGES from the women's T20I played between Australia and India, at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

2 killed in stabbing spree in Finland

2 killed in stabbing spree in Finland

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Police have warned other attackers may remain at large, and asked people to stay away from the city centre.

India abstains from UN vote condemning Russia's annexations

India abstains from UN vote condemning Russia's annexations

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The 193-member general assembly voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to condemn Russia's "illegal so-called referendums in regions within the internationally recognised borders of Ukraine and the attempted illegal annexation of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine, following the organisation of the above-mentioned referendums".

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, July 26

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, July 26

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Sharath Kamal's progress to the third round of the men's singles in table tennis was the only bright spot on another gloomy day for India at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

India, along with 12 other United Nations Security Council members, abstained on a resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Japan Open: Sai Praneeth advances to second round

Japan Open: Sai Praneeth advances to second round

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

In the mixed doubles event, Satwiksairak Rankreddy and Ashwini Ponnappa started their campaign on a winning note. The duo beat the German combine of Marvin Seidel and Linda Efler in straight games 21-14, 31-19.

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a draft resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

AB de Villiers made this offer in May, barely 24 hours before the final squad for this ongoing showpiece in the UK was to be announced by Cricket South Africa.

Kate Moss turns to her mom for help

Kate Moss turns to her mom for help

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

All the latest Hollywood gossip.

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The US hopes India will "reconsider" its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington "encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages, amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. India, the world's second-biggest wheat producer, has banned wheat exports in a bid to check high domestic prices amid concerns of wheat output being hit by scorching heat waves. The decision would help control retail prices of wheat and wheat flour, which have risen by an average 14-20 per cent in the last one year, besides meeting the foodgrain requirement of neighbouring and vulnerable countries.

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

India abstained on the procedural vote taken in the Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the tense situation on the Ukraine border.

This Festive Season Opt For DIGITAL Gold

This Festive Season Opt For DIGITAL Gold

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Investors with as little as Rs 1 can start investing in digital gold.'

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a vote moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Olympics TT: Sharath advances to third round; Manika loses

Olympics TT: Sharath advances to third round; Manika loses

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

India's leading player Sharath Kamal overcame a sluggish start to beat Portugal's Tiago Apolonia in the men's singles second round, while the women challenge ended with Manika Batra and Sutirtha Mukherjee losing to their superior opponents at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.

Biden announces national security team

Biden announces national security team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national security council.

Enron probe: Ex-CEO's wife under lens

Enron probe: Ex-CEO's wife under lens

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

US authorities are probing if Linda, wife of ex-Enron chairman Ken Lay, acted improperly when she had their family foundation sell 1.3 million Enron stocks just days before the energy giant's bankruptcy.

If India has chosen any side, it is the side of peace: Tirumurti at UNGA

If India has chosen any side, it is the side of peace: Tirumurti at UNGA

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Abstaining in the UN General Assembly on a vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, India on Thursday asserted that if it has 'chosen' any side, it is the side of 'peace and it is for an immediate end to violence.'

DVD review: Sling Blade can still cut it

DVD review: Sling Blade can still cut it

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The Blu-Ray addition of the 1996 movie starring Billy Bob Thorton features plenty of engaging material.

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.

TT: Can India do the unthinkable again?

TT: Can India do the unthinkable again?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Sharath along with G Sathiyan has been handed a tough draw in the men's singles competition.

Modi Has No Idea How To Deal With The World

Modi Has No Idea How To Deal With The World

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

What is being exposed is we have no real doctrine and no idea how to deal with the world, asserts Aakar Patel.

What a time to be alive, says record-breaking Hamilton

What a time to be alive, says record-breaking Hamilton

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Lewis Hamilton put no limits on what he could achieve after roaring past retired Ferrari great Michael Schumacher on Sunday as the Formula One driver with most wins in the history of the sport.

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters semis, Srikanth crashes out

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters semis, Srikanth crashes out

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Sourabh will next face Korea's Heo Kwang Hee for a place in the men's singles final.

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

"I am saddened, however, that there is a small, handful of members that seem to be still tolerating the war," Sergiy Kyslytsya said after the Security Council voted on the United States-led draft resolution.

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Guterres, who opened an emergency meeting of the 15-nation Security Council on Ukraine late Wednesday, in his brief off-the-cuff remarks said 'if indeed an operation is being prepared, I have only one thing to say from the bottom of my heart: President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance. Too many people have already died'.

Mariah Carey gets married!

Mariah Carey gets married!

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Rumours were right after all, for it has now been confirmed that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are indeed married. Family member Linda Cannon has made the confirmation that the couple is, in fact, wedded.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Spotted: Lara Dutta in Dubai

Spotted: Lara Dutta in Dubai

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Reader Linda Jacobs has sent us a photograph.

Prannoy fights through pain to upset Christie in Thailand Open

Prannoy fights through pain to upset Christie in Thailand Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 28-year-old from Kerala had spent two weeks stressing over his physical and mental health after contracting COVID-19 last November.

India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine

India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

India abstained from a procedural vote taken in the United Nations Security Council to call for a rare special emergency session of the UN General Assembly on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, even as New Delhi welcomed Moscow and Kyiv's decision to hold talks at the Belarus border.

Explaining UNSC abstention, India bats for talks to end Ukraine war

Explaining UNSC abstention, India bats for talks to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Tirumurti also said India is 'deeply concerned' about the welfare and security of the Indian community, including a large number of Indian students, in Ukraine.

SA recall Du Plessis, Van der Dussen for India ODI tour

SA recall Du Plessis, Van der Dussen for India ODI tour

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

South Africa have recalled top-order batsmen Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen for their three-match One-Day International tour of India later this month, while left-arm spinner George Linde is named in the squad for the first time. The squad will be captained by Quinton de Kock and play the first ODI in Dharamsala in March 12.

In the name of humanity bring your troops back, Guterres tells Russia

In the name of humanity bring your troops back, Guterres tells Russia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has termed Russian President Vladimir Putin announcement of a special military operation in Ukraine as the "saddest moment in my tenure", while Security Council members blasted the Russian leader for the "unprovoked and unjustified' action and for delivering a "message of war".