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No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a 'national security decision', the United States has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

TJ, Animesh Kujur enter TOPS developmental group; Pranati named for TAGG

All-format leadership beckons for Gill, but Samson's future in doubt

All-format leadership beckons for Gill, but Samson's future in doubt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Sanju was playing because Shubman and Yashasvi were not available at that point (and) so was Abhishek. (But) Abhishek's performances clearly make it hard to leave him out. Plus, his bowling (left arm spin) is handy.'

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'He knew the world's eyes were on him, and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.'

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van after engaging in a standoff with police in Torrance, California.

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.' 'And I said, "no, no, no. It's just that I am an actress".'

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Mavericks 128, Lakers 110

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

What Lakshya Sen Told Modi

What Lakshya Sen Told Modi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'When I met Lakshya for the first time, he was very small but now he has grown up.'

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Our conversations were usually brief and limited to 'Apna 100 per cent dena hai (we have to give our 100 per cent)'. Apart from that, we enjoyed some banter. Sometimes I would make fun of her, sometimes she would of me.'

Tahawwur Rana to be brought to India in special flight on Thursday

Tahawwur Rana to be brought to India in special flight on Thursday

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A multi-agency team has gone to the US and all paperwork and legal issues are being completed with US authorities to bring him to India, they said.

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Mainak Sarkar, the man who carried out a murder-suicide at University of California's Los Angeles campus left a "kill list" at his Minnesota home that led authorities to find a woman's body.

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Ahmed Elgendy took Egypt's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics when he won the men's Modern Pentathlon with a world record 1,555 points, despite slowing at the end, in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles on Saturday.

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen

'US attack may not be enough to destroy Iran nuke sites'

'US attack may not be enough to destroy Iran nuke sites'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

China's official media on Sunday criticised United States bomb attacks on Iranian nuclear sites as a further step toward the abyss, while experts in Beijing said the American bunker-buster bombs used in strikes may not be enough to destroy Iran's nuclear plants hidden deep underground.

Women's boxing at risk? Boxers fight to stay in the ring

Women's boxing at risk? Boxers fight to stay in the ring

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The IOC said it would not organise the tournament in 2028, leading to fears the sport might be excluded from future Games.

'Why will SAI turn cricketers into baseball players?'

'Why will SAI turn cricketers into baseball players?'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'We are busy ensuring that the we improve and build upon sports in which we are doing reasonably well, there is no time to get involved in something like this.'

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser demolished his own shot put world record on Saturday, throwing for 23.56 metres at the Los Angeles Grand Prix.

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

Female athletes forced into genetic test?

Female athletes forced into genetic test?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Female athletes will soon have to undergo a one-time genetic test to compete in women's events, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said on Tuesday, after proposals to tighten eligibility rules were discussed at the body's council.

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

'Being 29 is an advantage'

'Being 29 is an advantage'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

PV Sindhu on Sunday said she is "definitely" going to play for the next couple of years even as the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains at the back of her mind.

RCB Fan Sunak Lauds IPL's Growing Influence

RCB Fan Sunak Lauds IPL's Growing Influence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Cricket back in Olympics after 100 years because of India: Former UK PM Sunak

Pooja Rani to move to 70-kg category to revive career

Pooja Rani to move to 70-kg category to revive career

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Two-time Asian champion boxer Pooja Rani is contemplating a move down to the 70kg weight class as she targets a comeback for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

Ready to take back verified illegal immigrants: Modi

Ready to take back verified illegal immigrants: Modi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Those who stay in other countries illegally do not have any legal right to be there, Modi said.

'Athletics prize money model is not one-size-fits-all'

'Athletics prize money model is not one-size-fits-all'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'Nobody in the Olympic landscape should conclude that because I had a mandate in World Athletics... that this is a one-size-fits-all. That I suddenly walk straight into the (IOC) office in Lausanne next week and tell everybody they are taking prize money.'

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

From social editor to Vogue's new leader, Chloe Malle embraces her 'nepo baby' status, ready to shape the future of fashion media.

Anthony Davis Makes NBA History

Anthony Davis Makes NBA History

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Despite being listed as doubtful starter due to a left ankle strain, Anthony Davis took to the court and delivered a record-breaking performance.

How Osaka salvaged daughter's birth certificate in LA fires

How Osaka salvaged daughter's birth certificate in LA fires

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'I had someone go and get my daughter's birth certificate because I didn't know what would happen if that burned down. Sending all my love to LA.'

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The only time cricket featured in the Olympics was in 1900 with two teams -- Great Britain and France -- with the former winning the gold medal.

US doctors perform heart surgery on 25-week foetus

US doctors perform heart surgery on 25-week foetus

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

United States surgeons have successfully performed a rare life-saving heart surgery on a 25-week-old foetus growing inside its mother's womb. Using a hair-fine wire, a miniature needle and a tiny balloon, doctors at a Los Angeles hospital successfully carried out the operation on the unborn child's heart after practising on a grape.

Why golf purists won't enjoy this Tiger Woods comeback

Why golf purists won't enjoy this Tiger Woods comeback

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The two-hour matches played over 15 holes are held indoors on a playing surface similar in size to an American football field.

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The first edition of the World Bowling League backed by celebrity cricketer Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year.

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle Orcas, Texas and Washington DC are the six teams competing in the T20 tournament, to be held in the US in July.