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The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

US keen to usher in major immigration reform

US keen to usher in major immigration reform

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Conceding that comprehensive immigration reform can't be achieved until Republicans join the Democrats in the Congress, the White House has said that if they have the will, it will find the way to reach a consensus on the issue.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The more you lose something, the more you want to win it, the more you want to gain it and take it.'

'Indo-US defence ties have taken major strides'

'Indo-US defence ties have taken major strides'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Tuesday there has been a remarkable advancement of defence relationship between India and the United States in the last few years. "There have been remarkable advances made just in the last few years," Gates told media-persons on board flying with him on his trip to India-his first as the US Defence Secretary in Obama Administration.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Cricket Australia said in a statement on Monday that they had "agreed a way forward on Australian cricket's response to COVID-19" with the union.

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar will be tasked with stopping Poland's Robert Lewandowski

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A CA director for 13 years, Eddings replaced David Peever in 2018 as interim chairman after the former mining executive resigned following the release of a scathing cultural review into the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

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.

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Amid news of a fuel shortage in some parts of the country and wider unrest over fuel issues in the neighbourhood, an analysis of the data from international tracker globalpetrolprices.com shows that the per litre price of petrol is higher in India than in seven out of its nine neighbours.

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The postponement of the Twenty20 World Cup, which was to be staged in Australia in October and November, will mean some A$20 million less in the board's coffers in 2020, CA has estimated.

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.

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Artem Dovbyk's goal in stoppage time at the end of extra-time earned Ukraine a 2-1 victory over 10-man Sweden in Glasgow on Tuesday and the last available berth in the European Football Championship quarter-finals.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!' he said.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Runway 34 Review

Runway 34 Review

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Runway 34 is a clumsy cocktail of Hollywood movies spiked with the Bollywood brand of God complex, sighs Sukanya Verma.

India's Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

India's Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'A recognition of such high class from the global governing body of cricket in an exceptional and difficult year will motivate me to continue to better my game and contribute to Team India's success going forward.'

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

Chasing Lukaku inspired by Ronaldo

Chasing Lukaku inspired by Ronaldo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'Oh, I need competition. When someone says he's better than me, I want to transcend him. Ronaldo wants to be the best at everything, (France striker Kylian) Mbappe also wants to win everything.'

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

With the teams having played their second matches in the league stage in Euro 2020, at the conclusion of the Spain-Poland match in Group E on Saturday, here's a look at the best goals from those matches.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

"Few nations are more vital to the future of American security and prosperity than India," Garcetti told the committee.

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The world number one had arrived in Tokyo aiming to become the first man to win all four majors and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. But that quest came to an end after he was beaten by fifth-ranked German Alexander Zverev in Friday's semi-final.

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain are still favourites to finish top of Group E above Sweden, Poland and Slovakia but, after struggling to break down conservative sides such as Georgia and Greece in March, they know coming first will not be a procession.

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick put the Czechs in front three minutes before half-time as he towered above two defenders to power home a header, but his second goal seven minutes into the second half will almost certainly be one of the tournament's greatest.

Pak was considering Taliban govt as a partner to counter India: US Senator

Pak was considering Taliban govt as a partner to counter India: US Senator

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Pak's role in Kabul is not sending a good message to India, a top American lawmaker has said

Tamil sentiment strongly backed the 7 Rajiv case convicts for 31 years

Tamil sentiment strongly backed the 7 Rajiv case convicts for 31 years

Rediff.com18 May 2022

A G Perarivalan alias Arivu is now a free man following a legal battle, and that long fight provides scope for throwback moments of Tamil sentiment that propelled the struggle which was backed by most political parties and successive governments in Tamil Nadu.