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Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies. People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiot'

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The high point of the trip will be Goyal's meeting with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on November 13, which is expected to see the USTR push India towards lower import duties in a broad range of areas.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches as he believes that four-day Tests might lead to more draws.

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

With only two weeks to go for the Australian Open, tennis stars Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, Radek Stepanek and Garbine Muguruza were seen in a light-spirited mood in Brisbane. As part of Nickelodeon Kids Day, the tennis stars led by 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer posed for pictures with cartoon characters.

'I don't regret': Shardul downplays missing fifer

'I don't regret': Shardul downplays missing fifer

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Shardul Thakur could have made it even more momentous at Brisbane with a five-wicket haul but has no regrets on missing out on that

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has told staff that the governing body faces a financial crisis and would not have been able to pay its bills at the end of August without layoffs, local media reported on Saturday. Cricket Australia announced plans to lay off almost 80% of staff on Thursday, putting them on 20% pay until June 30 when it is hopes more will be known about how long government curbs put in place to control the coronavirus will last.

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday blamed the withdrawals by Asian nations for the postponement of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final, calling it a "big setback" for the sport.

Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire, says longtime friend

Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire, says longtime friend

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Speculations over Dhoni's future intensified ever since India lost their big-ticket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand earlier this month.

Saddening if done for vested interests: Ashok Khemka on 46th transfer

Saddening if done for vested interests: Ashok Khemka on 46th transfer

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Khemka who held the charge of principal secretary, social justice and empowerment department, was transferred and posted as principal secretary, sports and youth affairs.

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

He was 83.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Being 'phubbed' frequently makes the offended parties seek affirmation in the likes and shares of social media. 'We're looking online for what we're not getting offline. It's a vicious cycle,' say researchers.

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Tiger Woods should have been trying to keep his Masters green jacket out of the clutches of the world's top golfers over the next four days, instead he will battle his 11-year-old son Charlie for it over putting competitions. The Masters, which Woods won in magical fashion for a fifth time a year ago to claim his first major since 2008, has been postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down world sport on an unprecedented scale.

India is incredible, Modi is a great leader: Trump

India is incredible, Modi is a great leader: Trump

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The US president was feted at the world's largest cricket stadium in the "Namaste Trump" event in Ahmedabad and was cheered by tens of thousands of people.

League Cup: Everton survive scare

League Cup: Everton survive scare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Premier League Everton survived a mighty scare to beat League One Barnsley 5-3 after extra time in the League Cup second round on Wednesday.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

Jayalalithaa okays release of Rajiv killers

Jayalalithaa okays release of Rajiv killers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday decided to release all seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, including A G Perarivalan and Nalini.

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It also comes ahead of a possible visit by President Donald Trump to India later this month. Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26 and both sides are in the process of fine-tuning his schedule, according to sources in New Delhi.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Friday.

World billiards: Rupesh Shah upsets Sethi, enters into pre-quarters

World billiards: Rupesh Shah upsets Sethi, enters into pre-quarters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Rupesh Shah caused a major upset at the World Billiards Championship when he defeated seven-time World champion and compatriot Geet Sethi in the 'Long up' format and advanced into the pre-quarters of the event, in Leeds, on Tuesday.

Fresh injury worries threaten Bayern's Champions League run

Fresh injury worries threaten Bayern's Champions League run

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Torn muscle sidelines Robben for rest of the season; Lewandowski breaks jaw

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again Williams has all the answers when the pair meet on court.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

PIX: First female ref to officiate Super Cup is ready for spotlight

PIX: First female ref to officiate Super Cup is ready for spotlight

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Super Cup is an annual match played between the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League

What we can learn from the London terror attack

What we can learn from the London terror attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Are we creating videos that can flick on the jihadi switch, asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The challenges in a post COVID-19 world were new and unusual but unlike other Indian sports, cricket could partially redeem itself, thanks to the deep pockets of the BCCI

Miss World 2016: Stephanie's dream journey in pics

Miss World 2016: Stephanie's dream journey in pics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

At 19, the 5'8" Puerto Rican beauty has not only accomplished her dreams, but also done her nation proud.

Rishabh Pant: Next poster boy of Indian cricket

Rishabh Pant: Next poster boy of Indian cricket

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'He just has to keep performing, and mustn't let this go to his head.'

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

India to go slow on trade deal with US

India to go slow on trade deal with US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Trump had said a comprehensive trade agreement with India would take much longer to finalise than earlier expected.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Poland's Robert Lewandowski has chalked up so many big-game landmarks during his club career that the 27-year-old seems overdue a major tournament performance with his country.

IAC activists caned outside Hooda's home in Delhi

IAC activists caned outside Hooda's home in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Delhi Police personnel had to baton charge activists of the India Against Corruption on Sunday as they gathered outside the Delhi residence of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to protest against his government's corrupt dealings in connection with allegations against Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF.

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Last year, Trump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinne.

What about deals struck by the Bhushans, asks Cong

What about deals struck by the Bhushans, asks Cong

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Congress on Friday said there was "nothing illegal, malafide or unethical" in the business dealings of Robert Vadra with realty major DLF and accused BJP of unleashing its "B-team" India Against Corruption to "regurgitate" the old allegations.

BJP calls for court-monitored probe against Vadra

BJP calls for court-monitored probe against Vadra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday demanded an "impartial" court-monitored inquiry into the allegations against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra over his property dealings with realty major DLF.

Bardhan demands probe into charges against Vadra

Bardhan demands probe into charges against Vadra

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Communist Party if India leader A B Bardhan demanded a probe into business dealings between Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and DLF, saying there were contradictions between the financial statements declared by Vadra and the realty major.

Committee submits probe report on Vadra land deal

Committee submits probe report on Vadra land deal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

A Haryana government-appointed committee, that probed the orders of senior Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka cancelling the sale of over 3 acre of land to realty major DLF in a deal with Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, on Friday submitted its report.