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Secret to Nadal's longevity

Secret to Nadal's longevity

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Nadal had arrived in Paris nursing a nagging foot injury and even brought a doctor with him to improve his chances

French defence firm pulls out of India's P-75I submarine project

French defence firm pulls out of India's P-75I submarine project

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Naval Group's announcement comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris where he is scheduled meet recently re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron.

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be 'obstructed' by any 'third party', as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka's strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and United States concerns.

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He is being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we will be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps," President's physician Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House.

GIC Re part of Rs 500-crore insurance pool to cover imports from Russia

GIC Re part of Rs 500-crore insurance pool to cover imports from Russia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Overcoming its initial concerns, national reinsurer GIC Re has contributed to the formation of an insurance pool to cover most imports from Russia. While it will be called the fertiliser pool with a corpus of Rs 500 crore, it can be used to cover the risks of oil and gas imports too. This was decided by a clutch of Indian insurance companies, led by the state-owned ones. GIC Re's share is about 40 per cent in the pool. Last month, GIC Re had shot off a letter to all non-life insurance companies that underwrite marine risks not to ask it for reinsurance of cargoes that originate from Russia.

Are you ready for Bolt the footballer?

Are you ready for Bolt the footballer?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has been offered a professional contract by Australian A-League outfit the Central Coast Mariners but a deal is unlikely without an external third party financial contribution, the club said on Tuesday.

SEE: How to make Mutton Sukka

SEE: How to make Mutton Sukka

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Ramapriya Suresh shows you how to make the classic meat dish.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

India Open: Sindhu shocked; Sen, Saina win opener

India Open: Sindhu shocked; Sen, Saina win opener

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Defending champion Lakshya Sen looked in fine fettle as he registered a straight-game win over compatriot H S Prannoy to make a winning start to his title defence at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

Mohun Bagan gets featured on NASDAQ billboards

Mohun Bagan gets featured on NASDAQ billboards

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Mohun Bagan Day has been celebrated since 2001 on July 29 to commemorate the club's historic victory over East Yorkshire Regiment in the IFA Shield Final on this day in 1911.

Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed

Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

The incident involving the 400-metre long Ever Given operated by Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp has caused a bottleneck in the vital trade artery connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, with more than 300 ships waiting to enter or complete their journey through the canal.

ISL: ATKMB seal semis berth with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

ISL: ATKMB seal semis berth with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Krishna gave early warnings after a Kauko through ball sent him clear but the veteran Fiji striker, back in the starting XI after an injury layoff, found the post in his way.

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed US WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, paving the way for her to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called "sham".

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but overcame some initial problems in a tricky tie against Shapovalov to edge both sets and book a meeting with American Fritz.

Breakfast Recipe: Shonu's Egg Fajitas

Breakfast Recipe: Shonu's Egg Fajitas

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

These breakfast fajitas can be made with chicken too instead of egg. For a vegan or Jain version use 250 gm tofu crumbled instead of egg.

Imports from Russia jump 33% to $1.1 bn in March

Imports from Russia jump 33% to $1.1 bn in March

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Shipments from Russia rose nearly 33 per cent to $1.1 billion in March from $831.17 million in the previous month, which was when the country mounted aggression on Ukraine and faced sanctions from Western nations, the data accessed by Business Standard shows. Growth in imports was largely on account of oil, people aware of the matter said. The Department of Commerce is learnt to have written to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), seeking details of imports, including the payment mechanism, which India has not made public.

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Russian court sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia, a ruling that President Joe Biden called "unacceptable."

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Barack Obama's schedule is likely to undergo a change and he may now depart from Agra instead of Delhi as authorities have examined the feasibility of his Air Force One aircraft landing in the city of Taj Mahal.

'December and January are the worst months for Mumbai'

'December and January are the worst months for Mumbai'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Till such time climatic activities resume up north in the plains and the hills, Mumbai's air quality may not improve.'

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A closer look at the data reveals that a lot of the items are not part of this calculation. The notable ones include buffalo meat, marine exports, raw cotton, and plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, etc.

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Federer may never glide across it as only he can, or any other Grand Slam court for that matter, again. But his legacy will never fade.

Have you met the Rafael Nadal of badminton in Spain?

Have you met the Rafael Nadal of badminton in Spain?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Marin Carolina has come a long way to be the reigning Olympic and world champion but the Spaniard yearns for more as she continues her journey towards becoming the best-ever in the sport.

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

Sindhu focusing on CWG, but ultimate goal is Paris Olympics

Sindhu focusing on CWG, but ultimate goal is Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu hopes the Commonwealth Games will serve as a perfect launchpad in her quest to regain the World Championships crown next month.

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

At Trump's request, India had last month allowed the export of 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to treat COVID-19 patients in America, the country worst hit by the pandemic.

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan pip Bengaluru FC

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan pip Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Bengaluru FC played their hearts out to score an equaliser but looked clueless against an organised ATKMB defence

Sambar and Paneer Tikka for Kamala

Sambar and Paneer Tikka for Kamala

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'So South Indian, it would be idli with... a really good sambar, and then north Indian -- probably any kind of tikka.' Hmm. You can take a girl out her mom's country, but you can't take the country out of the girl!'

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

An ONGC helicopter carrying nine persons including two pilots, on Tuesday fell into the sea while attempting to land on a company's rig in the Arabian Sea, the company said, adding that six persons have so far been rescued.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

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

V-Day special: How to make Love Bugs

V-Day special: How to make Love Bugs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Avinash Kumar, Executive Chef, Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares his recipes.

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Zverev will have a chance to spoil the birthday party for Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday

Srikanth, Sindhu enter semis of Malaysia Open

Srikanth, Sindhu enter semis of Malaysia Open

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth continued their impressive run at the Malaysia Open, progressing to the semi-finals of the women's and men's singles competition with a straight-game wins in the US$ 700,000 world tour super 750 tournament, in Kuala Lumpur.

Trump, Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

Trump, Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Trump telephoned Modi to congratulate him on the historic electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, the White House said.

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon.