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Singapore Open: It's Srikanth vs Praneeth in final

Singapore Open: It's Srikanth vs Praneeth in final

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

For the first time in the history of badminton, two Indians will clash in a Super Series final with Kidambi Srikanth taking on B Sai Praneeth at the Singapore Open, in Singapore, on Sunday.

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

A relaxed Usain Bolt led a quartet of Jamaicans into the world 100 metres final later on Sunday by flexing his legs to win his semi-final in 9.92 seconds.

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.

Why India is doing badly at the Olympics

Why India is doing badly at the Olympics

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

'It is not the external world that is stopping Indians from winning medals. It is our culture.'

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Sachin Bansal, who had co-founded Flipkart with Binny Bansal in 2007, would exit the company

Big guns in action for Davis Cup quarters

Big guns in action for Davis Cup quarters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Andy Roddick's rare victory over world number one Roger Federer last week has boosted his confidence in time for this weekend's Davis Cup quarter-finals where he will pilot holders the United States against France. Eight of the world's top 10 players will line up for the four ties being played from Friday to Sunday.

Looking to transfer home loan? Read this

Looking to transfer home loan? Read this

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

If you have availed a home loan from an NBFC, you can shift your existing home loan to a bank and benefit from the MCLR regime, suggests Ratan Choudhary, head - home loans, Paisabazaar.com.

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there!

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, will host the November 30 - December 2 match.

The next challenge for digital entertainment

The next challenge for digital entertainment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

OTT players like Netflix, Hotstar, and Voot are keen to find a common currency to measure viewership numbers and improve advertising options as well as content. Urvi Malvania reports.

French win doubles to stay alive

French win doubles to stay alive

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra kept France alive in their Davis Cup quarter-final against the United States on Saturday with an impressive 6-7, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win over Bob and Mike Bryan. The Americans will go into Sunday's reverse singles with a 2-1 lead but will be disappointed their top-ranked doubles duo did not close out the tie on day two of the tie.

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Pence and Trump will challenge Democratic Patry's presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris in the November election.

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Arnold Palmer, one of golf's greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped propel the game just as television was coming of age, died on Sunday at age 87, the US Golf Association and golf media reported.

US beat Spain to enter semis

US beat Spain to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

The U.S. took a winning 3-0 lead over Spain in their Davis Cup world group quarter-final tie on Saturday when Bob and Mike Bryan beat Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco 7-5 6-3 3-6 7-6.

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Rediff.com28 May 2015

World Cup sponsors are in an awkward position, experts said, because they are under pressure from consumers to distance themselves from any corruption, but such sponsorships are lucrative in the long term.

Why no Pakistan athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics...

Why no Pakistan athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The seven participants due to represent Pakistan at next month's Games have all been given wildcard entries.

PHOTOS: The drones are coming

PHOTOS: The drones are coming

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at drones as they engage in activities you'd never thought you'd see.

How to choose the BEST home loan cover

How to choose the BEST home loan cover

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Home loan cover from the lender may not be the best option

Dipa Karmakar and the watershed year for Indian gymnastics

Dipa Karmakar and the watershed year for Indian gymnastics

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

She embodied the Olympic spirit despite missing out on a coveted podium finish and while she was at it, Dipa Karmakar gave Indian gymnastics some unprecedented moments of glory in what can be called a watershed year for the sport.

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth.

Eddi Redmayne, Bradley Cooper and more! People's Sexiest Men Alive

Eddi Redmayne, Bradley Cooper and more! People's Sexiest Men Alive

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Check out all these hotties!

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.

Day 11: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir claimed their second Olympic gold medal with a brilliant free dance on Tuesday, edging to the top of the podium by less than a point and breaking the world record into the bargain.

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

But critics caution that over-centralisation can lead to new bottlenecks

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Global OTT players are late to the party. Indian players like Hotstar and Hungama Play have surged ahead with customisations tailored for the Indian viewer.

Rewind: PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rewind: PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Here's a collection of images of the past week.

India's Pride@Rio: Fighters all the way

India's Pride@Rio: Fighters all the way

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

They shut up the naysers with sheer success.

Have you met Michael Jackson's daughter?

Have you met Michael Jackson's daughter?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Paris Jackson, 19, is set to begin her career in modelling.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 12 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 12 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Day 12 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

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Global climate deal: How far have India, China moved?

Global climate deal: How far have India, China moved?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India is actively involved in reducing carbon emissions.

Close encounters of the first kind: UFO sightings that seem real

Close encounters of the first kind: UFO sightings that seem real

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Rediff.com takes at look at the most popular UFO sightings and close encounters of our age.