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Nagal wins thriller, enters QFs of Italian Challenger

Nagal wins thriller, enters QFs of Italian Challenger

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal continued his fine form as he entered the quarterfinal of the ongoing Perugia Challenger.

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Sunday.

PIX: Own goal gives France victory over plucky Austria

PIX: Own goal gives France victory over plucky Austria

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between France and Austria at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Abhishek asserted that he is someone who doesn't buckle under pressure.

Ralf Schumacher gets son's backing after coming out as gay

Ralf Schumacher gets son's backing after coming out as gay

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure...I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations.'

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'We are very quickly going to announce the timeline of our launches, which should start giving us the turnaround'

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

A delegation of high-level executives from US public pension funds (non-profit and government sectors) is visiting India next week to assess and familiarise themselves with the investment opportunities in the country. These executives belong to various American states and cumulatively represent $1.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM) invested across the US and global markets. The United States (US) mission to India, which includes its embassy and consulates and the Department of Treasury, along with India's Ministry of Finance and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), is hosting the delegation.

Jai Ho: Was Sukhwinder The Composer?

Jai Ho: Was Sukhwinder The Composer?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'When Rahman reached the studio, he heard Sukhwinder fooling around on the mike. Rahman liked what he heard and incorporated it into Jai Ho.'

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

MP principal booked for preventing Sanskrit 'shloka' in school

MP principal booked for preventing Sanskrit 'shloka' in school

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The principal said that particular day was reserved for "speaking in English only" and that is why the students were stopped, the sources said, quoting her.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

This comes amid ongoing probes by lawmakers and an internal government watchdog into how the agency handled Trump's safety and how a gunman nearly killed the Republican presidential candidate for Pennsylvania during a rally this month.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Authorities used the gun to help determine the shooter's identity, as he did not have identification on him, according to law enforcement sources, as reported by CNN.

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

Tamannaah-Vijay Party With Karan Johar

Tamannaah-Vijay Party With Karan Johar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The party never stops for Bollywood's lovely couple, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma.

Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?

Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Indian Americans are likely to vote in the United States presidential elections based on what the candidates have done for them and not on the basis of their heritage or race, a newly formed body representing Asian communities has said, claiming that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a better track record than his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

She is the first person to win Album of the Year four times, with her latest prize for Midnights.

Sumit Nagal books ticket to Paris 2024

Sumit Nagal books ticket to Paris 2024

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Paris Games will be his second stint in the Olympics, having also qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he made it to the second round.

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

One bill provides $60.8 billion for Ukraine, with over 80 percent of it for helping Kyiv amid its ongoing war with Russia, including replenishing supplies of US made weapons and ammunition.

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said a more dedicated window for Tests is needed so that players can chalk their individual schedule and preparation.

Spotted: Mike Atherton at Lord's

Spotted: Mike Atherton at Lord's

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Reader Sandeep Khopkar sent us this photograph from London.

Euro PIX: France knock out Portugal on penalties; reach semis

Euro PIX: France knock out Portugal on penalties; reach semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France, at Hamburg Volksparkstadion, Germany, on Friday.

'Rajasthan need to go back to basics'

'Rajasthan need to go back to basics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Rajasthan-based franchise have been sloppy, losing their fourth match on the trot and are at the second spot with eight wins and five losses. They have a total of 16 points.

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

SpaceX launched a reduced two-man crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying supplies and two empty seats for Starliner astronauts awaiting a return home in February after an unplanned eight-and-a-half-month stay in orbit, CBS News reported.

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

In June, President Joe Biden issued a massive immigration relief to non-citizens offering a path to citizenship to the non-citizen spouses and children of American nationals.

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the 2028 Los Angeles Games before he calls time on his career.

Mike Hussey to replace Bollinger

Mike Hussey to replace Bollinger

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Victorian fast bowler Dirk Nannes will travel to India as a standby player to train with the Australian squad and be available in the event of injury to another fast bowler.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The 36-year-old is signed as a replacement for South African Wiaan Mulder, who is expected to travel to the West Indies with the Proteas in August.

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The COVID-19 virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'One of the big findings is that younger men seem to have shifted towards the Republican Party.' 'In 2020, about 23% of younger men said they would vote Trump.' 'Now that number is 48%.' 'It is like a 25 point shift, and you don't actually see shifts that big in surveys.'

Twitter replaces CFO Mike Gupta

Twitter replaces CFO Mike Gupta

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Twitter Inc named Anthony Noto as CFO, putting the well-regarded former Goldman Sachs executive who led its successful November IPO in charge of finances.