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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.

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sino-India disengagement in eastern Ladakh complete: Rajnath

Sino-India disengagement in eastern Ladakh complete: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The country will not allow any "unilateral action" on its border and will pay any cost to thwart such attempts, he told the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's state conference.

Why few leg-spinners have Test ambitions these days...

Why few leg-spinners have Test ambitions these days...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan lamented that the current lot of leg-spinners don't have the ambition to play Test cricket and blamed it on too much stress on reverse swinging the ball these days.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Seventeen Indo-Canadians, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, won Canada's parliamentary elections on Tuesday with Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returning to power in the snap polls.

Ukraine solidarity, anti-war messages across stadiums

Ukraine solidarity, anti-war messages across stadiums

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Manchester City and Everton players took to the field wearing Ukrainian flags before their Premier League game on Saturday while there were anti-war messages at stadiums elsewhere following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

An ill-informed public narrative centres on expensive weapons platforms instead of the little things that would improve capability.

IOC president notes 'coldness' of Valieva's entourage

IOC president notes 'coldness' of Valieva's entourage

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bach said the International Olympic Committee had limited means of action.

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

Dele Alli could be key to England's fortunes against Colombia

Dele Alli could be key to England's fortunes against Colombia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The return of attacking midfielder Dele Alli to full fitness could help England's squad "write their own stories" at the World Cup, manager Gareth Southgate said ahead of Tuesday's last-16 clash with Colombia.

Vakeel Saab review

Vakeel Saab review

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Vakeel Saab is an out-and-out Pawan Kalyan show, where he makes his point sometimes with a pen and at times with a punch, observes Joginder Tuteja.

How Chandrayaan fascinates these schoolchildren

How Chandrayaan fascinates these schoolchildren

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Swapnila said they saw the GSLV Mk-III rocket that will launch the mission into space. "It was so huge," she added.

To keep India's growth story alive, Modi must prevent a 'zombie economy'

To keep India's growth story alive, Modi must prevent a 'zombie economy'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

We are in this mess as the machinery of the government in a market economy is broken. We need technically sound banking regulation, so that capital is not misallocated, and the landscape does not get littered with zombie firms kept alive through evergreening, says Ajay Shah.

Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties after the Euro 2020 final ended 1-1 following extra time at Wembley

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'Both Russia and the USA seek New Delhi's friendship, because for both -- Russia and the USA -- India is a certain counterbalance to China.'

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared. A country whose stars were labeled 'talented' or 'elegant' or 'inconsistent' now finds itself with a captain who is professional, tough, and combative, the embodiment of athleticism, aggression, and ambition. A fascinating glimpse from Pride, Prejudice And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

COVID effect: No motorcycle stunts at R-Day parade this year

COVID effect: No motorcycle stunts at R-Day parade this year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The spectator size too has been reduced to 25,000, officials said.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points, Bayern stunned

Soccer PIX: Real drop points, Bayern stunned

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Images from matches played across European leagues on Saturday

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'It is pure luck that we did not have any body bags, otherwise things could have been nasty.'

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.'

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference, Trump described Modi as a "terrific" leader and India as a "tremendous country".

Ballia firing: Court sends main accused to 14-day custody

Ballia firing: Court sends main accused to 14-day custody

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Dhirendra Pratap Singh allegedly shot dead Jai Prakash Pal Gama, 46, on Thursday following a quarrel over the allotment of ration shops at Durjanpur village in Ballia's Reoti area. Senior administration and police officials were present at the meeting when the incident took place.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Hockey: India men beat hosts Belgium 2-1; Women draw with Britain

Hockey: India men beat hosts Belgium 2-1; Women draw with Britain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Riding high on confidence after their 5-1 win over Spain in the third match of the Tour of Belgium, the Indian men's hockey team started on an attacking note against the hosts and earned a penalty corner in the 10th minute, which was duly converted by Rohidas to give his side the lead.

IAF objects to 'inaccurate' donning of its uniform in 'AK vs AK'

IAF objects to 'inaccurate' donning of its uniform in 'AK vs AK'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

In their reaction, both Netflix India and Kapoor said their intention would never be to disrespect the armed forces.

Feels absolutely nothing at all: Ashwin on going past Harbhajan

Feels absolutely nothing at all: Ashwin on going past Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday went past Harbhajan Singh to become the third highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket, reaching the mark in his 80th match.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump paid just $750 income taxes in 2016-17: Report

Trump paid just $750 income taxes in 2016-17: Report

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Trump paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years largely because he reported losing much more money than he made, the report said. The US president immediately dismissed the report as 'totally fake news'.

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Hockey: India v Australia, QF

French media report on Rafale kickbacks triggers political slugfest

French media report on Rafale kickbacks triggers political slugfest

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

A fresh political war of words erupted on Tuesday over the Rafale issue as the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Congress leadership of corruption citing claims of a French media report on 'commissions' being paid during the United Progressive Alliance rule and said the Indian National Congress should be renamed 'I Need Commission' party.

EPL: City off to winning start with victory at Wolves

EPL: City off to winning start with victory at Wolves

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Guardiola gave a debut to close-season signing Nathan Ake, the Dutch defender signed from Bournemouth, lining up alongside John Stones in the centre of defence.

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'Heroes are weak; they are cowards; they cry; they betray their fellow soldiers; they lie to their wives so that they can fight for their country and yet have their conscience devour them with guilt.'

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Nerves jangled, fulltime came and went. The spectre of a dreaded shootout loomed, and then in the 104th minute Sterling went down under the lightest of challenges and up stepped Kane to propel England into their first final since the 1966 World Cup.