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Injury-troubled Kyrgios falls to cap bleak day for Australia

Injury-troubled Kyrgios falls to cap bleak day for Australia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

A prodigious yet polarising talent, former quarter-finalist Nick Kyrgios suffered his earliest exit from Melbourne Park.

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

In a letter to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Trump said he was determined that New Delhi had "not assured" the US that it would "provide equitable and reasonable access" to the markets of India.

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

All England: Lin Dan wins title after Chong Wei retires

All England: Lin Dan wins title after Chong Wei retires

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Lin Dan of China won his fifth All England title on Sunday when world number one Lee Chong Wei had to retire with a shoulder injury that had emerged over the last 24 hours.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'At a time when the economy is depressed, a pandemic is raging, and the Chinese are making noises on the border, the NRC could be resuscitated.'

Akmal blasts Pakistan media for highlighting controversies

Akmal blasts Pakistan media for highlighting controversies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Pakistan middle-order batsman Umar Akmal has launched a stinging attack against his country's media for constantly highlighting negative stories about him and spoiling his name in every little situation. The swashbuckling batsman made a promising debut in 2009, when he absolutely thrashed bowlers in the domestic circuit. Akmal also smashed blistering 102 runs in the third ODI of his debut series against Sri Lanka before introducing himself in the Test arena in a similar manner, scoring a brilliant 129 and 75 against New Zealand at Dunedin in November 2009. The 26-year-old, however, has been stuttering with form in the recent times, with possibilities of scoring big runs have now become a rare occurrence. Blaming the media for his inconsistent performance, Akmal believes he would be able to perform better if journalist stop turning every little issue into a big deal, the Dawn reported.

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

"The Hockey India League made a big difference. It played an important role in the re-development of hockey in India," he said.

Proud Iceland depart Russia with heads held high

Proud Iceland depart Russia with heads held high

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'The players showed what they're all about, we had chance to progress till the dying minutes. I couldn't be more proud of the players but we are disappointed to not go through. It's a beautiful game but sometimes it's really tough'

Fifth seed Chen loses to little-known Guatemalan

Fifth seed Chen loses to little-known Guatemalan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Fifth seed Chen Long of China tumbled out of the World badminton championships on day one, beaten by little-known Kevin Cordon of Guatemala, at Wembley Arena on Monday. In a 74-minute thriller, world number 36 Cordon clinched victory on his fourth match point 21-19, 8-21, 27-25.

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday morning, after he criticised his own government for sinking the economy, in an article he penned for The Indian Express.

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Mexico captain Andres Guardado said his side have become fearless after following up their hugely impressive win over world champions Germany by beating South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a huge leap towards topping Group F.

Indian football team should not be begging for support, says coach Constantine

Indian football team should not be begging for support, says coach Constantine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Coach Stephen Constantine says the Indian football team has done enough in the last few years to merit a decent crowd turnout, and begging for support was one thing it did not deserve.

PIX: Depay shines as Netherlands thump Germany

PIX: Depay shines as Netherlands thump Germany

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Memphis Depay scored one goal and put in an exhilarating all-round display as the Netherlands outclassed Germany 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash.

Chhetri: 'Captain, Leader, Legend'

Chhetri: 'Captain, Leader, Legend'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Rathore, Tendulkar lead accolades for Chhetri

I've put Sweden and France football on world map: Ibrahimovic

I've put Sweden and France football on world map: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

With two days to go before his country meet Denmark in the first leg of their Euro 2016 playoff at the Friends Arena, Ibrahimovic also hinted that the two games against Sweden's Scandinavian rivals could be his last for the national team.

Anjali turns singer for her film Chitrangada

Anjali turns singer for her film Chitrangada

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Drone warfare has come to stay.' 'India should exploit the expected Reaper acquisition from the US to build an effective counter terror campaign,' argues Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A family holiday in the Maldives might seem a good time for Roger Federer to put the racket down, but the Swiss master could not resist the offer of a hit when he found out Marin Cilic was also relaxing in the islands.

Obama's amazing grace: US president's emotional eulogy for church shooting victims

Obama's amazing grace: US president's emotional eulogy for church shooting victims

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

US President Barack Obama paid tribute to the victims of the Charleston shooting, saying the nation has been blind to the "mayhem" caused by gun violence.

Won't hesitate to cross border to attack India's enemies: HM

Won't hesitate to cross border to attack India's enemies: HM

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Singh said India wants to maintain a friendly relationship with Pakistan.

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The BJP president will have to address issues like scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution, an issue dear to the party and the Sangh Parivar for long and a promise included in the manifesto during the last elections.

Aditya Joshi becomes world No 1 junior shuttler

Aditya Joshi becomes world No 1 junior shuttler

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Madhya Pradesh's Aditya Joshi has become the first male junior badminton player from India to be ranked world No 1. Harshal Dani is another Indian who, at No 8, figures in the top ten of the junior rankings.

India @ Asiad: Schoolboy, lawyer, veteran swell medal haul

India @ Asiad: Schoolboy, lawyer, veteran swell medal haul

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

BJP will win LS poll on PM Modi's 'naam' and 'kaam', says Adityanath

BJP will win LS poll on PM Modi's 'naam' and 'kaam', says Adityanath

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed confidence that the BJP will win over 74 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

'I just cannot understand why they booed in such an outrageous way'

'I just cannot understand why they booed in such an outrageous way'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Russia's Evgeny Tishchenko won the Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medal to a chorus of boos from the crowd after beating Kazakhstan's Vasily Levit on a unanimous points decision.

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas was left searching for answers to explain the pounding at the hands of Nadal

BJP's win in state polls will impact Sino-India ties: Chinese media

BJP's win in state polls will impact Sino-India ties: Chinese media

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in state polls has "implications" for the Sino-India ties as it could further embolden Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "hard-line attitude" and pose difficulties for "compromises" in rows with countries like China, official Chinese media commented on Thursday.

New-look Germany show promise in draw with Serbia; Wales win

New-look Germany show promise in draw with Serbia; Wales win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Germany's new-look team made a promising return to the international stage with a 1-1 draw against Serbia in a friendly on Wednesday, showing signs of improvement following a disastrous 2018.

Twin blasts kill 29, injure 166 in Istanbul

Twin blasts kill 29, injure 166 in Istanbul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

A match between Bursaspor and Besiktas attended by thousands of people had finished two hours before the blasts.

ISL club Chennaiyin FC and coach Materazzi part ways

ISL club Chennaiyin FC and coach Materazzi part ways

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Materazzi guided Chennaiyin to the title in the second season as they dramatically came from behind to beat hosts FC Goa 3-2 in the final.

CWG wrestling champ Sushil Kumar meets Baba Ramdev on return from Gold Coast

CWG wrestling champ Sushil Kumar meets Baba Ramdev on return from Gold Coast

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Ramdev heaped praise on Sushil Kumar's CWG feat

Djokovic out of Davis Cup final doubles

Djokovic out of Davis Cup final doubles

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Serbia's World No 2 Novak Djokovic has been left out of Saturday's doubles in the Davis Cup final against holders CzechRepublic, with Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac named to play against Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The 58-page Republican manifesto released by the party after its formal approval said that Indian ancestry had made notable contributions to the US.

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'If Islamic extremists regain power in Afghanistan, Pakistan will lead them to Kashmir as a fighting arena again. India needs to fortify Kashmir and prepare against these Islamic extremists before they come again.'

PM lauds cricketers, junior hockey team in 'Mann Ki Baat'

PM lauds cricketers, junior hockey team in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the national cricket team and the junior hockey side for their recent successes, saying that their performances have done done the country proud. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address to the nation, Modi appreciated the sporting success that India has achieved in the past fortnight during which the cricket team routed England 4-0 in a Test series while the junior hockey team became world champion.

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.