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How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Two swimmers made the biggest waves in Rio, Michael Phelps racing to retirement as the greatest of all time and US team mate Ryan Lochte slipping out of the country before police could stop him.

NCA to invite Jonty, Sandy

NCA to invite Jonty, Sandy

Rediff.com3 May 2004

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

Rusedski wins second Newport title

Rusedski wins second Newport title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Rusedski had previously won in Newport 11 years ago to claim the first of his 14 career titles.

PNB scam: Bank ignored auditors' warning

PNB scam: Bank ignored auditors' warning

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The banks also received a warning from the rating agency Care, in February 2016, after Firestar's financials deteriorated.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Clinton sent only 2 e-mails as Prez

Clinton sent only 2 e-mails as Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Guess how many e-mails Bill Clinton sent out in eight years at the White House?
\n\nJust two.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Friday's explosion on the London tube is the latest in a string of terror attacks in the United Kingdom in recent years. Here is a timeline of the terror that has unfolded in the UK.

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to its affiliated units stating that their registered players should not participate in the unsanctioned Indian Junior Players League (IJPL), scheduled in Dubai from September 19-29.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Kallis, Dippenaar guide South Africa to victory

Kallis, Dippenaar guide South Africa to victory

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

Vital wickets from seamer Jacques Kallis and a career best 93 from Boeta Dippenaar inspired South Africa to a 34 run win over Pakistan in the fifth one-day international on Wednesday to give the home side a 4-1 series victory.

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

PCB lashes out at FICA for terming Pakistan unsafe

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Keeping in mind Italians' weakness on grass, India have opted for grass courts in South Club here for the February 1-2 fixtures which will be played in new format with the winners making a cut to the 18-nation finals in Madrid next year.

When Jaya asked me to meet her

When Jaya asked me to meet her

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'She leaned forward and asked what I'd want -- and I said, "your blessings".' 'She smiled and replied, "You already have that, but tell me how I can help you".' Commonwealth gold medalist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan recalls how Jayalalithaa took her breath away.

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The government is currently also revising its MSIPS policy to extend its mandate apart from making it more investor friendly.

'He laid down his life for his country'

'He laid down his life for his country'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Images from the League Cup matches played on Tuesday

'Indian players have all grown with the success of the IPL'

'Indian players have all grown with the success of the IPL'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo credits the Indian Premier League for shaping the careers of India's players. He insists that the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament is the route to international success.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The list comprising old and new fiction as well as non-fiction deals with the intrinsic issues that continue to affect Africa today.

India asks refiners to cut Iran oil imports ahead of Obama visit

India asks refiners to cut Iran oil imports ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

India's imports from Iran rose to 250,200 barrels per day

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The AAP leader, who has been recently in the news for supposedly dropping her second name, has been active in reforming the education and health sector.

Shanti Bhushan oppose truce between AAP rebels and Kejriwal?

Shanti Bhushan oppose truce between AAP rebels and Kejriwal?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party dissident leader Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday rubbished criticism by former AAP spokesperson Atishi Marlena that he backed out of the reconciliatory talks with Arvind Kejriwal camp on his father Shanti Bhushan's insistence, saying the negotiations collapsed due to "trust deficit".

Rio Olympics: Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps

Rio Olympics: Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

After 2,160 years of history, give or take a decade, the greatest athlete of ancient Greece is no longer alone on his pedestal.

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Metropolitan Police Acting Deputy Commissioner and Head of Counter Terrorism Mark Rowley said in a statement that a total of nine persons remain in custody and one woman has been released on bail.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medal winners on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday:

An Indian in America

An Indian in America

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

'As I became a citizen of the United States of America, I knew I was supposed to be shedding my Indian citizenship, but at the end of the day, Mera dil hai Hindustani,' says Roopa Unnikrishnan, Rhodes Scholar, Commonwealth Gold Medalist and Arjuna Award winner.

Obama visiting India in January is big deal: Experts

Obama visiting India in January is big deal: Experts

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama's proposed visit to India in January next year is a great opportunity to strengthen and expand bilateral strategic partnership, top American administration officials and experts have said.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

Former World No 1 Henin, Safin headline list of Hall of Fame nominees

Former World No 1 Henin, Safin headline list of Hall of Fame nominees

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Belgian former World No 1 and seven-time grand slam singles champion Justine Henin headlined the list of nominees up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The 'positive' force behind Mumbai Indians

The 'positive' force behind Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Ricky Ponting's positive attitude and calm demeanour played a huge part in keeping the team together.

Sports Shorts: India registers comfortable win against Aus 'A'

Sports Shorts: India registers comfortable win against Aus 'A'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

A weekly round-up that brings to you the latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and entertainment.