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Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The 28-year-old Belarusian returned to action in June, after the birth of her son Leo last December, and had been hopeful that legal arrangements could be worked out to allow her to compete in the August 28-September 10 grand slam in New York.

7 Facts Sanju doesn't tell you

7 Facts Sanju doesn't tell you

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Sanju is a blockbuster, but did it get all its facts correct? yed Firdaus Ashraf reveals seven facts Director Rajkumar Hirani overlooked in Sanju.

Like the poster of Dishoom?

Like the poster of Dishoom?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

WFI back-tracking from its promise: Sushil

WFI back-tracking from its promise: Sushil

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Sushil Kumar said that the Wrestling Federation of India has gone back on its words to conduct a trial in men's 74kg freestyle category.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The proposals of six para-athletes, who are training in India and abroad ahead of the Asian Para Games that will take place between October 6 and 13 in Jakarta, were also cleared at the meeting.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

TN sets up special division to probe BJP leader's murder

TN sets up special division to probe BJP leader's murder

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Expressing shock over the "brutal murder" of BJP state general secretary V Ramesh, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday constituted a Special Investigation Division under the Director General of Police (CB-CID) to probe the case.

10 states with the longest highways in India

10 states with the longest highways in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

India has world's second largest road network with its National Highways covering a distance of 92,851.07 kms.

BEST images from FIFA World Cup

BEST images from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The best eight images from the tournament.

Swaraj seeks resolute global action against terror

Swaraj seeks resolute global action against terror

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

India on Friday sought resolute and comprehensive global action against terror infrastructure, saying the challenge must be taken seriously as different "theatres" are getting interconnected through terror networks as well as globalisation of the "supply chain of ideology".

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Palestinians, who protested massively along the Gaza border clashed with Israeli forces.

Heavy rains claim 19 lives in 48 hours in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains claim 19 lives in 48 hours in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

As many as 19 persons had been killed in the last two days in various rain-related incidents including floods in Tamil Nadu, the government said on Wednesday and announced a total relief of Rs 76 lakh to their families.

Defying SC ban, Jallikattu held again; stir on

Defying SC ban, Jallikattu held again; stir on

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

DMK working president M K Stalin led a protest in Chennai and sought promulgation of an ordinance to allow holding the sport.

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

BPO, which is growing at 12 per cent annually in the country, is expected to touch $50 billion by 2020 from the present $21 billion.

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Uttar Pradesh's powerful minister Azam Khan will host a gala event on the occasion of Samajwadi Party founder and president Mulayam Singh Yadav's 75th birthday in Rampur on Friday and Saturday.

Crude oil prices may have bottomed out

Crude oil prices may have bottomed out

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Crude oil's long price slide might be ending, feel some experts. Last Friday, the price of Brent crude, seen as a benchmark for what India uses, saw a low of $75.3 a barrel - it is now trading around $79. The fall has been nearly a third from its high seen in June, only five months earlier.

Puttur encounter: Homegrown terror group Al-Ummah busted

Puttur encounter: Homegrown terror group Al-Ummah busted

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Police teams from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Saturday busted a major group of terror outfit Al-Ummah in a 11-hour operation. What is unique about the Al-Ummah is that it is in all respects a homegrown terror outfit born in the early 1990s, with no Pakistan link.

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'Dawood and Tiger Memon will neither come on their own nor we will ever bring them back,' says Suresh Walishetty, who investigated the March 1993 attacks.'

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday restructured the party's apex body.

Asian Athletics: Lakshmanan, Manpreet win gold medals on Day 1

Asian Athletics: Lakshmanan, Manpreet win gold medals on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur and long distance runner G Lakshmanan grabbed gold medals on a remarkable opening day for India at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships as the hosts won seven medals to sit atop the medal tally, in Bhubaneswar, on Thursday.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Global markets brace for short-term hit after Paris attacks

Global markets brace for short-term hit after Paris attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

French stocks, particularly those exposed to the country's large tourism sector, are likely to suffer the biggest falls

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted Clinton's vision of a "powerful, vibrant and strong" nation with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's vision of "hopelessness and despair".

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Tamil Nadu police have nabbed four men from the terror outfit for the murder of Hindu Munnani leader Suresh Kumar. Their confessions disclose their deadly agenda, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Jaya announces prohibition in Tamil Nadu if AIADMK voted back to power

Jaya announces prohibition in Tamil Nadu if AIADMK voted back to power

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Seeking to turn the tables on the opposition which is promising prohibition if voted to power, CM Jayalalithaa assured a dry law in Tamil Nadu in a staggered manner.

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Croatia clinched a place in next year's World Cup finals on Sunday after holding Greece to a goalless draw at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium in Athens to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory in their playoff tie.

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown on Friday.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Star grappler Yogeshwar Dutt heaved a sigh of relief after clinching a spot for the World Championships by beating Amit Kumar Dhankhar, who had gone to court last year against the Olympic medallist alleging favouritism.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Having ticked off all the boxes during an eventful 2016, a 'hungry' Leander Paes is in search of a new partner with an aim to take his coveted Grand Slam titles tally to 20.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

Israel hits Gaza again as Palestinians toll rises to 1,650

Israel hits Gaza again as Palestinians toll rises to 1,650

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Israel on Saturday carried out fresh attacks on southern Gaza Strip amid a hunt for one of its missing soldiers believed to be captured by Hamas, as the new wave of violence has raised the Palestinians toll to 1,650.

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

Liv Tyler shares first full photo of baby Sailor

Liv Tyler shares first full photo of baby Sailor

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood.

Prepare to be surprised in Tamil Nadu

Prepare to be surprised in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Prepare to be surprised in Tamil Nadu