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Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have pledged to support relief funds for children affected by the invasion.

Indian-American teen sentenced to probation

Indian-American teen sentenced to probation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

An Indian-American teenager has been sentenced to three years probation and 200 hours of community service by a court in southern California, after he pleaded guilty to one count each of felony and misdemeanour.Tanvir Singh, 18, and his fellow high-school student Omar Khan, who were together charged with 73 felony counts, including hacking into school computers, stealing tests and changing grades, have pleaded not guilty at the court.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

PIX: Inside Shah Rukh Khan's world

PIX: Inside Shah Rukh Khan's world

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The Khans seem to be enjoying some good family time in the US.

Hacking: Indian-American teens plead not guilty

Hacking: Indian-American teens plead not guilty

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Two Indian-American teens charged with combined 73 felony counts for allegedly hacking school computers -- for stealing tests and changing grades -- have pleaded not guilty at a court in southern California.County prosecutors allege that the two students broke into their Tesoro High School to steal tests and change their own and others' grades on the school computer network.If convicted, Omar Khan, 18, faces decades in prison while Tanvir Singh could get three years.

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The Swiss star underwent arthroscopic right knee surgeries in February 2020 and May 2020. Federer has played five tournaments since having those surgeries, all of which came this season.

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.

Beat memory blues with Brain Fitness 2.0

Beat memory blues with Brain Fitness 2.0

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Adults aged 65 and above showed improvements in memory by working for an hour a day for eight weeks on a computer-based programme called Brain Fitness 2.0 from Post Science, a study published on Monday said. By contrast, participants who were given documentaries to watch showed only marginal improvement, it added.

I Love You, Man is funnier in DVD

I Love You, Man is funnier in DVD

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The additional scenes and gags surely enhance the pleasure, making this as one of the must-see guilty pleasures of the season.

NRI murder case: Bangladeshi detained

NRI murder case: Bangladeshi detained

Rediff.com31 May 2007

'Information developed revealed the suspect was upset with Shayona's parents and sister for discontinuing the relationship due to different religious backgrounds, Hindu and Muslim,' the court papers said.

Can fasting help cancer patients?

Can fasting help cancer patients?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

According to a study by a team at the University of Southern California, fasting for as little as 48 hours protects healthy cells against chemotherapy. Test tube experiments have confirmed that normal human cells were two to five times more resistant than cancer cells to chemotherapy after a short period of starvation.

So far so good for Klinsmann

So far so good for Klinsmann

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Klinsmann quits as Germany coach

Klinsmann quits as Germany coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Media reports in Germany said assistant coach Joachim Loew will be offered the job.

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the final set to beat Swede Rebecca Peterson and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time

'India as a brand only needs repositioning'

'India as a brand only needs repositioning'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Brand India should have more ambassadors. They should be people and opinion makers like the CEOs of top companies.

US: Sikh student contests 'no hats' rule

US: Sikh student contests 'no hats' rule

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

California is home to one of the largest Sikh populations in the United States, numbering more than 150,000 people, according to a Sikh organisation.

American Qaeda militant killed in Pak: Report

American Qaeda militant killed in Pak: Report

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Close on the heels of the killing of top Al Qaida leader Abu Laith al-Libi in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, an American Al Qaida militant has been killed in the same region, media reports said.

I 4got mY PasswRD!

I 4got mY PasswRD!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The Joy Of Freedom!

The Joy Of Freedom!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Released Palestinian prisoner Lamees Abu Arkoob kisses her mother outside her home near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Attack on Indian family: Man faces murder charges

Attack on Indian family: Man faces murder charges

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

If convicted, Murtaza could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole.

IAAF to review Edwards case

IAAF to review Edwards case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Women's tour needed to change its rules for players that take maternity leave.

Why CNOOC lost Unocal bid

Why CNOOC lost Unocal bid

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Unocal Corp would have agreed to be acquired by Chinese oil firm CNOOC Ltd, despite fierce US political opposition - if the Chinese side had raised its bid in August, Unocal's former CEO has said.

Anju sets record in the US

Anju sets record in the US

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Asian Games gold medallist leaped to a distance of 6.65 metres, at the Jim Bush Southern California championship.

NRI makes a fortune from floss

NRI makes a fortune from floss

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Hollywood veteran was spotted driving around Saturday.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Miami Open, which brings together the top men's and women's tennis players in the world, will carry on as scheduled in two weeks' time despite concerns about coronavirus, tournament organisers said on Monday. The status of the two-week tournament featuring players from over 40 countries comes a day after the prestigious Indian Wells event was called off at the last minute because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu clinched hard-fought wins in their first round matches at Indian Wells.

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Thousands of cosplayers came together in the southern California desert to celebrate the Wasteland Weekend.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch his 700th career win.

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Australian Open champion never faced a break point and used her hard and accurate serve to dispatch Gauff.

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India's Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration.

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Brown is transforming ideas about what the next generation is capable of

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'

Kobe Bryant's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

Kobe Bryant's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli said the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash has impacted his outlook towards life, which he feels, is sometimes taken for granted in pursuit of control over the future. Bryant, a two-time Olympic gold-medallist and one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, died in a helicopter crash last month along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who was also a budding hoopster.