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Serena wants equal prize money for women

Serena wants equal prize money for women

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Serena Williams was forced to go on the attack once again to defend equal prize money after she reached a ninth Wimbledon final in a new record time. The world number one blasted Russia's Elena Vesnina off Centre Court in just 48mins 34sec, the fastest ever semi-final at the All England Club. Vesnina earned 500,000 ($649,000) by making the last four.

New York governor orders residents to wear masks in public

New York governor orders residents to wear masks in public

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Cuomo said he will issue an executive order requiring all people in New York to wear a mask in public and the order will go into effect on April 17.

'Fake news' is enemy of people, not media: Trump clarifies

'Fake news' is enemy of people, not media: Trump clarifies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Trump has been very critical about the media after becoming the US president.

Let's not gloat about the BRICS declaration

Let's not gloat about the BRICS declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'By crudely dragging the topic into the bazaar to flog it for momentary pleasure, we turned it into a dead carcass by the time Modi even got back from Xiamen,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

US President Barack Obama has privately met his former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House.

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The BCCI is planning to replace the official kookaburra ball with SG white for India's limited overs matches at home.

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Billed as the most comprehensive dialogue between the world's two largest economies, it will be attended by top officials from both sides, including US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trump had scrapped the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme earlier this month which protect some 800,000 people who came to the US illegally as children.

Faltering steps of a giant-killer

Faltering steps of a giant-killer

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Word from the BJP is that following the controversy over his comments on Article 370, Jitendra Singh has been asked to desist from talking about his favourite topics and focus instead on the business of governance and the sizeable portfolios that he has been entrusted with, writes Archis Mohan.

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of seven countries, including the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

One issue still clouding 2020 Olympic swimming venue...

One issue still clouding 2020 Olympic swimming venue...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Tokyo 2020 organisers are determined to stage Olympic swimming events in the city centre Odaiba Marine Park venue despite continuing confusion over the water quality.

Tal Memorial chess: Anand stunned by Caruana

Tal Memorial chess: Anand stunned by Caruana

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a disappointing start, suffering a rare defeat against Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the first round of the Tal Memorial Chess Tournament in Moscow.

Support India's NSG membership: US to NSG members

Support India's NSG membership: US to NSG members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The United States on Monday asked the members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group to consider and support India's application to join the grouping during their plenary meeting in Seoul beginning on Tuesday.

Toxic Delhi: Father of Green Revolution has the solution

Toxic Delhi: Father of Green Revolution has the solution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A technology has been developed in Maharashtra for using paddy straw as animal feed

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Modi said during their talks he and Netanyahu agreed to to do much more together to combat terrorism to protect their strategic interests.

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

China has been trying to build lobbies of influence and mould public opinion in India since at least 2017, and large sums have been invested in the effort, reveals former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

There are moments at the Olympic Games that have a sporting significance, and then there are those that leave an indelible mark on humanity.

Trump likely to withdraw from Paris climate deal: reports

Trump likely to withdraw from Paris climate deal: reports

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'I will be announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. Make America great again!' Trump said.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

Did Jinnah's marriage shape his politics?

Did Jinnah's marriage shape his politics?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'If Ruttie had been alive, Jinnah would never have turned communal.'

How start-ups are helping flood-hit Kerala's rescue and rebuilding

How start-ups are helping flood-hit Kerala's rescue and rebuilding

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

As the Kerala government looks for the best technologies to rebuild infrastructure, start-ups see a bigger role for themselves.

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Modi-Xi summit to focus on moving beyond differences: Chinese media

Modi-Xi summit to focus on moving beyond differences: Chinese media

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'Xi's meeting with Modi in the southern Indian city of Chennai on Friday and Saturday is expected to focus more on the two countries' historical and present differences, and how to move beyond them to realise their cooperation potential'

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Top level churn at IndiGo; Ronojoy Dutta may be next CEO

Top level churn at IndiGo; Ronojoy Dutta may be next CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

IndiGo will seek board approval for Dutta's appointment soon. Till then, promoter Rahul Bhatia will continue to act as interim CEO.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom will aim for a historic sixth gold at the AIBA Women' World Championships, the build up of which has been marred by a row over lone Kosovan boxer's participation and poor quality air in the national capital.

Congress' media conclave from Monday

Congress' media conclave from Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The two-day media conclave of Congress will begin in New Delhi on Monday seeking to tone up its communication strategy in states and propagate UPA's achievements among the masses ahead of the next General elections.

Teary reunion between North and South Korean families after 60 years

Teary reunion between North and South Korean families after 60 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Hundreds of North and South Koreans were reunited with family members for the first time in 60 years.

Teach your children what really counts

Teach your children what really counts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

If you want your children to inherit true wealth, make them financially literate, says Amar Pandit

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Obama to draw attention to income gap

Obama to draw attention to income gap

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

After the disastrous launch of the Affordable Care Act website, Obama is looking to boost his tarnished popularity and credibility.

5 tips to make money from your blogs

5 tips to make money from your blogs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

You should know who your customer is and what problem you are going to address with your blog.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

The endless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

The endless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Nandini Gupta who interned at an IT firm explains how Artificial Intelligence can change our future.

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is just 13 years old but the boy is already going places and this was his second win against a 2700 Grandmaster.

PM Modi, Pak President shake hands at SCO Summit

PM Modi, Pak President shake hands at SCO Summit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries at the end of the media briefing which was addressed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. China is the host and chair of the SCO.

The only way Australia believe they can stop Kohli's magical run

The only way Australia believe they can stop Kohli's magical run

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Australian cricket squad will be confronted by the red-hot form of Virat Kohli during the upcoming four-Test series and touring all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hoping that the roll of the dice would go against the Indian captain.