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Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Is Running Good Exercise?

Is Running Good Exercise?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist with 20 years of experience helps diagnose and manage chronic pain. She also prescribes exercises to deal with pain and heal faster.

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Singh, 91, rejected as "rubbish" the charge by critics the Rajiv Gandhi government's decision to ban the book was driven by appeasement towards Muslims.

US Open: Murray, Clijsters receive wildcard entries

US Open: Murray, Clijsters receive wildcard entries

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The tournament will take place in a quarantined setting from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 in New York. The Western & Southern Open, which was relocated from Cincinnati this year, will be held from Aug. 20-28 as a warm-up event for the Grand Slam.

Sari Girl Aditi Is Pretty As A Painting

Sari Girl Aditi Is Pretty As A Painting

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A red carpet crush du jour, ARH looks her best in a sari.

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Earlier in an op-ed in The Washington Post, Schumer said the democratic international order must stand strong to confront the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.

Salman Rushdie was stabbed by NJ resident, police probing motive

Salman Rushdie was stabbed by NJ resident, police probing motive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born controversial author who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing The Satanic Verses, was "still undergoing surgery", several hours after being stabbed by a 24-year-old New Jersey resident at an event in western New York State on Friday.

Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at US Open bubble

Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at US Open bubble

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

According to the USTA, it was the only positive result from the 1,400 tests administered for Tier 1 individuals during testing, which began last Thursday.

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Former champions Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams have all entered next month's Western & Southern Open in New York, which will serve as a tune-up for the US Open, tournament organisers said on Wednesday. Organisers of the August 20-28 event, which was relocated from Cincinnati this year because of COVID-19, said defending champions Daniil Medvedev and Madison Keys are also among the initial entries.

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.

UN chief Antonio Guterres appalled to learn of attack on Salman Rushdie

UN chief Antonio Guterres appalled to learn of attack on Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

"In no case is violence a response to words spoken or written by others in their exercise of the freedoms of opinion and expression," Guterres said, conveying his wishes for Rushdie's early recovery.

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The US Open kicks off on August 31 and will be held in its usual home in Flushing Meadows, Queens, but will be played without fans in attendance to limit the spread of the virus.

Former champion Kuznetsova latest to withdraw from US Open

Former champion Kuznetsova latest to withdraw from US Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has joined a growing list of players who have decided not to play in this year's tournament due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ahead of 2 major deals with India, Pentagon says...

Ahead of 2 major deals with India, Pentagon says...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

As India and the United States are set to begin negotiations on two transformational deals -- Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and Reciprocal Defence Procurement Agreement (RDP) -- the Pentagon has said that the defence industries of the two nations will come together once the negotiations conclude.

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Authorities were still looking into Matar's nationality and his criminal records, if any.

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Naomi Osaka's management team told Reuters via email that she would be participating at Flushing Meadows.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Salman Rushdie loses sight in eye, hand movement after knife attack: Report

Salman Rushdie loses sight in eye, hand movement after knife attack: Report

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

When asked if Rushdie was still in the hospital, Wylie said he cannot give any information about the celebrated author's whereabouts.

Ukraine: Russia sends some of the troops back to bases

Ukraine: Russia sends some of the troops back to bases

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Units of the southern and western military districts, having completed their tasks, have already begun loading onto rail and road transport and will begin moving to their military garrisons today,' Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in his statement, reported The New York Times.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

Paire tests positive for COVID-19 before US Open: reports

Paire tests positive for COVID-19 before US Open: reports

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

France's Benoit Paire has tested positive for COVID-19 and pulled out of the US Open starting on Monday, French sports daily reported on Sunday. Paire, seeded 17th at the Grand Slam event, had been scheduled to play Poland's Kamil Majchrzak in the first round at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

Column: I am an Indian man in New York

Column: I am an Indian man in New York

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

'I come from a country of colours. India is one of the most colourful countries in the world and that was true long before the Incredible India campaigns designed to entice Western tourists to India,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete in May last year when she surpassed Serena Williams, raking in $37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over 12 months.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final in New York where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Osaka also reached the final of the Western & Southern Open, which was held at Flushing Meadows this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but had to withdraw against Azarenka due to an injury.

Two players in quarantine at US Open bubble

Two players in quarantine at US Open bubble

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The United States Tennis Association said on Tuesday that a non-player has tested positive for the virus within the controlled environment that will host the Western & Southern Open and the US Open in New York.

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'I played a good match, maybe he was a little bit tired from New York (where) he played an amazing tournament.'

Top players withdraw from US Open

Top players withdraw from US Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The US Open organisers (USTA) are creating a bio-secure 'bubble' in New York to hold the tournament from Aug. 31 without spectators

Blinken, Austin meet Ukraine Prez in Kyiv

Blinken, Austin meet Ukraine Prez in Kyiv

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

US officials did not announce their visit but it was Zelenskyy who revealed it in his speech on Saturday, saying that he would use this meeting to discuss the "military assistance we need."

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Djokovic withdraws from Western & Southern Open, to 'turn focus on US Open.'

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

The company, which is the biggest stakeholder in DreamWorks Animation Studios, is in talks with bankers to identify and acquire up-and-coming mobile game studios in North America and Europe to boost sales

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What you need to know about Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the 8th Nizam, who will be laid to rest in Hyderabad today.

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori's hopes of playing at the US Open have faded further after the Japanese former world number four revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals after Barty

Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals after Barty

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Britain's Andy Murray expects some of the top male players to follow women's world number one Ash Barty in skipping next month's US Open in New York due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Barty said on Thursday she is not comfortable travelling to the United States amid the pandemic for the hardcourt Grand Slam, which begins on August 31.