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Russian buys most expensive home in US

Russian buys most expensive home in US

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Yuri Milner purchased the 25,500 square foot property in Los Altos, California.

Davis Cup: Holders Czechs stunned by Kazakhstan

Davis Cup: Holders Czechs stunned by Kazakhstan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Outsiders Kazakhstan stayed alive in their Davis Cup quarter-final against holders CzechRepublic after winning the doubles rubber on Saturday.

Happy to be here, says Sunita from space station

Happy to be here, says Sunita from space station

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

46-year-old NASA astronaut Williams, Russian Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency flight engineer Akihiko Hoshide arrived at the ISS after two days in orbit.

Sunita Williams all set for second sojourn to space

Sunita Williams all set for second sojourn to space

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams, a record-setting astronaut who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for six months in 2006, is all set for her second space odyssey.

PIX: Sunita Williams readies for trip to space in July

PIX: Sunita Williams readies for trip to space in July

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams, a record-setting astronaut who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for six months in 2006, is headed to the space once again in July.

Banned athletes cannot cry ignorance: Report

Banned athletes cannot cry ignorance: Report

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

The Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel, which, on Friday, handed one-year bans to India's six top women athletes, in its findings concluded that the bottles of 'Ginseng Kinapi Pil' given by sacked coach Yuri Ogorodnik were contaminated and contained banned substances.

Brazil sees return of soccer at empty Maracana stadium

Brazil sees return of soccer at empty Maracana stadium

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Brazilian football resumed after a three-month hiatus on Thursday night, with Flamengo beating Bangu 3-0 at an empty Maracana stadium in the first game of the restarted Rio de Janeiro state championship.

Rocket attack near Kabul airport after US Defense Secretary arrives

Rocket attack near Kabul airport after US Defense Secretary arrives

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Twenty to thirty rockets landed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in the centre of Kabul, Tolo news reported. There are no reports of causalities yet.

Malhotra hits out at Maken for 'hasty action'

Malhotra hits out at Maken for 'hasty action'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Vijay Kumar Malhotra, acting president of the Indian Olympic Association, hit out at Minister for Sports and Youth affairs Ajay Maken for taking "hasty action" in the doping scandal, in which eight women athletes tested positive in out-of-competition tests.

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Donald Trump blamed the Democrats after the bill, which would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies, did not receive the required 60 votes.

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

'Out of this world' tribute to human spaceflight

'Out of this world' tribute to human spaceflight

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

NASA astronaut Catherine Coleman has staged an "out of this world" concert, literally to salute 50 years of human spaceflight and the anniversary of the first launch of a human to space. Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin completed that milestone on April 12, 1961

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Having won all their three group matches with ease, South American giants Brazil will start clear favourites when they take on the unfancied Honduras in a pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Honduras.

'Sports Ministry should share blame in dope scam'

'Sports Ministry should share blame in dope scam'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Acting Indian Olympic Association President Vijay Kumar Malhotra on Tuesday said that Sports Ministry should also share the blame for the doping scandal that rocked athletics, saying that the coaches and doctors allegedly involved in it are its employees.

Govt sacks athletics coach, orders probe into scam

Govt sacks athletics coach, orders probe into scam

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Minister for sports and youth affairs, Ajay Maken announced the sacking of India's Ukrainian athletics coach Yuri Ogrodnik on Tuesday.

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

Here's why soccer fans are heading to Belarus

Here's why soccer fans are heading to Belarus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

With professional soccer at a virtual standstill around the globe, fans in need of their weekly fix are turning to the Belarusian Premier League to fill the void as it carries on with matches despite the coronavirus outbreak.

SAI to send showcause notice to athletics coach

SAI to send showcause notice to athletics coach

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

After terminating the services of Ukrainian coach Yuri Ogrodnik and suspending R S Sidhu in the wake of the doping scandal, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Thursday sent a showcause notice Ramesh Nagapuri, the other athletics coach associated with the women's 400m race.

Doping scandal: Coach RS Sidhu transferred

Doping scandal: Coach RS Sidhu transferred

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The government on Wednesday sacked four Sports Authority of India officials in the wake of the doping scandal which saw eight leading athletes fail dope tests in the last few days. The latest development comes a day after Ukrainian coach, Yuri Ogorodnik, who was training six of these athletes, was given marching orders by sports minister Ajay Maken, who has promised to crack the whip on those found guilty.

Chelsea fight back to beat Man U 2-1

Chelsea fight back to beat Man U 2-1

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Chelsea came from behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 thanks to Frank Lampard's 79th-minute penalty at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday and put the brakes on the visitors' charge towards the Premier League title.

Champions League: Makeshift Benfica shock Zenit to reach quarters

Champions League: Makeshift Benfica shock Zenit to reach quarters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Benfica, helped by an excellent Champions League debut from goalkeeper Ederson, clung on desperately then scored two late goals to beat Zenit St Petersburg 2-1 and reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Space tourism a good scope for insurance firms

Space tourism a good scope for insurance firms

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

At an international conference on space business, organised as part of Bengaluru Space Expo 2010, speakers noted that since Yuri Gagarin's flight in 1961, citizens of 38 countries have flown in space.

Swiggy's losses double, but revenue jumps 4-fold

Swiggy's losses double, but revenue jumps 4-fold

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Swiggy had in June entered the elite Unicorn club after raising $210 million from a group of investors

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

World Cup hosts Russia have been fuelled by the criticism they received before the tournament, midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday as the team prepared for their second group match against Egypt.

From LA to New York, Not My President's Day protests erupt against Trump

From LA to New York, "Not My President's Day" protests erupt against Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Thousands of people took to the streets on Monday to take part in 'not my Presidents' Day' protests against Donald Trump. Planned marches took place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago and Salt Lake City while unofficial demonstrations with the same theme cropped up elsewhere.

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Putin, who was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on his arrival, went straight to Modi's official Lok Kalyan Marg residence where the two leaders had a one-on-one meeting.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

Brazil-Mali bronze play-off promises stirring battle

Brazil-Mali bronze play-off promises stirring battle

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Their bid for a fourth title halted by England in the semi-finals, Brazil will seek a consolation victory when they take on Mali in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Somdev, Bopanna progress; Prakash loses

Somdev, Bopanna progress; Prakash loses

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Indian Davis Cuppers Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna advanced to doubles quarter-finals in different ATP Challenger events after hard-earned victories. Somdev and his American partner Ryan Harrison overcame the challenge of local pair Ilija Cuic and Kresimir Ritz 7-6(3), 6-2 in the first round of the US $50,000 Zagreb event in Croatia.

Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold

Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The four test pilots of the Indian Air Force, chosen for India's manned mission to space, have been undergoing training at the Yu.A. Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre near Moscow since February.

Russia says military drill with Pakistan not in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Russia says military drill with Pakistan not in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The denial came as Russian troops arrived in Islamabad on Friday for the first-ever joint exercises with Pakistani forces.

In Moscow, Rajnath hails India-Russia ties

In Moscow, Rajnath hails India-Russia ties

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defence to attend the 75th Anniversary of Victory Day Parade, said his visit to Moscow is the first foreign visit from India of an official delegation after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Somdev loses in Zagreb

Somdev loses in Zagreb

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Somdev Devvarman's struggle on the ATP circuit continued as the fifth seed Indian crashed out of the Zagreb Challenger event after suffering a first round defeat against unseeded Yuri Schukin.

Ancelotti starts with Zhirkov signing

Ancelotti starts with Zhirkov signing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti began his first day at work for the London club by announcing the signing of Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow on Monday. Ancelotti, Chelsea's fifth manager in two years, held a news conference at Stamford Bridge where he also said that captain John Terry, the subject of interest from Manchester City, was not for sale at any price.

Zhirkov voted Russia's player of year

Zhirkov voted Russia's player of year

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

CSKA Moscow winger Yuri Zhirkov has been voted Russia's Player of the Year for the first time in a nationwide poll conducted by the country's Football Association. The 25-year-old beat Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin, one of the outstanding players at Euro 2008 where the Russians reached the semi-finals for the first time in 20 years.

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

"She is as talented a person as I know. You can see the incredible resonance she has with the American people. But I joke that she's too sensible to want to be in politics," Obama was quoted as saying by the Rolling Stone.

English Premier League club-by-club guide

English Premier League club-by-club guide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

With the Premier League season kicking off on Saturday we look at the prospects of the 20 top-flight clubs.

Dynamo Kiev clinch Ukrainian league

Dynamo Kiev clinch Ukrainian league

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Dynamo Kiev clinched their 13th Ukrainian league title since 1993 with three matches to spare after coming from behind twice to beat Tavria Simferopol 3-2 on Sunday.

India's doubles teams in NZ badminton semis

India's doubles teams in NZ badminton semis

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

India's men's and women's doubles pairs reached the semi-finals of the New Zealand Open Grand Prix badminton tournament in Auckland on Thursday in contrasting fashion.