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Russia: 10 held for journalist's murder

Russia: 10 held for journalist's murder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Russian authorities claimed to have solved the sensational killing of known Kremlin critic journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was assassinated in the elevator of her apartment in October 2006.

Over 400 die of COVID in US, cases jump to nearly 34,000

Over 400 die of COVID in US, cases jump to nearly 34,000

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

US President Donald Trump identified New York, California and Washington as the three major coronavirus hot spots.

Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan

Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

New signing Yuri Zhirkov smashed a 69th minute winner from 20 metres out to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory over their manager Carlo Ancelotti's former club AC Milan in a friendly on Friday.

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Total committed investment in India now is over $5.

Nuclear power is the way forward for India: IAEA

Nuclear power is the way forward for India: IAEA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Amid increasing uncertainty over the India-United States civilian nuclear agreement, a senior International Atomic Energy Agency official has said that nuclear energy is the way forward for the booming economies of India and China. The growth of nuclear power in China and India over the next two decades will outpace other countries, said Yury Sokolov, deputy director general and head of the Department of Nuclear Energy, IAEA.

Maria Sharapova factbox

Maria Sharapova factbox

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

Factbox on 2008 Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova.

Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32

Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest paid sportswomen in the world, announced her retirement at the age of 32 on Wednesday. The former world number has played only two matches this year, losing in the first round of the Australian Open, with her ranking sliding to 373.

Indian expat to carry Olympic torch

Indian expat to carry Olympic torch

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Meena Barot, an Indian businesswoman has been chosen among eight foreigners to carry the Olympic torch on Chinese soil in August next year.

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

Ram set for an Indian odyssey

Ram set for an Indian odyssey

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

The most un-Indian Indian Rajeev Ram could end up providing the only local flavour at the Chennai Open.

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The 24-year-old from Tripura, who had finished fourth in vault event in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scored 14.150 to win gold. She had topped the qualification also with a score of 13.400.

US military is ridding the world of terrorism: Trump

US military is ridding the world of terrorism: Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Denuclearising North Korea and stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons are the goals of the US, said Trump.

Tillerson rejects reports that he considered resigning

Tillerson rejects reports that he considered resigning

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He also dismissed as 'petty nonsense' a news report that he had called the president a 'moron' during a tense meeting with national security officials this summer.

Hindus condemn Russian Archbishop's comments

Hindus condemn Russian Archbishop's comments

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Hindus condemn Russian Archbishop's comments against Krishna

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Trump again denies any collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.

Ex-Russian ambassador rubbishes Mitrokhin

Ex-Russian ambassador rubbishes Mitrokhin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The ambassador, though, admitted that the Communist Party of India received financial assistance from its Soviet counterpart.

From Russia with love to the private sector

From Russia with love to the private sector

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Russian firms expand their footprint in India. And take bigger steps to do business with India's private sector.

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed breaker; instead it accelerated sales. Cars24 now enjoys more than 90 per cent market share among all other similar online transaction platforms. Dhruv Munjal traces the birth of this used-cars platform.

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Barack Obama surprises his White House partner of eight years in a surprise ceremony.

Satyapragyan shocks Georgian GM

Satyapragyan shocks Georgian GM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The Indian scored a sensational victory over Grandmaster Zurab Sturua of Georgia in the fifth round of the Dubai International Chess Championship.

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

ISRO has to select astronauts, training them to withstand the space environment, and then bring them back to earth and rehabilitate them.

Crashlanding: Astronauts set for 27,358 kmph descent

Crashlanding: Astronauts set for 27,358 kmph descent

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

After 186 days in space on the International Space Station, it is time for European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake, American Tim Copra and Russian Yuri Malenchenko to return to Earth. But their return is fraught with danger.

PHOTOS: Canadian PM goes for the knockout in New York

PHOTOS: Canadian PM goes for the knockout in New York

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped at Gleasons, and sparred with former WBA super welterweight champion Yuri Foreman.

Harikrishna maintains lead

Harikrishna maintains lead

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The Indian Grandmaster is half a point ahead of second-placed Zhao Jun of China after nine round in the World Junior Chess Championship.

Harikrishna maintains lead

Harikrishna maintains lead

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The Indian Grandmaster drew with third seed Evgeny Alekseev of Russia in the sixth round in the World Junior chess championship.

Russia agrees to lease another nuclear attack submarine to India

Russia agrees to lease another nuclear attack submarine to India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

According to Russian journal Vedomosti, the agreement was made when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Goa BRICS summit.

Vishy Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years

Vishy Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand set to return to FIDE World Cup after 15 years with an aim to seal a berth at the 2018 Candidates tournament.

A truly cosmic wedding

A truly cosmic wedding

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Russian cosmonaut Yury Malenchenko, orbiting the Earth, will marry his earthbound American sweetheart on Sunday.

Harikrishna held, but stays ahead

Harikrishna held, but stays ahead

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

16-year old Deep Sengupta shocked third seed Russian GM Evgeny Alekseev to move to second place with 7.5 points.

Ola raises $222.5 million in fresh funding

Ola raises $222.5 million in fresh funding

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

An industry source said the funding was part of an overall $500 million the company is planning to raise, which will value Ola at around $5 billion.

Bilonog wins Olympia shot put gold

Bilonog wins Olympia shot put gold

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Yuri Bilonog won the men's shot put gold for Ukraine with his sixth and final attempt of the competition.

Bachchan honoured in Deauville

Bachchan honoured in Deauville

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

NCP to take on alliance partner Congress in Goa

NCP to take on alliance partner Congress in Goa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

In what could signal the end of its long-standing alliance with the Congress in Goa, the Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday announced its decision to contest both the seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

Kashmir not on UN agenda: Russia

Kashmir not on UN agenda: Russia

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Pakistan, as Security Council president, cannot impose any issue on the world body, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri V Fedotov said.

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's pledge on Tuesday to give away most of his Facebook shares, a roughly $45 billion fortune, helps cement his role as one of Silicon Valley's most generous donors.

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It is Father's Day this Sunday, and so it's as apt a time as any other to look back at some of the cutest pictures of celebrity dads with their little ones.

PICS: How England reigned over Spain in U-17 World Cup final

PICS: How England reigned over Spain in U-17 World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden struck twice as England came from behind to thrash European champions Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden Under-17 World Cup title, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Amritraj crashes out

Amritraj crashes out

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

On a day of upsets in the ATP Challenger, the Indian ace lost to Chinese Taipei qualifier Ti Chen.