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Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Nagal jumps 23 places to break into top-100

Nagal jumps 23 places to break into top-100

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The win at the Chennai Open challenger event on Sunday pushed Nagal to 98th in the latest singles rankings.

'Modi has an attitude like Alexander for Kashmir'

'Modi has an attitude like Alexander for Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'Modi has missed the bus in Kashmir.'

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

One of our best Test victories: Rohit

One of our best Test victories: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Captain Rohit Sharma rates the seven-wicket victory in the Cape Town Test as one of India's 'best victories'.

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Zverev put the incident behind him to seal the victory, which he described as the best moment of his career after his comeback from a serious ankle injury last year.

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Balaji also showed that he can quickly adapt to conditions when he was asked to do the singles duty during the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan on grass. The rival was not of the highest quality but Balaji showed that he was willing to come out of his comfort zone if the team demands.

Struggling Shreyas Iyer added to Mumbai's Ranji squad

Struggling Shreyas Iyer added to Mumbai's Ranji squad

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

India batter Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday added to the Mumbai squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Andhra to be played in Mumbai from January 12-15.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Austria's aggressive and hard running approach propelled them into the last-16 of the European Championship on Tuesday after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.

'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'

'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Virat Kohli came into the Centurion Test with only one proper net session on Christmas eve but India batting coach Vikram Rathour categorical said that at this stage of his career, the former captain doesn't need to train a lot.

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Many hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 and Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel during the temporary truce that ended on Wednesday night.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

With five points in his kitty from eight games, D Gukesh jointly leads the standings with Anish Giri of Holland.

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul seals place in quarters

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul seals place in quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Tommy Paul led a parade of seeded players into the quarterfinals on Wednesday at the Adelaide International in Australia.

ATP Finals: Zverev stuns Alcaraz, Medvedev tops Rublev

ATP Finals: Zverev stuns Alcaraz, Medvedev tops Rublev

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

A sluggish Carlos Alcaraz was beaten 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-4 by Alexander Zverev on the his debut at the ATP Finals on Monday to continue his end-of-year slump with a third straight defeat.

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the Australian Open Men's semi-finals played on Friday.

Nagal stuns world number 38 Arnaldi, makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

Nagal stuns world number 38 Arnaldi, makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India's Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian to win match at Masters on clay since 1990!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

Sai Wins Medal, Rahul Wins Hearts

Sai Wins Medal, Rahul Wins Hearts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Following India's 2-1 series win over hosts South Africa, Sai Sudharsan win the Impact Fielder of the ODI Series medal.

The Aura Of Aurora Borealis

The Aura Of Aurora Borealis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Glimpses of the Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, that illuminate the Polar night sky.

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal levels Liverpool; tops Christmas table

EPL PIX: Arsenal levels Liverpool; tops Christmas table

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus' second-half goals gave West Ham a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League's early game on Saturday, as the Hammers briefly moved into the top six.

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

China and Russia signed bilateral agreements as the two neighbours pledge closer cooperation amid criticism from the West on the war in Ukraine.

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Meet the celebs who wowed at New York's biggest fashion gala of the year.

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The football legend shared the VIP box with movie stars and businesspeople.

Bavuma injured; Elgar to lead in farewell Test

Bavuma injured; Elgar to lead in farewell Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

South Africa is set for a fairytale farewell as Dean Elgar takes the helm in the final Test against India

SA's 'shining light': Burger's masterclass rocks India

SA's 'shining light': Burger's masterclass rocks India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Nandre showed why he has been such a shining light for South African cricket'

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Dhoni is on a holiday in the US with Hitesh and another friend Rajiv Sharma. He tried his hand at shooting at the Apex Shooting Center and also watched the US Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.

'We were not good enough': Rohit slams team

'We were not good enough': Rohit slams team

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'We didn't bat well in both innings, that's why we stand here.'

Will These Babies Survive?

Will These Babies Survive?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Newborns are placed in bed after being taken off incubators in Gaza's Al Shifa hospital after power outages.

Liverpool kick off Klopp's farewell with easy win; Fan violence mars Wolves' win

Liverpool kick off Klopp's farewell with easy win; Fan violence mars Wolves' win

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Liverpool cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 rout of Championship side Norwich City on Sunday, to kick off Juergen Klopp's long goodbye at Anfield.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament