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NBA season may be in jeopardy

NBA season may be in jeopardy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern warned on Thursday that the entire season could be in jeopardy if significant progress toward a collective agreement is not made early next week.

NBA: Labor talks break off putting more games in doubt

NBA: Labor talks break off putting more games in doubt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Marathon talks between NBA players and owners to resolve a long-running labor dispute that has put the entire season on hold broke off on Thursday with little sign of progress toward a deal, raising the likelihood of more games being cancelled.

The 10 Most Sensational English Movie Trailers

The 10 Most Sensational English Movie Trailers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Trailers that just make your jaw drop. Watch here!

The 10 Most Sensational English Movie Trailers

The 10 Most Sensational English Movie Trailers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Trailers that just make your jaw drop. Watch here!

Israeli spacecraft crash-lands on moon

Israeli spacecraft crash-lands on moon

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Beresheet was developed by SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries. If the mission had been completed successfully, Israel would have been the fourth country, after the Soviet Union, the United States and China, to land a spacecraft on the moon.

Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19

Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Fighting the coronavirus pandemic is hard, in fact it seems impossible. Doctors, nurses, carers and paramedics around the world are facing an unprecedented workload in overstretched health facilities, and with no end in sight. They are working in stressful and frightening work environments, not just because the virus is little understood, but because in most settings they are under-protected, overworked and themselves vulnerable to infection. The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die. Spain reported that more than 3,900 health care workers have become infected. In dire times such as these, people are trying their best to show their appreciation to the frontline workers. Here are some images -- from clapping for them to singing for them.. A 'thank you' in any way goes a long way around.

Obama visit will be less strategic, more economic

Obama visit will be less strategic, more economic

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

'The expectations on the two sides are so divergent that disappointment is inevitable for both.'

Pakistan on the road to disintegration?

Pakistan on the road to disintegration?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

In an interview to Council of Foreign Relations website, Stephen P. Cohen, a leading expert on Pakistan, talks about the ongoing political crisis, Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer's assassination, growing sense of insecurity in Pakistan, importance of China and more.

Indo-Pak dialogue is the only option: Experts

Indo-Pak dialogue is the only option: Experts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

India and Pakistan are not yet ready for a true settlement of disputes between them and the two countries would gain by pressing towards increased trade, commerce and shared approach to problems of terrorism, water shortage and environmental degradation, US experts have said.

The remorseful CEO

The remorseful CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Today, apologies by CEOs of global corporations have become so common that you get case studies on the subject.

FIH won't extend date for Hockey India election

FIH won't extend date for Hockey India election

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The FIH too a dig at Hockey India for expressing its inability to conduct the much-awaited elections before May 31 and said FIH cannot grant any further extension as requested by the Indian body.

EPL: Arsenal hopes dashed, Torres on target for Chelsea

EPL: Arsenal hopes dashed, Torres on target for Chelsea

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a crushing blow when they conceded a last-minute goal to lose 2-1 at Bolton Wanderers on Sunday.

Arsenal title dream shattered at Bolton

Arsenal title dream shattered at Bolton

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

Arsenal's Premier League hopes ended on Sunday when Tamir Cohen scored a last-minute header to give Bolton Wanderers a 2-1 victory that left them nine points behind Manchester United with four games to play.

Meet your hosts for Oscar 2011

Meet your hosts for Oscar 2011

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Indian-origin anesthesiologist faces lawsuit in US actress Joan Rivers' death

Indian-origin anesthesiologist faces lawsuit in US actress Joan Rivers' death

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Rivers, 81, died in September last year of brain damage caused by a loss of oxygen during a routine outpatient procedure

Pakistan gets nuclear deal by proxy

Pakistan gets nuclear deal by proxy

Rediff.com7 May 2010

While India is waiting to begin nuclear trade with the US, Pakistan may well have two nuclear reactors constructed on its own soil.

'Taliban's funds soaring, Qaeda going dry'

'Taliban's funds soaring, Qaeda going dry'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda is in its worst financial state in several years, while the Taliban's funding is flourishing as they rely on a range of criminal activities to fund attacks on US-led forces in Afghanistan, a senior US Treasury Department official has said.

Roemer as US envoy to India: Mixed reactions

Roemer as US envoy to India: Mixed reactions

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Former US envoy to India Frank Wisner and industry sources expressed elation over Obama's choice of Roemer while the likes of South Asia expert Stephen P Cohen was cautious in his opinion. Some community activists were disappointed that the President had not made a high-profile nomination from the career diplomat cadres or the world of politics or business as he had for the ambassadorial posts in London and Beijing.

'The US is making a mistake in Pakistan's case'

'The US is making a mistake in Pakistan's case'

Rediff.com8 May 2009

An acute equipment shortage and an army that has only been trained to fight against India has left the Pakistani army highly ineffectual in its counter-insurgency efforts against the Taliban, said South Asia expert Stephen Cohen.

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Daniels claimed that she had unprotected sex with Trump once in 2006.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

FIH grants Hockey India recognition

FIH grants Hockey India recognition

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Hockey India received a shot in the arm after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) formally recognised the newly-formed body as its member and the sole governing body of the game, both men and women, in the country. In a letter to Hockey India secretary Mohammad Aslam, dated June 14, FIH secretary-general Peter L Cohen said the FIH has recognised Hockey India as its member in place of Indian Hockey Confederation (IHC).

Awesome photos of the month: August

Awesome photos of the month: August

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the best images clicked across the globe in the month of August.

India can stimulate world economy, says Mulford

India can stimulate world economy, says Mulford

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Outgoing United States Ambassador to India, David Mulford, believes that India can help stimulate the world economy in the wake of the global economic meltdown.Mulford observed that "Developing countries have tended to be recipients during times of difficulty, but this time, some of them may be stimulators and producers. That is an important thought to bear in mind when you are in the condition that the United States is today."

How the market tells you when to stop

How the market tells you when to stop

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

If you are having a string of winners, don't stop trading arbitrarily.

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

They not only stitch the double-pocket shirts but also design and attach the trademark emblems on its sleeves.

A machine that can make look like a model

A machine that can make look like a model

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Researchers have built what they claim is a beauty machine that, with just the press of a button, can turn a picture of an ordinary face into that of a cover model.

US tolerance for Musharraf slammed

US tolerance for Musharraf slammed

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

US tolerance for Musharraf slammed.

Musharraf regime collapsing: US analyst

Musharraf regime collapsing: US analyst

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

While criticising Musharraf for not acting swiftly and ruthlessly to set Pakistan's politics on a proper course, Stephen Cohen of the Brookings Institution, a known South Asia expert, praised him for his position on Kashmir.

'India, Pakistan can have a strategic partnership'

'India, Pakistan can have a strategic partnership'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

A change in the Pakistan Army's mindset is the key to normal ties between the two neighbours, South Asia expert Stephen Cohen tells Aditi Phadnis.

Madge makes it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Madge makes it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Pop star Madonna along with The Dave Clark Five, poet and folk-rocker Leonard Cohen, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp and 60s surfer band The Ventures, have been selected to enter the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

UBS to invest $40 mn in Hyderabad service centre

UBS to invest $40 mn in Hyderabad service centre

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

UBS has already recruited 180 people in the city.

Satyam plans leadership school

Satyam plans leadership school

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Satyam Computers on Monday said it plans to launch the Satyam School of Leadership, a corporate university, to develop and nurture leaders to accelerate the company's growth.

'No one can afford to have a rigid alliance'

'No one can afford to have a rigid alliance'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

'Indian economic and military power is still not up to its cultural and "soft" power.'

India, Israel to collaborate in fighting terror, cyber threats

India, Israel to collaborate in fighting terror, cyber threats

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Recognising evolving global terror threats, India and Israel have resolved to deepen cooperation in fighting the menace and collaborate in the field of cyber security.

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

It's party night in Hollywood!

The legend who loved India

The legend who loved India

Rediff.com10 May 2006

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Modi signed seven deals, including pacts on agriculture and water management with his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Here's are the highlights of Modi's second day in Israel.

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Stunning photographs have captured the Perseid meteor shower that has delighted stargazers across the world.