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Doping scandal: What will Sebastian Coe do now?

Doping scandal: What will Sebastian Coe do now?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Sebastian Coe chairs a meeting of world athletics on Friday to discuss suspending Russia over allegations of state sponsored doping of its athletes, a crisis that has put his leadership under the spotlight barely three months into the job.

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Manchester United won 2-1 at Crystal Palace to consolidate fourth spot.

WADA calls for ban on Russia for state-sponsored doping

WADA calls for ban on Russia for state-sponsored doping

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Russia could be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympic Games, after an anti-doping commission report on Monday alleged widespread corruption and collusion that added up to a state-sponsored drugs culture in a sporting superpower.

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

The Apple Watch, which will make calls via its attached iPhone, might make that a reality.

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

It will be available from April 24.

With CEO shakeup, Twitter under pressure to please advertisers

With CEO shakeup, Twitter under pressure to please advertisers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Adam Bain, the company's president and head of revenue, has emerged as an early favorite.

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in celebrating Premier League survival on Saturday while Steven Gerrard's farewell party was spoiled as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace.

Twitter backtracks on block feature after users revolt

Twitter backtracks on block feature after users revolt

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Before it backtracked, Twitter had said Thursday that the change was meant to protect victims of harassment who wanted to filter out abusive messages but feared that the act of blocking a user would prompt retaliation.

Donald Trump, a big fan of Modi's India!

Donald Trump, a big fan of Modi's India!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Mr Trump's endorsement is a compelling reason Indians waiting for the Turnaround that is Just Around the Corner shouldn't take him too seriously.

Leaving champion clubs... for English Premier League also-rans

Leaving champion clubs... for English Premier League also-rans

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at a few other players who shunned champion sides for mediocre clubs in the Premier League.

Ban 'farcical, manipulative' opinion polls, demands Cong

Ban 'farcical, manipulative' opinion polls, demands Cong

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Terming opinion polls as a "racket", "farce" and "manipulated" exercise, Congress on Monday made a strong pitch to ban them.

Mystery of the missing train

Mystery of the missing train

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

When trains and stations become desirable again, we might have a murder mystery with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train as a setting.

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Among the biggest winners of a successful IPO would be co-founder Evan Williams with a 12 per cent stake.

There isn't a little bit of Salman Khan in all men

There isn't a little bit of Salman Khan in all men

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

I fear for our collective inability to wrestle the plague of rape in this nation, says Prathmesh Kher.

At last, a Trump choice we can cheer

At last, a Trump choice we can cheer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Donald Trump and General H R McMaster: It is almost like the Chinese monarch Helü with Sun Tzu at his side.

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The police is investigating whether it was 'accidental or deliberate'.

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

T issue perfect example of Cong sowing 'seeds of poison': Modi

T issue perfect example of Cong sowing 'seeds of poison': Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Accusing Congress of pursuing vote-bank politics, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the turmoil over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh was a perfect example of how the ruling party sowed "seeds of poison".

EPL PHOTOS: Kane nets first league hat-trick; City, Arsenal win

EPL PHOTOS: Kane nets first league hat-trick; City, Arsenal win

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Harry Kane's magical season continued on Saturday as he celebrated his first senior England call-up with his first Premier League hat-trick.

Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep

Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

If elected, Niraj Antani, 23, will be the second Indian American -- after Jay Goyal, who served 3 terms from 2006 from the 73rd District -- in the Ohio House. George Joseph reports

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Thirty-seven-year-old Indian-American physician Vivek Hallegere Murthy has been confirmed as the 19th surgeon general of America by the United States senate. He is youngest person and first person of Indian-origin to hold the post.

'Dancing breathes new life into me every day'

'Dancing breathes new life into me every day'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'My age? It keeps changing every year. I can't remember it. I don't like ageing at all,' dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, who passed into the ages on Thursday, told Jasmine Shah Verma in October 2004. Reproduced with kind permission from Harmony - Celebrate Age magazine.

EPL updates: Advocaat calls meeting to discuss Sunderland's woes

EPL updates: Advocaat calls meeting to discuss Sunderland's woes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Follow the latest developments from all the on-field and off-the-field action in the Premiership.

'I won't drop my pants just like that'

'I won't drop my pants just like that'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

'There was a kissing scene in Hello with Gul Panag, but nobody saw that film. In Style, it was only a little peck on the cheek. There was a little in Life... In A Metro too. But I haven't done an erotic film.' Sharman Joshi gets candid about his first erotic film, Hate Story 3.

Sports Shorts: 'A dozen idiots cost Serbia home support'

Sports Shorts: 'A dozen idiots cost Serbia home support'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A senseless pitch invasion by Serbian fans in last month's Euro 2016 home qualifier against Albania has cost the Balkan nation dearly and the team fear the ramifications ahead of Friday's match against Denmark, Nemanja Matic said.

Meet the 23-year-old desi who won from Ohio

Meet the 23-year-old desi who won from Ohio

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Indian-American law student Niraj Antani makes history as he goes on to become the youngest sitting state representative. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports

'You don't need Rs 100 crore to make a film with great special effects these days'

'You don't need Rs 100 crore to make a film with great special effects these days'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'Sci-fi is a very expensive genre; I need to become a much bigger star for people to invest that kind of money in me.' 1920 London actor Sharman Joshi talks about his favourite genre, and why he won't be doing it anytime soon.

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Britain's Andy Murray won lifted his second Wimbledon title after defeating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) on Sunday. Following that clinical performance, here is a list of Wimbledon men's singles champions since 1922....

Snooping allegations against Narendra Modi baseless: BJP

Snooping allegations against Narendra Modi baseless: BJP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Trashing allegations of illegal snooping against Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday ruled out the Congress's demand for a rethink on its prime ministerial candidate and claimed that the ruling party's "dirty tricks wing" was behind the controversy.

Jaws drove people away from beaches...and into theatres!

Jaws drove people away from beaches...and into theatres!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

When Jaws released in June 1975, it changed the way Americans watch movies, says Aseem Chhabra.

40 years later, the water still scares Raja Sen

40 years later, the water still scares Raja Sen

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

After all these years, Jaws still taps into the nightmares, says Raja Sen.

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Will Modi break from the past and swing by Kabul?

Will Modi break from the past and swing by Kabul?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Security will be a consideration, as would protocol, but given Modi's penchant for the unconventional, it should not come as a surprise if he indeed decides to attend the ceremony in Kabul, says Ramesh Ramachandran.

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'This has been an ongoing process,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former consul general in San Francisco, 'but I believe a Modi visit to the West Coast can be a force-multiplier.'

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The valuation was more conservative than the $15 billion some analysts had expected for the social media phenomenon, potentially attracting investors who might consider the money-losing company's listing price a better deal, with room to rise.

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Does your favourite city feature in the list? Find out.