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Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

If the Indian son-in-law can become prime minister in another country, could the daughter-in-law have not become one here, especially considering that the Indian culture and tradition is for the bahu to live, think and act like her in-laws, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Golden Thrower

The Golden Thrower

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Someone who confessed he would have been beating buffaloes with sticks had it not been for the javelin went on to win India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics.

NEVER seen before: Inside the White House bunker on 9/11

NEVER seen before: Inside the White House bunker on 9/11

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The United States National Archives has released never-before-seen photographs taken in the White House the day terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Centre that show how Dick Cheney and George Bush reacted as the horror unfolded.

How much are you going to lie, Raut asks PM

How much are you going to lie, Raut asks PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

There is no record of Hridaynath Mangeshkar being sacked by the AIR, Raut said.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

Tokyo Oly: Should athletes get prioritise for vaccine?

Tokyo Oly: Should athletes get prioritise for vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Games could still go ahead with mass athlete participation, but only if they were vaccinated.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Djokovic says Peng situation horrifying, says tennis must unite.

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Coach Eteri Tutberidze said she was certain Valieva was 'clean and innocent'

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

If India is to urbanise successfully, it has to focus on Tier 2 cities with a population of one-five million, observes T N Ninan.

HC slams activist over defamatory tweets against ex-diplomat

HC slams activist over defamatory tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Gokhale, in his tweets on June 13 and 26 made reference to certain property purchased by former Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations Lakshmi Puri in Switzerland and also referred to her husband Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Action, animation, drama, documentary, there's plenty to watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes it easy for you.

Isha Koppikar celebrates Janmashtami with daughter

Isha Koppikar celebrates Janmashtami with daughter

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Decision on spectators by March, says Tokyo Olympics OC.

Twitter CEO to visit India next week

Twitter CEO to visit India next week

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

This will be Dick Costolo's first visit to India.

Tokyo Games could lead to Olympic virus strain, doctor warns

Tokyo Games could lead to "Olympic virus" strain, doctor warns

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The head of a Japanese doctors' union warned on Tuesday that holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, with tens of thousands of people from around the world, could lead to the emergence of an "Olympic" strain of the coronavirus.

Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Olympics: Thorpe

Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Olympics: Thorpe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe says athletes should not put their Olympic dreams before their health in deciding whether to compete at the Tokyo Games as global health authorities battle to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. A number of international sports events have been hit by the coronavirus, with some competitions being postponed and others cancelled outright, and there are concerns that the outbreak might scupper the Tokyo Olympics.

Paes-Dlouhy in semis; Bhupathi, Bopanna crash out

Paes-Dlouhy in semis; Bhupathi, Bopanna crash out

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Indian ace Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy advanced to the doubles semi-finals while it was curtains for compatriots Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna in the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday.

Van Gaal tries to play down hype over Martial

Van Gaal tries to play down hype over Martial

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Having set one record as football's most expensive teenager, recent signing Anthony Martial has another one in sight when Manchester United play at home to struggling Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Sunderland manager Advocaat quits

Sunderland manager Advocaat quits

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Dick Advocaat has quit as Sunderland's head coach after guiding them to Premier League safety, the north-east club said on Wednesday.

Advocaat replaces Poyet as coach at Sunderland

Advocaat replaces Poyet as coach at Sunderland

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sunderland are banking on the guile of Dick Advocaat to save them from relegation after the English Premier League strugglers appointed the Dutchman as head coach until the end of the season.

Next : Not quite that bad

Next : Not quite that bad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Overall, though, Next makes a hash of the original material, to no discernible purpose. And in the process, it wastes two high-quality talents (Julianne Moore and Nicholas Cage).

Landis slams WADA's Pound

Landis slams WADA's Pound

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Landis issued a press release calling Pound's comments "defamatory and absurd" and accusing Pound of branding him as guilty.

The future is coming

The future is coming

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Smart Watch revolution is happening in India as you read this, and wearable gadgets will soon become as big as smartphones.

PIX: Diana Hayden welcomes baby girl

PIX: Diana Hayden welcomes baby girl

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The former Miss World gave birth to beautiful daughter from a egg she froze eight ago.

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.

Twitter @10: Milestones and big challenges ahead

Twitter @10: Milestones and big challenges ahead

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Twitter's user base grew by only five million in 2015.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Have a look at the best bird photos of the 2016 Audubon Photography Awards.

PIX: Diana Hayden gets married

PIX: Diana Hayden gets married

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The model-turned-actress got married to Collin Dick on September 13.

'Heartbroken' Australian athletes face up to Olympic reality

'Heartbroken' Australian athletes face up to Olympic reality

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Twice Olympic champion swimmer Cate Campbell captured the mood of many of Australia's Tokyo hopefuls when she spoke of the virus 'shattering' dreams and visions of the future. Keesja Gofers, part of the Australian women's water polo team that had already qualified for Tokyo, said the decision was 'devastating' for all athletes competing around the world.

'IOC reluctant' to ban Russia for Rio Olympics'

'IOC reluctant' to ban Russia for Rio Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The IOC seems reluctant to ban the entire Russian team from next month's Olympic Games, despite mounting concern over doping violations, the co-author of the report that led to Russia's ban from track and field events said on Wednesday.

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Capello appointed Russia soccer coach

Capello appointed Russia soccer coach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Fabio Capello signed a contract with the Russian Football Union (RFU) to become Russia's new coach on Thursday.

PIX: Neetu Chandra, Tisca Chopra at Jagran Film Festival

PIX: Neetu Chandra, Tisca Chopra at Jagran Film Festival

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals

Sony Smart Watch 2: Is it worth buying?

Sony Smart Watch 2: Is it worth buying?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

At best, this is a good notification device that can be called as a smart pager.

I don't have to stoop to conquer: Bedi hits back at Gambhir

I don't have to stoop to conquer: Bedi hits back at Gambhir

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing attack on Bishan Singh Bedi after Navdeep Saini's dream debut in international cricket.

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Any future course of action towards active participation in the alliance when formed would need a lot of deliberation, long term vision and should be in our best national interests,' notes Commodore Vengalil Venugopal (retd).

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because we won the state'