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Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Sindhu knocked out

Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Sindhu knocked out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tunjung dominated early using her delectable drops to good use and race to an 11-4 lead at the break. With Sindhu struggling with her strokes, it was all over too soon.

When Dr Singh Took On Congress Bosses

When Dr Singh Took On Congress Bosses

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Many were hoping that with Vajpayee's NDA gone, there would be a return to the Congress normal. Nobody was prepared for the opposite. Sonia Gandhi was sceptical. This became the only issue over which Manmohan Singh took on his party bosses and risked his government. Politically, it was riskier than the 1991 reform, recalls Shekhar Gupta.

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chauvin was convicted in April of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He faced up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for manslaughter.

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'I've got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I'm moving really nice and hopefully I get that opportunity.'

Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue

Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Floor leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance met on Monday ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session and decided to raise the issue of alleged corruption in the Adani Group and demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the matter.11111111111111111111111111

How Stubbs handled nerves on mom's birthday...

How Stubbs handled nerves on mom's birthday...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Chasing the modest total, South Africa were down 86 for seven before Stubbs and Coetzee added 42 runs for the eighth wicket to take them home.

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Mercedes driver George Russell has been disqualified and lost his Belgium Grand Prix win on Sunday, after his car was found to be underweight, and his teammate Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place.

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The German and British sides, along with the Indian soldiers, met at halfway points, on no man's land and gave the Indian soldiers sweets and Christmas trees and they offered biscuits and cognac in return.

Golden Globes Red Carpet: Hello Sharon Stone!

Golden Globes Red Carpet: Hello Sharon Stone!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The Hollywood brigade looked super glam on the red carpet of the 82nd Golden Globes at Beverly Hills, California.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to eight convicts in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case. The case involved the killing of 38 people by personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary. The court considered the fact that the convicts have been incarcerated for over six years following the Delhi High Court's reversal of their acquittal by the trial court.

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'

Rickelton's maiden ton guides South Africa on Day 1

Rickelton's maiden ton guides South Africa on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden Test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri Lanka on the opening day

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Leaders from around the world extended their greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations and expressing hope for a stronger future. The Indian diaspora across the globe celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm at Indian missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled, accompanied by cultural performances and patriotic fervour. The celebrations highlighted the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and its global partners.

Singh Is Bliing Actress Weds In Italy

Singh Is Bliing Actress Weds In Italy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Amy made her relationship with Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick Instagram official in 2022.

How Anju Bobby George created history with a 'single kidney'

How Anju Bobby George created history with a 'single kidney'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'Believe it or not, I'm one of the fortunate, among very few who reached the world top with a single KIDNEY, allergic with even a painkiller, with a dead takeoff leg.. Many limitations. still made it. Can we call it magic of a coach or his talent.'

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Lewis Hamilton raced one last time for Mercedes on Sunday, Formula One's most successful driver and team partnership ending in a cloud of tyre smoke

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The independent autopsy, however, contradicts the Hennepin County autopsy report that found heart disease, hypertension and potential intoxicants contributed to Floyd's death.

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form this year, pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 23 Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei to advance to the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament on Tuesday.

Uproar in LS over TMC MP's remarks against Scindia

Uproar in LS over TMC MP's remarks against Scindia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

"Mr Kalyan Banerjee rose in this House and said sorry. But I will say that we all come to this House with the spirit of contribution to the nation's development...but we also come with a sense of self respect.

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nissanka had featured in a 41-run opening partnership with Dimuth Karunaratne, who scored 20 before being undone by a rising delivery from Kagiso Rabada that forced an edge behind to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

Lakshya Sen, other Indians shown door in Finland

Lakshya Sen, other Indians shown door in Finland

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath lost 12-21, 15-21 to the Chinese combine of Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi.

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first Formula One constructors' title since 1998

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Australia are already without another regular all-rounder in Cameron Green, who was ruled out of the India series after opting to have surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N Ninan.

Rickelton, Stubbs shine as SA maul Ireland in 1st ODI

Rickelton, Stubbs shine as SA maul Ireland in 1st ODI

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs scored career-best half-centuries to dig South Africa out of trouble with the bat and help their side to a 139-run victory over Ireland.

Was anybody sexier than George Michael?

Was anybody sexier than George Michael?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The man who made us realise the kitchen table wasn't an exotic enough location has left us. He was too hot for Earth anyway, mourns Raja Sen.

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the appointment of DMK leader V Senthil Balaji as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government despite pending money laundering cases against him. The court questioned the state government's decision, stating it is "terribly wrong" to appoint a person as a minister while facing legal proceedings. The matter has been adjourned to January 15, 2025.

Surya not concerned about challenging surfaces in SA

Surya not concerned about challenging surfaces in SA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'There are a lot of players who have been performing well even before him, so there is a routine or process that I think that the management has come up with, so it is important to follow that. He has been performing consistently well, so I believe his time will come soon.'

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row.

How can you take risk?: SC raps Delhi govt over air pollution

How can you take risk?: SC raps Delhi govt over air pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The SC questioned the Delhi government over delay in implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, and said it will not allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission.

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A CBI court in Kerala sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of two Youth Congress workers in 2019. Four others, including a former CPI(M) MLA, received five years in prison. The court found the accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy, citing political rivalry as the motive. The case involved the deaths of Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K, who were allegedly killed by CPI(M) workers in Kasaragod district. The verdict sparked reactions from both the Congress and CPI(M), with the Congress calling it a blow to the CPI(M)'s violent political culture and the CPI(M) challenging the verdict and claiming political motives in the CBI investigation.

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.

VHP men disrupt Xmas celebrations in Kerala school; 3 held

VHP men disrupt Xmas celebrations in Kerala school; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, strongly condemned the alleged threatening of teachers at a government school in Kerala by Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists over Christmas celebrations. Kurian urged the state government to take stringent action against the culprits to prevent such incidents from recurring. The incident sparked outrage, with opposition leaders accusing the Sangh Parivar of attempting to create communal tension. Meanwhile, VHP leaders clarified that they were not against any religion and admitted that their district office bearers had questioned the teachers about the organisation of the Christmas celebration.

Anju backs men's relay team, Sable to spring surprises

Anju backs men's relay team, Sable to spring surprises

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Athletics Federation of India vice-president Anju Bobby George believes that while the spotlight will undoubtedly be on javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to defend his Olympic title,