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5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

Blow for the Dutch as injured Van de Beek out of Euro

Blow for the Dutch as injured Van de Beek out of Euro

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Midfielder Donny van de Beek has had to pull out of the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of injury.

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Federer confirms French Open participation

Federer confirms French Open participation

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Roger Federer will kickstart his claycourt campaign at next month's Geneva Open as he steps up his preparations for the French Open.

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

In the women's event, India's D Harika drew with Nino Bastiashvili (Georgia) to move up to four points. She is in joint third place with six others.

Harmanpreet in WBBL Team of the Tournament

Harmanpreet in WBBL Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Kaur is the only Indian to feature in the best XI of WBBL despite some quality performances by the likes of Smriti Mandhana, who became the first from the country to hit a century in the league with a record-equalling 114 not out.

Exporters explore 3 back-up routes to Russia, CIS nations

Exporters explore 3 back-up routes to Russia, CIS nations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Exporters are readying back-up routes to send their shipments to the nations belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Russia, as the war in Ukraine continues to intensify. Three routes are being explored. The first is the China route using Qingdao port. The second is the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) route that connects Mumbai to Moscow via Iran and Azerbaijan.

The HOTTEST celebrity styles from Coachella

The HOTTEST celebrity styles from Coachella

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Yet another Coachella weekend comes to an end!

Missionaries of Charity working among war-hit in Ukraine: Sister Joseph

Missionaries of Charity working among war-hit in Ukraine: Sister Joseph

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, sister Mary Joseph, on Saturday said nuns of her order were serving the war-affected people in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Uttam's Take: Uncertain America

Uttam's Take: Uncertain America

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US poll presidential election.

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh shocked world number 5 Fabiano Caruana as India 'B' pulled off a superb 3-1 win over number 2 seeds USA in the eighth round of the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai on Saturday.

World Jr C'ships: Wrestlers Balian, Deepak move to semis

World Jr C'ships: Wrestlers Balian, Deepak move to semis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

In the 57kg competition, Shubham was no match for Russia's Ramazan Bagavudinov, whose superior technical acumen was on display in the quarter-final bout.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

With the Indian teams doing well so far, they can run into one another in the competition.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Friday.

Abe siblings take golds on same day to create history in Tokyo

Abe siblings take golds on same day to create history in Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Japanese judoka Uta Abe triumphed in the women's 52kg category in Tokyo on Sunday, hours before her brother Hifumi took gold in the men's 66kg final, making history as the first siblings to win gold medals on the same day.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

How Bollywood celebrated 75 years of India's Independence.

India stun China to qualify for Chess Olympiad quarters

India stun China to qualify for Chess Olympiad quarters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Four draws and two wins on Under-20 boards helped India pull off the victory against the Chinese.

Pleasure and pain for Woods after Masters 1st round

Pleasure and pain for Woods after Masters 1st round

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods described his first competitive round of golf in 508 days as painful and positive after pushing himself to an opening round one-under 71 at the Masters on Thursday.

Biden's close adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Biden's close adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Richmond, 47, has been named as the White House Senior Adviser and Director of the Office of Public Engagement in the incoming Biden administration.

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

Jr Worlds: Wrestler Ravi Malik loses bronze play-off in just 42 seconds!

Jr Worlds: Wrestler Ravi Malik loses bronze play-off in just 42 seconds!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

He began with a 6-0 win over Estonia's Robin Uspenski and followed that up with a 18-9 victory over Kyrgyzstan's Zhenish Humnabekov, who got three cautions in the quarter-final bout.

Bajrang starts training after recuperating from knee surgery

Bajrang starts training after recuperating from knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

To skip Senior Nationals.

Tennis player charged with domestic violence

Tennis player charged with domestic violence

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Nikoloz Basilashvili has denied allegations that he attacked Neka Dorokashvili in front of their five-year-old son and he has been released on 100,000 lari ($26,000) bail.

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hungary reach Euro finals with last-gasp 2-1 win over Iceland

Bold, Beautiful Hats...

Bold, Beautiful Hats...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Whimsical hats on display.

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19 pandemic on his first day in office.

Scheffler takes control of Masters as Woods stays in hunt

Scheffler takes control of Masters as Woods stays in hunt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods was trying to steady the ship as winds threatened to blow his Masters comeback off course as he reached the midway point of the second round on Friday five shots back of clubhouse leaders Charl Schwartzel and Im Sung-jae.

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Unlike earlier years, an Indian-American child did not win America's Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. 234 spellers, many of them Indian-American kids, will participate in the 2022 Bee, to be held from May 31 to June 2.

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Harika beats Stefanova

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Harika beats Stefanova

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India's Dronavalli Harika defeated former world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria in the third round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament in Riga to grab a share of the lead.

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic, who has won a record nine titles at Melbourne Park including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19, with Australian Open organisers Tennis Australia confirming that all players would have to be vaccinated to compete in Melbourne.

Women's WC Preview: India's batting stars must perform against NZ

Women's WC Preview: India's batting stars must perform against NZ

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India need to put up an improved batting show in their second ICC Women's World Cup league stage game

Meet Australian golfer Peter Fowler's daughter

Meet Australian golfer Peter Fowler's daughter

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Georgia Fowler is Harper's Bazaar cover girl for May.

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Varinder had to pull out of his 60kg category bout due to high fever but he tested negative for COVID-19.

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian players experienced mixed fortunes in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament here with two each in the men's and women's sections registering victories.

AI brings back 489 citizens from Ukraine; private carriers step in too

AI brings back 489 citizens from Ukraine; private carriers step in too

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Monday, the fifth Air India flight landed in Delhi from Bucharest with 249 Indian nationals while the sixth flight arrived from Budapest here with 240 Indian nationals, the officials said.

Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma

Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Whether it liked it or not, the Ukraine crisis forced India to choose between the aggressor Russia and the US-led free world, a decision it hated to make, Virendra Kapoor points out. In the end, it abstained from the vote in the Security Council.