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Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

15-year-old Cori Gauff, the youngest at this year's Wimbledon will play her opening round match against the oldest player at the Championships - Venus Williams. The duel is billed as 'clash of the generations'.

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The 21-year-old Molineux, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, has requested for a break and will not be travelling with the Renegades squad to Ballarat for their match against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Meg Lanning's Australia, long the benchmark in women's cricket, will bid for a record-extending fifth T20 World Cup title after a rocky ride to their sixth final. Harmanpreet Kaur-captained India arrive at the MCG undefeated and without having bowled a ball in the rained-out semi-final against England.

Lonely Lewandowksi fails to hit the mark on global stage

Lonely Lewandowksi fails to hit the mark on global stage

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

He has been in a rich vein of form at international level too, leading Poland to the finals with 16 goals,

Indian American held for bribing US navy officials

Indian American held for bribing US navy officials

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Anjan Dutta-Gupta, an eminent Indian American from Georgia, with close connections in the ruling Democratic establishment in Washington, DC, has been arrested by federal authorities on charges of bribing navy officials for allegedly seeking software contracts worth millions.

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

After the first game against the same opponent ended in a draw, Harika was with black pieces in the second and she employed a French defence and Kosteniuk did not have many answers.

Can Indian women end their losing streak in T20s?

Can Indian women end their losing streak in T20s?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

A desperate Indian women's team would aim to snap its five-match losing streak in the second T20 International against England, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Core Projects acquires 2 US-based education firms

Core Projects acquires 2 US-based education firms

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Core acquired Georgia-based education solutions company Technical Systems Integrators and New York-based Keenan and Keenan Group, an education consultancy. The two companies have a combined turnover of $25 million, with an average Ebit (earnings before interest and taxes) margin of 16 per cent.

5 Indian Americans named Truman Scholars

5 Indian Americans named Truman Scholars

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Ishan Nath from Georgia, Anjali Bipin Thakkar from California, Veena Irene Patel from Iowa, Niharika Sanjay Jain from Louisiana and Aditya Attiguppe Ashok from New Hampshire are among 60 students from 54 American colleges and universities who will receive the award, which provides up to $30,000 for graduate study to students committed to careers in public service.

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not something that can be said for most of his predecessors, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump

US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Trump's remarks came as Deborah Bix, a member of White House Task Force on coronavirus, based on a model from actual data from the ground, said the death toll in the US could be between 1,00,000 to 2,00,000, with the strict implementation of the existing mitigation measures including social distancing till April 30.

Spieth on a record Masters run to lead by five

Spieth on a record Masters run to lead by five

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Jordan Spieth threatened to turn the year's first major into a runaway as he fired a six-under-par 66 for a five-shot lead and a Masters record for lowest 36-hole total at Augusta National on Friday.

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Grandmaster D Harika missed out on some chances to settle for a draw with Georgia's Sopiko Guramishvili, while Padmini Rout survived a scare before enforcing a draw with China's Tan Zhongyi in the first game of the third round of World Women's Chess Championship in Tehran.

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Javaris Crittenton, a former National Basketball Association athlete who once played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards, is wanted on a murder charge over the death of a woman in Georgia, the FBI said on Monday.

Five more pacts to bring back black money

Five more pacts to bring back black money

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

India can now sign treaties with five more countries in its pursuit to bring back black money stashed abroad with the Cabinet on Friday approving such pacts.

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Images from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played in Europe on Monday

This Indian American girl will report from Africa

This Indian American girl will report from Africa

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Saumya Dave, an Indian born student from Atlanta has won a competition which will allow her to visit places in Africa and file a series of blog posts and articles that will be published in The New York Times.

Sania in 2nd round of Aegon C'ship qualifiers

Sania in 2nd round of Aegon C'ship qualifiers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Sania Mirza rallied from behind to overcome the challenge of Renata Voracova in a gruelling three-setter to move into the second round of the WTA AEGON International qualifying event in Eastbourne, UK.

The secret to fighting inflammation is in your kitchen

The secret to fighting inflammation is in your kitchen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

It is the one food that you should consume daily.

M&M blamed for loss of 8,300 US jobs

M&M blamed for loss of 8,300 US jobs

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

While directly holding city-based utility vehicle and tractor major Mahindra & Mahindra responsible for a potential job loss to the tune of 8,300 in the United States, its former partner Global Vehicles has called for stricter actions.

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

The prototype Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at the Eagle Drug and Chemical Company, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia by John Pemberton.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Patel was denied entry into the country as he did not possess the necessary immigration documents.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

Indian-origin man held for molesting co-passenger

Indian-origin man held for molesting co-passenger

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

An Indian-origin man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a fellow-passenger on board a Delta flight. Ranchhodbhai Lakha, 61, of Georgia is being charged in a federal criminal complaint with assault and sexual assault.

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Six-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be a part of the Indian team for the Chess Olympiad to be held in Georgia later this year after he accepted the request from the All India Chess Federation.

Women's T20 WC: Semis berth in bag, India meet Australia in inconsequential game

Women's T20 WC: Semis berth in bag, India meet Australia in inconsequential game

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

India will face their biggest challenge so far in the ICC Women's World T20 when they lock horns with a gifted Australian team in an inconsequential game, in Guyana, on Saturday.

Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship

Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

After ending the first day of the Blitz category on a disappointing note when he suffered a loss at the hands of Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, Anand was a class act on the final day as he won against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France.

US lawmakers praise Indo-American community

US lawmakers praise Indo-American community

Rediff.com25 May 2010

US lawmakers Phil Gingrey, a Republican from Georgia, and Christoper Van Hollen, Jr, a Democrat from Maryland, showered lavish praise on the Indian American community as an invaluable bridge in deepening of the US-India ties at the Capitol Hill reception hosted by the National Federation of Indian American Associations on Tuesday.

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to political pundits, the Democrats have a good chance of winning the House, while the Republicans are likely to retain the Senate.

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

However, the 68-year-old leader continues to maintain lead in some of the key battle ground states, other polls said.

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