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What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The deal fell through over unresolved disagreements over contentious issues, mainly on agriculture and automotive sector tariffs.

Chaos at Suzuka! Fires, crashes, and red flags

Chaos at Suzuka! Fires, crashes, and red flags

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren as four red flags, two caused by trackside grass fires, wreaked havoc with the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday.

Struggling Tsitsipas appoints Ivanisevic as coach

Struggling Tsitsipas appoints Ivanisevic as coach

Rediff.com30 May 2025

With two match wins in total in his last four Grand Slams, Tsitsipas has turned to the former coach of Novak Djokovic to turn his fortunes around.

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Teenager Andreeva marches into Wimbledon last 16

Modi to meet Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson today

Modi to meet Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson today

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet over two dozen thought leaders from various walks of life in New York on Tuesday.

Sumit Nagal, Yuki return to Davis Cup squad

Sumit Nagal, Yuki return to Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India will travel to the city of Biel for the World Group I first-round tie, which will be played on indoor courts from September 12.

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'We obviously want to wheel him in, but we also want to respect where his body's at, and on the basis of that, we just felt that it wasn't worth including him in the squad.'

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

Bhajji backs inclusion of two spinners at Leeds

Bhajji backs inclusion of two spinners at Leeds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Drawing on his own experience, Harbhajan recalled India's bold decision to field two spinners at Headingley in 2002, when he and Anil Kumble bagged 11 wickets between them on a green top.

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka says she has cleared the air with Coco Gauff after she raised eyebrows with her remarks in the aftermath of her French Open final loss to the American.

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Factbox on Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Italian world number one Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the French Open final on Sunday to win his fifth Grand Slam title.

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

Osaka's grasscourt nightmare begins early

Osaka's grasscourt nightmare begins early

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Naomi Osaka tumbled out of the Berlin Open first round on Tuesday

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to become the first man to win all four majors in the same year

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he could hold his head high despite being unseated from his Wimbledon throne by Jannik Sinner on Sunday and the Spaniard praised their hot rivalry for being several notches higher than the others on the men's tour.

Roland Garros just got richer

Roland Garros just got richer

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent compared to last year.

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Stokes, the leading wicket-taker of the series with 17 scalps, will be a mere spectator at The Oval, robbing the series finale of his charismatic on-field presence.

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time, still retains the easy power that once made her the queen of Centre Court but succumbed 6-4, 6-3 after a nasty early fall hindered her movement.

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India's top-ranked singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan, of late, has developed a decent serve and volley game and comeback-man Yuki Bhambri is also comfortable playing on grass courts.

Alcaraz edges Lehecka to win second Queen's title

Alcaraz edges Lehecka to win second Queen's title

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, who triumphed at Queen's a few weeks before claiming his first Wimbledon title in 2023, extended his winning streak to 18 matches.

Will Rising Mercury Take Shine off Wimbledon 2025?

Will Rising Mercury Take Shine off Wimbledon 2025?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Wimbledon is braced for its hottest ever start with London set to endure a searing heatwave that is forecast to peak as play begins at the All England Club on Monday.

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We both played high level but I stayed so calm and I really enjoyed the battle.'

Alcaraz wins 3-hour thriller to reach Queen's quarters

Alcaraz wins 3-hour thriller to reach Queen's quarters

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz was pushed all the way by fellow-Spaniard Jaume Munar in a thrilling contest

Abrogation Article 370 @ 6 Years: Delhi Plays Cat-and-Mouse Game

Abrogation Article 370 @ 6 Years: Delhi Plays Cat-and-Mouse Game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

New Delhi looks to be testing Omar's endurance with unconcealed glee, never feeling shy to bite whenever a moment comes its way. After all, ruling the country's only Muslim-majority UT/state has been the BJP's burning desire, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?

Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal entered the first Test against England at Headingley with a sparkling century. He exited it under intense scrutiny - not for his batting, but for a torrid time in the slip cordon.

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, visitors eye spin boost at Edgbaston.

Can Raducanu reignite her Wimbledon magic?

Can Raducanu reignite her Wimbledon magic?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Emma Raducanu strides onto the grasscourts of Wimbledon on Monday as the British number one

F1 drama: Piastri snatches pole, Ferrari flops

F1 drama: Piastri snatches pole, Ferrari flops

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri put his McLaren on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'They will cover up the failures of all the others.'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix and revived his Formula One title bid after fending off championship-leading McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri under race-long pressure on Sunday.

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval's head curator Damian Hough has also promised a 6mm grass cover to ensure that the pink ball doesn't wear out early during the day-night Test, starting on Friday.

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic was given an early scare but continued his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy and standalone 25th Grand Slam title by beating Italian Flavio Cobolli.

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Medvedev outlasts Zverev to reach Halle final