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Aware of people's pain due to violence: Prez in Manipur

Aware of people's pain due to violence: Prez in Manipur

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the people of Manipur, assuring them of the government's commitment to strengthening harmony and ensuring security in the wake of ethnic violence. She highlighted the state's resilience, contributions to the nation, and the government's initiatives for development and inclusivity.

Aus recall Indian origin spinner for T20Is

Aus recall Indian origin spinner for T20Is

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Sangha has featured in seven T20Is, taking a four-fer against South Africa in 2023

Anti-Trump protests rock Washington ahead of inauguration

Anti-Trump protests rock Washington ahead of inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Thousands of people gathered in Washington to protest against Donald Trump's policies ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The People's March, a coalition of nonprofit bodies, organized the demonstration to voice their opposition to Trump's policies and values. The protesters, displaying anti-Trump posters and banners, chanted slogans against Trump and his supporters, including Tesla owner Elon Musk. Similar protests, though on a smaller scale, were also held in cities like New York, Seattle, and Chicago.

Harriet Miers is US Supreme Court judge

Harriet Miers is US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

While making the announcement, Bush pointed out that Miers has done several years of work as a lawyer both in the government and private sector and served the poor without charging any fees.

Wimbledon: American Pegula dumped out by Wang

Wimbledon: American Pegula dumped out by Wang

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The U.S. Stars and Stripes fluttered feebly for Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon on Thursday as the fifth seed was ousted in the second round by China's Wang Xinyu

PIX: Easy for Swiatek; Kasatkina whips Miyazaki

PIX: Easy for Swiatek; Kasatkina whips Miyazaki

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Johnson, 58, had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Brit player Harriet Dart left frustrated as mixed doubles partner teams up with 15-year-old Gauff

Duchess Kate skips Royal Box for outside court

Duchess Kate skips Royal Box for outside court

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Wildcard Harriet Dart was probably surprised, therefore, when she looked up to see the Duchess of Cambridge sat in the front row of seats on Court 14 on Tuesday.

Judoka Shushila wins silver in women' 48kg, Vijay gets bronze

Judoka Shushila wins silver in women' 48kg, Vijay gets bronze

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Shushila fought hard before losing the final via 'Waza-Ari' in 4.25 minutes.

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Poland's red-hot world number one Iga Swiatek did not drop a game in her Saturday singles match against Romania's Andreea Prisacariu, sending Poland through to November's Billie Jean King Cup finals in decisive fashion.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

ROMANCE. TIME LOOPS. DHAMAKA

ROMANCE. TIME LOOPS. DHAMAKA

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Monsters from hell, time loops and time travel, magical realms and bomb threats, things are pretty action-packed on OTT this week, observes Sukanya Verma.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Maria Sharapova continued her marauding form in handing out a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing to Sweden's Rebecca Peterson

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Aseem Chhabra and Sukanya Verma send in their predictions for the top Oscar awards.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Red-hot Rafael Nadal faces Delbonis, says majors tally not a focus

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Globally, the researchers found that more than 7,40,000 or four per cent of new cancer cases in 2020 may be attributed to alcohol drinking.

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Which female personality would you like to see on Indian currency?

Which female personality would you like to see on Indian currency?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Sarojini Naidu, Mother Teresa or Savitribai Phule?

Olympics: Londoners looking to make money out of homes

Olympics: Londoners looking to make money out of homes

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

An estimated one-in-three Londoners are considering packing their bags and moving in with family and friends or heading abroad when 11 million sports fans, media and corporate clients descend on the capital for the world's biggest sporting extravaganza.

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Andy Murray returned to the All England Club in the men's doubles on Thursday and eased into the second round with French partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

She is 92, a cancer survivor and she has now run into record books!

She is 92, a cancer survivor and she has now run into record books!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina, completed Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego in 7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds. She was mobbed by well-wishers as she crossed the finish line, AP reported.

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

British Chancellor Gordon Brown has put the ruling Labour Party on high alert for a general election possibly next year, immediately after taking over as its new leader.

'I don't give a toss about criticism of my knighthood'

'I don't give a toss about criticism of my knighthood'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'Twenty-five years ago, love, in a French court, she tried to blackmail me for 1million pound. I said no, because in England if you pay any money at all, we think: 'Hang on, there must be something there'. I said: 'I'm not paying anything' ... I'm not sure I'd actually got a million at the time'

Bombay Dreams director dead

Bombay Dreams director dead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Director of Bombay Dreams musical dies of lung cancer.

Bush nominates conservative Alito to SC

Bush nominates conservative Alito to SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

"Judge Alito is one of the most accomplished and respected judges in America," Bush said, while making the announcement.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The United States survived a fright from little Latvia on Saturday before winning 3-2 in a Fed Cup qualifier as Serena Williams suffered her first career singles loss in the team event. Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Germany, Russia and Belarus also moved through to the inaugural 12-nation showdown in Budapest.

AO PICS: Nadal, Kyrgios breeze into Round 3

AO PICS: Nadal, Kyrgios breeze into Round 3

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Sharapova ease into 2nd round; Isner out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Sharapova ease into 2nd round; Isner out

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Monday