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Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The video, which also shows Osaka signing a TV lens after a win and at a tournament representing Japan, depicts girls of all ages playing softball, rugby, tennis, soccer and fencing, plus breakdancing.

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at Melbourne Park

Netherlands trounce Argentina for women's hockey gold

Netherlands trounce Argentina for women's hockey gold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Netherlands won their fourth Olympics women's hockey title, beating Argentina 3-1 in the final at the Tokyo Games on Friday.

The Theory Of Everything Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The Theory Of Everything Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

All you have to do is answer this question!

Review: The Theory of Everything is impeccably executed

Review: The Theory of Everything is impeccably executed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A film as strongly scripted and impeccably executed as The Theory of Everything will be remembered for longer than Stephen Hawking's estimate of the end of time, says Paloma Sharma.

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:

BJP remains cautious despite Bihar's promising trends, as Covid slows down counting

BJP remains cautious despite Bihar's promising trends, as Covid slows down counting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

BJP leaders could be seen sharing jokes on whether sweets should be offered to those present at its headquarters or not.

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The restricted version of DRS to be used in Ranji Trophy knockout matches will not be comprising of Hawk-Eye and UltraEdge.

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic headed reluctantly home on Monday after being kicked out of Australia because of his COVID-19 unvaccinated status, but the government left the door open for a possible return to his favourite Grand Slam in 2023.

Hawks of today can become tomorrow's doves

Hawks of today can become tomorrow's doves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

'The trajectory of the US-India relationship is very different from that of the US-Pakistan relationship and those trajectories neither meet nor criss-cross each other,' says Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The much-awaited Aero India 2019 will begin on February 20 where the best planes will take to the skies. Held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, the exhibition is expected to draw in more than 60,000 people. Ahead of the show, here's a tiny glimpse of what to expect.

The mHawk has landed: Check it out!

The mHawk has landed: Check it out!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

An all-new engine and a host of features mark the new V-series Mahindra Scorpio.

Shell likely to hawk aviation fuel in India

Shell likely to hawk aviation fuel in India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

International oil and gas giant Royal Dutch Shell is all set to foray into distribution of Aviation Turbine Fuel, fuel for airplanes.

India's SU-30s ready for Tornados, Hawks

India's SU-30s ready for Tornados, Hawks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

While the IAF will field the Su-30s, the RAF will use its Tornado, Hawk and Typhoon combat jets, VC-10 tankers and AWACS in the exercise.

Assam: ULFA hawks lambast Pillai over comments on Paresh Barua

Assam: ULFA hawks lambast Pillai over comments on Paresh Barua

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The anti-talks faction of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam on Friday criticised former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai for the comments he had made in a seminar in Guwahati a few days back and stated that the bigwigs in the bureaucracy in the 'colonial' Indian government should better do away with the habit of belittling the ULFA, the people of Assam and their 'revolution'.

2 Pakistani drones seen entering Punjab

2 Pakistani drones seen entering Punjab

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The border guarding force has also started sensitising the residents along the border to immediately inform the police or BSF authorities if they spot anything unusual near the zero line.

Indians' reactions showed they were frustrated: Ngidi

Indians' reactions showed they were frustrated: Ngidi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi on Thursday said the Indians were clearly 'frustrated and under pressure' as a controversial DRS call saved home skipper Dean Elgar.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

PSU banks to keep a hawk's eye on NPAs

PSU banks to keep a hawk's eye on NPAs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

With the restructuring process in full swing, public sector banks have stepped-up monitoring to keep non-performing assets (NPAs) at desired levels.

BCCI may accept DRS but not in favour of 4-Day Tests

BCCI may accept DRS but not in favour of 4-Day Tests

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur made it clear that while he is ready to accept DRS without the usage of 'Hawk Eye', the world's richest cricket board is not keen on four-day Tests and a two-tier system. "If you don't have a foolproof format in front of you, where is it going to help the game of cricket? I think we should not even [get into] into that," Thakur told ESPNcricinfo when asked about a possible tweak in the longest format.

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and the tournament I love'

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on Sunday, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

HDFC-HDFC Bank: Great Marriage, But...

HDFC-HDFC Bank: Great Marriage, But...

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

But there are challenges, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Google co-founder Larry Page's secret mission of 'flying cars'

Google co-founder Larry Page's secret mission of 'flying cars'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Google co-founder Larry Page is backing two start-ups that are working on flying cars, including funding one of them with more than $100 million so far.

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The United Kingdom on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean, a region witnessing increasing Chinese naval presence.

Hey! Look who's here!

Hey! Look who's here!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The wild wander to the city in these times of the coronavirus.

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Dean Elgar feels the SA batters got a 'window period' to go after the target in the 3rd Test following India's on-field outburst on the DRS call

Negative COVID test for aero show must: IAF officer

Negative COVID test for aero show must: IAF officer

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

According to the IAF official, 41 aircraft would participate in the flight display on the inaugural day while there would be 63 aircraft on static display.

England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0

England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Jonny Bairstow and debutant Dan Lawrence knocked off the 36 runs required on Monday, the last day of the first Test.

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Celebrating its 89th anniversary, the Indian Air Force on Friday put up a dazzling show with 75 aircraft, drawn from its vintage and modern fleet, performing skilful manoeuvres also marking the platinum jubilee year of India's Independence.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

With this win, Australia have now gained a 12-2 lead in the series. The team had already secured the Ashes in the first T20I.

China has increasingly hardened its position

China has increasingly hardened its position

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

...with extravagant claims in both the eastern and western sectors, observes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad, as India is fixated on asserting its border claims based on the McMahon Line.

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday announced its decision to recommend former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara for a second term as president due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The former wicketkeeper-batsman had became the first non-British President of the club after he assumed office on October 1 last year.

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I have had it for 34 years and have never once tried to sell it. I like having it. It has incredible sentimental value.'

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Serena Williams was the runner-up in Flushing Meadows each of the past two years

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.