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'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In the short term the relationship will get worse.'

The Day The Buddha Wed

The Day The Buddha Wed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Vignettes from an important chapter in the life of a man who left his kingdom to bring compassion to the world.

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupati in Cincinnati

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupati in Cincinnati

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Reader Viju Kulkarni Patil sent us a picture of Mahesh Bhupati from the USA.

Mumbai to face MP in Ranji Trophy final

Mumbai to face MP in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Five-star Kartikeya bowls MP to victory over Bengal, enter Ranji final

Kejriwal slapped while campaigning in Delhi

Kejriwal slapped while campaigning in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal was attacked by an unidentified person during a road show in the Dakshinpuri area of South Delhi. The former chief minister blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for the assault.

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

SSerena Williams swept past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday and into the final of the US Open to sit one win away from a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

England fell short of victory as West Indies survived for a tense draw despite a top-order collapse on the final day of the first Test in North Sound on Saturday.

Meeting Amitabh in London

Meeting Amitabh in London

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Reader Shivasree Bhowmik won a contest and got to shake hands with the Big B.

'Kalam was ready to appoint Sonia as PM in 2004'

'Kalam was ready to appoint Sonia as PM in 2004'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Giving first insights to what transpired at Rashtrapati Bhavan during that period, P M Nair, secretary to Kalam, says the President was advised to sign the letter, shake hands with Gandhi and congratulate her. Kalam was also told to ask Gandhi when she would like to be sworn in.

'It's a lie that the CPI-M is anti-reform'

'It's a lie that the CPI-M is anti-reform'

Rediff.com16 May 2006

'Our reform policies are always people friendly. The problem with the Congress government is that its reform policies are only meant for the party leaders to make money,' says V S Achuthanandan, Kerala's next chief minister.

Minority shareholders end feud with Sony

Minority shareholders end feud with Sony

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The feud between Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and two of its minority stakeholders, who hold a combined 31.67 per cent stake, is finally ending. Both parties have decided to shake hands over paying additional capital demanded by Sony to repay a loan taken to finance its bid for the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

When Kohli gave Williams a taste of his own medicine

When Kohli gave Williams a taste of his own medicine

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said that cricket is all about playing hard, but at the same time it is important to have respect for your opponents.

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Rediff.com3 May 2023

With developments like the Russia-China alliance and the rise of China in the Middle East, India's role has diminished though the India-Israel-US-UAE grouping may assume some importance in the future, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Top seed Ash Barty rallied from a set down to power into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

India on Saturday night described as unfortunate Pakistan's decision to call of the Indo-Pak NSA-level talks, asserting that it did not set any "pre-conditions" as stated by that country.

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India's young bowling unit will have to push behind the timid show in the series opener and find its flow against a forceful Australian batting line-up in the second T20 in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

'Hugplomacy fail': Rahul Gandhi's new dig at PM Modi

'Hugplomacy fail': Rahul Gandhi's new dig at PM Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Ribbing Modi, Gandhi on his Twitter handle said "more hugs were urgently needed" between PM Modi and Trump.

Meet Pleo, the 'live' dinosaur

Meet Pleo, the 'live' dinosaur

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Pleo contains more than 150 gears to help it move in a more natural fashion. It can yawn, sigh, sniff, sniffle, snore, cough, hiccup and even sneeze.

PIX: Tuchel, Conte see red as Spurs, Chelsea draw

PIX: Tuchel, Conte see red as Spurs, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Harry Kane headed in a last-gasp equaliser to earn Tottenham Hotspur a barely-deserved 2-2 draw in a feisty Premier League derby at Chelsea that ended with both managers being shown red cards after the final whistle on Sunday.

Caption this! What does CM Akhilesh have to say about this?

Caption this! What does CM Akhilesh have to say about this?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Send us some tongue-in-cheek captions for the above image.

Main thing for me was to stay calm: Stoinis

Main thing for me was to stay calm: Stoinis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis revealed the key to getting his side over the line in a nervy Super 12 run chase against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup was keeping his cool under pressure.

Musharraf's new approach

Musharraf's new approach

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Allari Naresh's wedding

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Allari Naresh's wedding

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Telugu actor Allari Naresh got married to Virupa Kantamaneni on Friday, May 29 at N Convention Centre Hyderabad.

Windies sign 2007 World Cup deal

Windies sign 2007 World Cup deal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

By signing the Host Agreement with the ICC, the West Indies became the official hosts for the 2007 event.

Murray advances after Roddick retires

Murray advances after Roddick retires

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

The Scot entered the Miami Masters semi-finals, when Andy Roddick was forced to retire with a hamstring injury.

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes 'In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.'

Tottenham Hotspur's boss Pochettino extends contract until 2021

Tottenham Hotspur's boss Pochettino extends contract until 2021

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2021.

Kerber ends Konta's run, to face holder Serena in Melbourne final

Kerber ends Konta's run, to face holder Serena in Melbourne final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber ended Johanna Konta's fairytale run at the Australian Open with a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Thursday to earn a place in her first grand slam final.

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Chasing targets has been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament. The same batters who've plundered the bowling and scored daddy hundreds batting first, have resembled pale shadows of themselves chasing targets.

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

Xi Tightens His Grip on POWER

Xi Tightens His Grip on POWER

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The Chinese Communist party's central committee on Thursday, November 11, adopted a landmark resolution on the party's 'major achievements and historic experiences', effectively consolidating CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping's lifelong hold on power.

SA to avoid handshakes, selfies with fans during India tour

SA to avoid handshakes, selfies with fans during India tour

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The number of positive cases in India stands at 43 at the moment and the South African team that landed in the national capital for three ODIs in the wee hours of Monday, will 'strictly adhere' to the healthcare protocols. The likes of Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis have been briefed about health safety measures, including restrictions on fan interactions and selfies among other things.

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'My arm has been -- I have had an issue there for quite a while now. It has gotten bigger in the last couple of weeks, so I'm just trying to protect it.'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Norwich opened the floodgates in one of three earlier kickoffs, with their new U.S. international signing Josh Sargent and Greek winger Christos Tzolis each scoring twice on their full debuts at Carrow Road.

Woods congratulates Atwal

Woods congratulates Atwal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

Woods challenged Atwal, who has qualified for the US PGA Tour, on nine holes of golf.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal Day 1 limelight

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal Day 1 limelight

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

American 15-year-old Cori Gauff stole the show on the opening day of Wimbledon with a debut victory over five-time champion and her inspiration Venus Williams.

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nearly hour-long address to the United States Congress evoked multiple standing ovations, applauses and cheers from American lawmakers and chants of 'Modi, Modi' from members of the diaspora community sitting in the grand House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.