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Indians at Wimbledon: Challenge ends in men's doubles

Indians at Wimbledon: Challenge ends in men's doubles

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Purav Raja and Divij Sharan turned it around amazingly after losing the first two sets but eventually fell short in an energy-sapping five setter, shortly after Rohan Bopanna also lost his men's doubles second round at the Wimbledon championships, in London on Friday.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

'24 will be a game changer for Indian television'

'24 will be a game changer for Indian television'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Japan sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics

Japan sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Sponsors also worry that organisers have not told them what contingency plans there are in case the pandemic derails the Games again this year.

Parthiv misses ton; Vijay, Rahane flop as India A 467/8 decl vs NZ A

Parthiv misses ton; Vijay, Rahane flop as India A 467/8 decl vs NZ A

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Opting to bat after winning the toss, India A declared their first innings after some useful contributions from the lower-order batsmen. The visitors were 340 for five at stumps on the opening day at the Bay Oval.

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

C'garh polls: Ajit Jogi gets notice for model code violation

C'garh polls: Ajit Jogi gets notice for model code violation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Returning officer of Kunkuri Assembly constituency in Chhattisgarh has served a notice on senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ajit Jogi for llegedly violating the poll code by misleading tribal voters over functioning of EVMs when they cast their vote.

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Winning against Covid means thinking ahead, at least six months, putting in place the likely scenarios of what might happen, and then planning. Planning is the role of the government. Having planned, it should communicate what and why. Then, get out of the way, recommends Naushad Forbes.

Enron probe: Ex-CEO's wife under lens

Enron probe: Ex-CEO's wife under lens

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

US authorities are probing if Linda, wife of ex-Enron chairman Ken Lay, acted improperly when she had their family foundation sell 1.3 million Enron stocks just days before the energy giant's bankruptcy.

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema!

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Modest in its ambitions, eager in its naiveté, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a kiddie fantasy masquerading as an adult's movie,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Toying with capitalism

Toying with capitalism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Monetising online readership, a deeper focus on content and getting revenue from the reader are ways to make the business future-proof, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Photo: Say hello to Mr and Mrs Riteish Deshmukh!

Photo: Say hello to Mr and Mrs Riteish Deshmukh!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Join us in wishing the couple!

PIX: Surveen Chawla mingles with Sunny Leone

PIX: Surveen Chawla mingles with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

VOTE! Shahid Kapoor's best dance EVER

VOTE! Shahid Kapoor's best dance EVER

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

He's quite phenomenal in his latest film Phata Poster Nikhla Hero but he's always been very good!

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

This is Ivanka Trump's first big solo outing on the international stage.

PIX: Ritwik-Asha, Karan Patel party with Ravi and Sargun

PIX: Ritwik-Asha, Karan Patel party with Ravi and Sargun

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

This river linking project may cut India's tiger habitats

This river linking project may cut India's tiger habitats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

100 square kilometre of Panna Tiger Reserve could go under water, writes Nitin Sethi.

PIX: Prachi Desai, David Dhawan watch Drishyam

PIX: Prachi Desai, David Dhawan watch Drishyam

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Drishyam will release on July 31.

Of foreign hands across the waters

Of foreign hands across the waters

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Globalisation may have many discontents as contents.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Lady Gaga gets 24-Karat gold wheelchair

Lady Gaga gets 24-Karat gold wheelchair

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Gaga has commissioned Ken Borochov of the luxury brand Mordekai to create the one-of-a-kind wheelchair, the New York Post reported.

Rutherford puts life in perspective after debut ton

Rutherford puts life in perspective after debut ton

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

About a year ago, New Zealand opening batsman Hamish Rutherford was spending his days working as a barista in a coffee shop unsure of when his next first class game would be.

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'This is a huge step in promoting the 'Make in India' mission as this bio-fuel would be produced from Tree Borne Oils sourced from tribal areas and farmers.'

PIX: Malaika, Jacqueline, Pulkit at Bangistan screening

PIX: Malaika, Jacqueline, Pulkit at Bangistan screening

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Cilic rallies into Chennai Open last eight

Cilic rallies into Chennai Open last eight

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Two-time champion Marin Cilic of Croatia kept his hopes alive, coming from behind to beat Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 and make the quarter-finals of the Aircel Chennai Open ATP tennis tournament, in Chennai, on Thursday.

Serie A: Juve made to wait for title after shock loss at Udinese

Serie A: Juve made to wait for title after shock loss at Udinese

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Juventus, who have won only one of their last five games and have dropped 18 points from winning positions this season, stay on 80 points followed by Atalanta with 74 and Inter Milan on 73 with three games each to play.

Federer not ageing, just proving his greatness in tennis: Berdych

Federer not ageing, just proving his greatness in tennis: Berdych

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'If you look at the other guys who are 35-36, I think you can very clearly see that the age and the years on tour are affecting them. But not with him'

Honda India starts Brio exports to South Africa

Honda India starts Brio exports to South Africa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The company plans to ship 1,600 unit of the hatchback by then of this financial year.

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

White House gate crasher to run for governor

White House gate crasher to run for governor

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

More than two years after he gate crashed into the White House State Dinner hosted for visiting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Tareq Salahi has announced his intent to run for governor of Virginia.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

The 125th birth anniversary of the iconic Statue of Liberty was celebrated in New York with events including a gun salute, fireworks and naturalisation ceremony for 125 immigrants organised to commemorate the day.

How Tokyo is preparing to counter heat during 2020 Olympics

How Tokyo is preparing to counter heat during 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

A record heatwave in July 2018 killed over a dozen people in Tokyo with monthly average temperatures transcending 30 degrees for the first time in 20 years.

England in command after Pietersen hundred

England in command after Pietersen hundred

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Kevin Pietersen hit a swashbuckling and eventful 151 to brighten England's prospects of a series-levelling victory in the second and final Test against hosts Sri Lanka on Thursday.