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Balancing green concerns with soaring energy demand

Balancing green concerns with soaring energy demand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Rising energy demand could tilt India's energy basket towards fossil fuels from coal to oil, natural gas.

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

CIA's Mike Pompeo met Kim Jong un last week: Trump

CIA's Mike Pompeo met Kim Jong un last week: Trump

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The trip was the highest level meeting with a North Korean leader since 2000 when then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright met Kim Jong-il, the father of the current leader, in Pyongyang.

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Hesson said Chahal's name came pretty late in the auction and by that time, the franchise had already bought ace Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Embattled US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election in 2024 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

Why IPL is not real prep for T20 World Cup

Why IPL is not real prep for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's gonna be completely different there. Add the natural elements as well...'

Modern athletes lack hunger, reckons legendary Mike Powell

Modern athletes lack hunger, reckons legendary Mike Powell

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

"There have always been good young talents out there but they don't have the same type of expectation and hunger that I had when I was competing," the legendary American athlete said.

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The trouble started when the SP member wanted to make a point on an ongoing heated discussion between Opposition parties and the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha over certain remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on Kharge a few days ago.

3 Indian women killed in horrific accident in US

3 Indian women killed in horrific accident in US

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The women were travelling in the SUV speeding in the northbound lanes of Interstate 85, Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis from the Greenville County Coroner's Office said.

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Asked about the challenges of an interfaith marriage, she said, 'There are a lot of things that we just agree on, I think, especially when it comes to family life, how to raise our kids. And so I think the answer really is, we just talk a lot.'

Jolt to Trudeau as Liberals lose stronghold in key Canadian by-poll

Jolt to Trudeau as Liberals lose stronghold in key Canadian by-poll

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

In a nail-biting finish, Conservative candidate Don Stewart won the Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul's by defeating Liberal Party's Leslie Church by 590 votes.

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'No enemy will doubt our might.'

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The convention is set to begin on Monday and Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination and deliver remarks on Thursday night, The Hill reported.

Mike Tyson to fight again

Mike Tyson to fight again

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

The troubled and broke former-champion meets British heavyweight Danny Williams.

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus was playing near some exercise equipment when she accidentally got tangled in a cord or rope hanging from a treadmill. ABC News reported that the child was rushed to St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Centre in central Phoenix, where she was listed in critical condition on life support.

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has married for the third time, tying the knot with girlfriend Lakiha Spicer in Las Vegas, the owner of a wedding chapel said on Tuesday. The wedding comes about two weeksafter his four-year-old daughter, Exodus, from another woman died in what police described as an accident at her Arizona home. The youngster was choked by a cord from a treadmill.

Mike Tyson files for bankruptcy

Mike Tyson files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

'As a professional fighter who relied on others to manage his affairs, he discovered that his debts far exceeded his assets,' his attorney Debra Grassgreen said.

Sunny Makes Cannes Look HOT!

Sunny Makes Cannes Look HOT!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Mouni Roy wasn't the only Indian stealing hearts at the premiere of the Italian film Rapito at Cannes.

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.

Mike Tyson's daughter dies after accident

Mike Tyson's daughter dies after accident

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has died after being found with a cord around her neck in an apparent accident at her home, police said on Tuesday. Media reports said Exodus Tyson was playing near some exercise equipment when she got tangled in a power cord or a rope hanging from a treadmill on Monday.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India to play 5 Tests in Australia

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India to play 5 Tests in Australia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Australia and India will compete in a five-Test series For the first time since 1991-92.

Stopped from speaking, Mamata storms out of Niti Aayog meet

Stopped from speaking, Mamata storms out of Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Banerjee said her microphone was stopped after five minutes, while other chief ministers were allowed to speak for longer durations.

Mrunal Mesmerises Cannes In White

Mrunal Mesmerises Cannes In White

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Mrunal chose a structured white cutout gown, with ruffled frills and a long train.

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Passed by the House by 352 to 65 votes, the bill now heads to the US Senate for it to be sent to the White House for the President to sign it into law.

England should rest Anderson, Wood: Cook

England should rest Anderson, Wood: Cook

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Former England captain and sports broadcaster Mike Atherton seconded Cook's thoughts.

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Accepting his Best Actor Oscar for the biopic Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy gave a shout-out to his homeland, saying, 'I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.'

Will in form Dhoni carry on for two more years?

Will in form Dhoni carry on for two more years?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.

What Happens If Biden Drops Out?

What Happens If Biden Drops Out?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Democrats have elected a set of state representatives who will act as an electoral panel. These representatives will have to pick someone else. This could be Vice President Kamala Harris, who is widely seen as a top contender, but is not popular, points out Aakar Patel.

Trump likely to pick Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate

Trump likely to pick Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is likely to pick Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate, media reports said on Thursday.

Mike Rodgers banned nine months for doping

Mike Rodgers banned nine months for doping

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

U.S. sprinter Mike Rodgers has accepted a nine-month ban for a failed drug test but will still be able to compete in the London Olympics if he qualifies, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Thursday.

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised Rachin Ravindra for a "performance that was really encouraging" on debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'Another one of those for me is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He is an all-format player and should have played for India a lot more than he has but the competition is so much that he hasn't played much. '

At 52...Daddy Mike Powell going to the Olympics?

At 52...Daddy Mike Powell going to the Olympics?

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Confident of beating the best of today even at 52, world record-holding long jumper Mike Powell has announced that he would try to qualify for this year's Olympic Games.

Mike Hussey keen to play in World Cup, says David

Mike Hussey keen to play in World Cup, says David

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Michael Hussey is "desperate" to return to the World Cup squad and has already started playing in the domestic circuit, his brother and Australian batsman David Hussey said on Thursday.

India women win compound archery team World Cup gold

India women win compound archery team World Cup gold

Rediff.com25 May 2024

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami grabbed their third successive Archery World Cup gold medal, beating Turkey 232-226 in a lopsided compound women's team final at the stage two event in Yecheon (South Korea), on Saturday.

Modi Meets Uma Thurman's Dad

Modi Meets Uma Thurman's Dad

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi had a typically hectic schedule soon after his arrival in the United States as he met with thinkers, businessmen and members of the Indian diaspora in New York City.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

'Mike Hussey's omission from WC squad staggering'

'Mike Hussey's omission from WC squad staggering'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Mike Hussey's omission from Australia's World Cup squad was 'staggering' and team selectors ignored precedent by failing to give him a chance to recover from injury, according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh. The 35-year-old Hussey was initially selected for the Feb 19 - April 2 tournament on the subcontinent despite rupturing a hamstring last month, but was later replaced in the 15-man squad by Callum Ferguson.

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.' 'This is one opportunity for the Congress to show that the 'mohabbat ki dukaan' its leader talks about does exist.' 'Can Akhilesh Yadav, who has asked the court to take note of this directive, order his party members to do this?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Dube no longer ducks and defends against short ball, thanks to Dhoni

Dube no longer ducks and defends against short ball, thanks to Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey is in awe of Shivam Dube for transforming into a batter who no longer ducks or defends when faced with the short ball, an improvement that has been monitored personally by former captain and team talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni.