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Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The red-shingled, colonial-style Capella is a five-star hotel on the Sentosa island, which boasts several resorts, hotels, two golf courses and a theme park.

M V Gupta awarded World Food Prize for 2005

M V Gupta awarded World Food Prize for 2005

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

The annual award is widely regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in the field of food and agriculture.

Borlaug advocates gene revolution

Borlaug advocates gene revolution

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Indian-origin hostage freed in Iraq

Indian-origin hostage freed in Iraq

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

US and Iraqi forces freed a Briton and two Canadian hostages, including one of Indian origin, in a military operation Thursday.

Fake critic reviews Sony movies

Fake critic reviews Sony movies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Sony Pictures was successfully sued for fraudulent positive reviews.

Federer eyes Paris through tears

Federer eyes Paris through tears

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

India, US open up their skies!

India, US open up their skies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

The skies have opened up for Indian carriers in the US and the UK with the government liberalising the air services agreement with the two countries.

Govt to consider Boeing's offer

Govt to consider Boeing's offer

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

India has told the US government that due consideration would be given to the offer of American aircraft major, Boeing for the fleet acquisition plans of Air India and Indian Airlines, US Transportation Secretary Norman Y Mineta said on Thursday.

World's tallest bridge opens in France

World's tallest bridge opens in France

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

the 2.46 km Millau motorway rests on seven pillars -- the tallest measuring 1,122 feet, 53 feet more than the Eiffel Tower.

Ljubicic survives Lopez storm

Ljubicic survives Lopez storm

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

The world number nine beat Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 7-6 (6), 7-5 in a match that lasted over two hours at the Chennai Open.

Only 10% US visa requests are cleared

Only 10% US visa requests are cleared

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Nearly 500,000 Indians aspire to fly to the United States every year, but the American government issues only about 55,000 visas due to lack of adequate manpower and infrastructure.

Hockey India lifts ban on Gurbaj Singh

Hockey India lifts ban on Gurbaj Singh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Hockey India (HI) has lifted the nine-month ban on Gurbaj Singh with immediate effect in the wake of Punjab and Haryana High Court's order that termed the suspension of the senior player "illegal".

'Nervous' Wawrinka surprised at French Open win

'Nervous' Wawrinka surprised at French Open win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka was still struggling to digest the fact that he had won a second grand slam title, and did it by overcoming a player who had until Sunday, been unbeatable on clay in 2015.

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

When it comes to the Australian Open the Serbian reigns supreme.

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Even after 20 Grand Slam titles, the tears gushing down Roger Federer's cheeks after winning his sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday showed the competitive fires still rage within the 36-year-old Swiss.

Euro - Briton sentenced to jail

Euro - Briton sentenced to jail

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Eleven Britons and a Russian were being deported from Portugal on Wednesday.

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic has vowed not to become over-confident as he seeks to extend a 15-match winning streak when he returns to action in Dubai, his first tournament since winning a sixth Australian Open title last month.

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Aman Garg, 17 Devansh Kaushik, 17 and Anmol Gupta, 18 share their success journey.

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What makes Indian abstract art more valuable is its relative rarity. V S Gaitonde, S H Raza and J Swaminathan are the only major names in modern Indian art known for their abstracts.

Second seed Beggs survives a huge scare

Second seed Beggs survives a huge scare

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The South African second seed staged a fine recovery to beat unseeded Sujjan Singh in the third round of the All-India Amateur Golf Championship.

Hewitt struggles, Agassi cruises

Hewitt struggles, Agassi cruises

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

The Australian world number one kept his hopes of a record fourth successive Stella Artois title alive.

'It is about an India hardly anybody writes about'

'It is about an India hardly anybody writes about'

Rediff.com30 May 2003

'I am glad the book reaches India after America and England. I thought that would make it difficult for some people to run down the book because they do not like my journalism,' says Aniruddha Bahal.

In a first, Odisha govt awards land rights to urban slum dwellers

In a first, Odisha govt awards land rights to urban slum dwellers

Rediff.com8 May 2018

As part of Slum Land Rights Act, the project will benefit a million people residing in 2,500 slums across the state over the next few years

Paes-Navratilova win Australian Open mixed doubles

Paes-Navratilova win Australian Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com26 Jan 2003

Twenty nine years after winning her first grand slam title, Martina Navratilova swept to her 57th on Sunday.

Paradorn survives to enter last 8

Paradorn survives to enter last 8

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Djokovic is clubbed with Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, David Goffin and Alexander Zverev.

Teenager Nadal shows no respect for Costa

Teenager Nadal shows no respect for Costa

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

The 16-year-old wild card at the Monte Carlo Masters won 7-5, 6-3.

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov had opened fire on train and was overpowered by several passengers including off-duty American servicemen.

REWIND: 15 moments from the week that was

REWIND: 15 moments from the week that was

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

15 images from events that shaped last week's headlines.

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after announcing he will return to defend his title next year.

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The tennis player's 20th Grand Slam win speaks volumes about his commitment to the game.

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Roger Federer savoured the latest chapter of a late-career fairytale that delivered a sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday and a very 'special' 20th Grand Slam title.

'Andy will always be a titan'

'Andy will always be a titan'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy'.

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

A serial killer may be insane; a show about a serial killer need not be a celebration of his insanity.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An emotional Roger Federer wiped away tears and urged Rafael Nadal to stay with him on the tour for years to come after felling his great rival to win his fifth Australian Open on Sunday.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

'Grateful' Djokovic delves on life-altering joys of fatherhood

'Grateful' Djokovic delves on life-altering joys of fatherhood

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

'Getting married and becoming a father in the last six months was definitely something that gave me a new energy, something that I never felt before. And right now everything has been going in such a positive direction in my life'