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Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Gautam Adani was the world's third and Asia's richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own wealth by $80 billion and the tycoon slipping to No.30 on the world billionaire index. Adani's sprawling conglomerate, which spans from sea ports to airports, edible oil and commodities, energy, cement and data centres, is under attack by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, which successfully deflated electric-vehicle maker Nikola Motors in 2020. Hindenburg, which held short positions in unidentified shares of Adani Group firms through its US-traded debt and offshore derivatives, on January 24 accused the conglomerate of "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud" and using a number of offshore shell companies to inflate stock prices.

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.

'India-Pakistan an extra special match, not a fight'

'India-Pakistan an extra special match, not a fight'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma-led India will take on Pakistan on Sunday and Pandya will be eager to repeat his past success against the cross-border opponents.

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to talk about the team's future

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The ICC also said that it will make available more tickets in other categories as well for fixtures in Texas and Florida, the two other venues apart from New York, which are hosting the global event in the USA.

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18 while Haryana will go to polls in a single phase on October 1, the Election Commission announced on Friday.

Champions League: Messi's PSG to face Man City in group stage

Champions League: Messi's PSG to face Man City in group stage

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Barcelona were drawn in Group E with Bayern Munich, Benfica and Dynamo Kyiv.

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris Games quota-winning women wrestlers on Friday pleaded with the national federation not to subject them to selection trials, saying that every single step they take and every little thing they do from now on will have a bearing on India's medal chances at the Olympics.

No Pretensions, All Heart: Neeraj Chopra's Honest Interview

No Pretensions, All Heart: Neeraj Chopra's Honest Interview

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra is all about greatness without pretensions.

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as "Iron Lady", before the dramatic development that abruptly ended her 15-year-rule in Bangladesh.

Uddhav faction moves SC against Speaker's order

Uddhav faction moves SC against Speaker's order

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Sena bloc led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the 'real political party' after its split in June 2022.

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India remain bereft of a global title since winning the 2013 Champions Trophy.

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com14 May 2024

India have been drawn alongside six-time champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group A for the women's T20 World Cup in October.

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance

Amazon infuses Rs 1,600 crore into India entity

Amazon infuses Rs 1,600 crore into India entity

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Ecommerce firm Amazon has infused ~1,600 crore into its India entity Amazon Seller Services, according to its regulatory filings. The funding comes at a time when the company is seeing opportunities in emerging geographies, including India. The regulatory filings are dated April 15. This is the second time in five months that Amazon invested in its India arm Amazon Seller Services. Before this, Amazon had infused over ~1,000 crore into its Indian entity this year.

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'When the scores are low, we had an off-one in the field. But yeah, got to give credit where credit is due and Afghanistan were pretty good.'

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

How KKR stormed to third IPL title!

How KKR stormed to third IPL title!

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Kolkata win third IPL title after bowlers rout Hyderabad

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The respective Dussehra rallies of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray were once again about whose version of Hindutva is genuine and who is the true inheritor of party patriarch Bala Thackeray's legacy.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad, Ajit factions go on sacking spree

Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad, Ajit factions go on sacking spree

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The tit for tat actions came a day after Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-BJP government as deputy chief minister along with eight other NCP MLAs who were inducted as ministers.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

As EPS and OPS groups clash, Stalin's govt seals AIADMK headquarters

As EPS and OPS groups clash, Stalin's govt seals AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters in Chennai was sealed by authorities on Monday following violence and vandalism between supporters of rival leaders Edappady K Palaniswami (EPS) and O Panneerselvam (OPS) in and around the party office.

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kirsten had warned senior pros in the side following the team's loss to the USA and India to adapt to new skill-sets and improve their game awareness, or get left behind.

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Reuters reported earlier this week that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sent a warning notice to the companies expressing concern that the merged entity will effectively have a monopoly on cricket broadcast rights worth billions of dollars, allowing it to squeeze advertisers.

'Selectors should keep close eye on Shivam Dube for T20 World Cup'

'Selectors should keep close eye on Shivam Dube for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling allrounder Shivam Dube and suggested that India selectors should keep a close eye on 30-year-old for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

I am cordial with Messi; never saw him as rival: Ronaldo

I am cordial with Messi; never saw him as rival: Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has always got on well with Lionel Messi and never saw him as a rival.

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick as head coach on a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

No room for complacency: Gayle warns India

No room for complacency: Gayle warns India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Gayle said it would be naive to expect a cold contest between the cross-border rivals.

Rift in TMC widens amid outrage over doctor's rape-murder

Rift in TMC widens amid outrage over doctor's rape-murder

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Sekhar Roy was summoned by the police in connection with a social media post he made over the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.