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Day 15: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Ester Ledecka became the first person in Winter Olympics history to capture gold medals in unrelated events after the Czech won the snowboard parallel giant slalom on Saturday to go with her stunning Alpine skiing super-G gold.

What the future holds for Biocon

What the future holds for Biocon

Rediff.com6 May 2018

'The obvious opportunity is biosimilars, which are simpler but more expensive,' says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Biocon.

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Premier League leaders Manchester City won their derby with United 3-1, while Liverpool kept pace with a home win over Fulham.

Patanjali: A prisoner of its own ambition

Patanjali: A prisoner of its own ambition

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

To stay in the race for the long term, the company has to innovate continuously - something that MNCs and some of the home-grown Indian firms have been doing successfully, says Sangeeta Tanwar.

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

EPL PHOTOS: Silva gives Manchester City win, United held

EPL PHOTOS: Silva gives Manchester City win, United held

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

David Silva came to the rescue of Manchester City with two goals in a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Real Madrid got their Champions League title defence off to a strong start on Wednesday by convincingly beating AS Roma 3-0 at home with goals from Isco, Gareth Bale and a stoppage-time strike from returning striker Mariano Diaz.

French Open PIX: Muguruza thrashes Sharapova, Halep powers past Kerber

French Open PIX: Muguruza thrashes Sharapova, Halep powers past Kerber

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Garbine Muguruza roared into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition job of Maria Sharapova on Wednesday.

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Nigeria beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday to record their first World Cup finals victory since 1998 and condemn the European team to an early exit in their first appearance at the tournament.

4 ways to tackle Islamic State's terror

4 ways to tackle Islamic State's terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'The use of nuclear/biological/chemical weapons by Islamic terrorists is just a matter of time.' 'It must be clearly understood what the world faces is a global level insurgency against the world order.' 'Terrorism is merely a tactic and Islamic State its most brutal face, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Being second at the Olympics came from a strong desire to compete'

'Being second at the Olympics came from a strong desire to compete'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Elana Meyer looks back on the disappointment of missing out on competing internationally because of the sporting boycott of South Africa in conversation with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Weight loss might not necessarily mean that you have lost the excess fat as well, says Jitendra Chouksey.

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

'If you have someone out there that's having this kind of rogue justice, they're tarnishing that image, and they don't deserve to be in the same sentence with the heroes of the NYPD, and they don't deserve to have that badge'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

How India can leash nuclear monsters in our neighbourhood

How India can leash nuclear monsters in our neighbourhood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'Only when India's adversaries are convinced that India has both the necessary political and military will and the hardware to respond to a nuclear strike with punitive retaliation that will inflict unacceptable loss of human life and unprecedented material damage, will they be deterred,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'With two nuclear neighbours, how likely is it for our armed forces to battle in a contaminated environment that could include nuclear, biological or chemical attacks by the adversary?' 'Are we prepared for the threat?' Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) explains the meaning and significance of Operation Vijay Prahar.

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

'I know you all got money to vote'

'I know you all got money to vote'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

'Just tell me who gave you the money and how much. I won't tell anyone that you told me,' the policemen tells the young lady voter. 'You think they give their name and address when they give you money?' she replies.

Indian Wells: Kerber sails, Pospisil sends Murray packing

Indian Wells: Kerber sails, Pospisil sends Murray packing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Angelique Kerber, who will reclaim the world number one ranking on Monday, breezed to a 6-2, 6-1 second-round victory over fellow German Andrea Petkovic at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.

I'm more qualified for PM post than those 'roaming' around: Nitish

I'm more qualified for PM post than those 'roaming' around: Nitish

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday made his prime ministerial ambitions known, saying he is more qualified and experienced than those "roaming around" for the top job.

Italian Cup: Gervinho gives Roma revenge over Juventus

Italian Cup: Gervinho gives Roma revenge over Juventus

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

A late strike by Gervinho sent AS Roma into the Italian Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 win over league title rivals Juventus in a tense atmosphere at a packed Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.

Soccer PIX: Real scrape to win; Neymar stars for PSG

Soccer PIX: Real scrape to win; Neymar stars for PSG

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Brazil midfielder Casemiro stretched Real's advantage right before halftime with a gut-busting run to meet a cross from compatriot Vinicius, but Levante hit back shortly after the interval through former Madrid forward Borja Mayoral.

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Kamal Nath argued that Modi had 'overexposed himself': By constantly pushing his own image on social media and on TV, attaching his name to multiple promises, Modi had become the face rivals could easily blame for India's chronic dysfunction.

'Pak's N-programme has increased risk of conflict with India'

'Pak's N-programme has increased risk of conflict with India'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Referring to Pakistan's NSG membership application, the CRS said according to US law, the Obama Administration could apparently back Islamabad's NSG membership without Congressional approval.

World Super Series Final: Sindhu ousted in semi-finals

World Super Series Final: Sindhu ousted in semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Rio Olympic Silver medallist P V Sindhu's brilliant run at the BWF World Super Series Final came to an end after she suffered a narrow defeat against World No 5 Korean Sung Ji-Hyun in the women's singles semi-finals, in Dubai on Saturday.

Road to Rio: Indian hockey offers some hope...

Road to Rio: Indian hockey offers some hope...

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

India's third-place finish at the Hockey World League Finals is a timely reminder of the improvement the team has made under Oltmans. But one must not get carried away.

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

EPL: Balotelli admits finding tough to play lead role at Liverpool

EPL: Balotelli admits finding tough to play lead role at Liverpool

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Mario Balotelli admits he is struggling to adapt to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' tactics as he seeks to open his Premier League account for his new club.

Karnataka drama ends as Kumaraswamy wins trust vote without contest

Karnataka drama ends as Kumaraswamy wins trust vote without contest

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The new CM said the coalition government will work for the people and was not here to fulfil personal interests.

Why the communal turn to politics should be avoided at all cost

Why the communal turn to politics should be avoided at all cost

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The way communal politics has become the only way to decide political discourse is unfortunate and bad sign for the future of democracy, says Syed Hassan Kazim

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal progressed to the second round of the US Open after fellow Spaniard David Ferrer retired midway through the second set due to a calf injury.

For the first time after Kargil, India has the better of Pakistan

For the first time after Kargil, India has the better of Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

'The talks held in Bangkok, virtually on Indian terms, is an event where Pakistan seems to have blinked first.'

Davis Cup: India, Canada locked 1-1 after Day 1

Davis Cup: India, Canada locked 1-1 after Day 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Ramkumar Ramanathan fetched the crucial win but Yuki Bhambri made the day memorable even in defeat as India and Canada shared the honours on day one of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, in Edmonton.

Federer ousts ailing Djokovic in Monte Carlo semis

Federer ousts ailing Djokovic in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Roger Federer beat an injured Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 to set up an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final with Stanislas Wawrinka after the Australian Open champion ousted David Ferrer.

Champions League PIX: United knocked out by Sevilla, Roma in quarters

Champions League PIX: United knocked out by Sevilla, Roma in quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

26/11 response: NSA Menon wanted LeT HQ in Muridke targeted, but...

26/11 response: NSA Menon wanted LeT HQ in Muridke targeted, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

India would have responded differently to "Pakistan-sponsored" Mumbai terror attacks had there been a different "mix of people" at the helm, according to former foreign secretary and national security advisor Shivshankar Menon.

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It's the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history -- and the fifth deadliest in modern US history.

Davis Cup: India trounce NZ 4-1, to meet Uzbekistan in April

Davis Cup: India trounce NZ 4-1, to meet Uzbekistan in April

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

A lanky Ramkumar cruised to a 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 win in exactly two hours in windy conditions at the Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi.

Hockey: Belgium stun the Dutch to set up Argentina final

Hockey: Belgium stun the Dutch to set up Argentina final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Belgium set up an intriguing men's Olympic hockey final against Argentina after they dumped out the world's second-ranked team the Netherlands with a resounding 3-1 semi-final victory on Tuesday.

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.