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'Light at the end of tunnel': Putin optimistic on Russia-US ties

'Light at the end of tunnel': Putin optimistic on Russia-US ties

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about Russia-US relations, citing potential cooperation in the Arctic and Alaska. He acknowledged the current low level of relations but sees improvement with President Trump's administration. Putin also emphasized the importance of Russia's sovereignty and the role of its nuclear industry.

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Supporters will be offered free water and paper caps and fans to help them keep cool, officials said.

Vishnu idol found in Russian town

Vishnu idol found in Russian town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

This has raised questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia.

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.

Russia: One dead, 102 missing as cruise ship sinks

Russia: One dead, 102 missing as cruise ship sinks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

A vintage double-decker passenger ship with 188 tourists on board sank on Sunday in Volga River in Russia's east-central republic of Tatarstan. At least one person was killed in the mishap while 102 people are still missing. So far, 85 passengers have been rescued by a passing ship at the accident site, RIA Novosti reported. The double-decker cruise ship Bolgari, which was en route from the Tatar town of Bolgar to Kazan, sank at 13:58 Moscow time on Sunday

With father's arrest, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel conveys rule of law message

With father's arrest, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel conveys rule of law message

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Bhupesh Baghel said about his father that he respected his father as a son, but as a chief minister, none of his mistakes that will disturb public order can be ignored.

Why US-hired cargo plane was grounded

Why US-hired cargo plane was grounded

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

The Ukrainian-made AN-124 aircraft, owned by Russian private airline Volga-Dnepr, claimed that they had taken a clearance from the Director General of Civil Aviation to overfly the Indian air space with a call sign attributed to civilian aircraft.

8 killed, 45 injured in Russian bus blast

8 killed, 45 injured in Russian bus blast

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

At least eight people were killed and 45 injured Wednesday morning in a suspected terrorist blast on a city bus in central Togliatti, a city on Russia's Volga River in Samara Region. A spokesman for the regional police department said an explosive device equivalent to one kilogram of TNT, with no solid encasement, had been discovered fastened to underside of the bus, Russian news agencies reported.

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup finals in 12 venues spread across 11 cities.

England fan sails from Bulgaria to Russia for World Cup match

England fan sails from Bulgaria to Russia for World Cup match

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It took Graham Kentsley, originally from St Albans in Hertfordshire, just over five weeks to make the around 2,000 kilometre (1,243 miles) journey, which he timed so that he would arrive in good time for England's first World Cup match against Tunisia in the southern Russia city of Volgograd.

Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

the exhibition called 'SUPERPUTIN' opened on the day that he announced his bid for a fourth term as Russia's president. It features around 30 paintings and sculptures of the Russian leader in a variety of different styles, all of which were made by Russian artists.

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Switzerland made sure of a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, but had to survive some anxious moments in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Costa Rica before finishing second behind Brazil in Group E.

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on Monday.

Why few England fans are making trek to Russia

Why few England fans are making trek to Russia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Only a small contingent of diehard English fans have made the journey to see the start of their team's World Cup campaign in Russia, with many others put off by fears of violence and a diplomatic crisis between London and Moscow.

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia were in dreamland on Thursday after advancing to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time in 20 years with a 3-0 rout of Argentina that left a subdued Lionel Messi and his team mates facing yet another flop.

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Kane takes to world stage as England edge past Tunisia

Aus backs call to ban Russia from Rio Olympics after bombshell report

Aus backs call to ban Russia from Rio Olympics after bombshell report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Australia has backed a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommendation that Russia be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympics, after a report alleged systemic state-backed cheating.

Mistry, Meera among Sahitya Akademi winners for 2015

Mistry, Meera among Sahitya Akademi winners for 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Playwright and novelist Cyrus Mistry's English novel Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer and K R Meera's Aarachar in Malayalam are among the works that have won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award for this year.

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.