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Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon
Rediff.com2 Nov 2020The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for the latest hearing in the case, during which District Judge Samuel Goozee will hear his defence team's arguments against the admissibility of certain evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in order to establish a prima facie case against the accused.
PICS: Liverpool go top after hard-fought win over West Ham
Rediff.com1 Nov 2020Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Turtle with an attitude problem is 2020's funniest wildlife photo
Rediff.com28 Oct 2020What are you looking at? Terry the grumpy giant turtle summed up the general feeling towards a year that has been particularly cruel to both travel and wildlife. A photo of him "flipping the bird" was recently named funniest animal photo in the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020. As the winner of the 2020 contest, Fitzpatrick won a safari in Masai Mara, Kenya, a Think Tank photography bag, and a Nikon camera. Scroll down to see some more hilarious images.
KRN's life was a saga of surprises
Rediff.com27 Oct 2020'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.
PNB scam: UK court rejects Nirav Modi's latest bail attempt
Rediff.com26 Oct 2020The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, has made around six previous attempts at bail at the magistrates' court as well as at the high court level.
Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach
Rediff.com14 Oct 2020Misbah said with time he understood that it would be possible to give his best only to one role.
Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School
Rediff.com10 Oct 2020Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution. Datar, an alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS). He will assume charge as the school's next dean on January 1, president Larry Bacow said.
UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Nov 3
Rediff.com9 Oct 2020The 49-year-old jeweller, wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, further remanded in custody during a routine call-over hearing held via videolink at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.
Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner
Rediff.com8 Oct 2020PCB CEO Wasim Khan told the media that he and Chairman Ehsan Mani would be meeting with Misbah very soon to discuss his performance.
'Taimur loves the Ramayan'
Rediff.com6 Oct 2020'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'
Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day
Rediff.com6 Oct 2020United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.
When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail
Rediff.com1 Oct 2020As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.
Serena embarks on clay for 24th major
Rediff.com23 Sep 2020Romania's Italian Open winner Simona Halep, Spain's Garbine Muguruza and US Open semi-final foe Victoria Azarenka of Belarus present a major challenge for Serena Williams at the upcoming French Open.
Ready for Sherlock's little sister Enola Holmes?
Rediff.com23 Sep 2020'There are girls out there who are gonna feel self accepting through this film because she's someone who just wants to live her own life. She's not a particularly selfish person, or reckless, but well thought.'
Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me
Rediff.com21 Sep 2020Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Pjanic to wear Iniesta's jersey No 8 at Barca
Rediff.com16 Sep 2020Aged 30, Pjanic's arrival has been criticised in some quarters as Barcelona's first-team is already viewed as ageing.
These funny animals are just what we need right now!
Rediff.com15 Sep 2020The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...
Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control
Rediff.com14 Sep 2020Rafael Nadal will be aiming to win a record-extending 13th French Open when the re-scheduled claycourt event starts at the end of September.
PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis
Rediff.com14 Sep 2020Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to maintain proper social distancing.
US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star
Rediff.com13 Sep 2020Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.
Here's what inspired Zverev to reach US Open final
Rediff.com12 Sep 2020A glance at the scoreboard in the third set pushed Alexander Zverev to raise the level of his play
US Open: Thiem, Zverev make first Grand Slam final
Rediff.com12 Sep 2020Dominic Thiem will take on Germany's Alexander Zverev in Sunday's US Open final.
US Open: Laura, Vera claim women's doubles title
Rediff.com12 Sep 2020The victory secured a first Grand Slam doubles championship for Laura Siegemund and a third for Vera Zvonareva
Beware Azarenka, Osaka will fight for every point!
Rediff.com11 Sep 2020Naomi Osaka now gets to test her mental strength against a revitalised Victoria Azarenka, who stunned Serena Williams in Thursday's other blockbuster semi-final.
US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final
Rediff.com11 Sep 2020Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady.
Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena
Rediff.com11 Sep 2020Serena has remained one title behind Margaret Court's all-time record since bagging her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy
PIX: Thiem tames De Minaur; to take on Mededev in semis
Rediff.com10 Sep 2020Daniil Medvedev continued his march towards a first Grand Slam title on Wednesday, powering into the US Open semi-finals with a clinical 7-6(6), 6-3, 7-6(5) victory over childhood friend Andrey Rublev.
Nirav Modi's mental health, Indian prisons in focus at UK extradition case
Rediff.com9 Sep 2020The third day of the five-day hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, presided over by Justice Samuel Goozee, was devoted to the defence laying out further arguments against a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against Modi.
'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks
Rediff.com9 Sep 2020Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking about how she wanted to approach her tennis.
US Open PIX: Osaka, Brady cruise into semis
Rediff.com9 Sep 2020Images from Day 9 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Tuesday.
She's done nothing wrong: Djokovic backs US Open line judge
Rediff.com8 Sep 2020Djokovic urges angry fanbase not to turn on US Open line judge
US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin
Rediff.com8 Sep 2020IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday
PHOTOS: Thiem, Medvedev storm into quarters
Rediff.com8 Sep 2020Second seed Dominic Thiem edged a first-set tiebreak before turning up the heat to romp into the US Open quarter-finals with a resounding 7-6(4), 6-1, 6-1 victory over Canadian youngster Felix Augur-Aliassime at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday.
Will Nirav Modi be extradited to India by the end of 2020?
Rediff.com7 Sep 2020Modi is subject to two sets of criminal proceedings, the first brought by the CBI relating to a large-scale fraud said to have been committed upon PNB and the ED case, relating to the laundering of the proceeds of that fraud.
Why players must keep emotions in check
Rediff.com7 Sep 2020Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Grand Slam after inadvertently hitting a ball into a line judge's throat during his fourth round match on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.
US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova
Rediff.com7 Sep 2020Images from Day 7 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Sunday.
Djokovic 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification
Rediff.com7 Sep 2020Novak Djokovic said he was "sad and empty" after a being disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball during his fourth-round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.
Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'
Rediff.com7 Sep 2020US Open Tournament Referee Soeren Friemel said there was "no other option" but to disqualify world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday after he struck a line judge with a ball.
Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball
Rediff.com7 Sep 2020World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the US Open fourth round on Sunday after striking a line judge with a ball following a point during the first set of his match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.
US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16
Rediff.com6 Sep 2020IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.