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'Russian athletes think there is no war happening'
Rediff.com2 Mar 2022'It seems that athletes from these countries (Russia and Belarus) do not understand at all why they are now being disqualified from competitions all over the world.'
Russian advance towards Kyiv 'stalled' for now: US
Rediff.com2 Mar 2022Russians are not only facing 'fuel and sustainment' problems but are showing signs that they are running out of food, the official claimed, adding that the Ukrainian 'resistance' also could be a possible reason for the stall.
Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma
Rediff.com2 Mar 2022Whether it liked it or not, the Ukraine crisis forced India to choose between the aggressor Russia and the US-led free world, a decision it hated to make, Virendra Kapoor points out. In the end, it abstained from the vote in the Security Council.
Zelenskyy addresses European Parliament, gets a standing ovation
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday received a standing ovation after he addressed the European Parliament as the Russian military operation entered its sixth day.
Sporting sanctions increase on Russia
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine clash in UNGA's rare emergency session on escalating crisis
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022With the adoption of the UNSC resolution on Sunday, it was for the first time in 40 years that the council decided to call for an emergency special session in the General Assembly.
Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.
IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes
Rediff.com28 Feb 2022The International Olympic Committee said on Monday its executive board had recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events.
Belarus allows Russia to place nukes on its territory
Rediff.com28 Feb 2022The head of the Belarusian Central Election Commission (CEC), Igor Karpenko, said more than 65 per cent of Belarusian citizens have voted in favour of Constitutional amendments during a referendum.
India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine
Rediff.com28 Feb 2022India abstained from a procedural vote taken in the United Nations Security Council to call for a rare special emergency session of the UN General Assembly on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, even as New Delhi welcomed Moscow and Kyiv's decision to hold talks at the Belarus border.
'Putin must think he can pull it off'
Rediff.com28 Feb 2022'Putin has set aside all the rules and now he is deciding the rules.'
Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert
Rediff.com27 Feb 2022The talks are expected to take place in the Gomel region at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, Belta news agency reported.
Ukraine rejects Russia's offer for talks in Belarus
Rediff.com27 Feb 2022Zelenskyy named Warsaw, Bratislava, Istanbul, Budapest or Baku as alternative venues.
Why Russia Wants Ukraine
Rediff.com27 Feb 2022Notwithstanding how the current impasse is solved, at some point in the future, Russia will realise that just as centuries ago it developed the paradigm of securing its heartland's safety through annexing vast buffer zones between itself and the enemy, a more modern security is possible only through friendly relations and sustainable peace, observes Shyam G Menon.
Norway tells Russia 'do not want your participation'
Rediff.com26 Feb 2022Norwegian Ski Federation said it does not want Russian athletes
US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move
Rediff.com26 Feb 2022The US, in coordination with allies and partners, continued to forcefully respond to Russia's "unjustified, unprovoked and premeditated" invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Putin and Lavrov.
After F1, Chess Federation cancels Olympiad in Russia
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022FIDE said it will do its utmost to find another organiser for the Olympiad and will provide more information in due time.
Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.
Explosions rock Ukraine; 137 killed, says Ukraine prez
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022Zelenskyy says that despite Russia's claim it is attacking only military targets, civilian sites also have been struck.
'Putin is playing Russian roulette'
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'
Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season
Rediff.com24 Feb 2022Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.
US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine
Rediff.com23 Feb 2022Biden said the US will continue to escalate sanctions if Russia escalates.
Families of embassy staff in Ukraine asked to move back to India
Rediff.com20 Feb 2022The move comes amid apprehensions by Western leaders that Russia was set to invade Ukraine soon as it deployed over 130,000 soldiers, heavy weapons and fighter jets along the Ukrainian border.
Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave
Rediff.com20 Feb 2022'In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily,' the embassy said.
Russia to continue military drills amid escalation in Ukraine
Rediff.com20 Feb 2022Khrenin spoke while wrapping-up the preliminary results of the Russia-Belarus military drills 'Union Courage 2022' scheduled to conclude on Sunday.
Ukrainian forces attack separatist-dominated positions
Rediff.com20 Feb 2022Ukrainian armed forces tried to attack LPR positions in the area of Pionerskoye settlement resulting in the destruction of five residential buildings and civilian casualties.
Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin
Rediff.com17 Feb 2022Glimpses of Ukraine's military preparations on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Ukraine crisis: Russia claims troop pullback as world watches
Rediff.com16 Feb 2022A convoy with military equipment of the Russian southern military district units crossed the Crimean bridge on the way to the places of permanent deployment following the planned drills in Crimea, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday.
US issues another warning to Russia over Ukraine
Rediff.com15 Feb 2022White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the United States is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis.
Ukraine: Russia sends some of the troops back to bases
Rediff.com15 Feb 2022'Units of the southern and western military districts, having completed their tasks, have already begun loading onto rail and road transport and will begin moving to their military garrisons today,' Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in his statement, reported The New York Times.
Day 10: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics
Rediff.com14 Feb 2022No more Games for Americans Hubbell and Donohue
Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018
Rediff.com10 Feb 2022Andy Murray started working with former coach Daniel Vallverdu this month on a short-term basis as the multiple Grand Slam winner works towards rediscovering the form that took him to the top of the world rankings.
Belarusian skier flees country after ban for political views
Rediff.com9 Feb 2022Darya Dolidovich and her family are now in Poland, where she hopes to continue training
How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo
Rediff.com1 Feb 2022Neeraj ran in fast, did the crossover. The javelin flew out of his hands and he did not look towards the sector. He just knew he had bettered the first attempt. The moment the javelin left his hand, he knew he had done it.
China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites
Rediff.com28 Jan 2022China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.
Aus Open PIX: Medvedev, Cornet, Tsitsipas through to quarter-finals
Rediff.com24 Jan 2022Images from Day 8 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters
Rediff.com23 Jan 2022Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise
Rediff.com21 Jan 2022IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday
HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat
Rediff.com19 Jan 2022HCL Technologies plans to double its fresher hiring for the upcoming financial year (FY23) as attrition continues to inch up. The company said that it will hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23, up from 20,000-22,000 target for FY22. The company also stated that to ease supply-side constraints and to have access to diversified skills, it was expanding into other geographies over the next three-four quarters. "Some of the geographies that we are investing in to source talent include countries like Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Costa Rica. We are also ramping up our presence in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, etc.