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Sonakshi Sinha's FUN Thailand holiday

Sonakshi Sinha's FUN Thailand holiday

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Sonakshi Sinha takes us on a trip to Thailand.

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Relations with the government, the bank's majority owner, are a tricky issue for all SBI chiefs, and, like all his predecessors, Khara will be closely watched for his equations with the finance ministry representative on the SBI board.

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Ethiopian Shura Kitata won a thrilling London Marathon as a stunned world record holder Eliud Kipchoge faded late in the race

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The prime minister lamented on the lack of unanimity amongst the member states on the issue of terrorism, saying it dents those very principles, that are the basis for the creation of the United Nations.

Rana's friendship with Headley over: lawyer

Rana's friendship with Headley over: lawyer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

David Headley, who was involved in the Mumbai terror attack, was a liar and ditched his school time pal Tahawwur Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian's attorney told a Chicago court on Tuesday, claiming that their friendship was over and they would never meet again.

Obama win: 'We were stunned when the result came in early'

Obama win: 'We were stunned when the result came in early'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Indian Americans Shalini Kapoor Collins and Shefali Razdan Duggal, who raised millions for Barack Obama, celebrated the victory in Chicago. Aziz Haniffa reports

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Thirty years ago, he'd introduced himself as Capt Rohan Bhasin to his playschool teacher.

US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports

US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

According to a report in the Daily quoting a senior administration official, there was a "tiny slice" of personal protective equipment left over.

Canada's pride Andreescu delivers on hype in New York

Canada's pride Andreescu delivers on hype in New York

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Andreescu's win over Bencic also meant she became the first Canadian woman to make the US Open final, where she faces Serena Williams, who is chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam single title.

'Poisoned' Indian-origin businessman's exhumation approved

'Poisoned' Indian-origin businessman's exhumation approved

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

A United States judge has approved the exhumation of an Indian-origin one million dollars Chicago lottery winner, who was poisoned with cyanide before he collected his prize.

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Police in Chicago is investigating the mysterious murder of an Indian-origin businessman, who had won a million dollar lottery last year and was allegedly poisoned with cyanide a day after he collected his prize.

Row erupts over RSS chief's 'lion vs dogs' comment

Row erupts over RSS chief's 'lion vs dogs' comment

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Bhagwat said a sense of idealism is good and described himself not as 'anti-modern', but as 'pro-future'.

NBA: Spurs top Bulls without injured trio

NBA: Spurs top Bulls without injured trio

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

San Antonio Spurs protected their NBA-best record with an impressive 103-89 victory over Chicago Bulls on Monday despite missing three top players through injury.

Tourist woes: 'A group of Indians jumped the queue'

Tourist woes: 'A group of Indians jumped the queue'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Rediff reader Sameer Karkhanis, 41 from Thane shares his experience. You can share yours too!

NBA: Okafor sparks big win for Wizards over Bulls

NBA: Okafor sparks big win for Wizards over Bulls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Washington's Emeka Okafor dominated inside as the improving Wizards stunned the Chicago Bulls 86-73 to record their fifth straight home win on Saturday.

Probe the Indian terror links of Headley and Rana

Probe the Indian terror links of Headley and Rana

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

There has been a huge cover-up of the LeT iceberg in India that helped David Headley and Tahawwur Rana plan the 26/11 terror strike, says B Raman

'India needs to be more open to foreign funds'

'India needs to be more open to foreign funds'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Addressing the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in Chicago, Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said economies across the globe are rebounding and the world is no longer staring into an 'abyss'.

NBA: Suns scorch Bulls to end road drought

NBA: Suns scorch Bulls to end road drought

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Luis Scola and the fast-paced Phoenix Suns heaved a collective sigh of relief after snapping a 12-game road losing streak with a rousing 97-81 win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Chills, thrills and more in Nik Wallenda's death-defying feat

SHOCKING! Passenger dragged from overbooked United Airlines flight

SHOCKING! Passenger dragged from overbooked United Airlines flight

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Several videos posted online by other passengers showed a man screaming as officers yanked him from his seat on United Flight 3411 before it departed from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

WATCH: Bangladesh players practice in smog-hit Delhi

WATCH: Bangladesh players practice in smog-hit Delhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

With the skies over Delhi clouded with smog, many cast worried eyes on the fate of the first India-Bangladesh Twenty20 International scheduled at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Sunday.

Obama flashes driving licence to cast historic vote

Obama flashes driving licence to cast historic vote

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Barack Obama created history when he went to a polling booth in his home town of Chicago to cast his vote, over 12 days ahead of the November 6 elections, thus becoming the first US President to vote early.

Obama to be 1st American President to vote early

Obama to be 1st American President to vote early

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

President Barack Obama would cast his ballot on Friday for the November 6 US presidential elections, thus becoming the first US President to vote early in the country's electoral history.

New Explorer SUV: Ford to invest $400 mn

New Explorer SUV: Ford to invest $400 mn

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The current Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac models are built at the companys Louisville assembly plant in Kentucky.

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

On Monday, as many 1,334 died in the US because of coronavirus and 24,895 new cases were reported. The number was far less than the fatalities hovering around 2,000 for the past several days and over 30,000 new cases being reported daily.

Get out NOW: Afghan Taliban tells NATO States

Get out NOW: Afghan Taliban tells NATO States

Rediff.com21 May 2012

As Nato leaders assemble in Chicago to discuss Afghanistan, the Taliban have issued a 14-point agenda to its leaders, with a succinct message: Get out now, reports Tahir Ali

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

'Howdy Modi' event in US gets huge response

'Howdy Modi' event in US gets huge response

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

With more than 50,000 people registering for the Houston event and the numbers expected to climb, the organisers have asked those who may not be able to attend to cancel and so open up slots for the hopeful, and cautioning those coming from afar to book their air tickets soon.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

When Michelle wanted divorce & Obama became suicidal

When Michelle wanted divorce & Obama became suicidal

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Michelle Obama contemplated divorcing Barack Obama in 2000 after he ignored her advice not to run for a House seat in Chicago, making him so "depressed" that friends feared he might commit suicide, says a new book.

Pak military may bow to US pressure on NATO supplies

Pak military may bow to US pressure on NATO supplies

Rediff.com14 May 2012

As the United States has clearly linked an invitation to Pakistan to attend the upcoming Chicago summit on Afghanistan's future to the resumption of the NATO supply line, the Pakistani military leadership seems willing to reopen the supply routes which could perhaps win Islamabad a seat at the Chicago meet, scheduled for May 21-22.

Strong possibility of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana being extradited to India: Sources

"Strong possibility" of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana being extradited to India: Sources

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Rana was arrested in 2009 on the charges of plotting the 26/11 terror attack. Some 166 people, including US nationals, were killed in the attack carried out by 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists. Nine of the attackers were killed by police while lone survivor Ajmal Kasab was captured and hanged after handed down death sentence by an Indian court.

Early exit of Acharya will not roil markets: SBI report

Early exit of Acharya will not roil markets: SBI report

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The report said that "we believe, institutions are more important than individuals" and ultimately what is important is the credibility and the independence of any institution and nothing else.

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Making your Monday totally adorable with these pictures!

NBA: Rose injury gives Bulls major concern

NBA: Rose injury gives Bulls major concern

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Chicago and Miami opened the National Basketball Association post-season with comfortable wins on Saturday but the Bulls paid a steep price for their victory when Derrick Rose was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

'Sisters and Brothers of America...'

'Sisters and Brothers of America...'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Swami Vivekananda's famous speech in Chicago at the Parliament of Religions played a key role in spreading Hindu philosophy in the West. On Swami Vivekananda's 149th birth anniversary, Shashi Shekhar reconstructs the Indian spiritual leader's nearly decade-long stay in the US from a collage of original newspaper clippings that give a first-hand account of impressions of his life and teachings while in America.

Rajan in the midst of another 'controversy'

Rajan in the midst of another 'controversy'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Jaitley slams Rajan for MSME banking crisis statement, says postmortem is easier than action

What brings Nadal and Federer together

What brings Nadal and Federer together

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will team up with perennial rival Roger Federer for the third edition of the Laver Cup in Geneva next year.