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Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey
Rediff.com24 Sep 2020In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.
Andreescu pulls out of French Open, to take rest of 2020 off
Rediff.com23 Sep 2020'I have so much to look forward to in 2021, including the Olympics'
The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open
Rediff.com13 Sep 2020Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive
Rediff.com28 Aug 2020Bajrang Punia says men's camp should start on schedule.
Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders
Rediff.com25 Aug 2020On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.
India stun China to qualify for Chess Olympiad quarters
Rediff.com23 Aug 2020Four draws and two wins on Under-20 boards helped India pull off the victory against the Chinese.
Chess Olympiad: Vidit, Humpy lose as India held by Mongolia
Rediff.com22 Aug 2020India was held to a 3-3 draw by lower-ranked Mongolia in the sixth round as favourites China grabbed the top spot in Pool A in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Saturday.
PIX: Fans climb ladders, peer through fences to cheer for Tiger
Rediff.com9 Aug 2020Golf fans not allowed on the course for this week's PGA Championship due to the COVID-19 pandemic have still found a way to root for Tiger Woods and other top players, cheering through fences and from rooftops to provide a brief jolt of energy at the hushed tournament. TPC Harding Park sits on the shore above San Francisco's Lake Merced so there are few places for spectators to catch a glimpse of the action from outside the gates.
Covid-19 test in India costs 4 times more than in China
Rediff.com24 Jul 2020The spending on a typical RT-PCR test would take up 23 per cent of the monthly income of an average Indian, compared to 2 per cent in China. This is one of the deepest cuts in the pocket of an individual, in comparison to 14 other countries, reports Abhishek Waghmare.
'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'
Rediff.com17 Jul 2020'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'
England's women cricketers to return to training
Rediff.com19 Jun 2020The ECB has been trying to convince both the BCCI and the Cricket South Africa to agree to play a tri-series later this year but nothing has been finalised as yet.
Woman becomes 1st Sikh to graduate from US military academy
Rediff.com13 Jun 2020A second-generation immigrant born and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Narang had an early appreciation for military service due to her maternal grandfather's career in the Indian Army.
Trump to resume election rallies from Oklahoma
Rediff.com11 Jun 2020Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he had suspended his election rallies for the past three months.
Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19
Rediff.com7 Jun 2020All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus
Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew
Rediff.com3 Jun 2020African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.
Hydroxychloroquine may cause heartbeat disturbances: Study
Rediff.com2 Jun 2020In the study, the scientists assessed the effects of the drug in two types of animal hearts, and found that it altered the timing of electrical waves that control heartbeat.
Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US
Rediff.com2 Jun 2020Trump also said all Americans were "rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death" of Floyd, and asserted that justice will be served.
'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death
Rediff.com30 May 2020Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged on Friday with murder in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd after cellphone footage of the white officer kneeling on Floyd's neck prompted a wave of protests.
Tennis player charged with domestic violence
Rediff.com25 May 2020Nikoloz Basilashvili has denied allegations that he attacked Neka Dorokashvili in front of their five-year-old son and he has been released on 100,000 lari ($26,000) bail.
MAPPED: Phase II of Vande Bharat Mission
Rediff.com19 May 2020During the second phase of the Vande Bharat Mission, 30,000 Indians are being brought back in India from 31 countries on board 149 flights between May 16 and 22.
COVID-19: What eating out will look like
Rediff.com15 May 2020Life will hardly remain the same when we get to the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economists and social scientists are predicting lasting changes in the way we live, work and eat. Already many eateries around the world are adapating to the virus in order to facilitate sales. Here's how dining out will look during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vande Bharat Phase 2 to bring 30,000 Indians home: Puri
Rediff.com13 May 2020During the first phase of the Vande Bharat mission, Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express are scheduled to operate a total 64 flights between May 7 and May 14 to bring 14,800 Indians from 12 countries on a payment basis.
All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19
Rediff.com7 May 2020Professional soccer leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the novel coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others.
COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers
Rediff.com5 May 2020Four decades of federal evolution made India more secure, but coronavirus is reversing that. Modi's central government has tasted power again and is unlikely to give it up, notes Shekhar Gupta.
India's foreign wrestling coaches await salaries amid lockdown
Rediff.com29 Apr 2020'It's not my choice to be back home. They approved everything before I left as I filled out the forms. I received my March salary and it was only half. When I inquired, they said they are holding my pay'
Just what happens to abandoned cars?
Rediff.com24 Apr 2020In shabby backyards and dusty barns, in deserted fields and thick forests, Dieter Klein roams strange and isolated places to find once gleaming vehicles left to rust and ruin. From a dented Porsche to a faded Cadillac, a battered VW Beetle to a whole fleet of abandoned military jeeps, Klein's subjects creak with bygone glamour and might. As moss and gnarled branches transform motors into eerie artifacts, Klein's award-winning automobile photography is not only a tribute to classic cars, but also to the transformative power of nature and the enduring intrigue of people and incidents unknown. The mesmerising results appear in stunning new coffee table book Lost Wheels - The Nostalgic Beauty of Abandoned Cars, which is out next month. Scroll down to see some of the wonderful pieces.
PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!
Rediff.com23 Apr 2020Bollywood stars continue to post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.
China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins
Rediff.com22 Apr 2020Clearly,Trump will have a serious problem if it transpires that COVID-19's grandma, grandpa and great grandpa are actually domiciled in the US, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals
Rediff.com21 Apr 2020'The panel will provide a forum for players to provide their input and have their say on how the tour is run and will be a further opportunity for the ITF to engage with the player community'
Have you started reading again?
Rediff.com18 Apr 2020It's possible you want to escape the reality of what's happening to the world - countrywide shutdowns, worry and concern, divided politicians
Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online
Rediff.com14 Apr 2020A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.
'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'
Rediff.com13 Apr 2020'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'
Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach
Rediff.com8 Apr 2020Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has called on tennis governing bodies to come together and devise a way of helping lower level professionals struggling financially due to the coronavirus shutdown. The tennis season was halted in early March due to the pandemic, leaving players in the lower tiers who solely depend on tournament winnings without the opportunity to earn a living.
Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times
Rediff.com1 Apr 2020While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open singles champions each took home A$4.12 million ($2.52 million) -- those in the lower echelons often struggle to make ends meet.
US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump
Rediff.com1 Apr 2020Trump's remarks came as Deborah Bix, a member of White House Task Force on coronavirus, based on a model from actual data from the ground, said the death toll in the US could be between 1,00,000 to 2,00,000, with the strict implementation of the existing mitigation measures including social distancing till April 30.
Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US
Rediff.com26 Mar 2020In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.
Sports events still ongoing despite coronavirus pandemic
Rediff.com16 Mar 2020The Olympics from July 24-August 9 in Tokyo have not been postponed or suspended. The Copa America from June 12-July 12 in Argentina and Colombia is set to go ahead.
India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode
Rediff.com13 Mar 2020The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.
Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final
Rediff.com6 Mar 2020Meg Lanning's Australia, long the benchmark in women's cricket, will bid for a record-extending fifth T20 World Cup title after a rocky ride to their sixth final. Harmanpreet Kaur-captained India arrive at the MCG undefeated and without having bowled a ball in the rained-out semi-final against England.