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Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not something that can be said for most of his predecessors, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Praggnanandhaa stuns former World champion Topalov

Praggnanandhaa stuns former World champion Topalov

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Young Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa pulled off a huge upset as he outclassed former world champion Veselin Topalov in the sixth round of the 18th Gibraltar chess festival to record his fifth straight win, in Gibraltar. The 14-year old Chennai lad needed just 33 moves to put it across the Bulgarian. He had started with a loss against compatriot P V Nandhidhaa but since then he has been on a winning spree.

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.' 'Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks, yelling, donning MAGA gear, and waving huge Trump flags.' I tell you... It was scary.' 'And this didn't look like a defeated throng.' 'These folks looked like they knew something we didn't,' notes Rajiv Satyal, the Los Angeles-based comedian and host.

Sania makes winning return to WTA circuit

Sania makes winning return to WTA circuit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Making a comeback after a two-year hiatus, she enters women's doubles quarter-finals of Hobart International.

WT20 WC: It's in-form India vs formidable England in SF

WT20 WC: It's in-form India vs formidable England in SF

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Indians are in red-hot form, but history favours England, who have won all the five WT20 matches played between the two sides, when they meet in the semi-finals of the ICC women's World Cup on Thursday.

Have you started reading again?

Have you started reading again?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It's possible you want to escape the reality of what's happening to the world - countrywide shutdowns, worry and concern, divided politicians

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

Injured Nishikori out of Australian Open, ATP Cup

Injured Nishikori out of Australian Open, ATP Cup

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Nishikori is the latest high-profile men's player to pull out of the season's first Grand Slam following the withdrawal of Briton Andy Murray on Saturday.

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

While 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.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In 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.

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars continue to post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Clearly,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.

Have you seen this VS model's bridal bikini?

Have you seen this VS model's bridal bikini?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

American model Devon Windsor got married to Johnny Dex at a beach wedding at Saint Barthelemy.

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Australian Open holder Djokovic will make his ATP Cup debut for Serbia against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday while Nadal will lead Spain into action against Georgia in Perth on the same day.

These Australian beauties have some advice for you

These Australian beauties have some advice for you

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Five Australian models have joined hands to celebrate Mother Earth.

US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump

US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Trump'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.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India's veteran tennis ace Leander Paes hinted at possible retirement on Monday, saying he now relies on experience to outsmart opponents and shouldn't be playing past another year.

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Meg 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.

Bajrang swells World Championships tally with third medal, Ravi grabs first

Bajrang swells World Championships tally with third medal, Ravi grabs first

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Shrugging off his controversial semi-final defeat, Bajrang Punia bagged his third World Wrestling Championships medal while Ravi Dahiya made his debut memorable by grabbing a bronze.

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won their matches for their respective countries on Day 4 of the ATP Cup on Monday.

Bajrang gets top billing at World Championships

Bajrang gets top billing at World Championships

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

India's top grappler Bajrang Punia has been handed the top billing in the men's 65kg freestyle category at the World Championships.

Euro 2016: Spain stunned by Georgia in final warmup

Euro 2016: Spain stunned by Georgia in final warmup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Spain's preparations for Euro 2016 suffered a blow as they were beaten 1-0 by Georgia on Tuesday in their final warmup friendly ahead of the tournament in France. Tornike Okriashvili tapped in from close range in the 39th minute to secure a surprise victory for Georgia at Getafe's Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium. Spain, who have won the last two European Championships, had not lost since being beaten in a friendly by the Netherlands in March 2015 and came into their final warmup match after convincing wins against Bosnia and South Korea. The hosts, however, lacked a cutting edge against a well-organised Georgia side who defended deep after taking the lead.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here we encapsulate all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

Deepak becomes 1st Indian jr world champ in 18 years

Deepak becomes 1st Indian jr world champ in 18 years

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Deepak Punia becomes World Champion wrestler, bronze for Viky

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic extended his winning run in Asia when he strolled into the last-16 of the Shanghai Masters.

Bajrang continues golden run; Vinesh in final

Bajrang continues golden run; Vinesh in final

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

It is fourth gold of the season for Asian Games champion Bajrang Punia.

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'The new ceiling will cover around 93 per cent of all deposit accounts, up from 90 per cent earlier,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The 21-year-old Molineux, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, has requested for a break and will not be travelling with the Renegades squad to Ballarat for their match against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Australia will play against Sri Lanka in the first T20I at North Sydney Oval on September 29.

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'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.'

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate.

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Four 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.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

These 12 images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Missed the biggest news from last week? Here's what happened in the world in photos.

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Bajrang Punia had won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games last year.