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Injury layoff gave me a chance to look through my schedule: Sharapova

Injury layoff gave me a chance to look through my schedule: Sharapova

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova is used to having to rebuild from scratch after suffering a string of debilitating injuries throughout her career, but the Russian is still surprised at how well she is playing in her latest comeback at the WTA Finals.

US: Body found in river identified as Sunil Tripathi

US: Body found in river identified as Sunil Tripathi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

A body discovered in a river in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, has been confirmed to be that of Sunil Tripathi, a 22-year-old Indian American student who went missing on March 16.

Young man's body found. Could it be Sunil Tripathi?

Young man's body found. Could it be Sunil Tripathi?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

A body discovered in a river in Providence, Rhode Island, may be that of Sunil Tripathi, the 22-year-old Indian-American student who went missing on March 16.

MMRCA deal wrap-up in four weeks: IAF Chief

MMRCA deal wrap-up in four weeks: IAF Chief

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

"We are calculating very hard. There is a lot of work going on. I expect (in) another four weeks, we should be able to wrap it up", Browne told media persons amid intense flurry among the two remaining contenders Eurofighter and Dassault's Rafale.

Puran, Alu Wadi and more Ganesha recipes!

Puran, Alu Wadi and more Ganesha recipes!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Ladies from across the country share their household recipes that mark the Ganesha festival.

Devine's ton helps NZ crush SA by 150 runs

Devine's ton helps NZ crush SA by 150 runs

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Sophie Devine celebrated her return to the limited-overs format with a maiden century as last year's runner-up New Zealand thrashed South Africa by 150 runs in their opening Group 'B' match of the ICC Women's World Cup in Cuttack.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: Indrani declares war on Peter

Sheena Bora Murder trial: Indrani declares war on Peter

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'I have strong reasons to believe that Accused number 4 (A4) Pratim Mukerjea with the assistance of other persons, including Accused no 3 (A3) turned approver Shyamwar Pinturam Rai may have conspired and abducted my daughter Sheena in 2012 and made her untraceable and subsequently destroyed evidence.'

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The United State senate has confirmed Indian-American Vince Girdhari Chhabria as the federal judge of the US district court for the northern district of California.

What we learnt from Kareena-Sonam on Koffee With Karan

What we learnt from Kareena-Sonam on Koffee With Karan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week marks a star-studded start to the year

'I am here because cinema is my passion'

'I am here because cinema is my passion'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Actor turned director Vineeth Kumar talks about his directorial debut and his passion for films

9/11: 'Sneha's room has been kept the same way for the past 15 years'

9/11: 'Sneha's room has been kept the same way for the past 15 years'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Though 15 years have passed since the World Trade Centre bombing, the mystery of the circumstances surrounding Dr Sneha Ann Philip's death has not been unravelled and might remain that way forever. Yet her memory lives on in other ways.

Diplomatic immunity not needed: Krittika's lawyer

Diplomatic immunity not needed: Krittika's lawyer

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Ravi Batra said that the Vienna convention on consular relations required the New York City government to inform the consulate of a signatory country if a citizen of that country had been arrested.

Making homes more fashionable

Making homes more fashionable

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

"The space you inhabit is an extension of yourself," Nainika Karan had said in an interview. It is with this thought that Gauri and Nainika have extended their fashion line to home decor as well. Pradeep Sachdeva, architect and owner of a design studio, reviews fashion designer Gauri and Nainika's new home decor label

Gluten-free recipes: Easy Apple Cake

Gluten-free recipes: Easy Apple Cake

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

In the fourth part of a week-long series, we bring you a recipe from 'Is Wheat Killing You?' by renowned clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla.

Want to study journalism in the US?

Want to study journalism in the US?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead reader, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Rejuvenated India start favourites against Bangladesh

Rejuvenated India start favourites against Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Virat Kohli's proactive and aggressive style of leadership will be tested when India take on sprightly underdogs Bangladesh in the one-off Test match starting in Fatullah on Wednesday.

Saving the crocodiles

Saving the crocodiles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles, and these had already disappeared from the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by the 1970s. In all of Bhitarkanika, there were only 96 of them left. The census this January noted their count at 1,682.

US Justice Dept urged to track hate crimes against Sikhs

US Justice Dept urged to track hate crimes against Sikhs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

In the aftermath of the worst massacre of Sikhs in the history of the United States, when on August 5, 19 influential US Senators, led by California Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein, have written to US Attorney General Eric Holder, urging the Justice Department to track hate crimes against Sikhs.

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Widespread protests broke out in New York following a grand jury verdict not to indict officers involved in the death of Eric Garner, the unarmed African American man who died after being placed in a choke hold by a white New York police officer last summer.

The Top 100 Greatest Singers of All Time

The Top 100 Greatest Singers of All Time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

The special March issue which marks the first anniversary of the Indian edition of the magazine, also features a special section on A R Rahman's Oscar feat, and the band US, whose 12 studio album releases this month.

Motorola splits into 2 firms

Motorola splits into 2 firms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Motorola's mobile unit includes handsets and set-top boxes that will continue to do business under the name Motorola Mobility, while the remaining Motorola changes its name to Motorola Solutions.

A 9/11 in Trump's America

A 9/11 in Trump's America

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Indian Americans speak up about the daunting challenges on the 16th anniversary of the tragedy.

Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own: IAF tells HAL

Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own: IAF tells HAL

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne, has sugarcoated his bid to import 106 basic trainer aircraft from Pilatus Aircraft Co, by proposing that Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd build the trainers in Bengaluru to blueprints supplied by the Swiss company.

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Yohan Blake delivered a shock that will be felt all the way to London by exploding past world record holder Usain Bolt to claim a stunning 100 metres victory at the Jamaican Olympic trials on Friday.

WikiLeaks founder Assange's insurance policy

WikiLeaks founder Assange's insurance policy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has revealed that he has sent out 100,000 encrypted versions of secret files in case anything happens to him.Assange acknowledged that there had been death threats against him and his colleagues because of the damaging leaks. The encrypted filed are the insurance policy he had put in place to ensure that his whistle-blowing website will not be silenced, whatever drastic steps may be taken by his enemies.

Rudisha, Vlasic named IAAF athletes of year

Rudisha, Vlasic named IAAF athletes of year

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

Kenyan 800 metres runner David Rudisha, who set 2010's only major world record, and world indoor high jump champion Blanka Vlasic of Croatia were named IAAF Athletes of the year on Sunday.

A champagne glass modelled on supermodel Kate Moss' left breast!

A champagne glass modelled on supermodel Kate Moss' left breast!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

This and more in our weekly round-up of news from the world of glamour and fashion!

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A summary of Thursday's events at the World Athletics Championships.

Ultra-brown: A blogger who fights discrimination

Ultra-brown: A blogger who fights discrimination

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

As part of a series featuring Indian bloggers, P Rajendran speaks to Manish Vij, who uses the Internet to fight political discrimination.

India-China stand-off: The truth from the Dragon's mouth

India-China stand-off: The truth from the Dragon's mouth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A new book reproduces original Chinese maps that contradict Chinese propaganda. The book reveals Chinese intelligence admissions that Beijing never maintained any army base, customs office or other government function in the disputed area until 1983.

Jumping cats, long tongues, golf clubs: 12 jaw-dropping Guinness records

Jumping cats, long tongues, golf clubs: 12 jaw-dropping Guinness records

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Some people are remembered for their great feat. But, there are some like these who enter record books for the sheer oddity. On the occasion of 60th-anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book, here are some of the latest additions to the oddball hall of fame.

Root hits ton as England deny India clean sweep

Root hits ton as England deny India clean sweep

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Joe Root scored his second ODI hundred as England denied India a clean sweep with a 41-run victory in the fifth and final match of the One-Day International series, in Leeds.

The monsoon in a Bengali kitchen

The monsoon in a Bengali kitchen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Chitrita Banerji's new book, Bengali Cooking, takes readers into the kitchens of West Bengal and Bangladesh through the changing seasons. And if it starts to rain, nothing matters more to the Bengali palate than the hilsa fish and the many ways it can be consumed.

UK PM raps Facebook over tribute page for murderer

UK PM raps Facebook over tribute page for murderer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Facebook has turned down a plea by British Prime Minister David Cameron for the removal of a webpage paying tribute to gunman Raoul Moat on the social networking site.Moat, a former convict, had gone on a killing spree in the quiet region of Newcastle in July.He had shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, her new partner Chris Brown and police officer David Rathband. Brown was killed, Stobbart was critically injured and Rathband was blinded in the attack.

UPSC topper: Civil Services are not the end of the world...

UPSC topper: Civil Services are not the end of the world...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2013 All India Rank 2 Munish Sharma who cracked the prestigious exam in his second attempt tells us how he did it.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal easily avoided the embarrassment of a back-to-back first round exits at the Australian Open on Tuesday, ramping up his serve and rattling off 39 winners to beat Florian Mayer 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

Australia women take Twenty20 crown

Australia women take Twenty20 crown

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Medium pacer Ellyse Perry scalped three wickets for 18 as Australia emerged as the Women's World Twenty20 champions after defeating New Zealand by three runs in a thrilling summit clash in Bridgetown.

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was named on Monday in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. A knee injury kept the 23-year-old out of the London club's last three games in the title run-in but Nigeria Lars Lagerback is banking on his return to fitness for the tournament in South Africa starting next month.

2 Indian-origin women in House of Commons

2 Indian-origin women in House of Commons

Rediff.com7 May 2010

For the first time, two Indian-origin women have been elected to the House of Commons, setting a new record for representation of ethnic minorities in Britain.

Daniel Day-Lewis: The burning actor rushes to his bubble bath

Daniel Day-Lewis: The burning actor rushes to his bubble bath

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The key to every Daniel Day-Lewis performance was a big theme and a thousand details. And in the final phase of his acting career, says Sreehari Nair, America became his big theme, and the details... well, he just popped them out like waffles.