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How to deal with an abusive boss

How to deal with an abusive boss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

A new research suggests three ways to fight abusive supervisors at work.

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Wreckage was found on Sunday following a privately-funded underwater search and a body recovered on Wednesday and taken to southern England.

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the face of climate disaster, a new environmental movement by the name of Extinction Rebellion has risen up, and they will make sure you hear their plea -- 'To governments of the world: we declared a climate and ecological emergency. You did not do enough. To everybody else: rebel' The environmental group, which was founded in the United Kingdom, has planned a large coordinated movement -- called International Rebellion -- in more than 60 global cities. Demonstrators blocked roads and bridges leading to the Palace of Westminster in central London. They staged a "die-in" in Wellington, New Zealand. They obstructed a major roundabout in Berlin and splattered fake blood on Wall Street's "Charging Bull" sculpture. Here are some of the most powerful images from the movement.

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:

The CFO who runs 20 km a day

The CFO who runs 20 km a day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Pankaj Vasani tells us how he moved from an unhealthy life to walking and running 20 kilometres a day.

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The next 10 images prove we live in a wonderfully, weird world!

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup winning campaign.

Poonia gets silver in Portland discus event

Poonia gets silver in Portland discus event

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Olympic-bound Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia marginally improved her performance with an effort of 62.34m but that was enough to win her a silver medal at the Post Pre Elite Womens' event at Portland, USA.

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The family's disappearance coincided with reports that a vehicle had sunk into the Eel River in Northern California.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Poonia bags gold in Portland event

Poonia bags gold in Portland event

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Krishna Poonia, on Thursday, won gold in women's discus throw event in the Harvest Throw Meet in Portland, United States.

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

PIX: Vahbiz Dorabjee's lovely London holiday

PIX: Vahbiz Dorabjee's lovely London holiday

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The television actress is having a great time in London!

US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system

US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The ruling by a federal judge in Oregon means that there will be no change in the H-1B visa issuance process for the fiscal 2018 which begins on April 3.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

From LA to New York, Not My President's Day protests erupt against Trump

From LA to New York, "Not My President's Day" protests erupt against Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Thousands of people took to the streets on Monday to take part in 'not my Presidents' Day' protests against Donald Trump. Planned marches took place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago and Salt Lake City while unofficial demonstrations with the same theme cropped up elsewhere.

4-month-old's surgery cancelled due to Trump's travel ban

4-month-old's surgery cancelled due to Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The gravely ill baby is Iranian, but Fatemah's family has decided they did not want her to have surgery in her birth country due to concerns about the quality of medical services.

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Sir Mo Farah took aim at United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

As Americans welcomed Donald Trump as their 45th President, police arrested nearly 100 protesters involved in "vandalism," blocks away from the venue for his inauguration celebrations, marred by sporadic violence and clashes between masked protesters and police.

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "great signing" for Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, adding that the 30-year-old still has plenty to offer.

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, will host the November 30 - December 2 match.

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Frank Lampard scored for the fifth time in six games and claimed bragging rights over former Chelsea team mate Didier Drogba as New York City FC beat Montreal Impact 3-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Teeanger Borna Coric completed an unlikely comeback for Croatia as the small Balkan nation beat the United States 3-2 in a Davis Cup quarter-final in Oregon on Sunday.

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Davis Cup holders Britain edged into a 2-1 lead in Serbia after Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot won Saturday's doubles.

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

Should athletes caught for doping be banned for life?

Should athletes caught for doping be banned for life?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Double Olympic champion Valerie Adams feels the suspension on Russian athletes from the Rio Games is a positive step towards eradicating doping and the New Zealand shot putter has called for a life ban on drug cheats.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

From drinks with worms to a snake stuck in a woman's ear, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Rediff.com22 May 2016

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has turned to experience for next month's Copa America Centenario on home soil, but said he had to make some "very close, tight decisions" before announcing his 23-player squad on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Petrova suspension lifted after U-turn on meldonium

Petrova suspension lifted after U-turn on meldonium

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Bulgarian triple jumper Gabriela Petrova had her doping suspension lifted by the IAAF on Monday, less than a week after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced an amnesty for athletes who had tested positive for meldonium before March 1.

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Retired US women's soccer star Abby Wambach pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants on Tuesday, agreeing to enter a diversion program that could see her conviction wiped out in a year.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Here's a collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Gold medals easier to win than fan trust at worlds

Gold medals easier to win than fan trust at worlds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Winning gold medals will prove easier than winning back fan trust, admitted IAAF chief Sebastian Coe as he prepared to open the world indoor athletics championships on Thursday.

World Indoors: No Russians, no stars, no buzz

World Indoors: No Russians, no stars, no buzz

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

With no Russians, few stars and the sport engulfed in a doping crisis the world indoor athletics championships begin this week with officials holding their breath and eager to put the spotlight back on the track.