10 new countries in just over 2 decades!

In a historic vote, Scotland on Friday rejected independence from the United Kingdom.   But if the YES votes overtook the nays, it would put an end to a 307-year-union.  Rediff.com......

Many more questions about the terror attacks

After we first posted a list of unanswered questions about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai 10 days ago, hundreds of readers mailed us with their own questions that need to be investigated by the......

Many more questions about the terror attacks

After we first posted a list of unanswered questions about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai 10 days ago, hundreds of readers mailed us with their own questions that need to be investigated by the......

Twitter backtracks on block feature after users revolt

Twitter Inc was forced to nix a change to its "block" feature on Thursday after attracting a wave of protest from users who said the new policy empowered perpetrators of online abuse. The humbling......

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Rival watch and wearable device makers will keep a wary eye on Apple, which upended the music industry and drove once-dominant phone makers like Blackberry to the brink of extinction. Apple Inc......

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

'He (Stokes) always stands up in the biggest moments. He is a man who can take a lot of pressure on his shoulders and perform, and yeah, with him in the middle you know you have got a good......

Paris Masters: Rune in semis after Alcaraz retires; Djokovic advances

IMAGE: Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his quarter-final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Masters, at Accor Arena, Paris, France, on Saturday. Photograph: Christian......

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

IMAGE: Spain's Garbine Muguruza, left, celebrates winning the Monterrey Open with the trophy alongside runner-up Belarus' Victoria Azarenka. Photograph: Daniel Becerril /Reuters Spain's Garbine......

Here's why Konta will cherish every moment against Serena

‘She's one of the players still playing who I looked up to as a young girl wanting to be a professional tennis player," says Konta IMAGE: Johanna Konta eyes childhood dream......

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday. IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur to enter the fourth round of the Australian Open.......