News for '-texan'

US lawmakers move resolution to end Trump tariffs on India

US lawmakers move resolution to end Trump tariffs on India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Representatives Deborah Ross of North Carolina, Marc Veasey of Texas and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois introduced the resolution on Friday in the House of Representatives to terminate Trump's national emergency authorising tariffs of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, helping to restore Congress' constitutional authority over trade.

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and Korean entertainment in deeply dark mode, it's raining OTT goodies this week.

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight boxer who lost the 'Rumble in the Jungle' to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died on Friday night. He was 76.

NFL's Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner's 'inmates' remark

NFL's Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner's 'inmates' remark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Houston Texans team knelt in protest as the national anthem was played for Sunday's game in Seattle, an apparent rebuke of team owner Bob McNair for his remark about "inmates running the prison."

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

At 28, R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is the oldest contestant from the USA to win the title, an age limit she says she would like to change.

American teen makes history on Texan clay

American teen makes history on Texan clay

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

15-year-old American Ryan Harrison beat Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas 6-4, 6-3 at the US Men's Clay Court Championship.

Olympic Champ Simone Biles Engaged!

Olympic Champ Simone Biles Engaged!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

American footballer Jonathan Owens is the lucky man!

The Children Who Died In Texas

The Children Who Died In Texas

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Texans pray and hold a vigil a day after a teenager murdered 19 children and two teachers at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

19 kids, aged 7-10 yrs, among 21 shot dead in Texas school shooting

19 kids, aged 7-10 yrs, among 21 shot dead in Texas school shooting

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old gunman has killed 21 people, including 19 children, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas state, with an emotional President Joe Biden urging lawmakers to 'turn this pain into action' to control the powerful gun lobby.

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has offered to put up $100 million (50 million pounds) for England to play five Twenty20 games against his West Indies All-Star team. England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke had said the prospect of England taking part in a winner-takes-all $20m match in West Indies is "very likely".

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Four Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in the United States state of Texas who hurled racist slurs at them that they are 'ruining' America and should 'go back to India'.

Texan town sold for $2.06 million on eBay

Texan town sold for $2.06 million on eBay

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

Albert, a 13-acre historic town in the state of Texas, has been sold for almost 1.5 million ($2.06 million) on auction Web site eBay, The Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday.

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Russian court sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia, a ruling that President Joe Biden called "unacceptable."

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The gunman was shot dead.

Wisden defends importance of Test cricket

Wisden defends importance of Test cricket

Rediff.com5 May 2009

In an interview Wisden editor Scyld Berry said consolidating the importance of Test cricket, the longest and ultimately most satisfying form of the game, was paramount.

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a half-century Super Bowl drought with a dramatic 31-20 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to write a breathtaking finish to the National Football League's 100th season. With the Chiefs trailing 20-10 in the fourth quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes engineered three touchdown drives in just over five minutes, hitting Travis Kelce and Damien Williams with short touchdown passes to take the lead.

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Over 3,66,000 Americans have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

Critics question Armstrong's interview answers

Critics question Armstrong's interview answers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

While Lance Armstrong's confession that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career was praised in some quarters, critics say his interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey left many important questions unanswered.

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is not telling the truth by denying his representatives offered a six-figure cash donation to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), the body's former chief executive Terry Madden said on Saturday.

New franchise-based T20 league to start in Caribbean

New franchise-based T20 league to start in Caribbean

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A new franchise-based Twenty20 league will begin play in the Caribbean next year, the West Indies Cricket Board said, filling the hole left by the collapse of Allen Stanford's tournament.

Former team boss laments Armstrong's no-fight decision

Former team boss laments Armstrong's no-fight decision

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Lance Armstrong's decision not to fight doping charges was disappointing for the rider and for cycling in general, according to his former team manager John Bruyneel, who also faces charges brought by the United States Anti-doping Agency (USADA).

Former team boss laments Armstrong's no-fight decision

Former team boss laments Armstrong's no-fight decision

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Lance Armstrong's decision not to fight doping charges was disappointing for the rider and for cycling in general, according to his former team manager John Bruyneel, who also faces charges brought by the United States Anti-doping Agency (USADA).

Armstrong finally loses the will to fight

Armstrong finally loses the will to fight

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

While the American says he is bringing the matter to a close, in truth this may just be the beginning.

Stanford jailed for 110 years in fraud case

Stanford jailed for 110 years in fraud case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Disgraced American businessman Allen Stanford, who bankrolled a $20 million Twenty20 match between England and West Indies before being convicted of defrauding investors, has been sentenced to 110 years in prison.

Doping admission could cost Armstrong millions

Doping admission could cost Armstrong millions

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career could hurt his bank balance as much as his reputation, with one company demanding $12 million from him.

Dempsey wins US player of the year award

Dempsey wins US player of the year award

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Striker Clint Dempsey was named US Soccer's 'Athlete of the Year' for 2012, winning the award for the third time and second in a row, the federation said on Monday.

High noon for Hindi cinema

High noon for Hindi cinema

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Here's a look at Bollywood's gunslingers, our very own desi cowboys.

Cricket mogul Stanford sent to US prison hospital

Cricket mogul Stanford sent to US prison hospital

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford was sent to a US prison hospital for drug addiction treatment, officials said Tuesday. The decision was taken so he can be fit to stand trial on charges of running a $7 billion fraud.

American Wagner wins Sony Open by two shots

American Wagner wins Sony Open by two shots

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

American Johnson Wagner, ice-cool until the very last hole, won his third PGA Tour title by two shots after shaking off a tightly bunched pack of pursuers at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Looking at Liz Taylor's long line of men!

Looking at Liz Taylor's long line of men!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

We take a look at the various Mr Elizabeth Taylors.

One currency's gain is another's loss

One currency's gain is another's loss

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The somnolent US economy is one side and the relatively fast-growing emerging economies the other.

Clemens, a fierce competitor with blazing fastball

Clemens, a fierce competitor with blazing fastball

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The 48-year-old Texan faces charges related to lying to the US Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs, and if convicted on all charges could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine.

Allen Stanford timeline

Allen Stanford timeline

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford and three of his companies were charged with "massive" fraud on Tuesday as federal agents swooped down on his US headquarters. A timeline of the 58-year-old businessman.

'Doping cloud still hangs over Armstrong'

'Doping cloud still hangs over Armstrong'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Lance Armstrong's return to competitive cycling will not erase doping allegations that have dogged his career, the former head of WADA, Dick Pound said.

'England needs IPL version by 2010'

'England needs IPL version by 2010'

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford, who has offered a multi-million pounds investment proposal to the England and Wales Cricket Board, said he envisaged international teams playing alongside counties in the new competition.

ECB holds talks with Stanford

ECB holds talks with Stanford

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) raised the prospect of a lucrative Twenty20 series against a West Indies team on Tuesday after confirming they had held further talks with Texas billionaire Allen Stanford.

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Where the new Democratic elite will meet to eat

England confirm for 20m dollar match

England confirm for 20m dollar match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

England will play a Caribbean all-star team in a Twenty20 match for a record prize pot of $20 million on November 1.