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Just who is Victoria Duval?

Just who is Victoria Duval?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

17-year-old Victoria Duval made national headlines after shocking Samantha Stosur at the US Open.

Newborn 'Baby India' found in plastic bag in Georgia

Newborn 'Baby India' found in plastic bag in Georgia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The sheriff's office said in a statement it "is continuing to aggressively investigate and to follow leads regarding Baby India. As of today, we are still receiving tips from across the country on the possible identity of 'Baby India'".

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights delayed on Sunday

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights delayed on Sunday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The average number of flights the Air India group, including subsidiaries Alliance Air and Air India Express, operates daily is 674.

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.

We definitely don't want a repeat of London: Leander Paes

We definitely don't want a repeat of London: Leander Paes

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

His participation at the Rio Olympics still shrouded in suspense, veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes does not want another acrimonious build up to the Games, hoping that India will send its "best" team to the quadrennial extravaganza.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Coronavirus: Swaminarayan sect shuts all temples globally

Coronavirus: Swaminarayan sect shuts all temples globally

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'To prevent large gatherings, BAPS mandirs (temples) will be closed throughout the world, but devotees will be given daily darshan through the websites of each mandir,' the BAPS said in a media release.

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

According to airline sources, the software, which is of Atlanta-based SITA company, was not functioning approximately from 3 am to 9 am on Saturday. Consequently, boarding passes could not be issued at major airports across the world and various flights were delayed.

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Images for Sunday's closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tara Sinha, doyenne of Indian advertisement, passes away at 88

Tara Sinha, doyenne of Indian advertisement, passes away at 88

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sinha, who had both agency and client experience having worked at Coca-Cola in the 1970s and early 1980s, was the first woman to set up a national advertising agency. While Tara Sinha Associates was launched in 1985, Clarion was launched way back in 1955 at the start of her career.

Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Kobe Bryant, fourth all-time in NBA scoring, played for the Los Angeles Lakers during an illustrious 20-year career that was highlighted by five NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVPs and one league MVP.

Tennis: Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Cincinnati

Tennis: Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Cincinnati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Opelka, Kyrgios included in Team World for Laver Cup.

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes is contemplating extending his career by another year to bid for an eighth Olympic appearance following the postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Paes, who will turn 47 in June, announced late last year that 2020 would be his "farewell year" as a professional before he hangs up his racket.

Premji cautions US on IT worker shortage

Premji cautions US on IT worker shortage

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Wipro Chief Azim Premji has cautioned US on the shortage of IT professionals in the country and has asked the business fraternity there to take up this problem urgently.

Gorgeous! Meet Miss Diva Universe 2019

Gorgeous! Meet Miss Diva Universe 2019

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

This beauty queen who will represent India at the Miss Universe pageant.

Brazil hope to kick sand in US face

Brazil hope to kick sand in US face

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Home favourites Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca will be out to prove American Kerri Walsh Jennings's dream of a fourth successive Olympic gold is built on sand when beach volleyball returns to its spiritual home at the iconic Copacabana beach.

2 Indians with knives arrested at US airport

2 Indians with knives arrested at US airport

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Two Mumbai-bound Indians flying from Atlanta were apprehended for carrying folding and steak knives in their carry-on baggage just as the flight was about leave, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was not a case of terrorism.

Get ready for new outdoor version of badminton!

Get ready for new outdoor version of badminton!

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The BWF have developed a new outdoor shuttlecock, the AirShuttle, with increased durability, stability and wind resistance to allow people to play on hard, grass and sand surfaces.

Image: Taj-like temple in the US

Image: Taj-like temple in the US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The $19-million white Hindu temple was inaugurated on Sunday in Atlanta's Lilburn suburb

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

Rediff.com27 May 2015

LeBron James booked his place in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year when the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final.

Decision on TikTok within weeks: White House

Decision on TikTok within weeks: White House

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

"I do not think there is any self-imposed deadline for action, but I think we are looking at weeks, not months," White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters aboard Air Force One, flying with President Donald Trump form Atlanta.

'Death for you and your kind': 5 US mosques get threatening mails

'Death for you and your kind': 5 US mosques get threatening mails

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Five mosques in the United States have received intimidating messages, including a bomb threat and one saying "death is waiting for you and your kind", prompting calls for increasing security at Muslim facilities.

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

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

IMAGES: Deadly tanker accident near Mumbai

IMAGES: Deadly tanker accident near Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Two persons were on Wednesday killed and nine others injured when a chemical-laden tanker fell from the Mumbra bypass here over hutments in an adjoining slum area.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

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

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

New of all that's transpired on and off the football field on Saturday.

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India, V Ramana Dhara, said the unlock has resulted in a return to old habits of indiscipline in physical distancing and improper mask use.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Whitney Houston's daughter struggling for life in hospital

Whitney Houston's daughter struggling for life in hospital

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The 21-year-old was rushed to hospital recently.

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'At the current time, we should be vaccinating all those who are potentially going to get more severe illness, before we start vaccinating very young individuals.'

NASCAR back on track as F1, IndyCar stuck in virtual world

NASCAR back on track as F1, IndyCar stuck in virtual world

Rediff.com23 May 2020

In fact, NASCAR will just about be the only show in town, with the NBA and NHL, which would in the thick of the playoffs at this point of the season, and MLB all on the sidelines muddling through various return to play scenarios.

Four companies list on the bourses

Four companies list on the bourses

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Four companies -- Atlanta Ltd, KEW Industries, Deep Industries and Bihar Tubes -- listed on stock exchanges on Monday.

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika ninth in ranking round; India 9th in men's team

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika ninth in ranking round; India 9th in men's team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Deepika managed to stay in the top 10 in the qualification round with a total score of 663.

Spotted: Rob Schneider in Georgia

Spotted: Rob Schneider in Georgia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Reader Shakeb Syed has sent us this photograph with the star.

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

India finished 67th.

Sensational Shen offers hope for Chinese female sprinters

Sensational Shen offers hope for Chinese female sprinters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Shen Duo was not even alive when the Atlanta Olympics took place, born the following year. Now a teenager, she is suddenly emerging as China's best chance to end their drought.

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'We have the technical expertise, and international collaborations. We also have robust real-time data. We are a university of pandemic management. If the ministry neglects the role of NCDC, it is the loss of the country'