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Secret 'recipe' of Coca-Cola on sale for $15 mn

Secret 'recipe' of Coca-Cola on sale for $15 mn

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The sought-after recipe is held in a safe at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta.

Hockey: Tale of missed chances and three incisive blows

Hockey: Tale of missed chances and three incisive blows

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Former hockey captain Pargat Singh represented India in three Olympic Games between 1988 and 1996. He is the only man to captain India in two Olympics - at Barcelona '92 and Atlanta '96.

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Trump also said all Americans were "rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death" of Floyd, and asserted that justice will be served.

Paes-Bhupathi to reunite for Rio Olympics?

Paes-Bhupathi to reunite for Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

In what could be huge news for Indian tennis fans, two stalwarts of the game -- Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi -- could pair up for upcoming Rio Olympics 2016.

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Let the Congress high command decide who will replace Captain Amarinder because they are far wiser than I am.'

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

China has completed its new mega airport in Beijing after four years of construction, three months ahead of its planned grand opening. Measuring at 1.03 million square metres -- about the size of 144 football pitches -- the Beijing Daxing International Airport will be the world's largest airport terminal, according to Xinhua News. Here's a peak at the gargantuan structure.

ONCE AGAIN! US goes full blast against outsourcing

ONCE AGAIN! US goes full blast against outsourcing

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday went full blast against Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, accusing him of outsourcing American jobs to countries like India and China.

Daydreaming at work? It means you're smart

Daydreaming at work? It means you're smart

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The more you daydream, the more creative you are.

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Canada and Australia said they would not be sending athletes to the Tokyo Olympics if the Games went ahead as scheduled in July and August this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of previous cancellations, boycotts and changes of venues of the Summer and Winter games.

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

Rediff.com24 May 2012

New York's police chief said on Wednesday he was impressed with security planning for this summer's London Olympics, rejecting suggestions that US officials were concerned about arrangements for the games which start next month.

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Eight billboards for Adventure Outdoors urged people to bring in their 'I voted' sticker to enter a raffle for a Glock handgun or Browning rifle.

Forget intensity, the Indian team just played for 15 minutes

Forget intensity, the Indian team just played for 15 minutes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Pargat Singh is former India hockey captain. He represented India in three Olympic Games between 1988 and 1996. He is the only man to captain India in two Olympics - at Barcelona '92 and Atlanta '96.

Federer ousts Tsitsipas in Basel semis for 50th win of the season

Federer ousts Tsitsipas in Basel semis for 50th win of the season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Top seed Roger Federer dispatched Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Swiss Indoors championships in Basel.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Sunday in the lowest scoring Super Bowl played to capture the National Football League championship for a record-tying sixth time.

LeBron carries Cavs to OT win over Hawks, 3-0 series lead

LeBron carries Cavs to OT win over Hawks, 3-0 series lead

Rediff.com25 May 2015

LeBron James was exhausted and banged-up, but he came through in the clutch as the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a thrilling overtime 114-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks to take a strangle hold of the Eastern Conference finals.

The many faces at the women's march

The many faces at the women's march

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tens of thousands of activists braved cold temperatures at the third Women's March to show opposition to United States President Donald Trump, demanding an end to violence against women and push for equality. Rallies took place in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, with the main event in Washington, DC featuring a march from near the White House to the Trump International Hotel. As these women marched, here are some faces amongst the crowds and the reason behind their march.

Hoy to be first Australian at seven Summer Games

Hoy to be first Australian at seven Summer Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Andrew Hoy is set to become the first Australian to compete at seven Summer Olympics after being named in the equestrian eventing team for the London Games on Tuesday.

'To play for the flag has always been the greatest inspiration for me'

'To play for the flag has always been the greatest inspiration for me'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Leander Paes, the winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, will make his seventh Olympic appearance after he was named as Rohan Bopanna's partner for the men's doubles by the All India Tennis Association on Saturday.

Meet the Rhodes scholar who interned at the White House

Meet the Rhodes scholar who interned at the White House

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Ishan Nath, the Rhodes Scholar elect from Atlanta, exemplifies how one can turn frustration into a passion.

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The WHOS has long held that the coronavirus is spread primarily by large respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Tennis round-up: Schwartzman in Hamburg quarters, Verdasco bows out

Tennis round-up: Schwartzman in Hamburg quarters, Verdasco bows out

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Ramkumar, who ended a runner-up at the Newport event last week, lost 4-6, 4-6 to American Taylor Fritz.

NBA: Rose returns to power Bulls past Hawks

NBA: Rose returns to power Bulls past Hawks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Derrick Rose made an immediate impact on his return to the Chicago Bulls lineup on Monday as last season's Most Valuable Player scored a game-high 23 points in a 90-79 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.

NBA: Celtics edge the Hawks, Nuggets tame Lakers

NBA: Celtics edge the Hawks, Nuggets tame Lakers

Rediff.com5 May 2012

The Boston Celtics, lifted by the return of guard Rajon Rondo from suspension, scraped past the Atlanta Hawks 90-84 in overtime on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series.

No major slowdown in US: Premji

No major slowdown in US: Premji

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Premji said he was in Atlanta last week attending a meeting of American chief executive officers where generally the mood was 'surprisingly positive'.

Olympic champion Beard reveals darkest secrets

Olympic champion Beard reveals darkest secrets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

In the book, Amanda Beard gives a revealing insight into the pressures that elite Olympic athletes face and said it is not unusual for them to release tension through recreational drugs.

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

"The future of athleticism depends on the athletes," Lewis told Reuters ahead of the inauguration of the NACAC athletics championships in Costa Rica. "At the end of the day, the sport is going to be as good as the athletes want.

Sumant Sinha: The wind talker in pinstripes

Sumant Sinha: The wind talker in pinstripes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Why Sumant Sinha, chairman & CEO, ReNew Wind Power sees value in the renewable energy business.

MNCs keep the faith while India Inc frets

MNCs keep the faith while India Inc frets

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

In automobiles or retail, engineering or even the regulated insurance sector, the traction for foreign investors seems to be rising.

London offers Leander Paes chance to beat dad

London offers Leander Paes chance to beat dad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

London's Olympics offer the seemingly ageless Leander Paes the chance to outdo his father in the medals stakes and to crown his doubles tennis career.

'Malaysia strain' COVID-19 virus no cause for concern

'Malaysia strain' COVID-19 virus no cause for concern

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

While some reports claim the mutation is capable of enhancing the infectivity of the virus, this is not well established and also does not necessarily indicate more virulence or harmfulness of the disease.

Birth row: US court summons Barack Obama

Birth row: US court summons Barack Obama

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

US President Barack Obama has been ordered to appear in court on Thursday to answer claims he is not a natural born citizen, and therefore cannot be US president.

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

There are moments at the Olympic Games that have a sporting significance, and then there are those that leave an indelible mark on humanity.

Pakistan Olympic boxer Abrar shot dead

Pakistan Olympic boxer Abrar shot dead

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Boxing Olympian Abrar Hussain Shah, who belonged to the minority Shia Hazara community, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Quetta on Thursday, police said. Shah, the Deputy Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board, was attacked by the gunmen near Ayub Stadium in Quetta.

Bharat Gaurav Award for cancer specialist

Bharat Gaurav Award for cancer specialist

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Past recipients of the award include Mother Teresa, cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, actors Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna, among others.

Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Luke Donald was named the 2011 PGA Tour Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the first Briton to win the award since it started in 1990.

Hindalco to now tap cash trapped in Novelis

Hindalco to now tap cash trapped in Novelis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Four years after buying Novelis, a company three times its size, Hindalco is now banking on the Atlanta (US)-headquartered aluminium rolling and recycling major to fund its Rs 23,000-crore expansion plan in India.

NY's happy meal treat for 13 lakh unprivileged Indian students

NY's happy meal treat for 13 lakh unprivileged Indian students

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Fundraisers held in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta for India-based non-government organisation Akshaya Patra that strives for wholesome school kitchens is expected to raise a whopping Rs 5 crore in charities this year. Arthur J Pais reports

Another first round loss for Somdev, this time in Shanghai

Another first round loss for Somdev, this time in Shanghai

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Somdev Devvarman's lean patch continued as he made another first round exit from the ATP Shanghai Masters after losing in straight sets to Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, in Shanghai on Monday.

World's 10 busiest airports

World's 10 busiest airports

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Four airports from United States figure in the list of world's busiest airports.

#Lovewins: Indian-Americans applaud same-sex marriage ruling

#Lovewins: Indian-Americans applaud same-sex marriage ruling

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Indian Americans and the larger Asian American community praised the United State Supreme Court ruling that provided same-sex couples the right to marry.