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Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pin collecting and trading goes as far back as 1896 when the first modern Olympics were held.

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

American tennis great Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January to officially flag off a major pickleball event in India.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

France shine at home Olympics, exceed medal target

France shine at home Olympics, exceed medal target

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

France live up to expectations with best medal haul in over a century at Paris Games

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

No Indian athlete since Independence has won multiple medals at a single Games.

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Defending Copa America champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Thursday.

Spotted: Dhanraj Pillay in Atlanta

Spotted: Dhanraj Pillay in Atlanta

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Reader Murali Kallem sent us this picture.

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Two stories of strength and determination coming out of the Paris Games.

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Accusations would be flung about his votes being stolen. He'll say dead people were voting from the grave.' Payal Singh Mohanka reports on the mood ahead of the US presidential election.

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get the people who are already here out of here, and only allow population increases in the white population.'

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

Phelps's selfie puts Atlanta barbershop on world map

Phelps's selfie puts Atlanta barbershop on world map

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Michael Phelps, poses with a crowd of smiling barbers and customers after getting a haircut on his way to the Olympics.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

Infosys to hire 200 in US; expand in Atlanta

Infosys to hire 200 in US; expand in Atlanta

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

In a filing to Bombay Stock Exchange, the IT major said that ". . .it plans to add approximately 200 new jobs in the next fiscal at its Cumberland location in Cobb County and expects additional expansion in the metro Atlanta area over the next couple of years."

$ 4 million Shirdi Saibaba temple opens in Atlanta

$ 4 million Shirdi Saibaba temple opens in Atlanta

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The temple is spread over a 15,000 square-foot multi-storey facility, located on 13.5 acre site with rolling hills, at 700 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, Ga 30024 and its web site is www.AtlantaSaiTemple.org.

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Fourteen stadiums across the US will host the Copa America matches.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Algeria's Imane Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight at the Paris Games amid a gender dispute that has dominated headlines.

I have played my last match in India jersey: Bopanna

I have played my last match in India jersey: Bopanna

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Right from 2002, making my debut and 22 years later still getting to represent India. I'm extremely proud of that.'

Trump, Harris lock horns during fiery first debate

Trump, Harris lock horns during fiery first debate

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have sparred over all major issues, including United States foreign policy, economy, border security and abortion, during their first presidential debate that could alter the course of the race for the White House.

Was exhausted and sick during first debate: Biden

Was exhausted and sick during first debate: Biden

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

He asserted that only the "Lord Almighty" could make him drop out of the race to win the November 5 election.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Bopanna-Vliegen in Atlanta Championship final

Bopanna-Vliegen in Atlanta Championship final

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Rohan Bopanna is one step away from winning his second ATP doubles title of the season after making the final of the Atlanta Tennis Championships in USA, along with partner Kristof Vliegen.

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Following a New York jury's verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, raising pertinent questions about his future political endeavours and voting rights, CNN reported.

New Mumbai-Atlanta non-stop flight from Nov 1

New Mumbai-Atlanta non-stop flight from Nov 1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The Delta flight DL 185 will leave Mumbai at 1.05 am and reach Atlanta at 8.30 am (the next day) while the flight DL 184 will depart Atlanta at 7.15 pm and arrive in Mumbai at 10.35 pm (the next day). It would be a 17-hour, 55-minute non-stop West-bound flight.

Trump spends 20 minutes in jail for election fraud

Trump spends 20 minutes in jail for election fraud

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Trump, on addressing reporters after being arrested and released from jail, said: "I did nothing wrong."

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

Sebi bars Atlanta, 15 others for price rigging

Sebi bars Atlanta, 15 others for price rigging

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

In yet another case of price rigging, the Securities and Exchange Board of India barred 16 entities on Thursay, including the promoters of Atlanta, from selling or buying the company's shares for alleged price manipulation.

Somdev loses in quarter-finals in Atlanta

Somdev loses in quarter-finals in Atlanta

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

India's Somdev Devvarman on Saturday bowed out of the Atlanta Tennis Championships singles event after a straight-set defeat at the hands of defending champion Mardy Fish of the United States in the quarter-finals.

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the Australian fittingly clinched victory with a deft serve-and-volley backhand winner.

Ritwik in quarters of Atlanta Open

Ritwik in quarters of Atlanta Open

Rediff.com13 May 2006

He entered the last eight of the Atlanta Open Squash tournament after getting past qualifier Robbie Lingashi of Zambia.

3 Indian women killed in horrific accident in US

3 Indian women killed in horrific accident in US

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The women were travelling in the SUV speeding in the northbound lanes of Interstate 85, Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis from the Greenville County Coroner's Office said.