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Five facts about Michael Phelps

Five facts about Michael Phelps

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Phelps comes from a broken home in Baltimore. His policeman father Fred and school teacher mother Debbie separated when he was only seven. Elder sister Whitney, also a swimmer, has written that she used the swimming pool as a refuge from the yelling.

Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan

Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

New signing Yuri Zhirkov smashed a 69th minute winner from 20 metres out to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory over their manager Carlo Ancelotti's former club AC Milan in a friendly on Friday.

Smoking causes sleep disturbances: Study

Smoking causes sleep disturbances: Study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The research by Naresh M Punjabi of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, has revealed that smokers are four times as likely as nonsmokers to report feeling tired after a nights sleep. The study, appearing in the February issue of CHEST, the reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, showed that smokers spend less time in deep sleep and more time in light sleep than non-smokers.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

This is the first time that Ayurveda course will be provided in number of medical schools in form of a short course covering the important aspects of Ayurveda.

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Pence and Trump will challenge Democratic Patry's presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris in the November election.

Alert: Masters in hospital administration

Alert: Masters in hospital administration

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Alert: Masters in hospital administration

5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government

5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The government has an opportunity right now to save Indians from deep recession, and in many cases, starvation, notes Kalyan Singhal.

ar to work on Mumbai health project

ar to work on Mumbai health project

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Domestic violence case against US soccer star dismissed

Domestic violence case against US soccer star dismissed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The domestic violence case against Hope Solo, a goalkeeper for the US women's soccer team, was dismissed by a Seattle-area judge on Tuesday, local broadcaster King 5 reported.

US surgeon hopeful of separating Indian twins

US surgeon hopeful of separating Indian twins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The 10-year-old girls conjoined at the head share a blood drainage vessel in the brain - a concern for doctors.

Dr Warrier to accompany Harbhajan

Dr Warrier to accompany Harbhajan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

The finger operation will be performed by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dror Paley at the Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Peter Agre and Roderick MacKinnon have won for discoveries concerning channels in cell membranes.

'We want to bring trauma care based on the US model to Gujarat'

'We want to bring trauma care based on the US model to Gujarat'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The idea is to provide prompt and proper emergency care to all, especially for our middle and lower classes for whom availing emergency care is difficult and sometimes just impossible, says Dr Navin Shah, former president, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Harbhajan may undergo operation in US

Harbhajan may undergo operation in US

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

The offspinner is likely to undergo the operation at the same Baltimore hospital as Sachin Tendulkar.

Phelps pulls out of world event

Phelps pulls out of world event

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:

Gold Cup: Dempsey hat-trick helps US reach semis

Gold Cup: Dempsey hat-trick helps US reach semis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Clint Dempsey recorded his first hat-trick for the United States in a dominant 6-0 win over Cuba on Saturday that put theAmericans into a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final against Jamaica.

Tendulkar's hand is pain-free

Tendulkar's hand is pain-free

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Tendulkar told the doctors he hurt the side of his ring finger while catching the ball during a match in November.

Phelps, the swimmer to watch in Athens

Phelps, the swimmer to watch in Athens

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The American is aiming to achieve his dream of beating Mark Spitz' record of seven gold medals at a single Olympic Games.

Harbhajan awaiting nod for surgery in US

Harbhajan awaiting nod for surgery in US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

He said the same doctor who operated on Tendulkar's finger will perform the surgery.\n\n\n\n

NFL players MUST toe the line: Trump

NFL players MUST toe the line: Trump

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that it was "very important" that players stand during the national anthem, following an ongoing controversy over athletes and others kneeling in protest.

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am proud of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, that this is a state which has done more number of tests than any state in India.' 'The more you test, the more number of cases you will pick up.' 'If you do not do the tests, then you are groping in the dark.'

Phelps turns up at Worlds with fractured foot

Phelps turns up at Worlds with fractured foot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

American swimming great Michael Phelps turned up to watch the world championships in Barcelona with his foot in a hefty support brace after injuring it on the golf course.

Two NYPD Officers killed in Brooklyn ambush; suspect commits suicide

Two NYPD Officers killed in Brooklyn ambush; suspect commits suicide

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Two New York Police Department officers were shot and killed at point blank range in their patrol car in New York by a man who later shot himself at a nearby subway station, an attack described as an 'assassination'.

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Swimming legend Phelps to take break after drunken driving arrest

Swimming legend Phelps to take break after drunken driving arrest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

US swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, said on Sunday he would take a break from swimming and undergo treatment after his recent arrest for drunken driving.

Stunning images of the month: May

Stunning images of the month: May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

We present some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of May.

Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report

Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chicago-based Tribune Publishing Company is moving work to TCS

Muslim woman kicked off US flight after flight attendant felt 'uncomfortable'

Muslim woman kicked off US flight after flight attendant felt 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

A hijab-clad Muslim woman in the US was reportedly removed from a Southwest Airlines plane after she asked for switching seats with a flight attendant saying she "did not feel comfortable" with the passenger.

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Both India and Pakistan have announced that stretches would be developed in their respective areas.