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Indian goes missing from daughter's wedding in LA

Indian goes missing from daughter's wedding in LA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A 55-year-old Indian man, who was on a visit to the United States to attend his daughter's marriage, has gone missing, prompting authorities to launch a massive search operation.

Fabulous at 50: Mickelson defies age to win PGA Championship

Fabulous at 50: Mickelson defies age to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Phil Mickelson blocked out the distractions and kept his mind quiet in front of a raucous gallery to win the PGA Championship by two strokes on Sunday and become golf's oldest major winner at the age of 50.

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Get the whole place to yourself :)

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Singh, in his address to the Indian-American community in San Francisco, also sent a subtle message to the United States that New Delhi does not believe in a diplomacy of 'zero-sum game' and its relationship with one country cannot be at the expense of the other.

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Murray claimed his first singles victory since returning from hip surgery with a 6-0, 6-1 drubbing of French novice Imran Sibille

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the incident happened.

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

Bennett gets first Tour de France stage win

Bennett gets first Tour de France stage win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'I just want to thank the whole team ... everybody it took to get to here.'

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

US Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday.

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The iconic Times Square in New York City, reverberating with the chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', was on Sunday drenched in hues of saffron, white and green as the biggest Indian tricolour was unfurled at the popular destination to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day.

Have you heard of the Ganga Talao in Mauritius?

Have you heard of the Ganga Talao in Mauritius?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Mauritius beyond the beaches.

Need some ultra-glam travel inspiration? Read on!

Need some ultra-glam travel inspiration? Read on!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Shenaz Treasury's breathtaking travel pix will fuel your wanderlust.

Canada GP: Hamilton equals Schumi with bitter-sweet win

Canada GP: Hamilton equals Schumi with bitter-sweet win

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'It's been ultimately a really great race between two different teams and it ends with a bit of a ... negative. It does kind of feel like a deflated win'

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

"It was a direct hit and grand success," defence sources said after the test launch.

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Today we can't confirm whether Chau is dead or not.' 'What is the guarantee that the Sentinelese killed him?'

Largest, busiest and highest railway stations

Largest, busiest and highest railway stations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The world's largest station in terms of platforms is Grand Central Terminal in New York City with 44 platforms.

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri Services Command in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and make good the deficiencies, suggests Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

World champ Lorenzo suffers burns during title celebration

World champ Lorenzo suffers burns during title celebration

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Jorge Lorenzo's celebration of his MotoGP world title on his home island of Mallorca on Thursday was interrupted unexpectedly when the Spanish Yamaha rider suffered what appeared to be minor burns to his leg from a motorcycle.

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 May 2020

ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad, Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta and Kitzbuhel will not go ahead as scheduled.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Shamed Hewitt expelled from Hall of Fame

Shamed Hewitt expelled from Hall of Fame

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Disgraced former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been expelled from the International Tennis Hall of Fame due to his 2015 conviction for rape and sexual assault in South Africa.

0 in 14 states; 1 seat each in 9: Congress-mukt Bharat

0 in 14 states; 1 seat each in 9: Congress-mukt Bharat

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Apart from Kerala, in no state did the Grand Old Party scored in double digits.

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick said on Saturday he was honoured to have played in the era of the Big Four, but also acknowledged that they caused him no end of frustration during his career.

Mercedes' F1 driver Rosberg's name features in Panama Papers

Mercedes' F1 driver Rosberg's name features in Panama Papers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Formula One world championship leader Nico Rosberg's contract with the Mercedes team has shown up in the Panama Papers, leaked documents which reveal offshore financial dealings, German broadcaster ARD reported on Monday.

Jaw-dropping pictures from National Geographic's travel photo contest

Jaw-dropping pictures from National Geographic's travel photo contest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

National Geographic has revealed the first batch of entries in its 'Travel Photo' contest -- and the bar has been set very high. Think extraordinary landscapes, inquisitive wildlife, sneak peeks into people's lives around the world, and jaw-dropping natural phenomenons; all captured in a whole host of creative ways. These exquisite images are battling it out for the possible grand prize of $7,500 (Rs 5.17 lakh). The winning image will also be featured on National Geographic's official Instagram account. Details of entry into the competition can be found on the contest homepage, and National Geographic are accepting entries until May 3. Here are some early highlights from the entries National Geographic received so far.

PIX: On the sets of Brad Pitt's Zombie flick

PIX: On the sets of Brad Pitt's Zombie flick

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The actor is currently in Malta shooting for World War Z.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

MotoGP: Rossi rolls back the years after Marquez fall

MotoGP: Rossi rolls back the years after Marquez fall

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Valentino Rossi rolled back the years to win his sixth premier class Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after world champion Marc Marquez's cruise to a pole-to-flag victory was ended suddenly by a crash on lap 18.

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A family holiday in the Maldives might seem a good time for Roger Federer to put the racket down, but the Swiss master could not resist the offer of a hit when he found out Marin Cilic was also relaxing in the islands.

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed reports from Australia he was visiting New York this week to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix on Staten Island.

Pierce sets sights on French Open

Pierce sets sights on French Open

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sharapova is not just one of the world's top tennis players but a brilliant business woman.

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'The Chinese are only about 160-170 km behind.' 'It will not take much time for them to bring their troops back, considering that they have better infrastructure -- and the weather is now favourable.' 'They can move in much faster as the terrain favours them.'

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren goes on clicking spree from space

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren goes on clicking spree from space

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at these awe-inspiring images of Earth tweeted by ISS astronaut Kjell Lindgren.

Winners of the 2019 Drone Awards

Winners of the 2019 Drone Awards

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The sky is literally the limit for the Drone Awards competition that has unveiled the stunning winning photos for 2019. From cross-country skiers that look like fish, voted Photo Of The Year, to human giants, this year's aerial art winning submissions demonstrate the diversity and artistry of the craft. The winning images will have their public display at the "Sky's the Limit" exhibition which will be held in Siena throughout November 2019, during the "Siena Awards" Photo Festival.

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Ramkumar will meet American Steve Johnson, who beat Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final, for the Hall of Fame Open title in Rhode Island on Sunday.