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Semenya to contest 3,000-metres at Prefontaine Classic

Semenya to contest 3,000-metres at Prefontaine Classic

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The race will be her first since the new rules went into effect

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed to 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed to 2021

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have concluded the Tokyo 2020 Olympics must be postponed, and held no later than the summer of 2021, the IOC and Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Tuesday. After a call with IOC president Thomas Bach, Abe said the July 24-August 9 event would be rescheduled for the summer of 2021 at the latest, as proof of victory over the coronavirus.

Teens to ride 850 miles for cancer research

Teens to ride 850 miles for cancer research

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Teenagers Arvind Mahesh and Chris Chan, friends since third grade, will ride 850 miles to raise money for and promote awareness about cancer research.

How can guns make us safer, asks Obama after gunman kills 9 in US college

How can guns make us safer, asks Obama after gunman kills 9 in US college

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The gunman opened fire at Umpqua Community College in rural Roseburg, about 180 miles south of Portland -- the capital of Oregon -- and then went on to other classrooms gunning down his victims, witnesses said.

These images of the world are so breathtaking they don't look real

These images of the world are so breathtaking they don't look real

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Epic volcanoes, breathtaking beaches and otherworldly canyons... Feast your eyes on fine photography! Agora, a free photography app, recently held its #Landscape2020 contest. The competition, which ran from June 19 until July 3, encouraged photographers to share images they've taken of stunning scenery around the world. Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & co-founder, said: 'Nature surrounds us and protects us. The #Landscape2020 photos will pass through your eyes to impact directly into your heart.' Scroll through to see the amazing shots.

More support for Obama; Clinton refuses to quit

More support for Obama; Clinton refuses to quit

Rediff.com10 May 2008

Democratic front-runner Barack Obama's White House bid received a fresh momentum on Friday as he secured the support of three more superdelegates, including a former backer of his rival Hillary Clinton. According to an AP tally, the superdelegate count is now Clinton, 271.5, and Obama, 266, a huge shift since the days when the former first lady boasted about a 60-plus lead in the crucial voting bloc. Hillary Clinton is refusing to concede defeat.

Watch out! Internet addiction can make you sick

Watch out! Internet addiction can make you sick

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Addiction to online gaming, e-mailing, chatting and viewing porn can lead to mental health problems and therefore should be officially recognised as a 'clinical disorder', according to a prominent American psychiatrist.

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Bill Gates has revealed that the development of "next-generation" ultra-thin condoms to enhance sexual pleasure is in progress.

'Dr Death' gets time to 'evaluate options'

'Dr Death' gets time to 'evaluate options'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Patel, who turned 58 on Friday, has been locked up in a Portland prison since his arrest by officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on March 11 and faces a lengthy prison term if convicted of the 16 charges, including manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and fraud.

'Dr Death' seeks time to evaluate his options

'Dr Death' seeks time to evaluate his options

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Patel's lawyer, Marc Blackman, asked the US judge on Thursday to push back the doctor's April 18 extradition hearing in Portland, Oregon, for at least three weeks so that the doctor could 'evaluate his options'. The India-born doctor had previously indicated he will vigorously fight extradition to Australia where he faces a lengthy prison term if convicted of the 16 charges, including manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and fraud.

Here's hope for the deaf

Here's hope for the deaf

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

An American team of scientists, lead by Dr John Brigande of the Oregon Hearing Research Centre, Portland, have show that by implanting a gene that regulates hair cell growth, Atoh1, into the mouse inner ear while the mouse is still in the womb, new hair cells are made.

Aus police to bring 'Dr Death' back

Aus police to bring 'Dr Death' back

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

An Australian police team is ready to fly to the United States to bring back India-born surgeon Jayant Patel so that he can face manslaughter charges linked to the death of his patients as soon as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signs his extradition papers.Australian authorities want Patel, 58, to stand trial over the deaths of three patients at the Bundaberg Base Hospital in Queensland between 2003 and 2005, when he was director of surgery, before he fled to Oregon.

Gatlin reopens fight against doping ban

Gatlin reopens fight against doping ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

A US federal court in Gatlin's hometown of Pensacola, Florida, held a one-day hearing on a request for a preliminary injunction that would allow the 26-year-old Gatlin to take part in the trials in Eugene, Oregon. Gatlin, who attended the hearing dressed in a brown suit and was accompanied by family members, was suspended for four years after testing positive in 2006 for the male sex hormone testosterone.

Aseem Chhabra on Obama's victory

Aseem Chhabra on Obama's victory

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

A skinny African-American man, with goofy ears and Hussein as a middle name is going to become our 44th president. It is a win for all of us-- African-Americans, whites, Latinos, Asians, men, women and children, old and young, straight and gays. We should rejoice at this historic moment.

Insect attack finished off dinosaurs?

Insect attack finished off dinosaurs?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

According to the theory profounded by Professor George Poinar of the Oregon State University and his wife Roberta, the demise of the dinosaurs and the rise and evolution of the insects, particularly the biting and disease-carriers, are linked to each other.

How to stop wasting power with your computer

How to stop wasting power with your computer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Computers consume a lot of power even when nobody's using them. If users won't take time to power down their PCs, Surveyor software will.

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup will have its share of parties

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup will have its share of parties

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The women's World Cup final between the United States and Japan on Sunday may not rival the Super Bowl, but soccer fans, wild with excitement.

Stop the clock: Japan awakes to reality of Tokyo Games postponement

Stop the clock: Japan awakes to reality of Tokyo Games postponement

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

On Wednesday the countdown had been replaced by the current date - "25-3" for March 25 in the days display - and the current time, after the International Olympic Committee decided to postpone the Games by one year.

Happy sex life = happy employees

Happy sex life = happy employees

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Workers who had sex the night before, a new study has revealed, are doing better at their jobs the next day,

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

'Dr Death' denies manslaughter charges

'Dr Death' denies manslaughter charges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Detention hearing for the 57-year old surgeon, dubbed 'Dr Death', who was arrested by FBI agents at his home in Portland, Oregon on Monday, is scheduled for Thursday. The government of Australia is seeking extradition of Patel to face 16 charges in connection with three deaths arising from botched surgeries and falsifying records during his two-year tenure at a rural public hospital in Queensland after he left Portland. He faces three life sentences.

Dr Death held in US, to be extradited to Australia

Dr Death held in US, to be extradited to Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, facing charges of manslaughter and negligence for the death of 13 of his patients in Australia, was arrested by the Federal Buureau of Investigation at his home in the US state of Oregon. Patel, 57, who faces life imprisonment if convicted, was ordered held by Portland Judge Hubel, pending a bail hearing on Thursday.

'Dr Death' may be extradited from US

'Dr Death' may be extradited from US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

It has been more than two years since the alleged fraud and negligence of Patel were exposed, and 18 months since a Royal Commission-style inquiry linked him to 17 deaths during his two years as director of surgery at Bundaberg Hospital.

Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final

Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Russia's captain Shamil Tarpishchev has ruled out chance of drafting Marat Safin in late for this week's final against USA.

Roddick answers Davis Cup calling

Roddick answers Davis Cup calling

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick said victory over Russia to win this year's title would achieve a lifelong ambition.

Tarpishchev compares

Tarpishchev compares

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Russia coach Shamil Tarpishchev, whose team faces the United States in this weekend's Davis Cup final, compares his job to that of a national football team manager before an important World Cup or Euro qualifier

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final.

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Teeanger Borna Coric completed an unlikely comeback for Croatia as the small Balkan nation beat the United States 3-2 in a Davis Cup quarter-final in Oregon on Sunday.

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

New York State, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, continued to record the highest count of daily deaths from COVID-19 as a staggering number of 630 people died in a 24-hour period.

Castrate child rapists to curb sex offences, Madras HC to Centre

Castrate child rapists to curb sex offences, Madras HC to Centre

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The HC judge in a letter to the Centre said it would be a good deterrent in wake of increasing crimes against minors.

'Early detection of cancer can save your life'

'Early detection of cancer can save your life'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Four weeks after finishing the chemotherapy on my 56th birthday, I returned to India to welcome the President of the United States George Bush and Mrs Laura Bush to India for their historic visit wearing my wig, and considering myself the most grateful person in the world to be feeling so well and to be back in India

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, will host the November 30 - December 2 match.

Nike launches new cricket shoe

Nike launches new cricket shoe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

The 'Air Zoom Yorker' has been specially developed for fast bowlers.

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The family's disappearance coincided with reports that a vehicle had sunk into the Eel River in Northern California.

Your desktop is 400 times germier than a toilet

Your desktop is 400 times germier than a toilet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The study also found that a woman's work area has more germs than that of a man.

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

NRI nominated to Bush advisory team

NRI nominated to Bush advisory team

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The Bush administration will have an Indian-origin to advice the President as White House announcing its intension to nominate Santanu K Baruah as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

'I have lost my prince'

'I have lost my prince'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Terri Irwin on Steve's passing

Two Indians in 'influential bizmen' list

Two Indians in 'influential bizmen' list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

Vivek Paul, chief executive officer of Wipro Technologies, California and Balaji Krishnamurthy, CEO of Planar Systems, Oregon have been named among 25 most "business influential" by Time magazine and CNN.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.