News for '-walt-disney-world'

Must-see! Baby Yoda cocktails are trending

Must-see! Baby Yoda cocktails are trending

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Here's a Disneyland cocktail to mock your treasure hunt skills.

Sinkhole swallows Florida resort

Sinkhole swallows Florida resort

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The state of Florida, which is prone to sinkholes because of its porous limestone foundation.

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on June 23, the National Basketball Association said in a statement on Thursday.

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.

Now, a luxury resort only for your pets!

Now, a luxury resort only for your pets!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Researvation for suits has also begun at the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort which is scheduled to open on August 27.

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Sukhbir Channa, a 24-year-old Sikh musician, has filed a $1 million class action complaint against Walt Disney World.The lawsuit, filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, Florida, claims that Channa was denied employment despite being qualified for the job because of the 'look problem' a reference to his turban and beard.

Indian students experience education Disney-style

Indian students experience education Disney-style

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

As part of the numerous educational offerings of Disney Youth Education Series (YES), 11 school groups from India will travel to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA to experience education Disney-style.

Sikh sues Disney for discrimination

Sikh sues Disney for discrimination

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Sukhbir Channa, a practicing Sikh American, applied for a job with Disney in 2006 but was not hired and was told that he did not have the "Disney look" -- a negative reference to his religiously-mandated dastaar (Sikh turban)

Woods opts out of World Match Play

Woods opts out of World Match Play

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Tiger Woods will miss the revamped 2.3 million pound Championship because it clashes with his annual foundation clinic.

Woods fighting to make cut

Woods fighting to make cut

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

American Tom Pernice Jr. fired a flawless 10-under 62 to grab a share of the second round lead at the Funai Classic.

Singh second in world rankings

Singh second in world rankings

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

The Fijian leapfrogged South African Ernie Els, who had held second place since January.

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the happenings in Hollywood.

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 2-year-old boy who was snatched by an alligator at a Disney resort in Florida has been found dead, officials said on Wednesday.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Benoit Paire confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. This has meant they have been barred from using any on site player facilities.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Won't allow H1B visa holders to replace US workers: Trump

Won't allow H1B visa holders to replace US workers: Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

"We will fight to protect every last American life," Trump

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

iPhone 6: 10 things you should know

iPhone 6: 10 things you should know

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The much-awaited event is finally over. And here is what you need to know about it!

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.