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Third radiation belt around earth discovered

Third radiation belt around earth discovered

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists claim to have discovered a third radiation belt around the earth, which may lead to a revision of a more than 50-year-old theory about the planet's radiation zones.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health and education. Gates will, however, continue to serve as the technology advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G Allen and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan plan to develop the next generation of space travel.

Gen Dunford new NATO commander in Afghanistan

Gen Dunford new NATO commander in Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

"For more than a year, General Allen has served with distinction as the Commander of US Forces and NATO International Security Assistances Forces in Afghanistan, seeing us through a critical period in our military efforts and in Afghanistan's transition," Obama said.

Radio days are back

Radio days are back

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

India Inc has been quick to spot the value-for-money brand promotion opportunity on radio.

IPL 2021: Memorable Moments

IPL 2021: Memorable Moments

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

IPL 2021 had many moments that made the tournament more special and fans asking for more.

Can captain Warner get SRH back to winning ways?

Can captain Warner get SRH back to winning ways?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

A desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad would seek inspiration from skipper David Warner to arrest any further slide when they take on Punjab Kings in an IPL match, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament on Monday after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday's final where they lost to Portugal in extra time.

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to headline Biden inauguration

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to headline Biden inauguration

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem. There will be a musical performance by Lopez, who has used her voice during the coronavirus pandemic to speak out against its disproportionate toll on minority communities.

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi was at the centre of a controversy over allegations that he had leaked defence secrets to middleman Abhishek Verma and arms manufacturers after being "honey trapped", a charge he stoutly denied.

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KXIP got its campaign back on track with three consecutive wins -- over mighty Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the KL Rahul-led side would be hoping to carry the winning momentum forward to break into top four.

An investor and a philanthropist

An investor and a philanthropist

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Paul Allen became an investor and philanthropist after leaving Microsoft and has been named one of the top 15 philanthropists in America.

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Rediff.com24 May 2012

General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.

League Cup: Liverpool reach final after penalty drama

League Cup: Liverpool reach final after penalty drama

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Keeper Simon Mignolet proved the shootout hero as Liverpool reached the League Cup final on penalties after a gripping last-four second leg tie at Anfield ended 1-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.

FA Cup: Son shines as Spurs beat Leicester, Liverpool through

FA Cup: Son shines as Spurs beat Leicester, Liverpool through

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Son Heung-min's thunderous finish helped Tottenham Hotspur secure a 2-0 victory at Leicester City and Liverpool eased past fourth-tier Exeter City 3-0 in FA Cup third-round replays on Wednesday.

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year

8 players who will miss IPL 2021

8 players who will miss IPL 2021

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

With days left for IPL 2021 to kick off, several key players will miss the biggest show in the cricketing universe.

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The Euro 2016 has come to an end with Portugal defeating hosts France on Sunday to lift their biggest football title. UEFA, the organising body of European Championships has now revealed the Team of the Tournament for Euro 2016. Four Portugal players, three Germans and two each from France and Wales have made this team, which is selected by a 13-strong panel of technical observers also including legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across America following his official swearing in at the United States Capitol, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced.

NSA leaker's employer became rich maintaining govt secrets

NSA leaker's employer became rich maintaining govt secrets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Booz Allen Hamilton, the employer of Edward J Snowden's who claims to be the source behind leaks about NSA's internet spy work, has become one of the largest and most profitable corporations in the country almost exclusively by serving a single client -- the US government.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

EPL PHOTOS: Tottenham score shock win over City; United held at Stoke

EPL PHOTOS: Tottenham score shock win over City; United held at Stoke

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Manchester United were denied by a spirited Stoke City performance as Joe Allen pounced late to secure the visitors their first point at Old Trafford since 1989 in a deserved 1-1 Premier League draw.

Johansson turns director

Johansson turns director

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The actress is amking her directorial debut with a five-minute film, New York, I Love You.

Mumbai Indians stand between SRH and play-off spot

Mumbai Indians stand between SRH and play-off spot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A win against Mumbai Indians should be enough to send Sunrisers into the final-four.

IPL: Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth against SRH

IPL: Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth against SRH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Having suffered back-to-back defeats against Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals will aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Delhi's air quality no problem for Team India, says captain Rohit

Delhi's air quality no problem for Team India, says captain Rohit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

India's stand-in captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday said he doesn't expect any pollution-related problem during the first T20 International against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley stadium on November 3.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool kept alive their hopes of Champions League football next season with a comfortable 2-0 Premier League victory on Monday against a Newcastle United side who finished with 10 men.

Williams considers sale of F1 team; Renault staying

Williams considers sale of F1 team; Renault staying

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Williams Grand Prix Holdings (WGPH) published results for 2019 showing Formula One revenue slid to 95.4 million pounds ($117.6 million) in 2019, down from 130.7 million pounds the previous year.

Can new captain Morgan get KKR back to winning ways?

Can new captain Morgan get KKR back to winning ways?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

A new captain in the saddle, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to sort out their batting woes and strive for consistency when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intriguing mid-table Indian Premier League clash, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Babar Azam, whose cover drives have some similarities with Kohli, has enjoyed a conistent run in Tests since 2018 matching the likes of Kohli, Australia's run machine Steve Smith, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House reopens after 103 days

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House reopens after 103 days

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The place, a melting pot of people from the world of art and culture for decades, had downed its shutters on March 20 this year after the West Bengal government imposed a lockdown.

The world's wealthiest bachelor!

The world's wealthiest bachelor!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Microsoft co-founder Paul G Allen is the wealthiest bachelor and the 5th richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $21 billion.

EPL: Johnson, Cissokho fit for Liverpool's visit to Newcastle

EPL: Johnson, Cissokho fit for Liverpool's visit to Newcastle

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Liverpool will take their strongest squad of the season to Newcastle United on Saturday, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday.

Preview: Mumbai Indians have edge against SunRisers Hyderabad

Preview: Mumbai Indians have edge against SunRisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is in sublime form and he can pummel any attack into submission on his day.

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

Irish cricketer's bats stolen

Irish cricketer's bats stolen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

A sports kit containing six bats of Ireland cricket team member was found stolen after their World Cup Group B match against India in Bangalore, police said on Monday.

Shaw stars as India A edge New Zealand XI in 2nd warm-up tie

Shaw stars as India A edge New Zealand XI in 2nd warm-up tie

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Shaw knocks at selectors' doors ahead of NZ Tests with a splendid 150 off 100 balls.