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Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coroner's office, the sheriff's office suspects Robin Williams's death to be "suicide due to asphyxia". The 9-1-1 phone call came in just before noon yesterday.

Mahatma Gandhi in outsourcing comic

Mahatma Gandhi in outsourcing comic

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Peters started the strip in 1984 as a weekly newspaper feature. It features characters from popular fiction and classic fairy tales.

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Paul Ciancia, the suspect in the shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, has been charged with murder.

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

It was revealed that the list included foreign leaders who seem to pose little risk and infamous suspects who are either dead or in custody.

'Pakistanis won't tolerate jail term for A Q Khan'

'Pakistanis won't tolerate jail term for A Q Khan'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

"Today, he is a hero of Pakistan because he has given us the atom bomb. But otherwise now he does not even speak on telephone," Musharraf maintained.

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

A look at the Emmy winners.

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

On why he was determined to go his own when most of the nations have not back his plan, Bush asserted that he is not going to change his principle just to be popular.

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Twitter has been in talks with India-born Padmasree Warrior among others.

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A 17-year-old high school student in the United States has been suspended for a year for alleged sexual harassment after he hugged his teacher. Sam McNair, a student at Duluth High School in Georgia was suspended last week after he was found to have violated the school's rules on sexual harassment.

Saddam to be treated as per Geneva Conventions

Saddam to be treated as per Geneva Conventions

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

The US defence secretary called the deposed Iraqi president a 'vicious and brutal dictator'.

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A surprised Sallet, who was most likely running his own camera and audio at the scene, rolls with the punches.

'Don't speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close doors to them'

'Don't speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close doors to them'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

She urged the US administration to "recognise that we cannot in one breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's doors to them."

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The US president and the British Prime Minister face massive drops in popular support.

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Postal Department has geo-tagged more than 1,50,000 post offices on geo-portal Bhuvan, developed by ISRO

Infosys, Wipro ink banking products deal

Infosys, Wipro ink banking products deal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Software majors Infosys and Wipro, who are vying with each other for global information technology outsourcing contracts, have now joined hands to outsmart competitors and win domestic banking contracts.

Return of Raymond?

Return of Raymond?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

'I always say the root cause is political disputes, poverty and illiteracy,' the Pakistan President tells ABC.

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

After spending most of his time over the weekend calling up and meeting lawmakers, President Barack Obama will go all out on a media publicity blitz over the next two days to convince war-weary Americans that an attack on Syria is needed for the long-term safety of the US.

US depts warns of AIDS danger

US depts warns of AIDS danger

Rediff.com12 May 2004

It is a ticking bomb that can weaken India's economy and military strength, US health authorities and the CIA said

Photos reveal US abuse

Photos reveal US abuse

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

CBS TV says it has "dozens" of pictures - taken by US troops - showing prisoners being subjected to a wide range of maltreatment.

No passion for Christ on TV

No passion for Christ on TV

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

'It's a deceptive world, full of lies', says Trump after 20 months as prez

'It's a deceptive world, full of lies', says Trump after 20 months as prez

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

"I always used to say the toughest people are Manhattan real estate guys and blah, blah. Now I say they're babies," the former New York-based real estate baron said, adding that the toughest are the political people.

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Trump said the Saudis could be behind the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi.

Money-talk: Intense Woods heading toward his second billion

Money-talk: Intense Woods heading toward his second billion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

His goal of 18 majors is in serious doubt, but five years after his precipitous fall from grace a rehabilitated Tiger Woods is entering the next phase of his career heading toward making another billion.

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Ali Soufan, the former FBI agent who was the bureau's lead investigator of Al Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks, told CBS News the letters reveal Hamza to be a young man who adores his father and wants to carry on his murderous ideology.

Police manhandled me: Jackson

Police manhandled me: Jackson

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

'My shoulder is dislocated literally,' he said.

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.

'This is one of our suspects': Dallas police tweets picture of wrong man after attack

'This is one of our suspects': Dallas police tweets picture of wrong man after attack

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Mark Hughes was identified on national TV as a possible suspect after he was seen carrying assault rifle.

Expect every action in response to Syria strikes: Assad

Expect every action in response to Syria strikes: Assad

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

In his first interview since US President Obama sought congressional approval for military action in Syria, President Bashar Assad warned that US and its allies should "expect every action" in retaliation.

The big 'takeaway' of 2014? Don't say 'bae'!

The big 'takeaway' of 2014? Don't say 'bae'!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Polar vortex', 'skill set', 'foodie' and 'hack' among the other words that English language could do without in 2015 according to one list.

Womanhood is a handicap in India

Womanhood is a handicap in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Whoops now: Janet's bare nightmare!

Whoops now: Janet's bare nightmare!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's performance go awry!

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Jesus is the way' was spray-painted on the building, prompting the police and the FBI to investigate the vandalism as hate crimes.

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Customers of US cable companies took to social media on Saturday to report problems ordering the pay-per-view (PPV) for the boxing megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which was expected to smash records.

Terror threat for Sochi Winter Games?

Terror threat for Sochi Winter Games?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

A top US intelligence official has said that there is a ''substantial potential'' for security threats against the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, but the key concern for an attack centers on locations outside the main event areas.