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Thousands of mourners gather to bid Muhammad Ali a final goodbye

Thousands of mourners gather to bid Muhammad Ali a final goodbye

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was on Friday buried at Cave Hill Cemetery in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

US woman dumps 8-year-old son for being 'rude, ungovernable'

US woman dumps 8-year-old son for being 'rude, ungovernable'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

"I don't think I'm necessarily a bad mother. I got more like overwhelmed," the mother was quoted as saying by FOX 13 News.

'Numbers will continue to rise in Mumbai till May end'

'Numbers will continue to rise in Mumbai till May end'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'In Mumbai the mortality rate was reaching a percentage of almost 8 plus in about April.' 'But now over last one month, we have come down.' 'We have drastically controlled mortality.' 'We are now about 3.9.'

Cap on stent prices brings Chinese maker to India

Cap on stent prices brings Chinese maker to India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

MicroPort entered the market on Feb 15 and its stent was used in a Mumbai hospital.

'Detect every probable COVID-19 case'

'Detect every probable COVID-19 case'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'If done well, the containment measures can help minimise the impact of the epidemic.'

BJP youth wing leader, accused in Bulandshahr violence, arrested

BJP youth wing leader, accused in Bulandshahr violence, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

So far, over 35 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

PIX: Ashwin, Dhawan, Bhuvi chill out with Miami Heat

PIX: Ashwin, Dhawan, Bhuvi chill out with Miami Heat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Ahead of the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies, Indian cricketers, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar today visited the home of American basketball team Miami Heats in Florida.

Luger Keshavan finishes disappointing 37th at Sochi

Luger Keshavan finishes disappointing 37th at Sochi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

India's Shiva Keshavan finished a disappointing 37th, out of 39 participants, in the men's singles luge competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Venus Williams, the world's former top-ranked tennis player, was the driver at fault in a two-car crash in Florida on June 9 that killed a passenger in the other vehicle, according to the initial police report on the incident released on Thursday.

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A British Olympic team athlete was involved in an incident of theft in Rio de Janeiro while returning to their accommodation, the British Olympic Association said on Thursday.

US swimmer Lochte says gun held to forehead in taxi hold-up

US swimmer Lochte says gun held to forehead in taxi hold-up

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

US gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte was robbed in a taxi hold-up in Rio de Janeiro after leaving a party where he had been celebrating the end of the Olympic swimming programme.

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Heavy rains likely in quake-hit Nepal, warns IMD

Heavy rains likely in quake-hit Nepal, warns IMD

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Nepal, which is reeling under Saturday's earthquake, is likely to experience widespread rains and thundershowers which may trigger landslides, according to the weather department which has asked people to remain alert.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus on Sunday crossed 9,500, which is three times more than the number of people who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After the match between Argentina and Iceland, an Argentine journalist hands over to Messi a red ribbon at a post-match press briefing.

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Of all the other cities in India, Bangalore is one city, where you can actually walk around and take in the crowd and confusion, says Sumit Ganguli.

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

While the year's final grand slam is just underway tennis fans have circled Sept. 8 when, if all goes to form, Nadal and Federer would meet to decide a place in the final.

A nightmare at Mumbai's Elephanta Caves

A nightmare at Mumbai's Elephanta Caves

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

First person account: To say the entire stretch is ripe for a stampede is putting it mildly.

Unlocking the lockdown will be even tougher

Unlocking the lockdown will be even tougher

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'How do we ensure that the unlocking, which is desperately needed for earning income and livelihood, will not create ugly spikes in the infection rates?' 'And if it does, what then?'asks Omkar Goswami.

Chennai home away from home, says Ford, to invest Rs 1300 cr

Chennai home away from home, says Ford, to invest Rs 1300 cr

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The automaker will invest USD 195 million (about Rs 1,300 crore) and would employ 3,000 workers over the next five years, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford said in the Tamil Nadu capital today.

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.

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Images from stories that shaped the week gone by.

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I love Liverpool Football Club and I always will do... but I didn't want to become a squad player or a sub at the club I love' - 'If there's anyone out there that thinks I'm coming here for a holiday and a last pay cheque, they'll be proved wrong very soon'

Sports Shorts: Prannoy sends Srikanth packing

Sports Shorts: Prannoy sends Srikanth packing

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team

David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Retired English soccer star David Beckham toured potential stadium sites in Miami on Wednesday, signalling he is forging ahead with his interest in owning a new Major League franchise in the United States.

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you glimpses of the violent protests that has rocked Acapulco in southern Mexico.

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The 33-year-old man, identified as Jagdish Kanani was arrested from suburban Borivali on Sunday night.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

'ISIS ousted from Ramadi, but fight far from over'

'ISIS ousted from Ramadi, but fight far from over'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

In a significant development in the war against militant group Islamic State, Iraqi forces have retaken control of Ramadi from the Islamic State with the United States also hailing their victory.

View from 1,250 feet: One World Observatory opens

View from 1,250 feet: One World Observatory opens

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

One World Observatory: Bird's eye view of NYC from 1,250 ft

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Samjiyon Band's performance comes a day before South Korea opens its first Winter Olympics, amid a thaw in ties with North Korea highlighted by the first visit by its leader Kim Jong Un's sister, who is set to arrive on Friday.

REWIND: Photos of the week that was

REWIND: Photos of the week that was

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Forgot the major events that shaped the news last week? Here's a quick recap of the incidents of the previous week.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

'India can win athletics medal in 2020 Olympics'

'India can win athletics medal in 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

India's newly-appointed Athletics High Performance Director Derek Boosey feels the country has a realistic chance of winning an elusive track-and-field medal in the 2020 Olympics provided the focus is on 'talented' juniors.

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Sleuths of security forces and secret service agents have converged on the city and huge make-shift iron walls have come up several blocks around the convention's location.

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

As India logged a world record of over four lakh coronavirus infections on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the entire world is shaken by what is happening here and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "dropping the ball and throwing it to states" after prematurely taking credit for having "won against COVID-19" when the second wave was already underway. "Rely on yourself is the motto. No one will come to help you. Definitely, not the prime minister," Gandhi said, while alleging that the COVID-19 situation has gone completely out of control for the Modi government, and wondered whether it was their way of making the states and the citizens truly 'Aatmanirbhar'.

At sprawling Rio Games, even spectators are worn out

At sprawling Rio Games, even spectators are worn out

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Less than a week into the Olympics and people are looking tired around Rio de Janeiro.