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These stunning images were taken hanging out of a helicopter

These stunning images were taken hanging out of a helicopter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

photographer Jin-Woo Prensena goes to extreme lengths to ensure he gets the best images from the top. The daredevil lensman takes spectacular shots of the world from above -- hanging out of a helicopter -- suspended in the air, often more than 7,500 feet above ground.

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A first-half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 victory away to Cadiz that moved them top of La Liga.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Napoli and PSV exit.

GPL: No ambition of turning pro in future, says Mahela

GPL: No ambition of turning pro in future, says Mahela

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Sri Lankan cricket legend and owner of Colombo 6's franchise in the Golf Premier League, Mahela Jayawardene has no ambition of turning pro in the future, but would not mind getting a tip or two from established golfers such as Darren Clarke and Angel Cabrera.

Socially Distant Love In Time of Dating Apps

Socially Distant Love In Time of Dating Apps

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The pandemic and social distancing have forced umpteen changes in our lives. The way people date is yet another one of them.

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne visited the New York Stock Exchange to highlight the inaugural cricket series in New York.

Football: 'Player value will fall by 18% post-COVID'

Football: 'Player value will fall by 18% post-COVID'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The suspension of soccer leagues across Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic will see overall player value drop by 6.6 billion euros ($7.5 billion), or about 18%, in the transfer market, KPMG's global head of sports Andrea Sartori said. The majority of leagues have resumed or are in the process of restarting their seasons behind closed doors before the transfer window reopens, with clubs still reeling from the financial impact of the months-long shutdown.

Mike Tyson avoids charges in airport fracas

Mike Tyson avoids charges in airport fracas

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

Prosecutors said on Thursday they did not have enough evidence to charge boxer Mike Tyson over an altercation with a paparazzi photographer at Los Angeles airport in November. The photographer, who went to the hospital that day with a cut to his forehead, will also not be charged.

Man United's Di Maria faces injury absence, leaders Chelsea held

Man United's Di Maria faces injury absence, leaders Chelsea held

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria will miss Tuesday's game against Stoke City and is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after limping out of Saturday's 3-0 win over Hull City.

PIX: Akshay, Twinkle, Nitara return after New Year holiday

PIX: Akshay, Twinkle, Nitara return after New Year holiday

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The celebrities are back after spending New Year aborad.

World goes green in solidarity with Paris climate accord

World goes green in solidarity with Paris climate accord

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Several buildings across the world lit up bright green on Thursday night in support of the Paris climate accord.

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement on Friday.

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The world's 10 longest non-stop flights criss-cross the world, cutting down travel time and making journeys easier and comfortable.

EPL: Swansea boss Monk dodges penalty for terming ref a 'cheat'

EPL: Swansea boss Monk dodges penalty for terming ref a 'cheat'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Swansea City manager Garry Monk has escaped sanction from the FA after accusing referee Michael Oliver and Stoke City winger Victor Moses of cheating in his team's 2-1 Premier League defeat at the Britannia Stadium.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

Hot as Hell!

Hot as Hell!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The temperatures soared as angel strutted in style for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Here are Images from League Cup matches played in England and Italy on Wednesday.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

Bollywood bravado, and real cinema

Bollywood bravado, and real cinema

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Short takes from Rediff's Aseem Chhabra.

Aymar, Amat WorldHockey Players of the Year

Aymar, Amat WorldHockey Players of the Year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Argentina's Luciana Aymar and Spain's Pol Amat were crowned as WorldHockey Players of the Year 2008 in Los Angeles, USA on Friday. Both hockey stars received their awards during a special ceremony on the occasion of the FIH Congress Dinner at Universal Studios in the Californian city. Dutch Maartje Paumen and Australian Eddie Ockenden won the WorldHockey Young Player of the Year 2008 awards. All four hockey stars were present in Los Angeles to receive their awards.

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Monday there will be no decision on ending the league's coronavirus shutdown until May at the earliest. In mid-March, with five weeks remaining in the 82-game schedule, the NBA suspended its season until further notice after a player tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Will Zika virus keep athletes away from Rio Olympics?

Will Zika virus keep athletes away from Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has welcomed measures being taken to tackle the mosquito-borne Zika virus and believes the spread of the virus across South America will not adversely affect the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has defended centre-back Gerard Pique's right to make comments about referees favouring Real Madrid.

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

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

Celebrities turn up at US polling booths

Celebrities turn up at US polling booths

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

American celebrities turned out in force for the US presidential election -- not only to vote themselves, but also to encourage others to vote.

Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team

Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are potential targets for Inter-Miami, co-owner David Beckham said on Wednesday, underscoring his team's global ambition as they prepare to make their long-awaited Major League Soccer debut this weekend.

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

IMG Models, the agency behind most supermodels & Hollywood stars, to represent the Bollywood star.

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

This year a whopping 74 winners were picked for the national honours, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna awardees.

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Anti-Wall Street protests spread across America

Anti-Wall Street protests spread across America

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The Occupy Wall Street protests entered their third week in New York.

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.

Check out these Olympic firsts!

Check out these Olympic firsts!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Olympics is not just about sport, but tradition.

Jackson memorial cost LA 1.4 million dollars

Jackson memorial cost LA 1.4 million dollars

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The bill for the star studded ceremony was footed by the city and included the costs for putting extra police on the streets, trash pickup, sanitation, traffic control and more.

Injury delays Lampard's MLS debut

Injury delays Lampard's MLS debut

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

England great Frank Lampard will have to wait to make his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut after he was ruled out of New York City FC's match against Toronto FC on Sunday with a calf strain.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

How much will it cost tax payers to host an Olympics?

How much will it cost tax payers to host an Olympics?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Holding the 2024 Olympics in Hamburg would cost taxpayers a projected 7.4 billion euros ($8.4 billion) with a total overall budget for the world's biggest multi-sports event estimated at 11.2 billion, the candidate city's mayor said on Thursday.