News for 'Columbus'

PHOTOS: Protesters in US rally against Trump presidency

PHOTOS: Protesters in US rally against Trump presidency

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Thousands of anti-Trump protesters, including politicians and celebrities, have rallied in New York. Demonstrators also clashed with police outside the National Press Club in Washington, DC ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The newly elected Pope Francis has made history in more ways than one. Being dubbed as the Pontiff of Firsts, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first non-European leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics in more than 1,000 years.

Italy soccer legend Pirlo hangs his boots

Italy soccer legend Pirlo hangs his boots

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The 38-year-old won the 2006 World Cup, two Champions League titles and six Serie A trophies.

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Portland Timbers scored two quick goals then held on to clinch the Major League Soccer Cup final with a 2-1 win over Columbus Crew in Ohio on Sunday.

Jesuits

Jesuits

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Pope Francis I is the first ever Jesuit to be anointed pope. The Jesuits are one of the largest and most powerful orders under the Roman Catholic Church. Here are some interesting facts about this order that you may not have known.

Obama seeks re-election to 'finish what we started'

Obama seeks re-election to 'finish what we started'

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Addressing impressive rallies in both Columbus in Ohio and Richmond in Virginia, US President Barack Obama said "his agenda of change -- though has accomplished a lot -- is yet to reach its destination and thus he needs another chance."

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III qualifies for US Open

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III qualifies for US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III will tee off at his 23rd US Open at Olympic Club this month after making the grade at a qualifier in Columbus on Monday.

Indian-American couple killed in US plane crash

Indian-American couple killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

A top Indian-origin neurologist and his doctor wife were killed when their single-engine aircraft, which he was flying, crashed into a corn field in Ohio shortly after takeoff, US authorities said on Monday.

First look: Kajol, Kareena in Stepmom remake

First look: Kajol, Kareena in Stepmom remake

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The poster of the movie titled We Are Family features a close up of the two leading ladies, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor with a tagline that reads "Can two mothers make a home?"

Barton misses Newcastle tour after US deny visa

Barton misses Newcastle tour after US deny visa

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will miss his team's pre-season tour of the United States after being denied a visa, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

The prototype Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at the Eagle Drug and Chemical Company, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia by John Pemberton.

We Are Family could be a fun film

We Are Family could be a fun film

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Promo review of We Are family remake of Stepmom.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Seven deals with Nicholas Cage's Saturn Films, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures were announced last year itself. These were followed by deals with Julia Roberts' Red Om Films and Brett Ratner's Rat Entertainment.

Top Delhi school expels 7 kids

Top Delhi school expels 7 kids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

David Beckham returned to competitive action for the first time in almost six months with a second half substitute appearance for the L.A Galaxy in their 3-1 win over Major League Soccer rivals Columbus Crew on Saturday.

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

David Beckham hopes to make his return to action in LA Galaxy's match against Columbus Crew on September 11, the midfielder said on Thursday.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

5 players to watch in MLS this season

5 players to watch in MLS this season

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Major League Soccer season, which opens on Sunday.

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Indian American teen Sia Parikh, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, talks about her life journey.

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

"Hindu Gang" has been spray painted on a building often used to host community meetings. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Federation of Indian Associations in Central Ohio marked its silver jubilee at its 10th annual India Festival, organized September 20 at the Veteran's Memorial facility in downtown Columbus, and attended by more than 13,000 people.

When Obama played host

When Obama played host

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

US President Barack Obama hosted the MLS Columbus Crew team in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Monday.

Welcome to the new corporate jet

Welcome to the new corporate jet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

You say the era of private business travel is over? Here's one alternative.

The swing factor in commodity markets

The swing factor in commodity markets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Every one knows that International politics plays a key role in deciding the 'power centers' among nations and a few know that there exists a relationship between international politics and commodity markets that had existed from time immemorial.

Iraq war will be won by 2013: McCain

Iraq war will be won by 2013: McCain

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Delivering a speech at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio on Thursday, McCain said: 'By January 2013, America has welcomed home most of the servicemen and women who have sacrificed terribly so that America might be secure in her freedom. The Iraq War has been won. Iraq is a functioning democracy, although still suffering from the lingering effects of decades of tyranny and centuries of sectarian tension.'

Delhi HC wants AIDS kit plea as PIL

Delhi HC wants AIDS kit plea as PIL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Jutice G S Sistani of the Delhi high court, who heard civil petition 5973/2008 of Dr Kunal Saha vs M Sujata Rao and others, asked the petitioner to convert the case of fake AIDS kits into a public interest litigation so that a larger bench could hear the matter and take a decision.

'When I batted with Shivnaraine Chanderpaul'

'When I batted with Shivnaraine Chanderpaul'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Reader Jitesh Soares sent us these pictures.

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

Spotted: Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Spotted: Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Reader Suhas Londhe sent us a picture of Shivnarine Chanderpaul from USA.

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump would throw the United States economy back into recession, his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton said.

Meet Semi Girebaal

Meet Semi Girebaal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Don't contact aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

Don't contact aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Our first contact from an advanced civilization could be equivalent to when Native Americans first encountered Christopher Columbus and things "didn't turn out so well", Hawking said in a new online film.

21st century will be freedom's century: Bush

21st century will be freedom's century: Bush

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

We can proceed with confidence because we have two partners -- two strong partners -- in India and Pakistan, said Bush.

Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct

Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct

Rediff.com18 May 2019

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

Verma lauds Vedpathak's showing

Verma lauds Vedpathak's showing

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The ace shooter won the gold in the air rifle event, on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup.

Enter the dragon

Enter the dragon

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.