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Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

He was badgered for two straight hours, where he was repeatedly asked 'Where did you get your name from?' and 'Are you Muslim?'

'We needed one batter to stay till the end'

'We needed one batter to stay till the end'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Arshdeep Singh brushed aside concerns around India's long tail after their shock loss in the first T20I against the West Indies.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

Vivek Ramaswamy hints at joining Trump as his running mate

Vivek Ramaswamy hints at joining Trump as his running mate

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Rumours of a joint ticket between the two men in the 2024 race were fanned by the Trump campaign's praise for Ramaswamy after the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday, in which he emerged as a breakout star.

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents, CNN reported.

PIX: India keep series alive as SKY back to scintillating best

PIX: India keep series alive as SKY back to scintillating best

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Suryakumar Yadav was back to his disdainful best as India stayed alive in the series with a seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the third T20I on Tuesday.

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Donald Trump Jr visited Pune for a business meeting with Panchshil Realty in Pune on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

'India has a pool of 30 players who can play for the national team anytime'

'India has a pool of 30 players who can play for the national team anytime'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

'There are a lot of new players who have come up. And we won in the West Indies and in England with these new bunch of players.'

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nearly hour-long address to the United States Congress evoked multiple standing ovations, applauses and cheers from American lawmakers and chants of 'Modi, Modi' from members of the diaspora community sitting in the grand House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

NASA calls off 2nd attempt to launch moon rocket due to fuel leak

NASA calls off 2nd attempt to launch moon rocket due to fuel leak

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Artemis I flight test is an uncrewed mission around the Moon that will pave the way for a crewed flight test and future human lunar exploration as part of Artemis.

US is going to hell: Trump after arraignment

US is going to hell: Trump after arraignment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The only crime that I committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it, Trump said.

Trump set to be arraigned on Tuesday

Trump set to be arraigned on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on Tuesday after being indicted last week by a Manhattan grand jury on charges arising from hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former United States president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Trump announces 2024 presidential run, files papers

Trump announces 2024 presidential run, files papers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Former United States president Donald Trump has announced that he will run for the president in 2024 to make America 'great and glorious' again, vowing to fight like no one to defeat the 'radical left Democrats' that are trying to destroy the country from within.

US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender

US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Hours before his arraignment, former US president Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters, which he claimed was the last one before his arrest, saying that the United States is becoming a "Marxist Third World" country and went on social media questioning the fairness of the judiciary.

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's remarks on Thursday came during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. He attributed a big part of the success of India-US ties to Indian-Americans.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

PICS: USA stun Ireland in historic T20I

PICS: USA stun Ireland in historic T20I

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Ireland are scheduled to play another Twenty20 game against the US and three ODIs before a tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in three ODIs in January.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open.

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Andreescu suffered torn ankle ligaments at Miami Open

USA begin India 2023 bid with first ODI on home soil

USA begin India 2023 bid with first ODI on home soil

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

USA have played three ODIs, including two at the 2004 Champions Trophy, and lost all of them.

Asian Games: What 'flicked the switch' for swim sensation Nehra

Asian Games: What 'flicked the switch' for swim sensation Nehra

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Aryan Nehra, 19, went on a record-breaking spree at the senior swimming Nationals where he smashed as many as four records in a stupendous campaign.

Ireland v USA ODI series cancelled due to COVID-19 cases

Ireland v USA ODI series cancelled due to COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The visit of Ireland was the first time the United States had hosted an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member nation.

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek will take over the world number one ranking in style after keeping her remarkable winning run intact with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Japan's Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

Leander-Kim Have A Ball At Disney World

Leander-Kim Have A Ball At Disney World

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Tennis icon Leander Paes and actress Kim Sharma appeared to have a ball at the Walt Disney theme park in Florida.

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the fifth T20 International between West Indies and India at Lauderhill on Sunday

Donald Trump spoke just 6 times during hour-long court arraignment

Donald Trump spoke just 6 times during hour-long court arraignment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Former US president Donald Trump spoke just six times, including when he entered the not guilty plea, before a judge in a Manhattan court during the nearly hour-long hearing at his arraignment, according to court records.

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Scottie Scheffler becomes just the third player, along with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to hold both the Masters and Players Championship titles at the same time.

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

She was present when her husband announced that he would run for president of the United States in the 2024 election, but Melania Trump's face and body language emitted discord with the evident gaiety at the event at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022.

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The confrontation comes days after the FBI executed a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's Florida estate.

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in an epic Miami Open semi-final duel on Friday, as Petra Kvitova set up a meeting with Elena Rybakina in the women's championship match.

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a specially secured Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday to be arraigned on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

Hardik Catches Up With 'Brother' Dhoni

Hardik Catches Up With 'Brother' Dhoni

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'I never saw him as MS Dhoni the greatest. For me, Mahi is my brother.'

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(5), 7-6(2) and set up a Miami Open final against Casper Ruud, who ended the dream run of Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-4, 6-1 win earlier.

NASA Resumes Voyages To The Moon

NASA Resumes Voyages To The Moon

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Half a century after America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration stopped sending rockets to the moon, NASA's unmanned Artemis I mission lifted off from launch complex 39-B at Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 16, 2022.