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Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the ICC in December after he emerged as the sole nominee for the high-profile job

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Two men died on Wednesday in a murder-suicide at the University of California's Los Angeles campus

Who's Kumar Sanu Singing With?

Who's Kumar Sanu Singing With?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Shannon K lives in Los Angeles and has always wanted to work in Hindi films.

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist at Mumbai's Masina Hospital, tackles important questions related to the heart.

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

While ARTEMIS may not be at the next FIFA World Cup, Hong's team will be unveiling its full soccer capabilities at RoboCup in Bordeaux, France, in July.

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Norman Pritchard: Colonised India's first athlete to win 2 medals in same Olympics

Ileana Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Ileana Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Karishma, Amyra enjoy a beach holiday... Preity relives her memories... Rajkummar goes to LA...

T20 World Cup 2024: Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches

T20 World Cup 2024: Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Dallas, Florida and New York will host matches of next year's T20 World Cup, which the United States will co-host with West Indies, the ICC said.

PREDICT Oscar Winners!

PREDICT Oscar Winners!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Have you picked your favourite yet?

Seen A Lehenga Prettier Than Alanna's?

Seen A Lehenga Prettier Than Alanna's?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

It was an event filled with joy, dance and laughter.

Recovering Tiger Woods in 'good spirits'

Recovering Tiger Woods in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Woods, 45, who overcame numerous surgeries to break an 11-year major drought and win the 2019 Masters, had hoped to compete at Augusta in April.

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Tamil Nadu's Asian Games-bound R Vithya Ramraj came agonisingly close to breaking the legendary PT Usha's 39-year-old women's 400m hurdles record.

Paris Olympics: New sports added, familiar faces depart

Paris Olympics: New sports added, familiar faces depart

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Paris Olympics will feature a new sport in breaking, plus three young sports returning from the Tokyo Games -- climbing, skateboarding and surfing.

Another Indian student goes missing in US

Another Indian student goes missing in US

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A 23-year-old Indian student is missing in the United States state of California since last week and police have sought the public's help in finding her, the latest case in the country as the community grapples with a string of such incidents involving students.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Gopichand, who is often credited with creating a pipeline of top badminton players by identifying them at a young age, described the move by the games' organisers' as appalling.

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Barack Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have spoken to President Joe Biden and informed him that his path to victory against his Republican rival Donald Trump has greatly diminished and it might have an impact on other Congressional and Senatorial races as well, according to media reports on Thursday.

Ram Charan Goes BAREFOOT To The US

Ram Charan Goes BAREFOOT To The US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ram Charan has left for the US to join M M Keeravaani for the Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles on March 12.

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Viktor Axelsen said the young Lakshya Sen would be among the favourites to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Mamta Mohandas Is 'Losing Colour'

Mamta Mohandas Is 'Losing Colour'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Mamta Mohandas says she has been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Vitiligo, which causes loss of skin colour in patches.

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A Los Angeles sculptor marked the second anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's death with an original work of art.

World's most amazing circular buildings

World's most amazing circular buildings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

The circular shape of these magnificent buildings have made them architectural wonders.

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portman said in a speech to the European Clubs' Association General Assembly on Thursday that other teams had in the past had to fight for equal pay.

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Coaching crisis, heartbreaks and Olympic setbacks mark a disastrous year for Indian boxing

US acting ambassador meets RSS chief

US acting ambassador meets RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

On Tuesday, Keshap met Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

More athletes, more medals: India's LA 2028 target

More athletes, more medals: India's LA 2028 target

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Increased participation should be our goal in new Olympic cycle: Chef de Mission Gagan Narang

After Injury Rumours, Shah Rukh Returns To India

After Injury Rumours, Shah Rukh Returns To India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Shah Rukh Khan was snapped on his return to India from the US at Mumbai airport in the early hours of Wednesday.

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'

Priyanka, the SUNSHINE GIRL!

Priyanka, the SUNSHINE GIRL!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Sunshine girl Priyanka Chopra shows us what happens 'when the sun hits just right'.

Hong Kong plumber's Olympic breakdancing dream dashed

Hong Kong plumber's Olympic breakdancing dream dashed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Plumber by day, breakdancer by night, Cheung Cheuk Man was disappointed to miss out on an Olympic berth when breaking makes its debut at the Paris Games.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Billed as a 'Celebration of Life' follows a series of remembrances, including a private family funeral earlier this month.