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Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Police confirm that people have died in the shooting at a Southern California social services center.

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.

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers for remembering the Friends star, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.'
'However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.'

When Megan Fox broke the Internet

When Megan Fox broke the Internet

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Reliving 2021's sexiest red carpet moments.

Bolt stripped of Beijing Olympic gold after relay teammate Carter tests positive

Bolt stripped of Beijing Olympic gold after relay teammate Carter tests positive

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Carter was found to have taken the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday.

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki (India) (MSIL) to become the most-valuable automobile company, in terms of market capitalisation (mcap), after a gap of seven years. With this, the company's stock hit a new high on the BSE on Tuesday (January 30). The combined mcap of Tata Motors (Rs 285.51 crore) and Tata Motors DVR (Rs 29,119 crore) stood at Rs 3.146 trillion.

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain. There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm. I have no selfies or autographs to remember him by, but I will never forget his most generous and gracious gift to me -- one day in heaven, among the celestial ensemble of Indian music.

Oscars 2017: Like Priyanka Chopra's outfit? VOTE!

Oscars 2017: Like Priyanka Chopra's outfit? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Do you think PeeCee slayed it yet again on the red carpet?

Twitter explains why blue badges were taken off some handles

Twitter explains why blue badges were taken off some handles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Amid outrage over personal accounts of Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat losing verified blue tick marks, Twitter on Saturday said the blue badge and verified status could be automatically removed from an account if it is incomplete or inactive for six months as per its rules.

Hey! Look who's here!

Hey! Look who's here!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The wild wander to the city in these times of the coronavirus.

Olympics: Biles out of next event at Tokyo Games

Olympics: Biles out of next event at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritising her well-being.'

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

These 8 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Roddick, Blake to lead US against France

Roddick, Blake to lead US against France

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The United States will rely on the same quartet that won last year's Davis Cup when they face France in next month's quarter-final, captain Patrick McEnroe said on Thursday. Andy Roddick, James Blake, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan will participate in their record tenth consecutive tie together, said McEnroe.

5 lessons from Dipa Karmakar, India's golden girl

5 lessons from Dipa Karmakar, India's golden girl

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Dipa Karmakar's achievement, says Divya Nair, has lessons for us all.

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The new service by American Airlines will provide connectivity to tech hubs in both the countries.

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos' electrifying and most original film Poor Things. Aseem Chhabra recaps the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

In practice, I perform way better than this: Dipa Karmakar

In practice, I perform way better than this: Dipa Karmakar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

"I'm happy but wish I could have done a bit better. In practice, I perform way better than this," Dipa karmakar said.

What needs to be done to produce medal-winning gymnasts?

What needs to be done to produce medal-winning gymnasts?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

India's gymnastics queen, Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi expects a more solid sports policy and bigger effort from SAI and the government

Google removes Bolo Indya from Playstore on copyright complaint from T-Series

Google removes Bolo Indya from Playstore on copyright complaint from T-Series

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Google has removed indigenous social media app Bolo Indya from Playstore on a copyright complaint made by music company T-Series. Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd, which operates under the brand name T-Series, has served an infringement notice to social media and video sharing platforms about a year ago to pay around Rs 3.5 crore in damages from using its copyrighted contents. While most of the companies have settled the row with T-Series, Bolo Indya is yet to come to terms with the music company.

Rebel Foods to run Wendy's restaurants

Rebel Foods to run Wendy's restaurants

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Rebel Foods, the world's largest internet restaurant company, has entered into a deal with American burger giant Wendy's to run its restaurants in India. The partnership includes committing to the development of traditional restaurants and building on their existing development agreement for cloud kitchens. In this expanded, new franchise commitment, Rebel will help the brand grow its restaurant model in India with digital expertise in delivery, automation, and innovation.

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Scheffler said he could afford to focus on his own game thanks to his three-shot cushion.

In stunning photos: The supermoon trilogy begins!

In stunning photos: The supermoon trilogy begins!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

It was the biggest full moon of 2017!

The wonderfully, weird world we live in!

The wonderfully, weird world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Here are eight images that prove we live in a odd, odd world.

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!

After four years my target will be gold, says Dipa Karmakar

After four years my target will be gold, says Dipa Karmakar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Trailblazing Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar said that she's not disappointed at missing out on a historic bronze in the vault final of the Rio Olympics and that she's satisfied of her performance. "I never expected a medal from this Olympics but to have come fourth is very creditable. In boxing, wrestling you get a bronze even when you finish fourth but not for me. It was very close to medal. After four years, my target would be gold," Dipa said brimming with confidence.

Historic! Dipa Karmakar qualifies for vault finals

Historic! Dipa Karmakar qualifies for vault finals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar scripted history as she became the first Indian to make the cut for the individual vault finals in her debut Olympic Games after finishing 8th in the qualifying round in Rio de Janeiro.

Gymnastics PIX: Biles claims balance beam bronze on return

Gymnastics PIX: Biles claims balance beam bronze on return

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...I'll treasure this one a lot more after everything I have been through.'

Tata Motors shifts into high gear with Jaguar Land Rover at the wheel

Tata Motors shifts into high gear with Jaguar Land Rover at the wheel

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Street's optimism on India's largest listed automotive maker by market capitalisation is not misplaced, given the robust wholesale performance in recent months and the strong 2023-24 (FY24) October-December (Q3) results.

American Airlines offloads female cancer patient in Delhi; DGCA seeks report

American Airlines offloads female cancer patient in Delhi; DGCA seeks report

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The incident was reported on January 30, and it came to light after the United States-based traveller, identified as Meenakshi Sengupta, lodged a complaint against the flight attendant.

Roddick and Blake to lead US Davis Cup team

Roddick and Blake to lead US Davis Cup team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

US captain Patrick McEnroe said the duo would be joined by the world's top-ranked doubles pair, Bob and Mike Bryan. John Isner and Sam Querrey will travel with the team as practice partners.

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed out on an Olympic medal by a whisker in Rio de Janeiro recently, on Sunday showered praise on Thangavelu Mariyappan and Varun Singh Bhati for winning gold and bronze in the Paralympics. "You have achieved something what I could not. I would have loved to meet both of you in person," Dipa said in her congratulatory message.

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'One of the big findings is that younger men seem to have shifted towards the Republican Party.' 'In 2020, about 23% of younger men said they would vote Trump.' 'Now that number is 48%.' 'It is like a 25 point shift, and you don't actually see shifts that big in surveys.'

Drunk flyer booked for peeing on passenger on board American Airlines

Drunk flyer booked for peeing on passenger on board American Airlines

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

A passenger on a New York-New Delhi American Airlines flight allegedly urinated on a fellow male passenger in a drunken state, sources said on Sunday.

PepsiCo India partners N-Drip to help farmers

PepsiCo India partners N-Drip to help farmers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Food and beverages major PepsiCo India on Thursday announced a partnership with N-Drip, a manufacturer of gravity-powered micro-irrigation system, to help farmers in India increase water efficiency. This is part of a global partnership between PepsiCo and N-Drip, aimed at increasing water efficiency across 10,000 hectares around the world by 2025, the company said in a statement. N-Drip's technology has already been introduced in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan to improve water efficiency levels across thousands of hectares in the country by 2025, PepsiCo India added.

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

The 2016 Rio Olympics has witnessed some scintillating performances, wherein many young athletes achieved glory for their nation. The Rio Games also saw legendary athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps delivering as per expectations and extending their domination in the Olympics history. But, there were some unfortunate ones, who fought horrifying injuries in Rio. Rediff.com lists seven such ill-fated injuries from the Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Don't sell Made in China EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Don't sell Made in China EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he has asked US-based Tesla several times to manufacture its iconic electric vehicles in India, while assuring that all support will be provided by the government to the company. Addressing 'India Today Conclave 2021', Gadkari further said electric cars manufactured by Tata Motors are not less good than electric cars manufactured by Tesla. "I have told Tesla that don't sell electric cars in India which your company has manufactured in China.