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Tiger Woods pulls out of Hero World Challenge with injury

Tiger Woods pulls out of Hero World Challenge with injury

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Tiger Woods on Monday announced he will not compete at this week's Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas due to a foot injury that is making it difficult for him to walk but said he still plans to compete at two events in December.

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Coach Jaspal Rana and confidence made all the difference to Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics campaign

LeBron James First Active NBA Player-Billionaire

LeBron James First Active NBA Player-Billionaire

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

LeBron James has a net worth of $1 billion, including upwards of $900 million in income from endorsements and other business ventures.

The Man Who Is On Niharika's Mind

The Man Who Is On Niharika's Mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Who is the most desirable B-Town actor right now?

Sunny Leone's FUN Photoshoot

Sunny Leone's FUN Photoshoot

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Karanvir in Halloween mode... Arjun with his daughters... Vicky basks in the sun...

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Sports Shorts: NBA star LeBron James's home vandalized with racial slur

Sports Shorts: NBA star LeBron James's home vandalized with racial slur

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa wishes 'this nightmare would be over'

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa wishes 'this nightmare would be over'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Vanessa Bryant said in an Instagram post on Monday that she was both grieving and angry over the loss of her husband, NBA star Kobe Bryant, and 13-year-old Gianna in a helicopter crash last month. Vanessa Bryant, 37, has made few public appearances since the crash that killed her husband, daughter and seven others and said in the social media post that she had been "reluctant" to put her feelings into words.

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

When Keeravaani Was On Top Of The World

When Keeravaani Was On Top Of The World

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

He then broke into a riff on the Carpenters hit song Top Of The World and sang, 'There was only one wish on my mind... RRR has to win, pride of every Indian... and must put me on the top of the world.'

What made Kobe Bryant one of NBA's biggest stars

What made Kobe Bryant one of NBA's biggest stars

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, died at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash in California. Nicknamed the 'Black Mamba,' he won NBA championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010.

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Many senior AAP leaders, including Delhi assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, Deputy Speaker Rakhi Bila, ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain attended the day-long 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The former South Africa captain said the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games is a big push to attract more countries to the game and it is a big chance for cricket to challenge football in terms of global sports.

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Federal Bureau of Investigation placed a source in direct contact with Osama bin Laden in 1993 and ascertained that the Al Qaeda leader was looking to finance terror attacks in the United States, according to a media report.

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.

PIX: Gauri Khan holidays with kids

PIX: Gauri Khan holidays with kids

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Gauri Khan enjoys a beach holiday with her kids, even as Shah Rukh Khan returns home.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

There was not a chance in hell that India's finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans.

Why Sunny Leone took a flight to LA during the lockdown

Why Sunny Leone took a flight to LA during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'You have no idea how much I miss Mumbai.'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A $28,500 deposit was made to the account of slain gunman Syed Farook, a media report has said.

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The drills kickstarted on Saturday (April 8) right after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from the US where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a meeting to which China strictly showed opposition to.

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Gina flew down to Mumbai for Shalimar's mahurat and pictures of her with Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra were duly splashed all over the newspapers.

PIX: Drama-free Super Bowl halftime show

PIX: Drama-free Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Maroon 5 threw just about everything at the Super Bowl halftime show: a gospel choir, a drumline, pyrotechnics, a giant letter "M" and even SpongeBob.

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Lanning feels the sport will be included someday in the future.

'We are completely crushed by Matthew's death'

'We are completely crushed by Matthew's death'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'He would love that the world is talking about how talented he was. And he really was very talented.'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Haas, a six-time PGA Tour winner, was scheduled to play in the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades that begins Thursday, but will withdraw to recover at his home in Greenville, South Carolina, his manager said.

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The couple, who will formally cease to represent Queen Elizabeth II from April 1 as part of a 12-month transition period agreed with Buckingham Palace, had been living in a mansion in Vancouver since their last formal United Kingdom visit earlier this month. The newspaper quoted the source as saying that their move out to California was planned for some time.

Kamala Harris aide arrested for running fake police force

Kamala Harris aide arrested for running fake police force

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Brandon Kiel, the deputy director of community affairs for California's Justice Department, which Kamala Harris heads, is currently on administrative leave as he faces charges of impersonating a police officer. Ritu Jha reports

Get ready for Zubin Mehta at NCPA Mumbai on Aug 19, 21

Get ready for Zubin Mehta at NCPA Mumbai on Aug 19, 21

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Zubin Mehta, the globally-acclaimed Parsi conductor from Mumbai, music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is all set to flick that baton again in India.

The FABULOUS life of Hrithik Roshan

The FABULOUS life of Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Hrithik Roshan, who recently wrapped up the second schedule of his film Vikram Vedha, turns a year older on January 10.

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Belgium soccer player Romelu Lukaku, who is close to joining English Premier League club Manchester United, was arrested in southern California and issued a citation after failing to heed noise warnings, Beverly Hills police said on Saturday.

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The man involved in the kidnapping and killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.