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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.

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

Guess Who STOLE THE SHOW From Dhanush?

Guess Who STOLE THE SHOW From Dhanush?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Dhanush made quite a splash at the Los Angeles premiere of his new film The Gray Man, as he rubbed shoulders with Ryan Gosling, Billy Bob Thorton and Chris Evans.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

2 Indian cities among the world's fastest growing urban areas

2 Indian cities among the world's fastest growing urban areas

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Beijing and Mumbai are directly competing with New York and Los Angeles.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

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

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao's proposed fight against Britain's former world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has been postponed, according to the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum.

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods' signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Swedish striker, who has amassed an Aladdin's cave of silverware that includes 11 league titles in four European countries, is LA Galaxy's biggest foreign acquisition since David Beckham in 2007.

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Finland's flag carrier Finnair on Friday said it will connect Helsinki with India's financial capital Mumbai with a direct flight, starting July this year. Mumbai will be the airline's second destination in India after Delhi, where it has been flying since 2006. The to-be launched flight on Mumbai-Helsinki and vice versa will be open for bookings from April 5 onward, Finnair said in a statement.

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

A look back at 10 of Rihanna's best style moments.

Three Indian cities among world's 25 biggest urban areas

Three Indian cities among world's 25 biggest urban areas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Let's take a look at 25 biggest megacities in the world.

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Popstar Michael Jackson, 50, has died after suffering a suffered a cardiac arrest early Thursday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times and other US media outlets reported.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The film had been four years in the making.

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The shooting prompted a complete lockdown of the campus and deployment of hundreds of police officers as well as federal agents.

Can Tiger Woods truly make a comeback?

Can Tiger Woods truly make a comeback?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Tiger says 'tough road' ahead in recovery from foot injury

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Irish striker Robbie Keane grabbed an extra-time winner as LA Galaxy won a record fifth Major League Soccer title with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in Sunday's championship-deciding MLS Cup.

Abdul-Jabbar showers praise on 'dominant' LeBron

Abdul-Jabbar showers praise on 'dominant' LeBron

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised LeBron James after he vaulted to the top of the NBA's all-time scorers list

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Renowned athletics coach O M Nambiar, who nurtured Indian athletics great P T Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 89.

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is engaged to marry Maria Sharapova after the Slovenian told reporters before an exhibition game on Thursday that the Russian former tennis world number one had accepted his proposal.

Modern Family sweeps Emmy Awards

Modern Family sweeps Emmy Awards

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

A look at the winners.

The longest nonstop flights in the world

The longest nonstop flights in the world

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

They have a minimum travel time of 14 hours and 55 minutes and cover at least 12,189 kms.

PIX: Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Christina Hendricks at Emmys 2013

PIX: Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Christina Hendricks at Emmys 2013

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Amrican television's biggest night was attended by several A-list stars.

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

Kobe Bryant, the legend gets royal send-off

Kobe Bryant, the legend gets royal send-off

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant lit up the National Basketball Association with a work ethic.

NBA: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

NBA: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant become the youngest player to score 30,000 NBA career points during his team's 103-87 road win against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday.

'For Rahman, Raanjhanaa is like his first score'

'For Rahman, Raanjhanaa is like his first score'

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush share some sizzling chemistry in the film.

Whitney Houston's daughter struggling for life in hospital

Whitney Houston's daughter struggling for life in hospital

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The 21-year-old was rushed to hospital recently.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.

Say Hello to Priyanka-Nick's Baby

Say Hello to Priyanka-Nick's Baby

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Meet Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.

Vidiyum Munn: A film on sex worker trying to stop child prostitution

Vidiyum Munn: A film on sex worker trying to stop child prostitution

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Los Angeles based artist Balaji K Kumar makes his debut as a director with Vidiyum Munn

NBA: Bryant silences Cuban with 38 points in Lakers' win

NBA: Bryant silences Cuban with 38 points in Lakers' win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Kobe Bryant fired back at Dallas owner Mark Cuban with 38 points as he lifted the Los Angeles Lakers past the Mavericks 103-99 on Sunday.

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne visited the New York Stock Exchange to highlight the inaugural cricket series in New York.

Bryant says excited about new Lakers coach D'antoni

Bryant says excited about new Lakers coach D'antoni

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Stunned though he was that Phil Jackson has not returned as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said on Tuesday he was excited about the prospect of playing under new appointee Mike D'Antoni.