News for 'Vegas'

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As per official estimates, India's population currently is 1.3 billion people. Facebook pages on Thursday reflected that Modi is followed by 44 million people, while the account of Trump by 27 million. The US population is estimated to be 325 million.

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has pushed back on suggestions that the pandemic would set the sport back.

Clinton and Trump gear up for final US Presidential Debate

Clinton and Trump gear up for final US Presidential Debate

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take to the stage in Las Vegas for the final debate in an increasingly bitter race for the United States presidency.

Trump's conduct after COVID infection unconscionable: Biden

Trump's conduct after COVID infection unconscionable: Biden

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Addressing a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Biden said that the country deserved a president who understood what people were going through.

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The Indian teenager will train at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence from November 7-24.

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The IWF has admitted to mentioning two different urine sample numbers in its communication of her dope flunk earlier this year, according to a letter that the world body sent to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

Boxing champ loses licence for promoting domestic abuse

Boxing champ loses licence for promoting domestic abuse

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders apologised for his social media post on the weekend and then on Monday: 'I just want to say sorry again for everyone I've offended'.

Nixie: The incredible drone that'll blow your mind!

Nixie: The incredible drone that'll blow your mind!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The cute new drone that wraps itself around your wrist and also take selfies!

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies. People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiot'

Mohtesham Ali wins Musclemania bronze

Mohtesham Ali wins Musclemania bronze

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan, the acclaimed bodybuilder from Hyderabad, brought the rare honor to the country by winning the bronze medal at the Musclemania World Tour competition, the highly respected World Bodybuilding Championship in Las Vegas, California. The 33-year-old Mohtesham Ali Khan won the bronze in the heavyweight category of the championship, held at the Grand Hall of Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday.

O J Simpson convicted for robbery, kidnapping

O J Simpson convicted for robbery, kidnapping

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

American football legend O J Simpson was on Saturday found guilty of kidnapping and armed robbery of two sports-memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel, 13 years after he was acquitted in the sensational double murder case of his ex-wife and her friend. Simpson, 61, faces possible life imprisonment. He will be sentenced on December 5.

F1 scraps American races due to COVID-19

F1 scraps American races due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Formula One scrapped all four of this season's races in the Americas due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday and added three European rounds, including old favourites Imola and the Nuerburgring, to the calendar. While previously scheduled Grands Prix in Canada, Texas, Mexico and Brazil were cancelled, Formula One said in a statement that Portugal's Portimao will host a race for the first time.

Bored? Solve the ABCD 2 puzzle, right here!

Bored? Solve the ABCD 2 puzzle, right here!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Here's a super fun way to while away your time!

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

At least 50 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas - the deadliest mass shooting in the history of United States. Here's a look at other such incidents that have struck the country in recent times.

Young Walcott parties while veteran Beckham reunites with wife

Young Walcott parties while veteran Beckham reunites with wife

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

David Beckham reunited in New York with his gorgeous wife Victoria while the young and upcoming Arsenal mid-fielder Theo Walcott was spotted enjoying his stag party in Las Vegas.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

San Diego Toreros' cheerleaders perform during the team's game against the Pepperdine Waves in the Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championships basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Has India sent a winner to Miss Grand International?

Has India sent a winner to Miss Grand International?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Pankhuri Gidwani's beautiful smile, toned body and kind nature will win your heart!

IN PICS: A fairy tale wedding

IN PICS: A fairy tale wedding

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Philanthropists Dinesh and Kalpana Patel share colours of tradition from their daughter's wedding

U-17: Mali thrash Turkey, US and Paraguay advance

U-17: Mali thrash Turkey, US and Paraguay advance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

United States of America secured their passage into the round of 16 riding on substitute Ayo Akinola's 75-minute strike for a 1-0 victory over Ghana in an enthralling Group A game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi.

When Praveen got Khali's cell number

When Praveen got Khali's cell number

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Reader Praveen Raj sent us this picture from Las Vegas.

PIX: Sunny Leone parties with Jay Bhanushali, Mahi Vij

PIX: Sunny Leone parties with Jay Bhanushali, Mahi Vij

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Sunny's Ek Pehli: Leela costar Jay Bhanushali threw a surprise birthday party for his wife, Mahi.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Review: Varun, Shraddha impress in ABCD 2 trailer

Review: Varun, Shraddha impress in ABCD 2 trailer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

ABCD 2 releases June 19, 2015.

AT&T targets India's booming mobile sector

AT&T targets India's booming mobile sector

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

AT&T has applied for a mobile licence in India in partnership with Mahindra Telecommunications, a local telecoms company, and Mr de la Vega said it was hoping to acquire spectrum for its wireless services.

Cuba plane crash leaves more than 100 dead

Cuba plane crash leaves more than 100 dead

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The plane -- embarked for the eastern Cuban city of Holguin -- went down at 12:08 pm in an agricultural area in the Santiago de las Vegas neighborhood near the airport.

The absolutely bizarre photo album

The absolutely bizarre photo album

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Here's your weekly digest of bizarre moments from around the world.

Short and sweet: When the moon turned red

Short and sweet: When the moon turned red

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Did you blink? There was a total eclipse of the moon on Saturday -- and it was an unusually short one.

Smart gadgets you would love to own!

Smart gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

One of the world's biggest trade shows, Consumer Electronics Show showcases some of the best tech innovations.

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kamala succeeded as she identified herself with the larger minority groups rather than narrow ethnicity, prodded by her mother who did not want to return to India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has done multiple stints in India's embassy in Washington, DC.

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Phil Mickelson has played in Tiger Woods' shadow for much of his career but got some semblance of revenge on Friday by winning their $9 million (7.02 million pounds) matchplay exhibition under the floodlights in Las Vegas

'Yoga can make you feel wonderful'

'Yoga can make you feel wonderful'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

How Aashka Goradia stays fit with yoga.

More companies gambling on Sin City

More companies gambling on Sin City

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Las Vegas has emerged as the top city for entrepreneurs, a huge source of new jobs, and one of America's busiest convention destinations. A look at where you can work hard -- and play hard.

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Rediff.com15 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Michael Jackson to revive music career?

Michael Jackson to revive music career?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Reports suggest that the star is working on a couple of projects.

World's 20 biggest hotels

World's 20 biggest hotels

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

With thousands of rooms, these hotels can accommodate many guests and offer the best of services to travellers. Here's a look at the world's 20 biggest hotels.

Beyond erotic dancer robots: The 10 best robots of CES

Beyond erotic dancer robots: The 10 best robots of CES

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The real hot tech is here.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

US Vice Prez exits NFL game after players kneel during anthem

US Vice Prez exits NFL game after players kneel during anthem

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

When the national anthem was played before the start of the game, some 49ers knelt while some Colts, their arms locked, wore black T-shirts with the words "We Will" on the front and "Stand for equality, justice, unity, respect, dialogue, opportunity" on the back.