News for 'Vegas'

Look who's joined the Swachch Bharat campaign

Look who's joined the Swachch Bharat campaign

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Former world champion Hatton hangs up gloves

Former world champion Hatton hangs up gloves

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Britain's former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton called time on his 14-year professional boxing career on Thursday.

Bloomberg says India bigger problem than China on climate change

Bloomberg says India bigger problem than China on climate change

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

India poses a "bigger problem" than China when it comes to fighting climate change, particularly on reducing carbon emissions, Democratic presidential aspirant and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has claimed. During his maiden appearance on a Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Bloomberg said it was "ridiculous" of the Trump administration to take the US out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, as he outlined his approach to tackling climate change.

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The fallout from the "Fight of the Century" became murkier on Monday with possible lawsuits in the works and Manny Pacquiao likely to face disciplinary action for failing to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury.

Paraguay beat unlucky Venezuela, enter Copa final

Paraguay beat unlucky Venezuela, enter Copa final

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Paraguay rode their luck to hold Venezuela to a goalless draw before prevailing 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time since 1979.

Happy Happy ga runs out of steam

Happy Happy ga runs out of steam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

There's nothing new about this Telugu love story except for the offbeat ending.

How Delhi Belly leading ladies got lucky

How Delhi Belly leading ladies got lucky

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Actresses Shenaz Treasury and Poorna Jagannathan share their experience on working in Delhi Belly.

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall has claimed that she received a call from a woman 'having had a similar experience (like that of Mayorga's)', according to British media.

The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags

The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Zach Galifianakis leads from the front, despite being treated like an add-on.

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sania ousted from Qatar Total Open.

Pacquiao confirms November 5 fight against Vargas

Pacquiao confirms November 5 fight against Vargas

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Manny Pacquiao confirmed on Wednesday he will come out of retirement to fight World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on November 5 in Las Vegas.

Get ready for super fight! Pacquiao vs Amir Khan

Get ready for super fight! Pacquiao vs Amir Khan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Britain's Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan is likely to drop back to welterweight to fight Manny Pacquiao, who holds the WBO title at the weight.

Mayweather's got a new challenger who is 'ready to kick his ass'

Mayweather's got a new challenger who is 'ready to kick his ass'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

I always bring my A-game and this fight against Andre Berto is no exception, says the 38-year-old Mayweather, who will get back in the ring on September 12

Wheldon bids farewell to the world in a fiery crash

Wheldon bids farewell to the world in a fiery crash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a fiery crash in Las Vegas on Sunday, was one of Britain's most successful race car drivers and one of the rare few foreign drivers who made it big in the United States.

Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet makes emergency landing at Gatwick

Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet makes emergency landing at Gatwick

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet en-route from London to Las Vegas turned back midway and made a dramatic but safe, emergency landing at the Gatwick airport in the UK after developing a landing-gear fault.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Navy nabs 61 Somali pirates after on Arabian Sea

Navy nabs 61 Somali pirates after on Arabian Sea

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

In a major operation, the Indian Navy intercepted a pirate mother ship, rescuing 13 crew members, and arrested 61 Somali sea brigands nearly 600 nautical miles off the western coast. "Vega 5, a pirate mother vessel, was intercepted by fast attack craft INS Kalpeni and 61 pirates were apprehended and 13 crew members rescued," a Navy spokesperson said on Monday. The pirates and their ship were being brought to Mumbai for further investigations, the spokesperson said.

Actor Tony Curtis is no more

Actor Tony Curtis is no more

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

According to Entertainment Tonight, the actor's daughter Jamie Lee Curtis' rep confirmed the news. No further details were given.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

Boxing legend Ali sends a reminder to Mayweather

Boxing legend Ali sends a reminder to Mayweather

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali may have taken a swipe at unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather after the latter claimed that he is the greatest fighter of all-time.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to holiday in style!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to holiday in style!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Get inspired from Bollywood and holiday in style!

Vote: The hottest Miss Universe of the decade!

Vote: The hottest Miss Universe of the decade!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The Miss Universe pageant last week saw Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete crowned the winner for 2010. We take a look at past title-holders and invite you to let us know who you think was the best of the decade!

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

I felt Pacquaio won, says Hamilton

I felt Pacquaio won, says Hamilton

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he can see something of himself in Manny Pacquiao, even if the Filipino lost the 'Fight of the Century' last weekend.

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Tickets for the megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally hit the market on Thursday.

India losing billions for skewed tourism policy

India losing billions for skewed tourism policy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

India could become the biggest tourism players in the world, if it stopped ignoring the trends that are sweeping the sector.

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Reaching the semi-finals at the 2014 Wimbledon and the 2017 Australian Open remain his best returns in Grand Slams.

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With some of the world's most amazing gadgets, the 2015 International CES kicked off on January 6 promising a fantastic show with more than 3,600 exhibitors.

KJO: Short Term Shaadi is not an adaptation

KJO: Short Term Shaadi is not an adaptation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Karan Johar has denied reports that his next film, tentatively titled Short Term Shaadi starring Kareena Kapoor and Imraan Khan is an adaptation of the Hollywood movie What Happens in Vegas.

PIX: Miss Universe 2010, winners and finalists

PIX: Miss Universe 2010, winners and finalists

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

A look at the winners and finalists of the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant.

First android-based tablet PC for India

First android-based tablet PC for India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Developed by IITians, it will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Mike Tyson becomes a vegan

Mike Tyson becomes a vegan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has become a vegetarian, it was reported on Thursday.

Mexico earthquake: One killed, many feared trapped

Mexico earthquake: One killed, many feared trapped

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

A major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hit Baja California in Mexico, shaking skyscrapers in San Diego and Los Angeles, whose strong tremors were felt as far as Phoenix and Las Vegas as well.The immediate impact of the earthquake on people and buildings were not immediately known. The quake was centred approximately 25 kilometre south-southwest of Guadalupe Victoria, the United States geological survey said.

How gigantic sums of public money are being lost

How gigantic sums of public money are being lost

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

BSNL shall be bankrupt by the end of 2011, Indian Railways is bleeding; Air India has run up a total debt of Rs 40,000 crore. T V R Shenoy on the figures that tell the government's story.

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan shooting Kites

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan shooting Kites

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Reader Sachin Rehan has sends us a photograph.

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Daniels claimed that she had unprotected sex with Trump once in 2006.

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Nobel Prize committee has given up trying to reach musician Bob Dylan, days after he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The iconic singers will be posthumously honoured with places on the Las Vegas Walk Of Stars.