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Tyson agrees to plea deal

Tyson agrees to plea deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in between.

Meet the world's wealthiest bachelors

Meet the world's wealthiest bachelors

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

With an estimated personal fortune of $15.3 billion, 60-year old Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is the world's wealthiest bachelor, followed by 79-year old Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani who has a net worth of $10.9 billion.

Rang Barse, New York style

Rang Barse, New York style

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Holi may have come, soaked millions of revellers in a riot of colours and gone in March. But over the last couple of years, the Brooklyn borough of New York City has kept the party going.

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Monday there will be no decision on ending the league's coronavirus shutdown until May at the earliest. In mid-March, with five weeks remaining in the 82-game schedule, the NBA suspended its season until further notice after a player tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour -- and urgent messaging -- to a weary public.

IN PHOTOS: America VOTES for its next president

IN PHOTOS: America VOTES for its next president

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

We present a collection of photographs of the polling day hustle bustle in the United States of America.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

Tyson pleads not guilty to charges

Tyson pleads not guilty to charges

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Mike Tyson entered the plea of not guilty to three misdemeanor assault charges and charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.

HSBC's $1.9bn money-laundering settlement approved by US judge

HSBC's $1.9bn money-laundering settlement approved by US judge

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

HSBC has acknowledged compliance lapses, including a failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering programme.

Tyson held in NY hotel brawl; released

Tyson held in NY hotel brawl; released

Rediff.com22 Jun 2003

The boxer became involved in a dispute with two men and a woman at a Marriott hotel, where he was a guest.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

We live in a wonderfully weird world and here's the proof!

In Pics: The Great Egg Hunt!

In Pics: The Great Egg Hunt!

Rediff.com10 May 2014

260 two-and-a-half-foot-tall eggs, designed by varied artists, made up the New York debut of the Faberge Big Egg Hunt. Chaya Babu tracks them across the five boroughs and rediscovers her city

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

Dangerous heat wave bakes much of the US

"Dangerous" heat wave bakes much of the US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

An "oppressive and dangerous" heat wave has gripped much of the United States, leaving at least six people dead and caused the cancellation of several public events. The National Weather Service has said that temperatures hovering around 106 degree Fahrenheit (41C), which has blanketed about a third of the population of the United States in recent days, will come down on Monday in a burst of thunderstorms and cooling rain brought on by a cold front. Till they receive some relief, here's how Americans are battling the heat.

Clinton creates history, becomes first woman US prez nominee

Clinton creates history, becomes first woman US prez nominee

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday claimed the Democratic presidential nomination after decisive victories in the New Jersey and New Mexico primaries, creating history by becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party in the race to the White House.

RECAP: The big stories of the week

RECAP: The big stories of the week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.

10 models with celebrity parents

10 models with celebrity parents

Rediff.com13 May 2016

They have inherited their parents' good genes.

David Beckham devastated...

David Beckham devastated...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

David Beckham said he had mixed feelings when his son Romeo told him he no longer wanted to play football.

Column: I am an Indian man in New York

Column: I am an Indian man in New York

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

'I come from a country of colours. India is one of the most colourful countries in the world and that was true long before the Incredible India campaigns designed to entice Western tourists to India,' says Aseem Chhabra.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

US will have second wave of COVID-19: Health official

US will have second wave of COVID-19: Health official

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'We're going to have the flu epidemic and the coronavirus epidemic at the same time'

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

New York, the financial capital of the world, has emerged as the epicenter of the pandemic. More than 14,000 people have died in the city and over 2,00,000 lakh people have tested positive so far. Neighbouring New Jersey has more than 78,000 cases and 3,800 deaths.

New York accountant pleads guilty to aiding Al Qaeda

New York accountant pleads guilty to aiding Al Qaeda

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

An accountant in New York, who had dual United States and Australian citizenship, has pleaded guilty to providing material support to the Al Qeada.

Lakers' Gasol out at least 6-8 weeks with foot injury

Lakers' Gasol out at least 6-8 weeks with foot injury

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers were dealt another major blow on Thursday with the news that forward Pau Gasol is expected to be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks with a foot injury.

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Sandy is expected to leave a trail of destruction along its path both in terms of human and economic cost.

Indian taxi driver attacked, abused in Australia

Indian taxi driver attacked, abused in Australia

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

An Indian taxi driver was attacked, racially abused and his car smashed, as a group of baseball bat wielding youth went about attacking and robbing cab drivers in Melbourne suburbs. The gang ambushed and robbed five taxis in separate incidents in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

In Asia, the last Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse happened 35 years ago on December 30, 1982.

The woman who nailed the idol thief

The woman who nailed the idol thief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artifacts raider Subhash Kapoor.

NBA: D'Antoni at the helm as Lakers beat Nets

NBA: D'Antoni at the helm as Lakers beat Nets

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni took charge from the sideline for the first time on Tuesday as Los Angeles leaned heavily on their defense to earn a gritty 95-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Why are these adults going back to preschool?

Why are these adults going back to preschool?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Welcome to Preschool Mastermind, a unique New York-based preschool for adults, created by Brooklyn resident Michelle Joni.

Osama planned for shoe bombers to follow up on 9/11

Osama planned for shoe bombers to follow up on 9/11

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Al Qaeda's slain leader Osama bin Laden had planned to follow up the September 11 attacks with shoe bombers to blow up American passenger planes, which would have brought the American economy to its knees, a British man convicted on terrorism charges testified in a trial in New York.

Pak-Canadian jailed for aid to Khalistan terror group

Pak-Canadian jailed for aid to Khalistan terror group

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

A 50-year-old Pakistani-Canadian has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to the Sikh militant group Khalistan Commando Force, blamed for carrying out assassinations and bombings in India.

American convicted of plotting terror attacks in New York

American convicted of plotting terror attacks in New York

Rediff.com2 May 2012

An American, who received training at Al Qaeda camps in Pakistan, was on Wednesday convicted on multiple terrorism charges including plotting with two of his friends to carry out suicide attacks in the New York subways in one of the most serious terrorist plots since 9/11.

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

In the lawsuit filed in federal district court in Manhattan, five of the protesters said police officers had led people onto the bridge's roadway and then prevented them from leaving the bridge on Saturday.

Ex-FIFA official Blazer's 2013 plea agreement made public

Ex-FIFA official Blazer's 2013 plea agreement made public

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

US prosecutors on Monday made public their 2013 plea agreement with Chuck Blazer, revealing that the former FIFA executive committee member had been secretly providing authorities information for nearly two years before he admitted guilt.

Review: Battleship just doesn't hit you

Review: Battleship just doesn't hit you

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The film, along with the alien invasion, makes no sense at all.

Dipika loses to Duncalf in US squash meet

Dipika loses to Duncalf in US squash meet

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Dipika Pallikal was beaten by world No 4 Jenny Duncalf of England in straight games in the first round of the Carol Weymuller Open Gold 50 squash tournament at the Heights Casino squash courts in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday night. The world No 15-ranked Indian lost 9-11, 6-11, 6-11.

Hurricane Irene: 250,000 evacuated in NY

Hurricane Irene: 250,000 evacuated in NY

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

In unprecedented preparations to brave out the Hurricane Irene, New York authorities evacuated a quarter of a million residents and ordered complete shutdown of the mass transit system as Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters were placed on stand by for a weekend of torrential rains and massive storms

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.