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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.

PIX: Indy 500 champion Wheldon dies in crash

PIX: Indy 500 champion Wheldon dies in crash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Briton Dan Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 on its 100th anniversary in May, has died after a horrific 15-car crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday which left the motor sports world in shock.

Catalan Pique jeered by fans at Spain training session

Catalan Pique jeered by fans at Spain training session

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Centre-back Pique, who voted in the referendum and has criticised police violence against voters which resulted in hundreds of injuries, has long been targeted by Spain fans but Monday's barrage of insults was particularly severe.

Bale says sorry after red card dents Real Madrid's title bid

Bale says sorry after red card dents Real Madrid's title bid

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

'He said sorry, he's not happy with the red card, but it's over now. These things happen and we can't chance it, but with 10 men we still managed to equalise'

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.

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'

AAP to contest assembly polls in 6 states: Kejriwal

AAP to contest assembly polls in 6 states: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kejriwal urged AAP members to strengthen the party at grassroots level.

Champions League Preview: Tough test for Real in Dortmund

Champions League Preview: Tough test for Real in Dortmund

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

European champions Real Madrid head to rampaging Borussia Dortmund for their Champions League Group F game on Tuesday in a frazzled state with their buoyant start to the season having been punctured by successive La Liga draws.

Time to grow again?

Time to grow again?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

May be the strong United States growth will lead the world back to a period of growth and help us all put this painful recrimination behind us.

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.

Are referees really favouring Real Madrid?

Are referees really favouring Real Madrid?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Real Madrid on top because of performances, not referees, says coach Zidane.

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'.

The bet on Asia is paying off

The bet on Asia is paying off

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report says the gaming industry he helped found in the former Portuguese colony and ruled for 40 years before the Chinese broke up his monopoly in 2001 will double its size, already twice that of Las Vegas, in the next four years.

Barca must do 'a little bit more without Messi

Barca must do 'a little bit more" without Messi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The rest of Barcelona's squad will have to do "a little bit more" to make up for the absence of five-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi for the next three weeks, according to captain Andres Iniesta. The Argentina forward faces a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a groin injury in Wednesday's 1-1 La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid. "There's no question we are stronger with Messi," Iniesta told Cadena Cope radio ahead of Saturday's match at Sporting Gijon. "When these things happen we all have to give a little bit more.

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.

Mayweather jailed in battery case

Mayweather jailed in battery case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

US boxing champion was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas on suspicion of grand larceny and domestic battery after an ex-girlfriend accused him of beating her in front of their children, according to police and court documents.

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.

La Liga: Casemiro scores dramatic late goal for Real to snatch win

La Liga: Casemiro scores dramatic late goal for Real to snatch win

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Casemiro headed an 89th minute winner to earn Real Madrid a barely deserved 2-1 victory at Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday as they closed the gap on second-placed Atletico Madrid to four points.

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).

Football briefs: Barca sniff title after Atletico lose

Football briefs: Barca sniff title after Atletico lose

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Atletico Madrid slumped to a 3-0 defeat at resurgent Real Sociedad on Thursday which means Barcelona need one more victory to wrap up a 25th Spanish La Liga title while Malaga were relegated after losing 1-0 at Levante.

'Yoga can make you feel wonderful'

'Yoga can make you feel wonderful'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

How Aashka Goradia stays fit with yoga.

Spanish betting probe hits two clubs

Spanish betting probe hits two clubs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Spanish second division clubs Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano, and seven professional players are to be investigated in a probe into betting on matches, Las Palmas said on their website.

When Bollywood wed in Italy, LA, Phuket...

When Bollywood wed in Italy, LA, Phuket...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Bollywood doesn't go abroad only for outdoor shoots!

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.

In Pics: A fashion show in a desert!

In Pics: A fashion show in a desert!

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Dior unveiled its Cruise Collection 2018 in the wilderness.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the week gone by

Atletico defender Lucas Hernandez arrested

Atletico defender Lucas Hernandez arrested

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez was arrested in the early hours of Friday on suspicion of having assaulted his girlfriend, Spanish police said.

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!

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.

Football Briefs: Brazil win women's Copa America

Football Briefs: Brazil win women's Copa America

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

La Liga PIX: Barcelona close gap as Real draw

La Liga PIX: Barcelona close gap as Real draw

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Substitute Sergio Araujo struck a late equaliser as Las Palmas held Real Madrid to a 2-2 draw and left them with a one-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

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.

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.

Barcelona players plan shirt tribute for victims of deadly attack

Barcelona players plan shirt tribute for victims of deadly attack

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Barcelona's players will bear the city's name on the back of their shirts in tribute to the victims of Thursday's deadly attack in the Catalan capital when they play Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday, the club said in a statement.

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