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First transatlantic flight powered by biofuel

First transatlantic flight powered by biofuel

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Aeromexico successfully completed a 11-hour flight from Mexico City to Madrid on a biofuel-powered Boeing 777-200ER airplane.

US-based Sikh actor Waris Ahluwalia denied boarding due to turban

US-based Sikh actor Waris Ahluwalia denied boarding due to turban

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Waris Ahluwalia, 41, who had been on a trip to Mexico, took a photo of himself and his boarding pass for an Aeromexico flight back to NYC, explaining in a caption that he had been prohibited from boarding.

REWIND: The week gone by

REWIND: The week gone by

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Anti-racism protests across the United States, the funeral procession of George Floyd in Houston, a defaced statue of King Leopold II in Brussels, unlocking of restrictions in Mumbai and much more. Scroll for the top moments from the week gone by.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

VOTE! The best cities in the world

VOTE! The best cities in the world

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Mumbai and New Delhi may feature in the top 10 in the next 10 to 20 years.

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 4 (1986 to 1998)

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 4 (1986 to 1998)

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The fourth of a five-part history of the World Cup from Uruguay in 1930 up to the preparations for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old, playing in his maiden PGA Tour event and first World Golf Championships tournament, remained the man to beat after a two-under-par 69 at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

IN PHOTOS: Vivid colours of our environment

IN PHOTOS: Vivid colours of our environment

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

We present a selection of the most striking imagery related to the environment from across the globe in the past month.

REWIND: Best moments from June

REWIND: Best moments from June

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Black Lives Matter protests and coronavirus rages across the pandemic and much more. Here are the top images from the month of June.

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The third of a five part history of the World Cup from Uruguay in 1930 up to the preparations for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

In PHOTOS: All the action from around the world

In PHOTOS: All the action from around the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Check out this collection of smashing images of Buddhist monks in a protest rally, military parade at the Zocalo square in Mexico City and much more.

REVEALED: Moments before drug lord El Chapo's daring jail break

REVEALED: Moments before drug lord El Chapo's daring jail break

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

World's most notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman bends over in the shower of his prison cell and never resurfaces

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Meet the Rock'n'Roll priest!

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Meet the Rock'n'Roll priest!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

God is a rockstar for Mexican Catholic priest Adolofo Huerta, known as "Gofo", who likes rock music, dyes his hair red, dresses in black, and enjoys riding his motorcycle.

Competition? Apple outshines rivals

Competition? Apple outshines rivals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Apple's stock may be sliding as investors fret about growing competition, but store visits and interviews with smartphone and tablet shoppers in 10 cities around the world suggest consumers share little of that negativity.

US wrestler in Mexico channels hatred of Trump in the ring

US wrestler in Mexico channels hatred of Trump in the ring

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The anger is all in the fun of the sport of "lucha libre," which pits rule-breaking bad guys, or "rudos," against noble "tecnicos," he said. After the match, fans line up to get photos with the blond wrestler and have him sign autographs for their kids.

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the eerie stillness of these public spaces, recently emptied of the crowds they were built for.

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Roger Federer admits he suffered a "bit of a breakdown" during last month's tour of Mexico and South America after rioting in Colombian capital Bogota forced him to cancel his exhibition match against German's Alexander Zverev.

Hamilton only two behind Schumacher as he wins 5th F1 title

Hamilton only two behind Schumacher as he wins 5th F1 title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'I'm so grateful for everyone who helped me be here, to raise the bar and lift the cup'

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was Guerrero region, located 186 kilometres from Acapulco city.

Project execution biggest worry in India: Siemens

Project execution biggest worry in India: Siemens

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Siemens is a leading global firm offering technological and modernisation programmes to metallurgical industry like steel.

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

World's worst city in terms of traffic congestion is Jakarta.

PHOTOS: Cities light up buildings 100 days before Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: Cities light up buildings 100 days before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

From the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg to the London Eye in Britain, cities around the world are lighting up buildings and landmarks in the yellow and green colours of the Brazilian flag on Wednesday to mark 100 days until the Rio Olympics.

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

People working in Zurich are able to afford the smartphone the quickest, that is, after 22 hours of work.

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you glimpses of the violent protests that has rocked Acapulco in southern Mexico.

16 kilograms of cocaine seized at UN HQ

16 kilograms of cocaine seized at UN HQ

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The suspicious bags were "intercepted by the Security and Safety Service" last week, UN spokesperson Martin Nesirky said. The white bags had no name or address but had a poor image of the blue UN logo stamped on them.

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Trump is widely reviled in Mexico, where his plans for a border wall have been taken as an insult and revived deep grievances over sovereignty and mutual respect that have historically dogged the country's relationship with the United States.

IN PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

IN PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com9 May 2011

We bring you a collection of some of the odd, crazy moments from around the world in recent weeks.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We truly live in a wonderfully weird world!

Modi wraps up US visit, leaves for Mexico

Modi wraps up US visit, leaves for Mexico

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prior to his departure, the prime minister attended a Congressional reception hosted jointly by Foreign Relation Committees (House and Senate) and India Caucus (House and Senate).

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

It is a very different victory of Maradona that fascinates me even more, notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Miss India Puja Gupta failed to make it to the top five at the competition.

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The pair exchange gifts for the cameras when they met in Tunis on Monday with Bennaceur handing the former Argentina skipper a framed photo of himself, Maradona and Shilton, who captained England, before the match at the Azteca Stadium.

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

How 'Shorty' executed his stunning jailbreak

How 'Shorty' executed his stunning jailbreak

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the marvel of engineering, criminal ingenuity and dauntless malefaction with which 'El Chapo' escaped from his confinement.

Au revoir, Monsieur Cardin

Au revoir, Monsieur Cardin

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'It was always my intention to be different, because that is the only way to last.'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

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

Traffic jams: Delhi world's 5th worst city

Traffic jams: Delhi world's 5th worst city

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Cities like Beijing, Mexico City and Johannesburg top the global poll of the worst driving commutes in the world.

Justice Mukul Mudgal in FIFA governance committee

Justice Mukul Mudgal in FIFA governance committee

Rediff.com15 May 2016

In a major development for Indian football and judiciary, world governing body FIFA has turned to Justice Mukul Mudgal, who has been appointed as deputy chairman of its governance committee.

Ferrari to present new F1 car online on Jan 30

Ferrari to present new F1 car online on Jan 30

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Ferrari will present their new Formula One car online on January 30, a day after McLaren take the wraps off their Honda-powered challenger.

Mexico coach Aguirre resigns

Mexico coach Aguirre resigns

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Javier Aguirre ended his second stint as Mexico coach on Wednesday, resigning three days after his team were beaten 3-1 by Argentina in the second round of the World Cup in South Africa.