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First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Wade

First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Wade

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Indian tennis duo Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna got a photo op with Miami Heat's star Dwayne Wade.

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Wreckage was found on Sunday following a privately-funded underwater search and a body recovered on Wednesday and taken to southern England.

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

Krishna Poonia wins bronze in SAC Relays

Krishna Poonia wins bronze in SAC Relays

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Ace Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia won a bronze medal at the 52nd Annual Mt SAC Relays tournament in Portland, USA.

Oregon apologies to Sikh American denied licence

Oregon apologies to Sikh American denied licence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

When applying for a driver's license in Portland, Oregon, Meherbani Kaur Khalsa was informed that she would have to remove her turban for the license photograph. Khalsa immediately contacted SALDEF for assistance. SALDEF wrote to Youngs about the violation of Khalsa's right to wear her turban as allowed by Oregon law.

'Dr Death' seeks time to evaluate his options

'Dr Death' seeks time to evaluate his options

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Patel's lawyer, Marc Blackman, asked the US judge on Thursday to push back the doctor's April 18 extradition hearing in Portland, Oregon, for at least three weeks so that the doctor could 'evaluate his options'. The India-born doctor had previously indicated he will vigorously fight extradition to Australia where he faces a lengthy prison term if convicted of the 16 charges, including manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and fraud.

Here's hope for the deaf

Here's hope for the deaf

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

An American team of scientists, lead by Dr John Brigande of the Oregon Hearing Research Centre, Portland, have show that by implanting a gene that regulates hair cell growth, Atoh1, into the mouse inner ear while the mouse is still in the womb, new hair cells are made.

Dr Death held in US, to be extradited to Australia

Dr Death held in US, to be extradited to Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, facing charges of manslaughter and negligence for the death of 13 of his patients in Australia, was arrested by the Federal Buureau of Investigation at his home in the US state of Oregon. Patel, 57, who faces life imprisonment if convicted, was ordered held by Portland Judge Hubel, pending a bail hearing on Thursday.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Spotted: Roger Federer

Spotted: Roger Federer

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Reader Uddaraju Chakravarthy sent us this picture.

Safin recalled to Davis Cup squad

Safin recalled to Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Russia have recalled Marat Safin for next month's Davis Cup first-round tie against Serbia.

Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final

Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Russia's captain Shamil Tarpishchev has ruled out chance of drafting Marat Safin in late for this week's final against USA.

Roddick answers Davis Cup calling

Roddick answers Davis Cup calling

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick said victory over Russia to win this year's title would achieve a lifelong ambition.

Tarpishchev compares

Tarpishchev compares

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Russia coach Shamil Tarpishchev, whose team faces the United States in this weekend's Davis Cup final, compares his job to that of a national football team manager before an important World Cup or Euro qualifier

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final.

Dr Death's bail plea deferred till March 18

Dr Death's bail plea deferred till March 18

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The delay will now force Patel to spend a week in the high-security detention centre in Portland before pleading his case to District Court Judge Dennis J Hubel. Patel, 57, was arrested on Tuesday by the FBI from his home in the US state of Oregon. He has been charged in Australia with 16 offences, including three counts of manslaughter related to alleged botched operations.

The world's thinnest laptop

The world's thinnest laptop

Rediff.com30 May 2007

If it catches on, Intel's sleek laptop could be a game changer for PCs.

'Early detection of cancer can save your life'

'Early detection of cancer can save your life'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Four weeks after finishing the chemotherapy on my 56th birthday, I returned to India to welcome the President of the United States George Bush and Mrs Laura Bush to India for their historic visit wearing my wig, and considering myself the most grateful person in the world to be feeling so well and to be back in India

Cement manufacturers unmoved by duty cuts

Cement manufacturers unmoved by duty cuts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The country's leading steel companies were considering a price increase of Rs 1,000-2,000 per tonne from April 1, despite a partial rollback last month.

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "great signing" for Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, adding that the 30-year-old still has plenty to offer.

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Retired US women's soccer star Abby Wambach pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants on Tuesday, agreeing to enter a diversion program that could see her conviction wiped out in a year.

No baby for this Spice!

No baby for this Spice!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Teeanger Borna Coric completed an unlikely comeback for Croatia as the small Balkan nation beat the United States 3-2 in a Davis Cup quarter-final in Oregon on Sunday.

ModelSpeak: My father said I can't do Playboy

ModelSpeak: My father said I can't do Playboy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

"That's where he drew the line," says New York model Tiffany Hirth in this animated chat.

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Pence and Trump will challenge Democratic Patry's presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris in the November election.

Tomjanovich considering Lakers future

Tomjanovich considering Lakers future

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach is considering stepping down due to ill health after less than seven months at the helm.

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.

Lakers down Trail Blazers

Lakers down Trail Blazers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

NBA champion Detroit Pistons eased past the Wizards 105-96 for their fourth consecutive win.

James inspires Cavs to victory

James inspires Cavs to victory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to achieve the triple-double triple as the Cleveland Cavaliers eased past the Trail Blazers 107-101.

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The family's disappearance coincided with reports that a vehicle had sunk into the Eel River in Northern California.

An investor and a philanthropist

An investor and a philanthropist

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Paul Allen became an investor and philanthropist after leaving Microsoft and has been named one of the top 15 philanthropists in America.

Gatlin, Hayes win Jesse Owens Awards

Gatlin, Hayes win Jesse Owens Awards

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

The awards are presented annually to the outstanding U.S. male and female athletes.

Wipro Technologies gets IEEE award

Wipro Technologies gets IEEE award

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Wipro Technologies, the IT services division of Wipro Ltd, said on Wednesday that it has become the first company outside the US to be conferred with Software Process Achievement

Bono rediscovers 'October'

Bono rediscovers 'October'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

After the game, Kathy Hollins, Lloyd's future mother-in-law, said watching her son's fiancee was: "Like a high. You don't even need drugs ... She's so awesome, she just doesn't give up."

James gets historic NBA triple-double

James gets historic NBA triple-double

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

James became the youngest player in NBA history to register a triple-double when he collected 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Cavaliers beat Portland 107-101.

Germany stun U.S to reach final

Germany stun U.S to reach final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Germany to meet US in semis

Germany to meet US in semis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Germany scored six goals in the second half to rout Russia 7-1 in the quarter-finals of the women's World Cup.

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.