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Martinez survives knockdown, beats Chavez

Martinez survives knockdown, beats Chavez

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Argentina's Sergio Martinez survived a torrid final round to defeat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and claim the WBC middleweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Oscars special: Meet the Raj Kapoor of Hollywood

Oscars special: Meet the Raj Kapoor of Hollywood

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

He is the showman of Hollywood.

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

A fully dressed Prince Harry has made his first public appearance in Britain for a charity awards function in London, since his nude photographs of a wild night in Las Vegas went viral.

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.

Google gets licence for self-driving car in US

Google gets licence for self-driving car in US

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Google, known more for its search engine and e-mail service, has bagged the first licence in the US to test self-driving cars along busy public roads in Nevada.

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.

Briton Khan knocked out in fourth round by Garcia

Briton Khan knocked out in fourth round by Garcia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

American Danny Garcia knocked out Britain's Amir Khan in the fourth round to add the WBA light-welterweight crown to his WBC super-lightweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

Indian-origin broadcaster sues US employer

Indian-origin broadcaster sues US employer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The Varanasi-born Sunanda "Sue" Tripathi-Manteris, filed the lawsuit against station owner Valley Broadcasting Co, Intermountain West Communications, other corporate entities and KSNV station managers and executives in US district court for Nevada. Manteris, who had been with the NBC Las Vegas affiliate for 22 years before her final broadcast on June 9, claims that KSNV let her go because she was too old and from an ethnic minority

Why most don't see communal riots as terrorism

Why most don't see communal riots as terrorism

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The American police said that the Las Vegas shooting was not an act of terrorism because he acted alone. The killer was a Christian. Would the police have said the same thing if he was Muslim? I don't think so.

World's most innovative Electronics Show

World's most innovative Electronics Show

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

More than 100 products have been introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas.

The best smartphone news from CES

The best smartphone news from CES

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

These upcoming phones might have the coolest tech of 2018.

Celeb Style Watch: Top or FLOP

Celeb Style Watch: Top or FLOP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

We wrap up the week with a dose of style inspiration.

Wrestling: Indian eves bag silver at Kazakhstan Presidential Cup

Wrestling: Indian eves bag silver at Kazakhstan Presidential Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Indian women's wrestling team had a good preparation for the upcoming World Championship as they finished second in the fifth Cup of the President of Republic of Kazakhstan on Sunday.

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao's proposed fight against Britain's former world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has been postponed, according to the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum.

Khan - Peterson rematch set for May 19

Khan - Peterson rematch set for May 19

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Amir Khan will fight Lamont Peterson on May 19 in Las Vegas after the Briton was granted his wish for a rematch after his controversial loss to the American last December, his promoter said on Thursday.

Boxing star Mayweather acquitted of harassment

Boxing star Mayweather acquitted of harassment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr was acquitted on Wednesday of charges he threatened to send armed friends to harm two security guards at a gated community in suburban Las Vegas.

US plane makes emergency landing after pilot scare

US plane makes emergency landing after pilot scare

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

A Las Vegas bound flight of a United States airliner made an emergency landing in Texas when the plane's pilot gave a mid-air scare to passengers about a possible attack by Al Qaeda and had to be restrained.

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.

Like The Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu Poster? Vote!

Like The Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu Poster? Vote!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The film has Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor sharing screen space for the first time.

It's finally happening! Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao

It's finally happening! Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas on May 2.

Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death

Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The crash that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was the result of a 'perfect storm' with no single factor pinpointed as the cause of the deadly accident, IndyCar officials said on Thursday.

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.

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

With 2,700 exhibitors, this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases some of the world's hottest gadgets.

Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

The podium finishers of the inaugural India Grand Prix, on Sunday, remembered IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon and Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli who died recently in car crashes, with second-placed Jenson Button dedicating the race to the two drivers.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has no safety concerns over Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, the first major motorsport event since the tragic deaths of British driver Dan Wheldon and Italy's Marco Simoncelli in separate races.

Ex-coach, players charged with fixing games

Ex-coach, players charged with fixing games

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Ten people, including two former basketball players and a former assistant coach at the University of San Diego, have been indicted in connection with a scheme to fix games since 2008, US federal prosecutors said on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

When a fighter promoted whiskey at raucous press conference

When a fighter promoted whiskey at raucous press conference

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Conor McGregor sipped whiskey and boasted he would need just one round to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov and reclaim the UFC lightweight title during a typically wild news conference to promote his return to the octagon on Thursday.