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5 Of The Most Peaceful Places Worldwide

5 Of The Most Peaceful Places Worldwide

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Forbes just released a selection of places across the world that celebrate The Quiet. Places where one can clear the mind, and reconnect with the soul. Read on...

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Max Verstappen, who could seal his fourth successive championship on Saturday, will line up fifth on the starting grid

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Kazakhstan's Gennady Golovkin will run as a candidate in the election for President of World Boxing, the former middleweight world champion said in a statement on Friday.

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.

Indians sanctioned by US for aiding Iran's energy trade

Indians sanctioned by US for aiding Iran's energy trade

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Indian nationals sanctioned include Varun Pula, who owns Marshall Islands-based Bertha Shipping Inc., which owns and operates Comoros-flagged vessel PAMIR.

How British Airways Treated Chess Star!

How British Airways Treated Chess Star!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Arjun Erigaisi had to face involuntary downgrade from business class, rude staff and above all baggage loss.

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico down Saudi Arabia to enter semis

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico down Saudi Arabia to enter semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia, who were invited to play in the tournament by the North American soccer governing body and reached the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group D, did well to contain heavy favourites Mexico's attack in the first half.

F1: McLaren's Norris wins in Brazil to extend lead

F1: McLaren's Norris wins in Brazil to extend lead

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to surge 24 points clear in the Formula One championship on Sunday.

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were among more than 30 people charged on Thursday.

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

PIX: Brazil win Women's Copa America in thriller!

PIX: Brazil win Women's Copa America in thriller!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'Las Cafeteras' were within touching distance of their first continental title until Marta, introduced as a late substitute, delivered a moment of magic with a stunning equaliser six minutes into stoppage time, forcing the game into extra time.

Arjun, Praggnanandhaa disappoint in Freestyle Chess

Arjun, Praggnanandhaa disappoint in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa finished in sixth and seventh position respectively, even as Grandmaster Levon Aronian of the United States reigned supreme in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Gukesh eyes Sinquefield Cup after sixth in St Louis

Gukesh eyes Sinquefield Cup after sixth in St Louis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

World champion GM D Gukesh finished tied sixth as Levon Aronian of USA convincingly won the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz that concluded in St Louis.

Pakistan launches bitcoin reserve in presence of Trump's sons

Pakistan launches bitcoin reserve in presence of Trump's sons

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In a major initiative, Pakistan has announced the establishment of its first government-backed Strategic Bitcoin reserve as it invited investment in the country's crypto markets.

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Without Carlsen, the GCT was announced and this is the culmination point wherein the players would qualify for the grand finale slated later this year.

4 killed in shooting at New York skyscraper, shooter dead

4 killed in shooting at New York skyscraper, shooter dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The shooter, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, has also died from what police said was a self-inflicted injury, New York police said.

Why legends like Pacquiao just can't quit

Why legends like Pacquiao just can't quit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios in Las Vegas but fell short of breaking his own record as the oldest-ever welterweight champion as the American boxer escaped with a majority draw.

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Aronian sits on six points, followed closely by compatriot Fabiano Caruana on five after two wins and a draw. Gukesh shares the third place with another American, Wesley So, while Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez are tied for fifth with three points each.

When Pragg First Beat Magnus Carlsen

When Pragg First Beat Magnus Carlsen

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'It was 2 am, my parents were asleep. I woke my dad up and said: 'I won'.' 'He said, 'Good' and then went back to sleep because he had to go to office the next day.'

Is Lakshmi Manchu Among The Traitors?

Is Lakshmi Manchu Among The Traitors?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Lakshmi Manchu, actress, producer and television presenter, will be among the contestants on Karan Johar's upcoming reality show, The Traitors.

Gukesh skips, Carlsen faces Praggnanandhaa in Freestyle Chess

Gukesh skips, Carlsen faces Praggnanandhaa in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

R Praggnanandhaa found himself clubbed with Magnus Carlsen in the same group, while Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi were bunched together in the other pool

Carlsen strikes back! Crushes Praggnanandhaa, Arjun

Carlsen strikes back! Crushes Praggnanandhaa, Arjun

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Carlsen to fight for third place after wins over Arjun and Praggnanandhaa

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

Freestyle chess: Arjun into semis, Praggnanandhaa out

Freestyle chess: Arjun into semis, Praggnanandhaa out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5 while Praggnanandhaa lost an intense battle 3-4 against Caruana.

'GT's transparency key to getting back overseas players'

'GT's transparency key to getting back overseas players'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The Gujarat Titans management was transparent in its communication with all its overseas recruits with regards to security situation in India following military conflict with Pakistan, said assistant coach Parthiv Patel.

Freestyle Chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Carlsen

Freestyle Chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Carlsen

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa took down World No 1 Magnus Carlsen to advance to the top-bracket quarter-finals along with Arjun Erigaisi at the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour.

How Schwarzenegger Ended Feud With Stallone

How Schwarzenegger Ended Feud With Stallone

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We hated each other.'

Remembering George Foreman

Remembering George Foreman

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Foreman, US President Donald Trump stated in a tribute on his Truth Social account, had the 'heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing'. Foreman, Trump added, was a 'great person, with a personality that was bigger than life.'

Tesla blast suspect, a US soldier, took his own life before explosion

Tesla blast suspect, a US soldier, took his own life before explosion

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was an active-duty United States Army Green Berret, according to sources reported by CNN.

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, terror act suspected

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, terror act suspected

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

An electric vehicle exploded and caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, according to officials and videos on social media.

Following Vijender's footsteps! Boxer Dev turns pro

Following Vijender's footsteps! Boxer Dev turns pro

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

World championship bronze medallist Indian boxer Nishant Dev has turned professional, bidding adieu to his amateur career.

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, F1 and the governing FIA announced on Tuesday.

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Kathryn Mayorga filed a civil lawsuit in September 2018 in state court in Nevada accusing Ronaldo of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse suite in 2009, then paying her $375,000 in hush money.

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

George Russell took Mercedes' first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren's Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired.

Nvidia Uncovers Robot Training Tech

Nvidia Uncovers Robot Training Tech

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

CEO Jensen Huang presented how the world's second-most valuable firm is bringing technology that powers its lucrative data centre AI chips to consumer PCs and laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show 2025.

Verstappen heartbroken as F1 set to axe his favorite track

Verstappen heartbroken as F1 set to axe his favorite track

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Four-time world champion Verstappen said he understood, with Monza having a contract to 2031 for the Italian Grand Prix, but also felt the loss.

3rd attack in US on New Year's Day, mass shooting outside NYC club

3rd attack in US on New Year's Day, mass shooting outside NYC club

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

At least 10 people were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Queens on Wednesday night, according to the New York City Police Department, the New York Post reported on Thursday.

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Temporary drop-in pitches prepared by Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough will be used for the upcoming T20 World Cup games in the USA with the ICC building a temporary seating gallery of 34,000 capacity for the marquee game between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9.

Formula 1 to debut at iconic Las Vegas Strip

Formula 1 to debut at iconic Las Vegas Strip

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

F1 is looking strongly to enter into the lucrative US market

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix.