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Armstrong steps down from charity Livestrong

Armstrong steps down from charity Livestrong

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of the charity he founded, Livestrong, after US anti-doping officials issued a scathing report detailing his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

2 Foreign nationals kidnapped in Pak

2 Foreign nationals kidnapped in Pak

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Two foreigners, an Italian and a German, were kidnapped by unidentified armed men from Multan district of Pakistan's Punjab province on Thursday, police said.

Elizabeth Hurley is Wonder Woman villain

Elizabeth Hurley is Wonder Woman villain

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Google doodles for Robert Noyce

Google doodles for Robert Noyce

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The search engine giant honours Intel co-founder Robert Noyce's contribution to technology with a doodle

Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28

Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

After the stupendous success of this year's inaugural edition, next season's Indian Grand Prix Formula One race will be held on October 28 at the Buddha International Circuit at Greater Noida.

 Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on

Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

"The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar was confirmed as previously published," the International Automobile Federation said in a statement issued after a World Motor Sport Council meeting in New Delhi.

This Rhodes scholar worked as a grocery store checker

This Rhodes scholar worked as a grocery store checker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Meet Indian-American Aysha Bagchi who is perhaps the most traveled of the 32 Rhodes Scholars for 2012. She shares her journey here.

The scientist who runs the world's most cost-efficient microfinance firm

The scientist who runs the world's most cost-efficient microfinance firm

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Dr Tara Thiagarajan is the chairperson and managing director of the Rs 200-crore (Rs 2 billion) Madura Micro Finance Ltd. She is also the director of Microcredit Foundation of India.

Armstrong suit against anti-doping agency hits roadblock

Armstrong suit against anti-doping agency hits roadblock

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

A federal judge swiftly dismissed a lawsuit on Monday that retired cycling champ Lance Armstrong had filed in a bid to stop the US Anti-Doping Agency from proceeding with a case charging him with using drugs during the years he won the Tour de France.

Wimbledon final: Murray reckons the pressure's on Federer

Wimbledon final: Murray reckons the pressure's on Federer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Preparing for what could be the defining moment of his career, Andy Murray believes he will be under less pressure in the Wimbledon final on Sunday because he is playing 16-times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer.

'Price of sex hits all time low'

'Price of sex hits all time low'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The 'price' of sex has dropped to new record lows with an increasing number of women bed-hopping during dates, without expectations about long-term commitments, social psychologists have revealed.

Review: Solid actors play it silly in Men In Black 3

Review: Solid actors play it silly in Men In Black 3

Rediff.com25 May 2012

With Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin as lead actors, only very rarely can a casting call be this perfect.

Ex-Pak commando suspected in kidnap of US national

Ex-Pak commando suspected in kidnap of US national

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

A commando who deserted from the Pakistan Army has emerged as a suspect in the abduction of an American aid expert in Punjab's provincial capital, police officials said on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Serbia strong favourites in Sweden

Davis Cup: Serbia strong favourites in Sweden

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Defending champions Serbia will be huge favourites to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals this weekend as newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic returns to action against Sweden.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Formula One will have 20 races next year and not the record 21 listed on a calendar published last week, according to International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt.

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Caribbean soccer officials are unhappy about the appointment of former FBI head Louis Freeh to lead FIFA's investigation into bribery allegations and have urged the ruling body to replace him.

Nadal to face Federer in French Open final

Nadal to face Federer in French Open final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Roger Federer will face World No 1 Rafael Nadal in the final of the French Open after the Swiss beat Serbian Novak Djokovic 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 in the semifinal of the French Open on Friday.

'Wonderful' Wagner picks 5 wickets in 1 over!

'Wonderful' Wagner picks 5 wickets in 1 over!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Neil Wagner bowled a stunning spell to capture five wickets in one over in a first-class domestic cricket competition in Queenstown on Wednesday.

Fugitive Swami Prakashanand escapes to India

Fugitive Swami Prakashanand escapes to India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

US Marshals, still looking for him, suspect that Prakashanand Saraswati, known to his devotees as Swamiji, may have fled America in connivance with his close associates.

Facebook goes head-to-head with Groupon

Facebook goes head-to-head with Groupon

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

With online deals getting bigger everyday, Facebook is getting into the local deals business. And that move by itself as per analysts is enough to make Groupon, a website that is localised to major geographic markets worldwide look nervously over its shoulder and further strengthen Facebook.

Guru gets 14 years for sexual molestation in US

Guru gets 14 years for sexual molestation in US

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

A United States jury on Wednesday sentenced an elderly Hindu religious leader to 14 years in prison and fined a $ 10,000 on each of 20 counts of molesting two girls who grew up on the ashram he founded and led in Central Texas.

Swamy convicted of molestation in US

Swamy convicted of molestation in US

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The girls, many of whose family members serve at the ashram 'Barsana Dham' -- a 200-acre Hindu ashram located in Austin in the US state of Texas -- alleged that they were molested by Prakashanand Saraswati, who is known to his devotees as Shree Swamiji, when they grew up there in the mid-1990s.

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

"I didn't expect to win," she said, adding, "India is full of beautiful, talented young women and in New Jersey the best from each state was represented. I am Kashmiri and Punjabi and have been raised in Dallas my whole life."

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The new batch of Rhodes scholars includes South Asians. The prestigious international scholarship is awarded to high academic achievers who are also active in sports and community work.

'I got 99 percentile but won't get into IIM'

'I got 99 percentile but won't get into IIM'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Meet Shirish Kumar (name changed) who scored 99 percentile but here's why he may not get into an IIM after all.

2011: US to focus on export,innovation, investment

2011: US to focus on export,innovation, investment

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

In all the three areas of export, innovation and investment, the Obama Administration is looking at India for playing a major role, which was evident during the November visit of the US President to India.

Couples who delay sex have better marriages

Couples who delay sex have better marriages

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Today it is common for couples to explore their sexual compatibility before making long-term plans together. But a new study sides with a delayed approach, in which people wait for a deep level of commitment before having sex.

Review: Johnny English Reborn isn't funny

Review: Johnny English Reborn isn't funny

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Rowan Atkinson doesn't get it right this time.

When Harry Tries to Marry, by public demand

When Harry Tries to Marry, by public demand

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

MAMI closes with repeat screening of When Harry Tries to Marry.

Gunman opens fire, shoots self at US varsity

Gunman opens fire, shoots self at US varsity

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

A gunman on Tuesday opened fire inside a library at the University of Texas in United States, before shooting and killing himself.

Davis Cup: Djokovic beaten as Swedes hit back

Davis Cup: Djokovic beaten as Swedes hit back

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic suffered a rare defeat when he and Serb doubles partner Nenad Zimonjic lost 6-4, 7-6, (7/5) 7-5 to Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt as Sweden hit back in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

Davis Cup: Lopez, Ferrer give Spain lead over US

Davis Cup: Lopez, Ferrer give Spain lead over US

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Spain shrugged off the absence of Rafa Nadal to take a 2-0 lead over hosts the United States in their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final after gutsy wins by Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer on Friday.

Argentina in Davis Cup SF; Serbia, France poised

Argentina in Davis Cup SF; Serbia, France poised

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Argentina cruised into the semi-finals of the Davis Cup and looked poised for a clash with defending champions Serbia who moved into a 2-0 first-day lead away to Sweden on Friday.

Jones leads Australian swimming team for CWG

Jones leads Australian swimming team for CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Olympic champion Leisel Jones and former world champion Geoff Huegill will lead a 52-strong Australian swimming contingent, including 31 debutants, in the Delhi Commonwealth Games this October.

US jobs will not go to India, China: Obama

US jobs will not go to India, China: Obama

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

US President Barack Obama has said that America had returned to robust competitiveness and the danger of jobs and industries fleeing to countries like China, India or Germany was over.

US blacklists India for using child labour

US blacklists India for using child labour

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Such an inclusion is not only going to tarnish the image of Indian apparel exporters but can also harm the flow of orders from the US.

Livestrong cancer charity drops Armstrong name from title

Livestrong cancer charity drops Armstrong name from title

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The Lance Armstrong Foundation has formally dropped the name of the disgraced cyclist from its title, the organization said on Wednesday, marking the latest move by the cancer charity to distance itself following the biggest doping scandal in the sport's history.

Exporters turn child-friendly

Exporters turn child-friendly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The fear of being boycotted by large US stores like WalMart, JC Penny and GAP has led Indian apparel exporters to formulate a code to eliminate child labour from Rs 46,000 crore (Rs 460 billion) garment export business.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.