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Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne visited the New York Stock Exchange to highlight the inaugural cricket series in New York.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

1 fatally shot at Texas Southern University housing complex

1 fatally shot at Texas Southern University housing complex

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

One person was killed and another wounded during a shooting on Friday at a Texas Southern University student-housing complex, and the Houston campus has been placed on lockdown, university and police officials said.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Friday came under scathing attack from rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio who blasted the real estate mogul on his immigration stand and for hiring foreigners in his business projects, as the debate turned shriller ahead of the crucial "Super Tuesday".

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has returned the best colour and the highest resolution images yet of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which show a surprisingly complex and violent history.

RGV: If Amitabh Bachchan does Robot, it will do far better

RGV: If Amitabh Bachchan does Robot, it will do far better

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Las Vegas declares September 10 as Anupam Kher Day

Las Vegas declares September 10 as Anupam Kher Day

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Anupam Kher was presented with the Certificate of Excellence in Las Vegas by Nevada Senator Ruben Kihuen.

Vijay Singh wins Houston Open

Vijay Singh wins Houston Open

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

The Fijian shot a four-under-par 68 in the weather-delayed final round to finish on 11-under 277.

Bummer...Somdev falls at final hurdle

Bummer...Somdev falls at final hurdle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Stumbling at the final hurdle, Somdev Devvarman lost the third qualifying round of the Fayez Sarofim and Co. US Men's Clay Court Championship.

PHOTOS: Messi, Aguero strike braces as Argentina thump Bolivia

PHOTOS: Messi, Aguero strike braces as Argentina thump Bolivia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero struck two goals apiece in Argentina's 7-0 romp against an out-of-sorts Bolivia while Mexico were held 3-3 by Trinidad & Tobago in friendlies in the United States on Friday.

Whitney Houston in drug rehab

Whitney Houston in drug rehab

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Akshay Kumar gets ready for US concert tour

Akshay Kumar gets ready for US concert tour

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The actor will be accompanied by his Singh Is Bliing director Prabhudheva, and co-stars of his earlier films, Sonakshi Sinha and Madhuri Dixit.

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.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose in Houston

Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose in Houston

Rediff.com9 Nov 2003

They lost to Gaston Etlis and Martin Rodriquez of Argentina in the Tennis Masters Cup.

Sikh shot in US by man yelling 'go back to your own country'

Sikh shot in US by man yelling 'go back to your own country'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The victim, identified as 39-year-old Deep Rai, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent, Washington when the unidentified man shot him in the arm.

Hulk Hogan sorry for 'N-word'; WWE terminates his contract

Hulk Hogan sorry for 'N-word'; WWE terminates his contract

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

WWE, Hulk Hogan end ties after transcript of racist tirade surfaces.

Indian shot dead in Kansas bar, shooter yelled 'get out of my country'

Indian shot dead in Kansas bar, shooter yelled 'get out of my country'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Adam Purinton, the shooter who is a navy veteran, later told a bartender in Clinton, Missouri, where he was hiding that he had killed two Middle Eastern persons.

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'May be, after another two years when I establish myself, I will play for India again. The main goal is to at least play 10 years in NBA league'

US pilot flushed bullets down plane's toilet; probe ordered

US pilot flushed bullets down plane's toilet; probe ordered

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A United Airlines pilot flushed bullets down a toilet on board a flight to Germany after realising he had brought live ammunition onto the plane, prompting the airline to launch a probe.

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.

Meet America's new sweetheart...

Meet America's new sweetheart...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Football's Carli Lloyd seen as marketing darling, analysts say.

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Everton have been handed the dubious distinction of being the 'dirtiest' Premier League team after a study on the all-time cards and fouls by www.dirtyteams.co.uk.

Australian Open: Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win

Australian Open: Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Matt Jones held off World No 1 Jordan Spieth and a charging Adam Scott on his home course to win the 100th edition of the Australian Open by a stroke after a dramatic final round on Sunday.

Hernandez has collarbone surgery, to be out for four weeks

Hernandez has collarbone surgery, to be out for four weeks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez had surgery on a fractured collarbone and will be out for four weeks missing the Gold Cup, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said.

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bubba Watson won his second Travelers Championship the same way as the first, at the second extra hole.

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.

Roddick advances to Houston quarters

Roddick advances to Houston quarters

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Defending champion Andy Roddick fought to defeat qualifier Paul Goldstein to reach the quarter-finals of the $380,000 U.S. Clay Court Championships.

Sampras pulls out of Houston event

Sampras pulls out of Houston event

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

The former world No.1 has pulled out of all five events he had entered this year.

Baseball, softball apply for Tokyo 2020 Olympics inclusion

Baseball, softball apply for Tokyo 2020 Olympics inclusion

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Baseball and softball officially applied for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Thursday as they look to earn back their spot in the Games they lost after 2008.

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

Texas doctors do world's first skull-scalp transplant

Texas doctors do world's first skull-scalp transplant

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Doctors have successfully performed the world's first skull-scalp transplant on a man who suffered a large head wound from cancer treatment.

'If we don't take steps now globalization of cricket will never happen'

'If we don't take steps now globalization of cricket will never happen'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar Tendulkar feels cricket might be the second most popular sport in the world but in order to make it a global sport more countries need to play in the game's showpiece event, the ICC World Cup.

US Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies of cancer

US Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies of cancer

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Beau Biden -- the eldest son of US Vice President Joe Biden and a rising star of a political dynasty -- has died after battling brain cancer. He was 46.

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

NBA: Warriors enter Finals after 40 year wait

NBA: Warriors enter Finals after 40 year wait

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Golden State Warriors shook off their bumps and bruises and advanced to their first NBA Finals in 40 years after defeating the Houston Rockets 104-90 to clinch their Western Conference Finals series on Wednesday.

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

Rediff.com27 May 2015

LeBron James booked his place in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year when the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final.

NBA: Warriors take 3-0 lead over Rockets in Western finals

NBA: Warriors take 3-0 lead over Rockets in Western finals

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Golden State Warriors are one victory away from the NBA Finals after routing the Houston Rockets 115-80 in Game Three of the Western Conference finals on Saturday.