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Concorde finds a new home at Smithsonian museum

Concorde finds a new home at Smithsonian museum

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

An Air France Concorde roared into Dulles airport in suburban Virginia on Thursday and headed for its new home at the museum's companion facility adjacent to the airport.

Tyson poised for July return

Tyson poised for July return

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Mike Tyson is preparing for a possible fight with Ireland's Kevin McBride on July 31, according to a report on Fightnews.com.

'He is wired!'

'He is wired!'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Beware of the sacred thread!

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.

IIT-Bombay and Washington University launch joint MBA programme

IIT-Bombay and Washington University launch joint MBA programme

Rediff.com5 May 2015

This is the first time the American University has entered into an academic partnership with an Indian institute.

Irish amateur Dunne proves a St Andrews sensation

Irish amateur Dunne proves a St Andrews sensation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Irish amateur Paul Dunne is in contention to become the first amateur to win the British Open for 85 years after a sensational third-round display sent him rocketing into a tie for the lead on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

IMAGRS from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday

Gunfire in Ferguson a year after the killing of black teen

Gunfire in Ferguson a year after the killing of black teen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ferguson on edge on the first anniversary of the killing of Micheal Brown that left America outraged

Ligue 1: Monaco title push stalls with 1-1 St Etienne home draw

Ligue 1: Monaco title push stalls with 1-1 St Etienne home draw

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Monaco's late Ligue 1 title challenge stalled on Friday when the principality side were held to a 1-1 home draw by St Etienne.

Mirabai Chanu: Indian weightlifting's lone ranger at Tokyo

Mirabai Chanu: Indian weightlifting's lone ranger at Tokyo

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Chanu has consistently improved in the section to stay in contention for medals at top events.

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'

'Super Simone' books ticket to second Olympics

'Super Simone' books ticket to second Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The four-time Olympic champion finished first at the end of the US Olympic gymnastics trials in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday.

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Summary of the Europa League semi-final matches played on Thursday.

Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts dies at 90

Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts dies at 90

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The actress died in her sleep but the cause is yet unknown.

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport, asserts Devangshu Datta.

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking riots in the Missouri town of Ferguson has said in a televised interview that he has no regrets about his actions.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

News of all people and events who made news on Saturday.

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

United States First Lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is "The Spirit of America." The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism throughout 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

Researchers find Covid antibody to neutralise all variants

Researchers find Covid antibody to neutralise all variants

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

"This antibody is both highly neutralising (meaning it works very well at low concentrations) and broadly neutralising (meaning it works against all variants)," said Michael S Diamond, a professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, US.

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A white police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager sparking weeks of riots in the US town of Ferguson would not be indicted, a grand jury has ruled, amid mounting anger in the streets.

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

Friendlies: Spain lose to South Africa, England go down against Germany

Friendlies: Spain lose to South Africa, England go down against Germany

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Qualifiers Spain and the United States suffered blows in friendlies, the world champions beaten 1-0 by eliminated South Africa on the SoccerCity pitch where they clinched their 2010 crown and the Americans losing 1-0 away to lowly Austria.

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The latest avatar of the F-15 is designed to deal with the world's most potent air threats that are emerging from China.

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

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

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Barcelona have reached the semis only once since winning the Champions League in 2014-15.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws with Carlsen, finishes ninth

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws with Carlsen, finishes ninth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Viswanathan Anand ended his stint with a draw against World Champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and finished at ninth position in the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis.

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

World rapid champion Koneru Humpy claimed her second title in the last two months by emerging triumphant at the Cairns Cup chess tournament following a draw against compatriot Dronavalli Harika in the ninth and final round, in St Louis, United States. Humpy, who was crowned World champion in December, finished the tournament with six points. The icing on the cake was that Humpy will gain five ELO rating points (the basis for international rankings) and move to second place in the world rankings.

Vishy Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years

Vishy Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand set to return to FIDE World Cup after 15 years with an aim to seal a berth at the 2018 Candidates tournament.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Rajiv Chhatwal, Rupinder Kaur and Harinder Singh and companies Global Access Technical Support, Source Pundit and Helios Digital Media LLC were the defendants that had been charged in October 2016 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of its ongoing crackdown against tech support scams.

Ganesha pix and stories from Dallas to Bhopal

Ganesha pix and stories from Dallas to Bhopal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Playing his second white in the event, Anand tried the Rossolimo variation to counter Carlsen's Sicilian defense, an opening that the Norwegian chose second time against Anand in the current year.

US: 9 killed as plane crashes into apartment in US

US: 9 killed as plane crashes into apartment in US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

All nine people on board a private corporate jet were killed when it crashed into an apartment building in Akron in the US state of Ohio, the owner and operator of the plane said.

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

India chess ace Vishwanathan Anand said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year. "This year (2016) my performance in tournaments has been basically very steady. I have recovered almost all the points from the start of the year and I was plus one in St Louis, in Moscow, in London. Ialso won couple of rapid events. I have something to build on because plus one should not be the extent of it, but at-least that is satisfactory compared to last year," he told reporters.

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Sergey Karjakin of Russia to remain in joint second spot in the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament, in St Louis, United States.