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Effigy of 'Bad Guy' Blatter to go up in smoke

Effigy of 'Bad Guy' Blatter to go up in smoke

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A giant effigy of embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter will be set alight as part of the Bonfire Night celebrations of a small English town.

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies. People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiot'

World Athletics: Sreeshankar first Indian male to make long jump final

World Athletics: Sreeshankar first Indian male to make long jump final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Murali Sreeshankar became the first Indian male long jumper to qualify for World Athletics Championships finals while 3000 metre steeplechaser Avinash Sable also expectedly made the grade on the opening day of competition, in Eugene, USA, on Saturday.

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh whose name is doing the rounds among the probables to be the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Punjab, on Sunday asserted that he has never hankered after posts.

India's rich club grows to 1,103; Zepto's Kaivalya youngest in Hurun list

India's rich club grows to 1,103; Zepto's Kaivalya youngest in Hurun list

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

One hundred and forty nine new individuals joined the rich list club of 1,103 Indians across 122 cities who cumulatively accumulated a wealth of Rs 100 trillion. Bengaluru -based Kaivalya Vohra, 19, of grocery delivery application Zepto is the youngest self-made and the youngest rich individual, according to IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022. The report found 1,103 Indians with a networth of Rs 1,000 crore each - an increase of 62 per cent over five years. There are 221 billionaires (Rs 100 crore networth) in India on the 2022 list - down 16 compared with last year, while 13 people born in the 1990s made it to the list, all self-made.

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Central Committee members on Sunday elected a 25-member Political Bureau which picked the Standing Committee members to govern the country.

Rahul posts 'pop quiz' to slam BJP over Swami Agnivesh assault

Rahul posts 'pop quiz' to slam BJP over Swami Agnivesh assault

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'I seek out the weakest & crush them. I rank all living beings based on their usefulness to me. Who am I?'

'Tough little cookie' Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait

'Tough little cookie' Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni could barely contain her joy after continuing her remarkable run at the Australian Open to reach her first grand slam quarter-final since the 1999 Wimbledon championships on Monday.

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.

Overseas Education Comes With A Cost

Overseas Education Comes With A Cost

Rediff.com17 May 2023

According to a 2021 Redseer report, India's overseas education market is estimated to more than double to $80 billion by 2024.

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

History is not likely to be so kind to the 79-year-old Swiss, who only recently compared himself to a mountain goat that keeps "going and going and going and cannot be stopped." Instead, his name is likely to be associated with the succession of corruption scandals which occurred on his watch.

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

'Please advise if I should discard, change or add any funds to my portfolio'

'Please advise if I should discard, change or add any funds to my portfolio'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries

Bengal oust champs MP, set up Ranji final against Saurashtra

Bengal oust champs MP, set up Ranji final against Saurashtra

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Saurashtra secured a place in the Ranji Trophy final for the fifth time in the history of the tournament, defeating Karnataka

Bereaved Pogba to miss Man United's clash against Southampton

Bereaved Pogba to miss Man United's clash against Southampton

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will miss his side' s Premier League clash against Southampton on Wednesday as he has to attend his father's funeral.

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.

Modi govt is a 2-person regime, says Yashwant Sinha

Modi govt is a 2-person regime, says Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A team worked together. Today, there is no such team, said Sinha.

Amarinder Singh: The man who revived Cong in Punjab

Amarinder Singh: The man who revived Cong in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The 79-year-old widely respected and popular leader steered the Congress in 2017 to a landslide victory in the 117-member assembly to occupy the chief minister's post for the second time.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

His message contained some defiance: he vowed to fight the ban, insisted he had done no wrong and hit out at those who had questioned his integrity and honesty.

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday once again trained his guns on former state chief minister Amarinder Singh, calling him a 'fraud,' 'coward' and a 'crybaby.'

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Tennis star Maria Sharapova again tops the list of highest earning female athletes over the past year, according to Forbes.

Sidhu: 'Born Congressman' who stumped the party

Sidhu: 'Born Congressman' who stumped the party

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Nearly five years ago when he joined the Congress, ex-cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu had said he is a 'born Congressman' now coming back to his roots.

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

China has lost an opportunity to witness something inspirational by denying visa to the 101-year old sprinter Man Kaur, who wanted to compete at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships, says her son Gurdev Singh.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Champions League PIX: Benzema seals Real Madrid win against Liverpool; reach QFs

Champions League PIX: Benzema seals Real Madrid win against Liverpool; reach QFs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Real Madrid through to next round, win 6-2 on aggregate, Liverpool ousted

Amancio Ortega beats Buffett to become the world's 2nd richest

Amancio Ortega beats Buffett to become the world's 2nd richest

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Bloomberg's data notes that since last year, Bill Gates's net worth has decreased by $1.1 billion, while Ortega's has increased by an impressive $10.4 billion.

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Andy Murray beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to seal Britain's first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years on Sunday in the Flanders Expo in Ghent.

You are an inspiration for all of us: Neeraj to Devendra

You are an inspiration for all of us: Neeraj to Devendra

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday hailed Devendra Jhajharia after the javelin thrower won a stupendous third Paralympic medal in Tokyo.

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek will take over the world number one ranking in style after keeping her remarkable winning run intact with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Japan's Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh, is likely to be the state's new chief minister, Congress sources said on Sunday.

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Pacer Pankaj Singh, who contributed in Rajasthan's two Ranji Trophy triumphs and briefly played for India, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.

Will solve border dispute with Assam in remaining 6 areas: Meghalaya CM

Will solve border dispute with Assam in remaining 6 areas: Meghalaya CM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Sangma said finding the solution was not an easy decision, but for the political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Miss you on Diwali: Pawar's emotional letter to his mother

Miss you on Diwali: Pawar's emotional letter to his mother

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In his letter in Marathi, which he has posted on Twitter, the veteran politician credited his mother for his ability to maintain healthy dialogues even with people holding differnt political ideologies.

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House said on Thursday, becoming the second sitting American president to be hit by the virus.

Centenarian Man Kaur sets sights on winning Laureus award

Centenarian Man Kaur sets sights on winning Laureus award

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Centenarian sprinter Man Kaur, who has featured among the nominees for the prestigious 'Laureus World Best Sporting Moment of the Year 2017' Award, has sought the support of countrymen and sports enthusiasts around the world to vote for here in a global online poll.