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Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92
Rediff.com6 Jan 2024His Brazilian fans loved him for his idiosyncratic personality and unapologetic nationalism. He liked to say he was born with victory at his side and was rarely shy to challenge those who said his teams were too defensive.
Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines
Rediff.com2 Jan 2024The Centre will invest around Rs 200 crore over five years for the exploration and development of these mines.
Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws
Rediff.com8 Dec 2023Defending Copa America champions Argentina and South American heavyweights Brazil were drawn in favourable groups for next year's edition on Thursday, while hosts the United States will come up against 15-time winners Uruguay.
World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends
Rediff.com18 Oct 2023Neymar injured as Brazil lose 2-0 in Uruguay
EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned
Rediff.com16 Sep 2023Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.
Neymar shines in Saudi debut, sets up stunning goals!
Rediff.com16 Sep 2023Neymar was introduced in the 64th minute for fellow Brazilian Michael and set up Malcom to score Al-Hilal's fourth in the 83rd minute.
PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win
Rediff.com13 Sep 2023Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.
Antony takes 'period of absence' from Man Utd to address assault allegations
Rediff.com10 Sep 2023Antony will not immediately return to Manchester United while the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations against him, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia
Rediff.com9 Sep 2023Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.
Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise
Rediff.com8 Sep 2023Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.
World's youngest referee? 10-year-old rules the pitch in Bolivia
Rediff.com4 Aug 2023Erick Callejas, 10, can be found on weekends blowing his whistle and calling the shots at local games, inspired by his referee father Ramiro.
Tough day for India as Yuki-Myneni, Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out
Rediff.com9 Jul 2023Indian doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a valiant fight before going down to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain and Adrian Mannarino of France in a three-setter.
As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves
Rediff.com3 Jul 2023The EV industry is at an inflection point and batteries will play a critical role ahead -- batteries and related components typically constitute 35-45 per cent of an EV's costs.
Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals
Rediff.com29 Jun 2023In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security, India has officially released its first-ever critical minerals list, identifying 30 key critical minerals crucial to the nation's economic growth and technological development. This pioneering step aims at reducing import dependence, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and supporting the country's net-zero objectives. Union Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, while releasing the Critical Minerals for India report in New Delhi on Wednesday, said, "India is readying for an Atmanirbhar Bharat."
They Aren't Sauron's Stormtroopers...
Rediff.com20 Feb 2023Dancers of the Diablada Urus group perform during the carnival in Oruro, Bolivia.
India abstains as UN Women's Commission votes out Iran
Rediff.com15 Dec 2022Iran was ousted from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women on Wednesday evening in the wake of the Mahsa Amini protest.
In 'white gold' rush, India starts talks with lithium-rich nations
Rediff.com13 Dec 2022To ramp up domestic battery manufacturing capacity and reduce the dependence on imports, the government has initiated talks with a few lithium-rich countries to supply the mineral to Indian companies, industry sources informed Business Standard. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a meeting with the ambassadors of countries, including Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, among others, to put forth its request.
The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!
Rediff.com3 Jul 2022White-lipped tamarin is a type of monkey that lives in the Amazon area of Brazil and Bolivia. Prevost's squirrel is a colourful species from the forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula and nearby islands. Sugar gliders are tiny marsupials - 6.3 to 8.3 inches in length - native to Australia.
French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted
Rediff.com23 May 2022Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium
Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open
Rediff.com22 May 2022Former champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a second consecutive first-round exit at the French Open
India, Pak abstain from voting against Russia at UNHRC
Rediff.com13 May 2022The resolution was adopted by a vote of 33 in favour, China and Eritrea voting against and 12 abstentions, including India, Armenia, Bolivia, Cameroon, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Pakistan, Senegal, Sudan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup
Rediff.com30 Mar 2022Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.
Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022
Rediff.com25 Mar 2022Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup, joining Brazil and Argentina as qualifiers from the South America
PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive
Rediff.com25 Mar 2022Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs
Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?
Rediff.com11 Feb 2022Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia
Rediff.com2 Feb 2022Brazil scored twice in the last four minutes, the second a first international goal from Real Madrid striker Rodrygo, to cap a comfortable 4-0 win over Paraguay in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Belo Horizonte.
China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites
Rediff.com28 Jan 2022China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.
Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Rediff.com17 Nov 2021Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland
WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held
Rediff.com13 Nov 2021Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.
WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay
Rediff.com15 Oct 2021A summary of Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.
WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win
Rediff.com11 Oct 2021A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held
Rediff.com8 Oct 2021Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100 percent record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.
WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia
Rediff.com10 Sep 2021A summary of Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers.
WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked
Rediff.com3 Sep 2021Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday
India builds world's highest road in Ladakh
Rediff.com4 Aug 2021The BRO has constructed a 52-km long black-topped road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the previous record of a road in Bolivia connecting to its volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 ft, the ministry's statement noted.
Olympics: World No. 1 Barty out in Round 1; Murray withdraws
Rediff.com25 Jul 2021World number one Ash Barty was shocked in the first round of the women's singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. The Australian was beaten by Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-3.
Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start
Rediff.com24 Jul 2021Novak Djokovic launched his bid to stay on course for a Golden Slam with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 win over 139th-ranked Hugo Dellien of Bolivia on Saturday, as sweltering conditions in Tokyo took a toll on the players on the opening day of tennis at the Games.
Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold
Rediff.com22 Jul 2021Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.