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Davis Cup: India cave in to Serbia

Davis Cup: India cave in to Serbia

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Holders Serbia avoided any more scares to complete a 4-1 victory over India in the Davis Cup on Sunday and Germany joined them in the quarter-finals as Philipp Petzschner edged them to victory in a thriller in Croatia. The United States also booked a home quarter-final against favourites Spain as Andy Roddick gave them a 3-1 lead in Chile with victory over Paul Capdeville.

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports can issue this visa.

Musharraf could have prevented Benazir murder: UN

Musharraf could have prevented Benazir murder: UN

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The report, which was released the report late Thursday night, points out that there was a 'deliberate' attempt by the Pakistan authorities to scuttle the investigation into the killing of the Pakistan People's Party chief.

Bhutto assassination report set to release today

Bhutto assassination report set to release today

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

An independent United Nations-appointed panel probing the killing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will on Thursday release its sensitive report on her assassination in 2007

Flying Dutchmen undaunted by Brazil

Flying Dutchmen undaunted by Brazil

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The impressive Dutch march through the World Cup finals might hit a brick wall on Friday when they meet a Brazil side in startling form and looking everything like becoming champions for a sixth time. Netherlands have their sights set on lifting the trophy themselves but coach Bert van Marwijk faces a tactical dilemma for a quarter-final in Port Elizabeth against a team that has mercilessly punished their opponents, whatever their approach.

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India were on Friday drawn with two-time champions Ghana, United States and Colombia in a tough Group A of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup.

Spain must put faith in proven strategy

Spain must put faith in proven strategy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Spain must ignore external criticism and show faith in the playing style that has served them so well for Friday's showdown against Group H leaders Chile, according to midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The Indian men's hockey team's biggest gain this year was the emergence of some talented fresh faces.

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Switzerland captain Alex Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami have been ruled out of their opening World Cup Group H game against Spain on Wednesday, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday.

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

India open hockey campaign against HK in Asiad

India open hockey campaign against HK in Asiad

Rediff.com14 Nov 2010

Indian men's hockey team starts its Asian Games campaign against minnows Hong Kong in Guangzhou on Monday, well aware that only a gold medal in the event would open the door for a direct entry to the 2012 London Olympics.

FIFA Rankings: India slip to 172; Belgium on top for first time

FIFA Rankings: India slip to 172; Belgium on top for first time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Indian football team's downward spiral in the FIFA rankings continued as it slipped five places to 172nd in the latest chart, on Thursday.

Friendlies: Brazil fired by Neymar hat-trick; England struggle against Denmark

Friendlies: Brazil fired by Neymar hat-trick; England struggle against Denmark

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Neymar's hat-trick lit up a powerful Brazil performance as the 32 nations taking part in this year's World Cup tested out their squads on a busy night of friendlies on Wednesday which also brought victories for Spain, Germany and France.

Giantkillers Slovakia take on the Dutch

Giantkillers Slovakia take on the Dutch

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Slovakia face the mighty Dutch on Monday hoping to keep their giantkilling run alive and join Germany and Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals. Having already accounted for holders Italy in the group stage, the World Cup debutants will need to be at their very best in Durban against a Netherlands team that have a perfect record so far.

SP members force RS to be adjourned again

SP members force RS to be adjourned again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Samajwadi Party disrupted the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha for the second day on Tuesday demanding implementation of Ranganath Misra Commission report, leading to adjournment of the House till noon.

I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez

I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez shrugged off comparisons with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, saying he wanted to make his own mark on the World Cup.

Sanchez puts onus on Arsenal to end contract stand-off

Sanchez puts onus on Arsenal to end contract stand-off

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Alexis Sanchez has said he is very happy at Arsenal but the Chile winger has put the onus on the north London club to put an end to the protracted contract negotiations to keep him at the Emirates Stadium.

Domestic sales dip for Maruti 800, exports surge

Domestic sales dip for Maruti 800, exports surge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The sun may be slowly setting on Maruti Suzuki India's once flagship M800 model in the domestic market, but the car is springing a surprise with rising exports this financial year.

Angry Mourinho blasts national teams' handling of United players' injuries

Angry Mourinho blasts national teams' handling of United players' injuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Mourinho lamented that his staff had been left in the dark about the fitness of key members of his squad.

Colombia cruise into quarters with win over Uruguay

Colombia cruise into quarters with win over Uruguay

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Colombia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after a double from James Rodriguez gave them a 2-0 win over Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

WC qualifiers: Messi's Argentina comeback in cloud after injury

WC qualifiers: Messi's Argentina comeback in cloud after injury

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has returned home to Argentina but remains doubtful for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela with his club confirming the 29-year-old is struggling with a sore left hamstring.

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Eighth seed American Andy Roddick has pulled out of the Toronto Masters because of illness, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Copa America: Brazil's chance for redemption

Copa America: Brazil's chance for redemption

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Next year's Copa America in Chile will give Brazil the chance to bury the ghosts of their miserable World Cup, the president of the country's soccer federation said.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

Preview: Copa is anyone's but fans worry emulating Europe

Preview: Copa is anyone's but fans worry emulating Europe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A decision to include Japan and Qatar as the invited sides to this year's Copa has also done little to generate faith in the new leadership, with the tournament usually featuring the 10 South American nations plus two invited teams, although they are generally from elsewhere in the Americas.

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Pope Benedict XVI failed to mention the child sex abuse scandal, which rocked the Roman Catholic Church, in his traditional Easter message in Rome.

Spain set record of fewest goals for Cup winners

Spain set record of fewest goals for Cup winners

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Spain's 1-0 extra time victory over Netherlands in the World Cup final on Sunday left them with a probably unwanted record of the fewest goals ever scored by the winners of the tournament.

Djokovic inspires Serbia, Argentina shock Russia

Djokovic inspires Serbia, Argentina shock Russia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Serbia reached the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time when they completed a 4-1 victory over Croatia in Split on Sunday.

Djokovic inspires Serbia, Argentina shock Russia

Djokovic inspires Serbia, Argentina shock Russia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Serbia reached the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time when they completed a 4-1 victory over Croatia in Split Sunday. World number two Novak Djokovic silenced a partisan crowd with a straight-sets win over Marin Cilic to give Serbia an unassailable 3-1 lead and set up a home tie against the Czech Republic, who dispatched Chile 4-1.

Injured Alonso doubtful for Portugal clash

Injured Alonso doubtful for Portugal clash

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is a serious doubt for the European champions' last-16 clash against neighbours Portugal after spraining an ankle in Friday's 2-1 win over Chile.

David Villa flying high for Spain

David Villa flying high for Spain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

David Villa added to his repertoire of spectacular goals to help fire Spain into the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday but there will be concern about the continued poor form of his strike partner Fernando Torres.

Spanish win eases doubts, but coach still unhappy

Spanish win eases doubts, but coach still unhappy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Spain's 2-0 defeat of outsiders Honduras got their World Cup campaign back on track, but their victory was not quite enough for coach Vicente del Bosque.

Swiss set World Cup defensive record

Swiss set World Cup defensive record

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Switzerland set a new World Cup record for not conceding a goal after holding Chile scoreless through the first 67 minutes of their Group H match on Monday.

Focused Federer to ignore World Cup distractions

Focused Federer to ignore World Cup distractions

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

The Swiss soccer team's Mr Motivator, also known as Roger Federer, is hoping Alejandro Falla does not turn out to be an awkward first round opponent at Wimbledon on Monday.

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Queens Park Rangers striker Eduardo Vargas will be out of action for six weeks due to a knee ligament injury, the player's agent said on Monday.

Football friendly: Falcao equals Colombia goals record

Football friendly: Falcao equals Colombia goals record

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Striker Radamel Falcao equalised Colombia's international goals record with a 74th-minute penalty in his country's 3-1 away win over Kuwait in a friendly on Monday.

Images from the 2010 World Cup qualifiers

Images from the 2010 World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Diego Maradona's Argentina finally clinched a place in the 2010 World Cup finals following a tortuous qualifying campaign with a 1-0 away win over bitter rivals Uruguay on Wednesday.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.