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Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Sociedad midfielder Carlos Vela was called up by Mexico for November tour friendlies on Tuesday after turning his back on his country since March 2011.

3 jailed in UK for engaging in 'cyber jihad'

3 jailed in UK for engaging in 'cyber jihad'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The judge dismissed claims from Tsouli's defence counsel, Alan Hedworth, QC, that his client had changed his opinions since his arrest two years ago.

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

This year's Laureates have shown how the problem of global poverty can be tackled by breaking it down into a number of smaller - but more precise - questions at individual or group levels, he Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in

'People in Hollywood don't know the other Khans'

'People in Hollywood don't know the other Khans'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Irrfan Khan talks about his movies and more.

Amritraj leaps 14 places in singles

Amritraj leaps 14 places in singles

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The second highest-ranked Indian on the circuit is now perched at 262.

Mary Kom is boxing world body's ambassador for women's World C'ship

Mary Kom is boxing world body's ambassador for women's World C'ship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Iconic Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom added another honour to her list of accolades as she was named one of the eight ambassadors for the upcoming World Championships by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

The hottest holiday destinations

The hottest holiday destinations

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Be it Goa or Mauritius, the backwaters or snow-clad mountains, adventure sports or treks -- tell us YOUR all-time favourite holiday/getaway destination.

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

2016 has been the most important one for Renault in India, backed by strategic measures in all key biz dimensions.

Moya to play Almagro in semis

Moya to play Almagro in semis

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Fourth seed Carlos Moya continued his impressive run at the Swedish Open on Friday by easily dispatching local hope Robin Soderling 6-2 6-4 in the quarter-finals.

Sania Mirza enters top-50

Sania Mirza enters top-50

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Sania will now be seen in action in the French open, where she will face Italian Alberta Brianti in the first round.

Sania-Vania triumph

Sania-Vania triumph

Rediff.com20 May 2007

Sania Mirza won her first WTA Tour title of the season, clinching the doubles crown at the Morocco Open with American Vania King.

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Cosmas Lagat of Kenya and Worknesh Alemu of Ethiopia surprised pre-race favourites to win the men's and women's crowns respectively in the US $405,000 Tata Mumbai Marathon, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home - as long Ferrari had not won the Grand Prix in Hockenheim.

Sania says clay best for comeback

Sania says clay best for comeback

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The tennis ace believes that clay will be the ideal platform for her to make a comeback after a knee injury.

Gritty Paris suburb revels in local boy and superstar Mbappe

Gritty Paris suburb revels in local boy and superstar Mbappe

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Back in his hometown of Bondy, on the gritty northeast outskirts of Paris, there is immense pride at his exploits, but not that much surprise -- they always knew he'd make it big.

PIX: Asia makes an impact but little progress at World Cup

PIX: Asia makes an impact but little progress at World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Asia's representatives are once again heading home before the business end of the World Cup gets going.

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The World Cup lost its headline acts on Saturday as the game's two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, readied to leave Russia after their teams were eliminated in the round of 16. Messi's Argentina lost 4-3 to France and hours later Ronaldo's Portugal went down 2-1 to Uruguay, leaving the tournament without its two best known and most loved players.

Paes-Damm in second round at Qatar Open

Paes-Damm in second round at Qatar Open

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The Indo-Czech pair beat Morocco's Younes El Aynaoui and Sultan Khalfan of the host country.

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Infinite Analytics CEO Akash Bhatia and Lead Scientist Joseph Kibe reveal how AI reads Wikipedia index noise to pull out the winners.

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz reacted angrily after a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Monday doomed his team to elimination from the World Cup, saying they had deserved to win.

Sweden's Regragoui wins Pune marathon

Sweden's Regragoui wins Pune marathon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Kenya's Hellen Nzembi Musyoka won the women's event.

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

PHOTOS: Spain squeeze past dogged Iran to stay alive

PHOTOS: Spain squeeze past dogged Iran to stay alive

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Spain squeezed past dogged Iran 1-0 in their World Cup Group B encounter on Wednesday, thanks to a fortuitous goal from Diego Costa, but the Europeans suffered a string of second-half scares.

Banned FIFA chief Blatter attends match: 'It's my World Cup'

Banned FIFA chief Blatter attends match: 'It's my World Cup'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he feels the soccer World Cup underway in Moscow is a little bit like "my World Cup" because he has been so well received on his visit to Moscow.

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The neighbourly rivalry and the intriguing prospect of a duel between Real Madrid team mates Sergio Ramos of Spain and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo meant the Group B match was always going to be one of the highlights of the opening round.

Pak-origin man named as one of the London attackers

Pak-origin man named as one of the London attackers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The police identified 2 of London attackers as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane.

Sania-Vania in semi-finals

Sania-Vania in semi-finals

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The Indo-US pair beat the French-Venezuelan combination of Camille Pin and Milagros Sequera for a place in the final of the US $145,000 Tier IV Morocco Open.

The Emmy-nominated desi

The Emmy-nominated desi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Sania slips one spot to 50th in WTA rankings

Sania slips one spot to 50th in WTA rankings

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

If the Indian ace's recovery doesn't go as planned then her comeback may be delayed until the Morocco WTA event starting May 14.

Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona

Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

His goal in his team's 2-2 draw with Tunisia came 12 years after his first goal in the World Cup finals against Morocco in 1994.

Indian men thrash Cyprus

Indian men thrash Cyprus

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Indian men bounced back with a convincing 4-0 victory over Cyprus in the second round of the Chess Olympiad

Performance is the key mission

Performance is the key mission

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning in January 2014.

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's London marathon with Jaouad Gharib in second and Hendrick Ramaala in third place.

Philippoussis out of Davis Cup playoff

Philippoussis out of Davis Cup playoff

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

The Australian is still suffering the effects of an injury he picked up during the US Open and had been rested as a precaution.

India at the Games on Tuesday

India at the Games on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

Indian sportspersons will be in action in the following events at 28th Olympic Games in Athens.

Nadal, Federer triumph in Dubai

Nadal, Federer triumph in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Roger Federer began the defence of his Dubai Open title with a 7-6, 6-3 win over compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rizvi's burial took place in Mumbai. Khushi's body was cremated at the Khaswadi crematorium in Vadodara.

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh and Vijayant Mailk raised hopes of an all-Indian final at the US $15,000 ITF men's singles Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada, after winning their respective quarter-finals. Second seed Sanam beat Canadia's Braydenx Schnur 7-5, 6-1 while fourth seed Vijayant got the better of eighth seed Fritz Wolmarans of South Africa 7-6(3), 6-2.