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LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs globally amid COVID-19 pandemic

LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs globally amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The company, which is part of tech giant Microsoft, has about 1,200 employees in India. It, however, did not comment on the impact of the job cuts on its India operations.

WikiLeaks founder Assange should be freed immediately: UN

WikiLeaks founder Assange should be freed immediately: UN

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be freed, a UN panel ruled as it called on the UK and Sweden to compensate the whistleblower for his "arbitrary detention".

Wrestler Vinesh wins third successive gold

Wrestler Vinesh wins third successive gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat bagged her third consecutive gold in the women's 53kg category after winning the Poland Open wrestling tournament in Warsaw.

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Charpentier, 51, and Doudna, 56, are just the sixth and seventh women to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, according to France 24.

Euro 2016: What not to do against Belgium...

Euro 2016: What not to do against Belgium...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots, in typically self-confident mood, warned that any opponents who opened up against his team would be punished after their 1-0 win against Sweden on Wednesday.

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

Enemies beware! 4 Rafales to arrive in India by July-end

Enemies beware! 4 Rafales to arrive in India by July-end

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Out of 36 Rafale jets, 30 will be fighter jets and six will be trainers.

Federer hits out at 'lethargic' Swiss team following World Cup exit

Federer hits out at 'lethargic' Swiss team following World Cup exit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Roger Federer said his 'lethargic' countrymen got what they deserved at the World Cup after they were beaten 1-0 by Sweden in the Round of 16.

New COVID-19 strain: Total 38 people in India test positive

New COVID-19 strain: Total 38 people in India test positive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

All these people have been kept in single room isolation in designated healthcare facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

He addressed a seminar on India and Sweden in Stockholm.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Teary farewell for Buffon after Italy's World Cup failure

Teary farewell for Buffon after Italy's World Cup failure

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Tearful goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon ended his 20-year Italy career in the saddest possible way on Monday with their first failure to qualify for the World Cup in 60 years.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

The winners of the International Landscape Photographer of the Year

The winners of the International Landscape Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The International Landscape Photographer of the Year has again delivered a truly awe-inspiring selection of highlights in its seventh year. From fairy-tale inspired forest shots to beautifully surreal drone perspectives, this incredible competition highlights the diversity of landscape photography. Take a look...

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Valerie Adams chalks up another medal for the mums.

US 'keeper Solo 'saddened' by six-month ban

US 'keeper Solo 'saddened' by six-month ban

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

She was handed ban for mocking Sweden, calling them "a bunch of cowards" at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden

FIFA Rankings: US women stay top, England climb to third

FIFA Rankings: US women stay top, England climb to third

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

World champions the United States women's soccer team have held on to the top spot in the latest FIFA rankings released on Friday, while England have moved up to third spot behind Germany.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She paved the way for potato vodka and gluten-free baking. 300 years ago! And that's only two of the many cool things about this Swedish scientist the world is talking about.

UK judge rejects US request to extradite Assange

UK judge rejects US request to extradite Assange

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Assange is wanted in the US on the charges of conspiring with Chelsea Manning, an American activist and whistleblower, to commit computer intrusion into the Department of Defence network to steal classified documents, namely Afghan and Iraq war logs and secret Department of State cables.

Organic food may not be as good as you think

Organic food may not be as good as you think

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The greater land-use in organic farming leads indirectly to higher carbon dioxide emissions, thanks to deforestation.

The secret behind England's sensational run at World Cup

The secret behind England's sensational run at World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Entering the tournament with minimal expectations and the second youngest team at the World Cup, England surprised many by reaching their third ever World Cup semi-final.

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

World Cup updates: Swiss suffer double suspension blow

World Cup updates: Swiss suffer double suspension blow

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Tunisia will start third-choice goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi and have striker Fakhreddine Ben Youssef act as his back-up in their final World Cup game against Panama on Thursday after FIFA rejected their request to add a replacement keeper to the squad.

Ibrahimovic, Atletico's Felix injured in training

Ibrahimovic, Atletico's Felix injured in training

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled up at the end of the session, possibly with a calf muscle problem. Atletico Madrid's record signing Joao Felix is likely to miss the start of the Spanish soccer season when it resumes next month after sustaining a sprained knee in training.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

Rafales to be formally inducted into IAF on Thursday

Rafales to be formally inducted into IAF on Thursday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores but Portugal lose; Italy add to Dutch misery

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores but Portugal lose; Italy add to Dutch misery

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Madeira homecoming with an early strike but Sweden wrecked the party by hitting back from two down to win 3-2.

'Virus has shown us the inequalities of society'

'Virus has shown us the inequalities of society'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'Inequality has been growing in the world. The virus has only amplified it.'

Southgate, and England, reap reward for faith in Pickford

Southgate, and England, reap reward for faith in Pickford

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Everton's Pickford made his England debut seven months ago and had only three caps before the World Cup but Southgate let him know he would be his first-choice.

Swede Sjostrom sets world record in 100m butterfly

Swede Sjostrom sets world record in 100m butterfly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom set a world record for the women's 100 metres butterfly at the world championships on Sunday.

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

India lost around 38.5 thousand hectares of tropical forest in the last decade. Nearly 14 per cent of the country's tree cover! It is one thing for Modi to announce that India will reach a net-zero level of emissions in 2070. But if it is serious, it needs to start today, points out Ramesh Menon.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the 2020 Euro Qualifiers played on Monday

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

For Ireland to reach the knockout stages at Euro 2016 they must achieve something they haven't done in 28 years - win a game at the European Championship. Martin O'Neill's team face an Italian side already guaranteed victory in Group E and manager Antonio Conte is likely to field many of his reserves, but it remains to be seen if Ireland can end their long winless streak in this must-win game.

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in 2020 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments, though customer deposits fell, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday. The increase in aggregate funds of Indian clients with Swiss banks, from 899 million Swiss francs (Rs 6,625 crore) at the end of 2019, reverses a two-year declining trend and has taken the figure to the highest level in 13 years. It stood at a record high of nearly 6.5 billion Swiss francs in 2006, after which it has been mostly on a downward path, except for a few years including in 2011, 2013 and 2017, as per the Swiss National Bank (SNB) data.

FIFA Women's WC: Switzerland thrash Ecuador; Japan motor on

FIFA Women's WC: Switzerland thrash Ecuador; Japan motor on

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Switzerland earned a record-tying 10-1 triumph over Ecuador on Friday for their first ever Women's World Cup victory Switzerland earned a record-tying 10-1 triumph over Ecuador on Friday for their first ever Women's World Cup victory.

Clubs ready cheque books as 'king' Ibrahimovic confirms PSG exit

Clubs ready cheque books as 'king' Ibrahimovic confirms PSG exit

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Sweden's larger-than-life captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play his final game for Paris Saint Germain on Saturday, he said in a social media post that is likely to send clubs around the world reaching for their cheque books.

Heartbreak for Italy as they fail to qualify for World Cup

Heartbreak for Italy as they fail to qualify for World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement as the Azzurris unable to qualify for first time since 1958.