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From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

All you need to know about reforms to be voted on by FIFA

All you need to know about reforms to be voted on by FIFA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body, FIFA, is expected to pass wide-ranging reforms at a Congress in Zurich next Friday, when a new president will also be elected.

Memo issue: Ijaz will not come to Pak

Memo issue: Ijaz will not come to Pak

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Fearing arrest, Pakistani- American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the central figure in the memo scandal, on Monday said he would not visit Islamabad to depose before a judicial panel probing the matter and wants his testimony to be recorded either in London or Zurich.

Swiss govt to impose tougher requirements for UBS, Credit Suisse

Swiss govt to impose tougher requirements for UBS, Credit Suisse

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The amendments should be submitted by year-end.

PHOTOS: She chose the ramp to raise Tibet's voice

PHOTOS: She chose the ramp to raise Tibet's voice

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Struggling to gain entry to the top global beauty pageants due to objections from China, Miss Tibet 2011 Tenzin Yangkyi has said the best way for her to highlight the Tibetan question in the international arena is through participation in such contests.

Here's what happened at Karan Johar's birthday bash

Here's what happened at Karan Johar's birthday bash

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Priyanka was in good spirits, while Vidya Balan finally came out in the open.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'

Thorpe's goggles fell off, says coach

Thorpe's goggles fell off, says coach

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe's latest setback in his bid to swim at this year's London Games was not as terrible as it first appeared, his coach said on Friday.

Arrested FIFA officials banned from football for 90 days

Arrested FIFA officials banned from football for 90 days

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

FIFA executive committee members Juan Angel Napout and Alfredo Hawit have been suspended from football for 90 days after their arrest in Switzerland, the ethics committee of the football's governing body said on Friday.

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Strangely, a few days after filing the charges, the CBI teams arrived in Hyderabad and Mumbai to raid GVK's offices and found incriminating evidence, a reversal of the normal course of events.

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

People working in Zurich are able to afford the smartphone the quickest, that is, after 22 hours of work.

Mumbai, Delhi among cheapest cities to travel by taxi

Mumbai, Delhi among cheapest cities to travel by taxi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

In Cairo the same distance by taxi costs just $1.49 - the cheapest taxi price.

FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Zico has been promised the backing of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for his bid to run for the FIFA presidency if he can show he has the support of four other federations.

Nike cooperating with authorities in FIFA probe

Nike cooperating with authorities in FIFA probe

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Nike Inc on Wednesday said that it was cooperating with authorities on alleged bribery and corruption at soccer's governing body FIFA.

Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar for Ballon d'Or. Pick your winner!

Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar for Ballon d'Or. Pick your winner!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head once again for the title of world's best footballer after being short-listed along with Neymar on Monday for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or.

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees.

Unusual monsoon pics: Tears from a tulip

Unusual monsoon pics: Tears from a tulip

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

IMAGES: Nari launches sexy Swiss calendar

IMAGES: Nari launches sexy Swiss calendar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Here's a glimpse of designer Narendra Kumar launching the new Swiss Art Calendar featuring model Lisa Haydon -- and a preview of what it has to offer!

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities of the world along with Hong Kong and Singapore.

Champions League: Bayern canter through

Champions League: Bayern canter through

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Bayern Munich cantered into the Champions League group stages after a 1-0 victory at FC Zurich on Tuesday while two goals from Giuseppe Rossi rescued Villarreal against Odense.

Qatar reject suggestions 2022 World Cup may be moved

Qatar reject suggestions 2022 World Cup may be moved

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The 2022 soccer World Cup will be held in Qatar despite doubts raised by a German FIFA executive committee member because of extreme heat in the desert state, local organisers said on Monday.

India among top destination for expats, few others are...

India among top destination for expats, few others are...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

India is seen as a good destination to relocate to as expat parents enjoy greater opportunities to make significant financial savings.

FIFA task force recommends shorter Nov-Dec World Cup for Qatar 2022

FIFA task force recommends shorter Nov-Dec World Cup for Qatar 2022

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The FIFA task force looking into dates for the Qatar World Cup has recommended a shorter tournament to be staged in November and December 2022, the head of the Asian Football Confederation told reporters on Tuesday.

Rogue London trader costs UBS $2 bn

Rogue London trader costs UBS $2 bn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

A 31-year-old staffer was arrested in the early hours of Thursday for causing a $2-billion loss to Swiss investment banking giant UBS on account of unauthorised trading at the bank's London office.

Raj Thackeray takes his language war to Europe

Raj Thackeray takes his language war to Europe

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Facing severe criticism from all quarters of Indian political establishment for his anti-immigrant posture, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray took his language war to Europe where he reiterated his oft-repeated views on the politically explosive language issue that helped his party win 13 legislative assembly seats in Maharashtra in October 2009.

World Champion Blake beats personal best

World Champion Blake beats personal best

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

World 100 metres champion Yohan Blake ran a personal best of 9.82 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday in his first race since winning gold in Daegu.

Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race

Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Mohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar withdrew his candidacy to be FIFA president on Saturday, one day before he is due to face an Ethics Committee hearing into bribery allegations.

'Mubarak has moved his assets to the Gulf states'

'Mubarak has moved his assets to the Gulf states'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has reportedly moved his family assets from European banks to institutions in Gulf region after Swiss authorities took steps to freeze his foreign accounts.According to channel, former president is believed to have transferred a fortune to friendly Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

'Get out', world media tells Blatter!

'Get out', world media tells Blatter!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here is a look at how foreign media has reacted to this news.

Ordinance scam: CBI seeks blacklisting of 6 firms

Ordinance scam: CBI seeks blacklisting of 6 firms

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Central Bureau of Investaigation has asked the defence ministry to blacklist six firms, including four international ones, for their alleged involvement in the Ordnance Factory Board scam.

Jodran's Prince Ali to stand for FIFA presidency

Jodran's Prince Ali to stand for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan said on Tuesday he would stand for the presidency of world soccer's governing body FIFA later this year.

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not see out his latest term of office following his re-election on Friday because he will be forced to resign, English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke told reporters on Saturday.

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Highlighting the divisions, the former French diplomat pointed out that the top European clubs spend millions on players while Papua New Guinea's football federation struggles to pay air fares for its team.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Thinking of migrating to a more agreeable locale? Then perhaps you should consider moving to Vienna, which has been named the best city to live in for the tenth year in a row. However, the news isn't that great for Indians, with the list released by global consulting firm Mercer showing that Indian cities fared badly in the quality of living survey. The comprehensive survey is done with many factors being considered like housing, crime, political stability, leisure, air pollution, infrastructure, health system, education and economy.

Blatter backs German proposal for FIFA integrity checks

Blatter backs German proposal for FIFA integrity checks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorsed a German proposal for stronger integrity checks to vet top soccer officials as the sport's global governing body grapples with the fallout of a massive corruption scandal.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

European cities continue to lead in terms of quality of life.

Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Russia won the right to put on the 2018 World Cup and Qatar will stage the 2022 finals, both first-time hosts, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Thursday.

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has agreed with the organization's lawyers that he will not use official FIFA platforms or personnel to issue statements in his defense in response to an investigation by Swiss prosecutors, two sources close to the matter said.