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From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick corrective eyewear allows her to see around 20%.

How this model with albinism created history

How this model with albinism created history

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

An advocate of diversity, she is a South African lawyer turned model.

Is Donald Trump selling kheer in Pakistan?

Is Donald Trump selling kheer in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Unfazed by the popularity, Bagga said, "My face resembles Donald Trump, that is why people take selfies with me. I feel very good."

Indian track cyclist Ronaldo Singh geared up for World Championships

Indian track cyclist Ronaldo Singh geared up for World Championships

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The trio had dominated the recently concluded National Games in Gujarat, with Ronaldo Laitonjam Singh securing 3 gold medals, while David Beckham secured 1 gold and 3 silver. Esow Alban won a medal in each metal category.

We don't care if English think we're boring, says Sweden's Ekdal

We don't care if English think we're boring, says Sweden's Ekdal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Albin Ekdal does not care about criticism that they are too defensive and dependent on long balls.

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

A red card for a moment of madness from Marcus Danielson brought Sweden's Euro 2020 to an abrupt end as they crashed out with a 2-1 defeat in their last-16 match against Ukraine on Tuesday.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The Travel Photographer of The Year Awards winners have been chosen and they're a stunning selection celebrating the beauty of our planet and all its inhabitants. Photographers from 142 countries submitted over 20,000 jaw-dropping pictures that were shot on everything from high-end professional cameras to mobile phones, in categories including 'faces, people, cultures'; the natural world and the beauty of light. The winning images can be seen at the TPOTY exhibition, which is free, and will be on show at LondonBridgeCity next Spring. Rediff.com was kindly granted permission to publish 25 of the 150 winning and shortlisted images. Scroll down to see our picks of the bunch.

Under-23 World Wrestling C'ships: Pooja wins silver; Sajan aims for bronze

Under-23 World Wrestling C'ships: Pooja wins silver; Sajan aims for bronze

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Gehlot lost 0-2 to Okuno in the summit clash to emulate Ravinder (61kg), who also won a silver earlier this week.

What was this Indian model doing at Buckingham Palace?

What was this Indian model doing at Buckingham Palace?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

She was clicked with BBC journalist and broadcaster Tina Daheley.

Real edge Getafe in thriller

Real edge Getafe in thriller

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Gonzalo Higuain's stunning injury-time strike secured a remarkable 3-2 comeback win for hosts Real Madrid in the Primera Liga on Tuesday.

Euro 2016: Swedes close ranks ahead of crunch Ireland game

Euro 2016: Swedes close ranks ahead of crunch Ireland game

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Sweden elected to train behind closed doors on Saturday as they prepared for their Euro 2016 opener against Ireland following several flare-ups between players and coaches in training on Friday. Angry words were exchanged between striker John Guidetti and midfielder Albin Ekdal, while Guidetti also argued with assistant trainer Peter Wettergren during Friday's session. This led to the Swedes deciding not to open Saturday's training to the media for the usual 15 minutes.

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Images from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Switzerland and Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday

A letter from Gandhiji

A letter from Gandhiji

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Letters written by Mahatma Gandhi before he was assassinated have come home.

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

His contract with Real expired last month and, according to reports in the Turkish media, he will sign a two-year contract with Besiktas.

Getafe upset Barcelona 2-0

Getafe upset Barcelona 2-0

Rediff.com11 Nov 2007

Getafe returned to haunt Barcelona as they condemned Frank Rijkaard's side to a 2-0 defeat in the Primera Liga on Saturday. The last time Barca visited the Coliseum six months ago Getafe knocked them out of the King's Cup in the semi-finals by overturning a 5-2 first-leg deficit with a stunning 4-0 win.

8 Serie A football players test positive for coronavirus

8 Serie A football players test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Four players from Italian side Sampdoria have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, including one for the second time, the Serie club said. Fiorentina said three players and three staff members tested positive while a day earlier Torino said one player had contracted the new coronavirus.

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?

Sweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat: coach Andersson

Sweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat: coach Andersson

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Sweden's success at this year's World Cup has been built on defensive organisation and clinical counter-attacks.

Sweden ready to make life difficult for England

Sweden ready to make life difficult for England

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Swedes won a group containing world champions Germany before defeating Switzerland in the last 16, but England will be a step up.

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on Monday.

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of bike customisation, motorsports, auto gaming arena, autonomous vehicle and so on

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pepe has blasted the Liga club's fans as "unenthusiastic", contrasting the hushed atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with the cauldron of noise he is now exposed to with Turkish champions Besiktas.

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Napoli brush aside lowly Crotone to go third in Serie A.

Euro 2016: Italian defender Chiellini 'fears domino effect' of Brexit

Euro 2016: Italian defender Chiellini 'fears domino effect' of Brexit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

When Britain's voters sent shockwaves through the continent last week by voting to leave the European Union, most footballers who were asked about it shrugged their shoulders and said it was nothing to do with them.

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sweden missed the influence of captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was resting a sore calf muscle, as they struggled to create chances in a dull 0-0 draw with Slovenia in their penultimate Euro 2016 warm-up in Malmo on Monday.

PIX: Sweden, Finland clinch Euro finals berth

PIX: Sweden, Finland clinch Euro finals berth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

A summary of Friday's night's qualifying matches for Euro 2020.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

Euro Qualifiers: Spain win; Denmark score late

Euro Qualifiers: Spain win; Denmark score late

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Spain's Alvaro Morata scored a goal in each half as they beat a highly defensive Malta side 2-0 away on Tuesday to move top of their Euro 2020 qualifying group with two wins out of two games.

PHOTOS: Italy on the verge of missing World Cup after Sweden loss

PHOTOS: Italy on the verge of missing World Cup after Sweden loss

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Sweden beat Italy 1-0 to gain the upperhand after their World Cup playoff first leg on a chilly night, while a young England side held Germany goalless and Belgium drew 3-3 with Mexico despite Romelu Lukaku's double but France eased to a 2-0 victory against Wales.

Europe Football: Barcelona, Juventus keep clean sheet; Chelsea march on

Europe Football: Barcelona, Juventus keep clean sheet; Chelsea march on

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Diego Costa continued his rich vein of form as he helped leaders Chelsea to a 3-0 win over Aston Villa while Louis van Gaal enjoyed only his second Premier League win as Manchester United manager following a 2-1 victory against West Ham.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Slovakia stun defending champs Spain; England labour to win

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Slovakia stun defending champs Spain; England labour to win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Holders Spain suffered their first defeat in qualifying for a major tournament in eight years when Miroslav Stoch nodded a late goal to earn Slovakia a shock 2-1 victory in Euro 2016 Group C on Thursday.

Euro qualifiers PHOTOS: Rooney closes in all England goal record

Euro qualifiers PHOTOS: Rooney closes in all England goal record

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Photos from the Euro 2016 qualifying matches played on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Nadal loses on return; Serena, Cilic advance in China

Sports Shorts: Nadal loses on return; Serena, Cilic advance in China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

US Open champions Marin Cilic and Serena Williams kicked off their China Open campaigns with straight sets victories against battling underdogs on Monday, but Rafael Nadal suffered defeat in a rare doubles outing on his return from injury.