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Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Under the ambit of probe is how former exec Eric Alexander obtained medical records of woman who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in 2014

Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award

Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to the prize, European soccer's governing body announced during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Former England star footballer David Beckham has reportedly landed a cameo role of 'Blackleg leader' in Guy Ritchie's new upcoming movie, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur.

US lawmakers urge Trump to press India over Kashmir

US lawmakers urge Trump to press India over Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The senators also said that Pakistan should end support to terrorism and refrain from taking any steps that could destabilise Kashmir.

The spectacular PHOTOS of the month

The spectacular PHOTOS of the month

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Mourinho waxes eloquent about 'humble, friendly' Ibrahimovic

Mourinho waxes eloquent about 'humble, friendly' Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is playing a pivotal role in creating a friendly atmosphere in the Manchester United dressing room, manager Jose Mourinho has said, adding that the striker should not restrict his role in the squad to goalscorer.

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is back and they have announced its finalists. In addition to providing some light-hearted relief, the competition also aims to highlight the important message of wildlife conservation. From shopping responsibly by avoiding plastics and palm oil to restricting water use at home, this year's contest is aimed at making people think about the animals on the planet - as well as laughing at them. The winners will be announced on November 13.

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Sweden benefited from poor defending and the video assistant referee to beat England 2-1 in the women's World Cup third place playoff match on Saturday.

After Champions League win, Ranieri urges players to start anew

After Champions League win, Ranieri urges players to start anew

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Leicester City face the latest challenge of Claudio Ranieri's remarkable managerial reign on Saturday, to come back down to earth from the high of a Champions League win for a domestic game against Burnley.

PIX: Madonna mingles with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

PIX: Madonna mingles with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

A look at the guests at the premiere.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

IAAF athletes of the year are...

IAAF athletes of the year are...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Kenya's marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Colombian jumper Caterine Ibarguen were honoured as IAAF athletes of the year at athletics' annual awards ceremony on Tuesday.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

How Tim Cook, Steve Jobs respond to cold e-mails

How Tim Cook, Steve Jobs respond to cold e-mails

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Find out what Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Deep Kalra did when they received angry, negative feedback from customers.

PHOTOS: Take a look at the figure skaters!

PHOTOS: Take a look at the figure skaters!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

It's the time when athletes prepare for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Liverpool moved into the Champions League qualifying spots after a 3-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday took them above Leicester City and into fourth place with one round of Premier League matches remaining.

Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon

Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

White House physician Sean Conley has said the US president is "not yet out of the woods". "While not yet out of the woods, the team remains cautiously optimistic," Dr Conley said, adding that the plan for Sunday is to continue observation in between doses of Remdesivir, closely monitoring his clinical status while fully supporting his conduct of presidential duties.

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Thailand, coming off a record 13-0 loss to defending champions United States in their Group F opener, conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes as they struggled to win aerial battles against a much taller Swedish team.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.

France issues terror alert after shooting at school

France issues terror alert after shooting at school

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The suspect who was arrested was a 17-year-old pupil at the high-school.

Betzig, Moerner, Hell win 2014 Nobel prize for chemistry

Betzig, Moerner, Hell win 2014 Nobel prize for chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Two American scientists and one from Germany have won the Nobel prize for chemistry for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Manchester United are facing an injury crisis

President Obama considers PM Modi good friend, says White House

President Obama considers PM Modi good friend, says White House

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Schultz was responding to a question on Chinese aggressive behaviour on South China Sea.

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Immigrants from five countries -- India, Bolivia, Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana -- stood in a line during the ceremony in the White House.

The chance to win a coffee date with Ivanka Trump cancelled

The chance to win a coffee date with Ivanka Trump cancelled

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The auction, offering coffee with the next first daughter during a 45-minute private meeting, had been running for 10 days and had drawn 28 bids, the highest of which had reached $72,888 (Rs 49 lakh).

Europa semi: Payet inspires Marseille to 2-0 win over Salzburg

Europa semi: Payet inspires Marseille to 2-0 win over Salzburg

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Florian Thauvin headed in Payet's free kick after 15 minutes and Clinton Njie calmly slotted home in the 63rd to put Marseille in the driving seat against the Austrian champions.

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A young Arnold Schwarzenegger in swimwear, Cary Grant setting airport chic standards, a socialite even the Kardashians can't keep with and other vintage moments from the film festival on La Croisette!

Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics Games after reaching a deal with Olympic organizers, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, citing an unnamed source close to the negotiation.

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

News of all that tranpired on and off the football field.

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The police and bomb disposal squads have been so far successful in safely defusing these crude bombs, which appears to have been sent by the same sender.

Meet the World Athletes of the Year

Meet the World Athletes of the Year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie and Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams were named World Athletes of the Year at an IAAF gala in Monaco on Friday.

Plastic ban: 'I'm using cotton bags, steel boxes and utensils'

Plastic ban: 'I'm using cotton bags, steel boxes and utensils'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Rediff readers tell us how they are dealing with the ban on use of plastic.

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Singh received the aircraft at the Rafale fighter jet handing-over ceremony at Merignac in the presence of French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly. Members of the top military brass of France as well as senior officials of Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, were also present at the ceremony.

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Chian it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the deadly virus.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

Consumer goods output gets a durable boost

Consumer goods output gets a durable boost

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

This growth seen by the consumer goods was led mainly by the durables market, which rose 17.6%, the highest in 11 months

Manchester United have no time to mope after exiting Champions League

Manchester United have no time to mope after exiting Champions League

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'Now we have to look to the next game, which is important for us, in the FA Cup'

A rare look inside world's most spectacular gambling den

A rare look inside world's most spectacular gambling den

Rediff.com22 May 2014

There is no casino more grand and more famous than the Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco.

PIX: Man United clinches draw at Tottenham on EPL return

PIX: Man United clinches draw at Tottenham on EPL return

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes fired home a late penalty to rescue a point for the visitors in a lively 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Friday.