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All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Win 8th match in a row

Obama's single white rose tribute to Paris attacks victims

Obama's single white rose tribute to Paris attacks victims

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The US president was joined by French President Francois Hollande and mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo as he placed a single flower at a makeshift memorial at the site of the horrific atrocity.

Oh-so-hot! Taylor Hill's sultry mag cover

Oh-so-hot! Taylor Hill's sultry mag cover

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The model sizzled in a bikini on the cover of Numero magazine.

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

A look at how India's players fared at the T20 World Cup.

2021: Olympians bring glory to India, Sushil's fall from grace

2021: Olympians bring glory to India, Sushil's fall from grace

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

An important factor in India's stupendous success in 2021 was the way the government opened its coffers to support athletes.

Chance for Azhar, Babar to climb Test rankings charts

Chance for Azhar, Babar to climb Test rankings charts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

In the bowling department, pacer Mohammad Abbas (13th) and experienced leg-spinner Yasir Shah (24th), who have in the past, been ranked third and first, respectively, and left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi (32nd) are other Pakistan players to watch.

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

He often wastes good attacking chances by choosing to take a tumble instead and, at a crucial stage during the second half, his behaviour had a contagious effect and his team mates became distracted by all the fuss he created.

Semenya files appeal to Swiss supreme court

Semenya files appeal to Swiss supreme court

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya has filed an appeal to Switzerland's highest court against a ruling to uphold rules requiring that middle-distance female athletes with a high natural level of testosterone must take medication to reduce it.

Prime Minister Modi meets British PM, French prez, Bill Gates

Prime Minister Modi meets British PM, French prez, Bill Gates

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held separate meetings with his British counterpart David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande.

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

France summoned the US ambassador to the Foreign Ministry today following revelations by WikiLeaks that the US National Security Agency eavesdropped on the past three French presidents. The NSA eavesdropped on the last three French presidents - Francois Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac between 2006-12.

Curious selections by Chetan Sharma-led committee

Curious selections by Chetan Sharma-led committee

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The choice of Jayant Yadav as back-up off-spinner in Test squad, or picking Baba Aparajith over the likes of Mandeep Singh and Sheldon Jackson in India A, could raise pertinent questions as to whether enough respect has been given by this committee when it comes to selecting performers in domestic cricket.

Hollande to be chief guest at R Day celebrations next year

Hollande to be chief guest at R Day celebrations next year

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations next year.

#ParisFashionWeek: 7 absolutely stealworthy ramp looks!

#ParisFashionWeek: 7 absolutely stealworthy ramp looks!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

You might just fall in love with all the outfits from this collection.

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Garbine Muguruza was relieved to finally avoid tripping at the last hurdle and end her trophy drought

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Have a sweet tooth? These dresses are just for you!

Have a sweet tooth? These dresses are just for you!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

In a dream mix for sweet-toothed fashionistas, models strutted the catwalk in Brussels draped in fanciful clothes made with chocolate. And we have to say there were no incidences of melting clothes or attacks by ravenous spectators.

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'

Pune-based cricket museum buys Pakistan captain Ali's bat

Pune-based cricket museum buys Pakistan captain Ali's bat

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cricket museum based in India has bought a bat auctioned by Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali to raise funds for the needy during the coronavirus pandemic. He confirmed that Blades of Glory Cricket Museum based in Pune bought the bat by making a winning offer of Rs. 1 million for the bat.

Oldest TT Olympian gears up for Tokyo despite coronavirus crisis

Oldest TT Olympian gears up for Tokyo despite coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

At almost 57, Ni Xialian has competed in the 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, achieving her best result when, aged 37, she reached the last 16 in Sydney. She hopes Tokyo 2020 will go ahead.

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Having dismissed Australia for a paltry 145 in their first innings, Pakistan stretched their lead to a daunting 281 by stumps on day two with Zaman's 66 and an unbeaten 54 by Ali taking them to 144-2.

Farah returns to track in style by breaking world record

Farah returns to track in style by breaking world record

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Britain's multiple world and Olympic champion Mo Farah ended a three-year absence from the track in style on Friday when he broke the world record for the one hour run at the Brussels Diamond League athletics meeting.

Photos! Here comes the romantic bride

Photos! Here comes the romantic bride

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Ralph & Russo showcased some extraordinary silhouettes on the Paris Fashion Week runway.

French President believes Euro win would boost nation's morale

French President believes Euro win would boost nation's morale

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

A victory for France over Portugal in Sunday's European soccer Championship final would give the country a welcome morale boost, French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton cruises to Belgian GP win

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton cruises to Belgian GP win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the overall Formula standings with an unchallenged drive to victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. The Briton, who started from pole and led every lap, crossed the line 8.4 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas who gave Mercedes a one-two finish.

France's Hollande to be chief guest at next Republic Day parade

France's Hollande to be chief guest at next Republic Day parade

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

This will be the fifth time that a French leader will be a chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations -- the maximum number from any country so far.

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Flamengo to win the Club World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium on Saturday. It is the first time Liverpool have won the competition, which features each continent's champions, and they became only the second English team to lift the trophy after Manchester United in 2008.

Djokovic, Thiem on opposite sides of US Open draw

Djokovic, Thiem on opposite sides of US Open draw

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

India's Nagal draws world No 128 Bradley Klahn in opener.

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 21-year-old pushed her all-time gold medal haul at world championships to a record 14 when she claimed top honours in the floor exercise for her fourth gold in Doha.

Neymar rape charges dropped

Neymar rape charges dropped

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

He still faces a separate inquiry into whether he committed a crime by posting intimate pictures online.

7th terror attack in 18 months: Timeline of horror in France

7th terror attack in 18 months: Timeline of horror in France

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Here's a look back at some of the deadly attacks on French targets.

Drones still can't deliver packages even in green zones

Drones still can't deliver packages even in green zones

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Use cases for drones are, however, immense - industrial inspections, geospatial surveys, agricultural surveys, and general surveillance and security.

Indian Space Mission: The French Connection

Indian Space Mission: The French Connection

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Indo-French cooperation in the domain of space is one of the oldest and most stable facets of the relationship, even if not the best-known, says Claude Arpi, as French President Francois Hollande begins his first official visit to India.

World No. 2 Halep to decide on US Open after Prague event

World No. 2 Halep to decide on US Open after Prague event

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

World number two Simona Halep will take the final decision on her participation in the US Open after playing this week's WTA Tour event in Prague, the Romanian said on Sunday.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India.

Dubai starts a swanky tram service

Dubai starts a swanky tram service

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Giving a fillip to Dubai's transport network, the $1.25 billion tram has started services.

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Presenting the best looks from the recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2017.

Unfortunate that every cricketer only has to deal with conflict: Kumble

Unfortunate that every cricketer only has to deal with conflict: Kumble

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Every person in every walk of life has some conflict or the other but it is the proper disclosure that is important, believes former India captain and coach Anil Kumble.

Playing in US Open an 'impossible' task, says Djokovic

Playing in US Open an 'impossible' task, says Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic has said participating in the US Open would be an impossible task due to the "extreme" COVID-19 protocols in place for the tournament at Flushing Meadows. The US Open, scheduled to begin on August 31, will be the first Grand Slam to be played after the coronavirus pandemic suspended the season in March. The French Open was postponed to September while the Wimbledon championships was cancelled.

The best of the week gone by

The best of the week gone by

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

From Black Lives Matter protests in the United States to deadly floods in Japan, here's all the top stories in images from the past week.