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Belgian police officers injured in machete attack

Belgian police officers injured in machete attack

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The officers were injured in the attack in the city of Charleroi, with one of them suffering significant 'wounds to the face', according to reports.

Paris Fashion Week: Breakout trends you can't miss

Paris Fashion Week: Breakout trends you can't miss

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

These are the hottest trends at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week right now!

'Gandhi's honesty floored me'

'Gandhi's honesty floored me'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Putting together a play about the Father of the Nation is no easy task. But when that play is a musical, the challenges increase.

Labuschagne to take a few notes off Pujara's book

Labuschagne to take a few notes off Pujara's book

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Pujara scored an unbeaten 130 as India finished day one at 303 for four.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Europe crisis hits India-France bilateral trade

Europe crisis hits India-France bilateral trade

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Eurozone crisis has hit the India-France bilateral trade and achieving the USD 12 billion target (of the trade) would be difficult this year, French Ambassador to India, Francois Richier, said.

Sarkozy's fingers crossed as polls begin in France

Sarkozy's fingers crossed as polls begin in France

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

The first round of the 2012 French presidential election officially kicked off in mainland France on Sunday morning.

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

India and France on Friday signed 17 agreements, including on the stalled nuclear project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Francois Hollande.

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night left for New Delhi after wrapping up his two-day visit in Paris during which he attended the crucial climate change conference.

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Azhar Ali's bizarre run-out during day three of the second Test against Australia has set himself up for a life-time of teasing from his children, the Pakistan batsman joked.

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA have turned to the man who helped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) out of their corruption crisis, appointing Swiss Francois Carrard as chairman of their reform committee.

IN PICS: Top 10 cuisines in the world

IN PICS: Top 10 cuisines in the world

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Indian dishes make it to the list. 27,000 travellers from around the world were asked by Hotels.com about their most favourite cuisine while on holiday. Here are the results!

In PHOTOS: Meet France's new power couple

In PHOTOS: Meet France's new power couple

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Interesting bits of trivia about France's new power couple.

PHOTOS: Socialist Hollande is new French president

PHOTOS: Socialist Hollande is new French president

Rediff.com7 May 2012

"Europe is watching us. I'm sure that in many European countries there is relief and hope at the idea that austerity does not have to be our only fate," the president-elect said in a victory speech in his constituency of Tulle in central France.

Sarkozy trails, Hollande frontrunner for French presidency

Sarkozy trails, Hollande frontrunner for French presidency

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Socialist champion Francois Hollande stamped his authority on the French presidential race on Monday, winning the first round of polling and setting up a May 6 run-off with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The US side is yet to respond to the invitation but initial indication has been positive, it is learnt.

Afridi issued show cause notice for featuring in commercial

Afridi issued show cause notice for featuring in commercial

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Seasoned Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been issued a show cause notice, among five other international players from Pakistan, by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for featuring in a commercial without taking permission from the board.

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

It was a scene destined for posterity, and sporting showreels the world over, and one which prompted tears from South Africans on the field and off it.

Setback for Pakistan, Yasir Shah suspended for three months

Setback for Pakistan, Yasir Shah suspended for three months

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday has banned Pakistan's ace leg-spinner Yasir Shah from playing any forms of cricket for three months. Yasir had tested positive for a prohibited substance in December. The 29-year-old player will be able to play again from March 27. The leg-spinner will miss out on the ongoing Pakistan Super League, the upcoming Asia Cup and the World T20, and he could make his return for Pakistan only during the tour of England in June. Shah, whose test was conducted on November 13 last year during the one-day series against England in the United Arab Emirates, later told an ICC panel that he had taken his wife's medicine mistakenly which led to his positive dope test.

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Anil Kumble along with yesteryear's great Mohinder Amarnath had deposed before the Justice Lodha Committee as they prepare an exhaustive report on the restructuring and reforms that need to be carried by the BCCI.

Why Khawaja may not open the batting in India Tests

Why Khawaja may not open the batting in India Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja on Thursday hinted he could bat in the middle order in the upcoming four-Test series against India, starting in Adelaide on December 6.

Injured Maxwell to miss T20 opener vs India

Injured Maxwell to miss T20 opener vs India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the first Twenty20 International against India in Adelaide on Tuesday after sustaining a hamstring injury which forced him to fly back home to Melbourne.

Why Kumble should be chairman of selectors

Why Kumble should be chairman of selectors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'He is someone who has interacted with Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) and Rahul (Dravid) as a player and with youngsters as a coach'

Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial

Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

France soccer internationals Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been discharged of solicitation of an underage prostitute, the Paris Correctional Tribunal said on Thursday.

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Russia is the lowest FIFA ranked side at the event, but two games in they are top of their group with six points and are poised to qualify for the next stage.

Sports Shorts: Biles does the 'triple double'

Sports Shorts: Biles does the 'triple double'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

PIX: Hat-trick hero Ronaldo denies Spain in six-goal thriller

PIX: Hat-trick hero Ronaldo denies Spain in six-goal thriller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo curled in a sizzling late free kick to strike the first hat-trick of the 2018 World Cup and grab his side a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain on Friday as the Group B blockbuster lived up to the hype.

Will Khawaja recover in time for India Tests?

Will Khawaja recover in time for India Tests?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

His loss for even part of the series would be a huge blow to a team already missing so much batting experience because of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Shubhankar Sharma determined to find success in PGA Tour

Shubhankar Sharma determined to find success in PGA Tour

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Shubhankar Sharma believes he has the game to be a multiple winner on the PGA Tour

What brought British pound down to a 31-year low today?

What brought British pound down to a 31-year low today?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The sell-off was probably aggravated by computer-driven traders

'Azhar one of the best batsmen Pakistan ever had'

'Azhar one of the best batsmen Pakistan ever had'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has heaped praise on Boxing Day Test centurion Azhar Ali, saying the opener is `one of the greatest batsmen` the country has ever produced. Azhar (unbeaten at 139) struck his 12th Test century and first Down Under besides sharing an unbeaten 115-run stand with Asad Shafiq (50) to guide Pakistan to 310-6 at the end of the rain-curtailed second day's play of the second match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Tuesday.

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The French armed forces conducted second air raid against Daesh (IS) in Raqqa in 24 hours.

Afridi confident of Pakistan reversing World Cup trend against India

Afridi confident of Pakistan reversing World Cup trend against India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Pakistan veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi said that the Misbah-ul-Haq led team has the ability and confidence to break the World Cup jinx against defending champions India in the much-anticipated upcoming clash at Adelaide on Sunday.

Rahul, Cong must apologise: BJP on Rafale verdict

Rahul, Cong must apologise: BJP on Rafale verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

BJP leaders also took a dig at the former Congress president after the apex court asked him to be careful in future while closing a plea for contempt case against him for wrongly attributing certain comments on the Rafale deal to it.

Britain warns of potential terror attacks at Euro 2016 venues

Britain warns of potential terror attacks at Euro 2016 venues

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Britain's Foreign Office has warned fans travelling to France for the Euro 2016 soccer tournament that its venues are "potential targets for terrorist attacks".

Want to look like Aishwarya? Click here!

Want to look like Aishwarya? Click here!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Happy birthday, Aishwarya!

Hafeez to appear for bowling assessment on Nov 17

Hafeez to appear for bowling assessment on Nov 17

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Pakistan's seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez's international career now depends solely on him clearing a bowling assessment test of the International Cricket Council to be held on November 17 in Brisbane.

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

MoD dismissed the report saying it draws 'conjectural connection between tax exemption to a private company and procurement of Rafale jets'.

'Familiarity with Belgium club-mates advantageous to England'

'Familiarity with Belgium club-mates advantageous to England'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Injured Lukaku likely to sit out