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Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Juventus progressed to the Champions League last 16 after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal and a late header from substitute Alvaro Morata gave them a comeback 2-1 home win over Hungarians Ferencvaros on Tuesday.

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Aguero will not start against Man United: Guardiola.

No clear frontrunner for 2020 Games: IOC Report

No clear frontrunner for 2020 Games: IOC Report

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

An International Olympic Committee report on the three cities wanting to host the 2020 Summer Olympics indicated there was no clear favourite among the bids from Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul.

Screams of joy in Tokyo as city awarded 2020 Games

Screams of joy in Tokyo as city awarded 2020 Games

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Tokyo celebrated after being awarded the 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday, with a huge roar arising from thousands gathered in a park in the early hours of a grey, humid morning and people embracing on street corners in the city.

Top four for Champions League: FA

Top four for Champions League: FA

Rediff.com6 May 2005

"This will not be changed whatever the outcome of Liverpool's Champions League Final in Istanbul on May 25 (against AC Milan)," said the FA.

Champions League: Arsenal outclass Fenerbahce as home teams flop

Champions League: Arsenal outclass Fenerbahce as home teams flop

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Arsenal, aiming for a 16th successive group stage appearance, outclassed Fenerbahce 3-0 in Istanbul to take control of their Champions League playoff tie as the five home teams failed to muster a win between them in Wednesday's first leg matches.

Jeet Thayil in Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist

Jeet Thayil in Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Indian author Jeet Thayil's debut novel 'Narcopolis' is among five other works shortlisted on Wednesday for the $30,000 Man Asian Literary Prize.

Haute or not? Bold, outrageous styles fresh off the runway

Haute or not? Bold, outrageous styles fresh off the runway

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

We dare you to wear these hot looks from the Istanbul Fashion Week.

Preview: Barca wait on Messi; Real, Bayern smell semis

Preview: Barca wait on Messi; Real, Bayern smell semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have one foot in the Champions League last four as they go into this week's quarter-final second legs while Barcelona face a harder fight for their berth with doubts over the availability of injured Lionel Messi.

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Turkey matches postponed after attacks

Turkey matches postponed after attacks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

The Champions League Group D match between Galatasaray of Turkey and Italy's Juventus, scheduled for next Tuesday in Istanbul, had been put back a week to December 2.

First Look: Zanjeer's Telugu remake, Toofan

First Look: Zanjeer's Telugu remake, Toofan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The cast and crew of Toofan were in Hyderabad to unveil the logo and trailers of the Telugu version of Zanjeer remake.

From tin cans to prosthetics: 8-yr-old Syrian takes her first steps

From tin cans to prosthetics: 8-yr-old Syrian takes her first steps

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Maya Meri, who was born without legs, used to shuffle around a camp in Syria on makeshift limbs fashioned from old tubing and tin cans designed by her father.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

Detox getaways: Hot spots to heal mind, body and soul

Detox getaways: Hot spots to heal mind, body and soul

Rediff.com22 May 2013

From the mud baths of Turkey to the mineral springs in the Czech Republic, the author recommends some offbeat destinations for healing the mind, body and soul.

No signings? No worries for Liverpool's Klopp

No signings? No worries for Liverpool's Klopp

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Juergen Klopp's side returned to English Premier League action on Friday with a hunger and desire that suggested they have spent the close-season break chomping at the bit to get back on the field.

Phogat sisters among 4 Indian wrestlers banned for indiscipline

Phogat sisters among 4 Indian wrestlers banned for indiscipline

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India issued show cause notice to four wrestlers, including the Phogat sisters - Babita Kumari and Geeta - and handed them temporary suspension for indiscipline.

Schalke ask UEFA to look into Drogba eligibility

Schalke ask UEFA to look into Drogba eligibility

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Schalke 04 have asked UEFA to check whether Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba was eligible to participate in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League draw in Istanbul, the German club said.

Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title

Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hamilton said he would still be "incredibly proud" to pull level with "an icon like Michael" and seven was way beyond his wildest dreams, but numbers and titles maybe meant more to those on the outside.

CL Preview: High hopes for Drogba, Sneijder at Galatasaray

CL Preview: High hopes for Drogba, Sneijder at Galatasaray

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Galatasaray will be fired up by the arrival of Didier Drogba, last year's Champions League hero, and Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder when they host struggling Schalke 04 on Wednesday.

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Dmitri Tarasov insists he acted alone when he wore a T-shirt praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaving the player and team facing an anxious wait over possible sanctions for Tuesday's incident in Turkey.

Lippi wants game moved from Turkey

Lippi wants game moved from Turkey

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

The Juventus coach says his team's Champions League match against Galatasaray should be moved to a neutral venue following the bomb attacks in Istanbul.

Pakistani link in synagogue attacks

Pakistani link in synagogue attacks

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

A Turkish paper said that the police found pieces of a Pakistani passport believed to belong to one of the attackers.

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

World's worst city in terms of traffic congestion is Jakarta.

Everyone wants to take your position when at the top: Azarenka

Everyone wants to take your position when at the top: Azarenka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Victoria Azarenka will carry her World No 1 ranking with pride in the defence of her Australian Open title, but knows she faces a grim task preventing Serena Williams seizing both.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Khateeb was scheduled to arrive on Saturday in Los Angeles on a Turkish Airlines flight departing from Istanbul. But his plans have been upended after US officials reported finding "derogatory information" regarding Khateeb.

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Bhakti Kulkarni became Goa's first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after the World Chess Federation officially cleared her title at 83rd FIDE Congress in Istanbul.

Indians off to a flier in Chess Olympiad

Indians off to a flier in Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Indian men's and women's teams cruised to identical 4-0 victories over Wales and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively in the first round of the 40th Chess Olympiad at the Wow Hotel and Convention centre in Istanbul.

A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Being attended by nearly 40 countries and leading groupings like the European Union, the annual conference of the Heart of Asia -- Istanbul Process is deliberating on various challenges facing Afghanistan, including revival of a peace process in the conflict-ridden country.

Serena's goal is just to do the best as Aus Open beckons

Serena's goal is just to do the best as Aus Open beckons

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Serena Williams has a simple plan as she enters the twilight of her career. One tournament at a time. Oh, and have some fun.

PHOTOS: Sharapova-Serena in X-rated Turkey talk

PHOTOS: Sharapova-Serena in X-rated Turkey talk

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Tennis stars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams confessed that they got distracted by some X-rated girl talk during the draw ceremony for the WTA Championship in Istanbul.

Pak committed to Afghan reconciliation process: US

Pak committed to Afghan reconciliation process: US

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The United States said that Pakistan has committed itself to the Afghanistan reconciliation process and there was a high level interaction between the two countries.

This Harvard graduate is working to uplift the poor

This Harvard graduate is working to uplift the poor

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

In the second part of a series on Indian Americans who have won George Marshall Scholarships in 2012, Arthur J Pais profiles Harvard alumnus Aditya Balasubramaniam, who has worked in the slums of New Delhi and discusses what this academic opportunity means to him.

Chess Olympiad: Indian women win; men held by Argentina

Chess Olympiad: Indian women win; men held by Argentina

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

International Master Tania Sachdev registered her sixth victory in seven games as the Indian women's team cruised to a 3-1 victory over lower-ranked Estonia to take the joint-fourth spot after the seventh round in the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul.

'Credible' proof linking Saudi Crown Prince to Khashoggi murder: Report

'Credible' proof linking Saudi Crown Prince to Khashoggi murder: Report

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Callamard said her inquiry had "determined that there is credible evidence, warranting further investigation of high-level Saudi Officials' individual liability, including the Crown Prince's".

Federer says 'struggling' Nadal still favourite to win French Open

Federer says 'struggling' Nadal still favourite to win French Open

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer believes that Rafael Nadal is still the favourite to win the French Open next month despite the Spaniard's recent struggles to regain form.

Chess Olympiad: Indian team on a roll

Chess Olympiad: Indian team on a roll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Grandmasters P Harikrihsna and Abhijeet Gupta played in copy book style to give Indian men their third victory in a row in the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul.