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ISL Semifinal: Chhetri strikes as BFC go one up on MCFC

ISL Semifinal: Chhetri strikes as BFC go one up on MCFC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Bengaluru FC will head into the second leg of the ISL semifinal with a narrow advantage after registering a 1-0 lead over Mumbai City FC in the first leg in Mumbai.

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Richard Giusti, who played with Maradona at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, said it was impossible to compare him to Messi, who with his goal in the 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia became the first Argentine to score at four different World Cups.

Seen A Heart Shaped Lake?

Seen A Heart Shaped Lake?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A lake in a shape of a heart surrounded by autumn-coloured trees outside Balashikha, Moscow.

ISL: FC Goa fight back to hold Kerala Blasters

ISL: FC Goa fight back to hold Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Adrian Luna's stunning goal was unable to earn Kerala Blasters victory as FC Goa fought back in a thrilling Indian Super League match which ended 2-2, at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, in Vasco, Goa, on Sunday.

Croatia bear no grudges against Argentina

Croatia bear no grudges against Argentina

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Asked to rate Croatia's success in the past four years, Dalic said the 2018 semi-final win over England was so far their biggest match.

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Vega first failed to connect with a cross from winger Hirving Lozano early in the game and then sent a header narrowly wide in the 26th minute.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Russia has reportedly lost more than 650 tanks and about 3,000 other armored vehicles and heavy equipment so far in its invasion of Ukraine.

ISL: Kerala Blasters trounce Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Kerala Blasters trounce Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Yellow Army rose to the third place in the points table while handing the Marina Machans their second defeat of the season, which saw them drop to sixth.

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

In the women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won 21-18, 21-19 against the Dutch duo of Debora Jille and Cheryl Seinen. Treesa and Gayatri face Chinese Taipei's Hsu Ya Ching and Lin Wan Ching in the quarter-finals.

Blue Burqas Are Back in Kabul

Blue Burqas Are Back in Kabul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The hated blue burqa, which the Taliban forced Afghan women to wear during their first tenure in power, is back on the streets of Kabul.

What War Leaves Behind

What War Leaves Behind

Rediff.com12 May 2022

As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of the country, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

It will be difficult for Lionel Messi to remain at Barcelona after he made public his desire to leave the Spanish club, his father and agent Jorge Messi said on Wednesday as he arrived in the city to negotiate his son's future.

ISL: Mumbai City FC head coach happy with consistency

ISL: Mumbai City FC head coach happy with consistency

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mumbai FC thrashed Bengaluru 4-0 in the ISL on Thursday

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Scaloni has helped get one over the Dutch Master at least once before when he was at Deportivo, who pipped Van Gaal's Barcelona to the 1999-2000 La Liga title.

Scheduled international passenger flights suspended till Oct 31

Scheduled international passenger flights suspended till Oct 31

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till October 31, India's aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday. "However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation added. Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Women's Euros PICS: Germany, Spain score big wins

Women's Euros PICS: Germany, Spain score big wins

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Germany's bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday.

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

More than 24 prominent charitable institutions in the country - from private trusts, educational societies, statutory authorities, and cricket associations - may soon face tax scrutiny after a Supreme Court (SC) ruling set the limits to which tax exemption can be claimed. Most of these are highly profitable but get tax exemption due to their 'charitable organisation' status. The revenue department is preparing a standard operating procedure to scrutinise their books and evaluate if they can continue to claim tax exemption in the context of the recent SC ruling

India shooters bag four gold at Junior World Cup

India shooters bag four gold at Junior World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Then the air rifle women's team consisting of Arya Borse, Zeena Khitta and Ramita downed the Korean trio of Yeeun AN, Eunji Kwon and Jeongin Jang 17-9 in the title decider to give India the third gold of the day.

Japan, rivals dominate their openers as Games action begins

Japan, rivals dominate their openers as Games action begins

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Canada is the only team out of five that have played in each of the four Olympics tournaments to have never won a medal.

2 Months On, Talibs Amusing Themselves

2 Months On, Talibs Amusing Themselves

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

October 15 marks two months since the Taliban captured Kabul and thereafter all of Afghanistan. How has life changed for the Talib in these weeks?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'I would never go to court against Barca because it is the club that I love, which gave me everything since I arrived. It is the club of my life, I have made my life here.'

ISL: BFC ends Kerala's unbeaten run

ISL: BFC ends Kerala's unbeaten run

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

After a barren first half, Roshan scored from a spectacular free kick in the 56th minute, which turned out to be the decisive goal.

ISL: Boumous brace as Mohun Bagan rout Kerala Blasters

ISL: Boumous brace as Mohun Bagan rout Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

ATK Mohun Bagan defeated Kerala Blasters 4-2 in the opening game of the 2021-22 Indian Super League, at the Nehru stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Friday.

ISL: FC Goa-Kerala Blasters split points in 8-goal thriller

ISL: FC Goa-Kerala Blasters split points in 8-goal thriller

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The Gaurs ended their campaign at ninth place with 19 points. Kerala finished fourth with 34 points and eagerly await to learn their semi-final opponents, one between Jamshedpur FC and ATK Mohun Bagan.

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi, who is Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 634 goals in 731 games, is expected to spend three seasons at Manchester City before moving to CFG's Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC.

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC suffer shock defeat to Kerala Blasters

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC suffer shock defeat to Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

There was more misery for the league leaders after half time and Vazquez produced a moment of magic to start the fireworks.

It's an Odd, Odd World

It's an Odd, Odd World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

ISL: Manvir's double sees ATKMB strengthen grip over top-four

ISL: Manvir's double sees ATKMB strengthen grip over top-four

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

FC Goa's slim chances of making the semis all but went up in smoke as they remained on 18 points from 17 outings.

ISL: 10-man Kerala ride on Vazquez stunner to down NEUFC

ISL: 10-man Kerala ride on Vazquez stunner to down NEUFC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Mohamed Irshad scored a goal deep into injury time but that didn't matter in the end as Khalid Jamil's side remained on 10 points from 16 games. Kerala now have 23 points from 13 outings.

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Hyderabad FC down Kerala in shoot-out to win maiden ISL crown

Hyderabad FC down Kerala in shoot-out to win maiden ISL crown

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

It was Kattimani's day as his heroics helped Hyderabad prevail in the shoot-out. He saved the spot kicks from Mark Leskovic, Nishu Kumar and Jeakson Singh.

ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

ATK Mohun Bagan moved to the top of the table and Kerala Blasters FC entered the top-four after the two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League.

Photos! What you missed at Thailand's Songkran festival

Photos! What you missed at Thailand's Songkran festival

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Every year in the month of April, Thailand celebrates the Songkran festival.

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Get the whole place to yourself :)

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The donations will go to two wards at Lisbon's Santa Maria hospital and one ward at the Santo Antonio hospital in Porto.

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 11 at the Tokyo Olympics.