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Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Launching The Black Mask Company, Haye said the design was inspired by police masks in Vietnam, where there have been no recorded deaths from COVID-19, and that he wanted to help protect the environment.

Historic day in US as Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Historic day in US as Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court on Friday legalised same sex marriage, holding that gay people can get married in all 50 states of the country.

Images: Dirt bikers rev it up at 'Clash of titans'

Images: Dirt bikers rev it up at 'Clash of titans'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Bhopal's Mujaffar Ali and Bangalore's Pramod Joshua came up with a brilliant display in the Gulf Cup 'Clash of the Titans' in Bhopal on Sunday to emerge the undisputed kings of dirt track motorcycle racing in India.

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Despite the relaxation of the one-child policy in 2016, the number of live births per 1,000 people fell to a record low of 10.48 in 2019, down from 10.94 in 2018.

PIX: Champions Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

PIX: Champions Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

There was something appropriate in the way that Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich celebrated his team's Champions League triumph over Paris St Germain on Sunday. More than 90 minutes after the final whistle had blown on the 1-0 victory, Kimmich sat in the centre circle, in front of 65,000 empty seats at the Estadio da Luz, banging on a drum.

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

PIX: Late Goretzka goal helps Bayern close in on title

PIX: Late Goretzka goal helps Bayern close in on title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Leon Goretzka's 86th minute goal gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over visitors Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, meaning they need to win just one of their last three matches to secure the Bundesliga title.

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The West Indies cricket team on Monday departed from Antigua for their scheduled three-test tour of England as international cricket is finally set to resume. Two planes collected players from various islands in the West Indies earlier on Monday before they all took a private charter flight for the UK, which will reach Manchester on Tuesday.

Bundesliga takes no action against players supporting Floyd protests

Bundesliga takes no action against players supporting Floyd protests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Bundesliga players are free to show their support for protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody in the United States, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Wednesday.

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The development of the constitution of the tribunal comes at a time when the Delhi high court in December 2020 refused to restrain Amazon from interfering in Future Retail's deal with Reliance Retail by writing to statutory authorities.

Now, order 5-star meals at home!

Now, order 5-star meals at home!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

What India's top restaurants are doing to satisfy your food cravings.

PIX: Bayern ease past Union in league restart to stay top

PIX: Bayern ease past Union in league restart to stay top

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Champions Bayern Munich scored a goal late in each half to beat promoted Union Berlin 2-0 on their return to the Bundesliga on Sunday after more than two months out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and protect their four-point lead at the top. League top scorer Robert Lewandowski converted a 40th minute spot kick and Benjamin Pavard headed in a corner in the 80th in an empty stadium, to keep the Bavarians in the driving seat for a record-extending eighth successive league title.

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It also comes ahead of a possible visit by President Donald Trump to India later this month. Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26 and both sides are in the process of fine-tuning his schedule, according to sources in New Delhi.

Elusive IPL title looks gettable for underachievers RCB

Elusive IPL title looks gettable for underachievers RCB

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The bowling attack looks the most settled this year and if batting manages to compliment the bowling, RCB can expect to have a solid season.

EPL: Liverpool hold off late Everton pressure in goalless derby

EPL: Liverpool hold off late Everton pressure in goalless derby

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Liverpool survived a late spell of Everton pressure to stretch their record unbeaten run in Merseyside derbies to 17 games

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Been through hell: Trump on impeachment acquittal

Been through hell: Trump on impeachment acquittal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

A day after he was acquitted by the Senate on the two impeachment charges -- abuse of power and obstruction to Congress -- Trump appeared confident, energetic and combative as ever against his opponents.

Sportswear major Under Armour plans branded stores in India

Sportswear major Under Armour plans branded stores in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Initially, it is targeting locations such as upmarket malls in major cities, such as Delhi and the surrounding region, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Rights issue pricing norms for NRIs tightened

Rights issue pricing norms for NRIs tightened

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Experts said the rules will help curb market manipulation and money laundering, which could take place during the transfer of shares between residents and NRIs.

CPL: Knight Riders continue winning streak, Warriors outplay Zouks

CPL: Knight Riders continue winning streak, Warriors outplay Zouks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Guyana Amazon Warriors crushed St. Lucia Zouks by seven wickets to jump to the second place in the points table.

Pain in your joints? Those extra kilos are to blame

Pain in your joints? Those extra kilos are to blame

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Obesity can crank up your risk of arthritis, a study has revealed.

$15 billion Volkswagen emissions settlement approved

$15 billion Volkswagen emissions settlement approved

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Under the settlement, owners of the affected cars have until September 1, 2018, to decide whether to have the car fixed or repurchased

Why unstoppable Bayern Munich deserve European crown

Why unstoppable Bayern Munich deserve European crown

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One goal determined the outcome of the Champions League final on Sunday but there could be no doubt that Bayern Munich deserve to be crowned European champions for the sixth time. With a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain courtesy of Kingsley Coman's header, Bayern have achieved what no team have managed in Europe's elite club competition -- win every game.

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade on March 25 banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine but said that certain shipments on humanitarian grounds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. With more than three lakh confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and over 8,000 fatalities, the US has emerged as the worst sufferers of the deadly coronavirus diseases to which there has been no cure.

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years.

How German stars failed to shine but youth showed experience

How German stars failed to shine but youth showed experience

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Germany's younger generation can rightfully feel they are the ones to be trusted when the world champions line up for a Euro 2016 semi-final next week after they stood up to be counted in the country's first tournament victory over Italy on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Trump orders burgers, fries for football champs after shutdown closes WH kitchen

Trump orders burgers, fries for football champs after shutdown closes WH kitchen

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

With the White House chefs staying home because of the shutdown, Trump used his own personal money to order burgers and fries from McDonald's and the Wendy's, which he said were the "great American food."

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The RBI is of the view that it cannot carry out satisfactory due diligence for granting registration because the funding is from a jurisdiction that has been identified by FATF as having weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

PICS: SunRisers eclipse Royal Challengers to stay alive

PICS: SunRisers eclipse Royal Challengers to stay alive

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Sharjah.

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ireland have named a 14-member squad led by Gary Wilson for the two T20 Internationals against India and one of the notable names is 31-year-old Punjab born off-spinner Simranjit 'Simi' Singh.

Soccer PIX: Mbappe masterclass; Lazio go top of Serie A

Soccer PIX: Mbappe masterclass; Lazio go top of Serie A

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

A round-up of Saturday's matches in Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

Champions League: Real Madrid snatch comeback win at Bayern

Champions League: Real Madrid snatch comeback win at Bayern

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Holders Real Madrid came from a goal down to snatch a precious 2-1 victory at wasteful Bayern Munich on Wednesday and carry a considerable advantage into their Champions League semi-final second leg in Spain.

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Trump said he strongly condemn neo-Nazis, white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan members."

Jenna Dewan's naked truth

Jenna Dewan's naked truth

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The actor and dancer bares all in the latest edition of Women's Health.

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

End of Facebook?!? Study reveals shocking insights

End of Facebook?!? Study reveals shocking insights

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Is Facebook a disease? Two researchers from Princeton University think that the social network will disappear as rapidly as it spread - just like a disease.

China Open: Srikanth pulls out; Sindhu, Saina eye title

China Open: Srikanth pulls out; Sindhu, Saina eye title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Sindhu and Saina will once again be India's best bet as they look to put up a good show this week.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.