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'Match-fixing is suppressed, not over'

'Match-fixing is suppressed, not over'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

'If the administrators take their eyes off the ball, the malady can resurface again,' Dr Ali Bacher tells Ashish Magotra.

Arundhati, Chanda among 4 Indians in Forbes' new list

Arundhati, Chanda among 4 Indians in Forbes' new list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

These women are building billion-dollar brands, calling the shots in the financial markets, and crisscrossing the globe to broker international agreements and provide aid, the magazine noted

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

Mandela to become editor on birthday

Mandela to become editor on birthday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

In a special offer, South Africa's main Afrikaan language newspaper Beeld has invited him to be its editor for a day.

Mandela retires from public life

Mandela retires from public life

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

I'm confident that nobody will accuse me of selfishness if I asked to spend time with my family, my friends and also with myself, the former president of South Africa said.

Mandela bids for 2010 World Cup

Mandela bids for 2010 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

2018 WC qualifier: Another match-fixing scandal stares at FIFA

2018 WC qualifier: Another match-fixing scandal stares at FIFA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

El Salvador players claim they have been offered financial inducements to win, draw or avoid a heavy defeat in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Canada.

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Charlize can't hold back tears

Charlize can't hold back tears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

The actress recently met former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Massa likely to come out of retirement, Bottas closer to Mercedes move

Massa likely to come out of retirement, Bottas closer to Mercedes move

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Formula One's post-season shake-up took another spin on Tuesday with Williams announcing the departure of technical head Pat Symonds while Valtteri Bottas moved closer to Mercedes and Felipe Massa's retirement looked to be coming to an end.

FA Cup: Chelsea through on penalties, Bournemouth lose to Wigan

FA Cup: Chelsea through on penalties, Bournemouth lose to Wigan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was fuming at the final whistle after Pedro and Alvaro Morata were dismissed in extra time and two penalty appeals had been waved away, but the Premier League champions regained their composure to win the shootout 5-3.

Mandela leaves Amitabh tongue-tied

Mandela leaves Amitabh tongue-tied

Rediff.com17 May 2003

'Do you remember me?' the Nobel Peace Prize winner asked the Indian superstar.

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'Saudi Arabia's standing internationally and in the West is going to take a big hit even if MBS is dethroned.'

Mandela asks for perfect gift

Mandela asks for "perfect gift"

Rediff.com11 May 2004

The former South Africa President said hosting the 2010 soccer World Cup would be a perfect gift for the country as it celebrates 10 years of democracy.

Windies to 'go out all guns blazing' against favourites New Zealand

Windies to 'go out all guns blazing' against favourites New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A victory for West Indies against New Zealand in their cricket World Cup quarter-final on Saturday would be "huge" for fans back in the Caribbean eager to put months of controversy behind them, according to captain Jason Holder.

A matchbox house where Madiba dreamt of an equal South Africa

A matchbox house where Madiba dreamt of an equal South Africa

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Rediff.com's Manu Shankar had the privilege to visit the Mandela House in 2010. He recollects his experience.

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will be among over 90 heads of state and government who will attend an emotional memorial service in South Africa on Tuesday for anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela, making it one of the largest such gatherings in generations.

Football Briefs: Bayern win German Super Cup

Football Briefs: Bayern win German Super Cup

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Mandela to be the Kumars' guest

Mandela to be the Kumars' guest

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Mandela asks Beckham to back SA bid

Mandela asks Beckham to back SA bid

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Maharashtra's wilting netas

Maharashtra's wilting netas

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Australia's quest for a record hat-trick of titles started with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the opening Pool D match of the men's hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Woods targets 55-year-old tour record

Woods targets 55-year-old tour record

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

The world number one will match Byron Nelson's achievement of making 113 straight cuts on tour if he qualifies for the third round in the Funai Classic. \n\n\n\n

F1: Changes in super-licence and engine rules

F1: Changes in super-licence and engine rules

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Formula One approved changes to its power unit penalty system with immediate effect on Friday and also tweaked super-licence rules for 2016 to give more drivers a chance to enter the sport from other series.

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A quick look at the Oscar 2016 nominations.

Supporters, visitors stay away on Sonia's birthday

Supporters, visitors stay away on Sonia's birthday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

As Congress President Sonia Gandhi turned 67 on Monday, the usually buzzing party office on Akbar Road and her 10 Janpath Road residence bore a deserted look with hardly any kind of celebrations that are seen every year.

'There is a lot in common between Gandhi and Mandela'

'There is a lot in common between Gandhi and Mandela'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

'Both resisted cruel white rule through non-violence. But Mandela's is a singular story. He never lost faith in his ideals and goal even when he was in prison for many years,' Anant Singh, who produced the Mandela biopic, tells Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais.

Malala gets EU's Sakharov human rights prize

Malala gets EU's Sakharov human rights prize

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived a Taliban assassination attempt last year, on Wednesday received the EU's Sakharov human rights prize at a ceremony in Strasbourg.

Legendary musician Prince passes away

Legendary musician Prince passes away

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Pop icon Prince -- one of the most influential but elusive figures in music -- has died at his compound in Minnesota.

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Ever since the release of the first iPhone, the iPhone Photography Awards, now in its 11th year, highlights the best of the best. This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries and from photographers in 140 countries. The winning image, taken by Jashish Salam of Bangladesh and titled "Displaced," shows a crowded refugee camp with Rohingya children watching a film about sanitation. Other awards included prizes for photographer of the year and 18 other categories like Nature, Children and Travel. Check out the winning images.

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Pictures from the starry night.

Brazil's loss is Argentina's gain?

Brazil's loss is Argentina's gain?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit could be axed after this season due to the country's economic crisis, Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

Bush twins offer advice to Obama sisters on life after White House

Bush twins offer advice to Obama sisters on life after White House

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

"Explore your passions. Learn who you are. Make mistakes -- you are allowed to," said Bush sisters in their letter to Obama girls.

After Llyod's, many reinsurers keen to start ops in India

After Llyod's, many reinsurers keen to start ops in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

After Llyod's, many reinsurers keen to start ops in India.

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Far from the political noise generated by state assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday had lunch together at a five-star hotel in Johannesburg soon after attending the memorial service of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

'Go back to India': This CEO racially abused by Trump supporters in US

'Go back to India': This CEO racially abused by Trump supporters in US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Ravin Gandhi wrote an op-ed for CNBC following Trump's Charlottesville remarks but was quickly trolled and racially abused by readers.

Mandela family 'overwhelmed' by global outpour of tributes

Mandela family 'overwhelmed' by global outpour of tributes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Nelson Mandela's grieving family today thanked people for their support during the peace icon's long health challenges and said they are "overwhelmed" by the global outpouring of heartfelt tributes on his death.