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Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Champions Leverkusen, who set a European record of 51 consecutive games without loss across all competitions last season, kept their unbeaten streak intact with a number of late equalisers.

Won't retire until I get Olympic medal: Deepika

Won't retire until I get Olympic medal: Deepika

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

'I really want to win an Olympic medal, and I won't quit until I achieve that'

In a divisive world, Paris Games will be most inclusive: IOC

In a divisive world, Paris Games will be most inclusive: IOC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'If we want to remain relevant in their digital lives we must engage with this digitally native generation in their digital way of living.'

Paralympics PIX: Nitesh Kumar wins badminton GOLD!

Paralympics PIX: Nitesh Kumar wins badminton GOLD!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Nitesh Kumar outclassed Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 in the men's singles SL3 category final.

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event, cybersecurity firms say, which puts Indian users also at risk.

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The American, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist and a four-time world champion on the balance beam, finished a disappointing fifth with 13.100.

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Lakshya leaves Paris with the best-ever finish by an Indian shuttler in the men's singles event at the Olympics.

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup qualifiers.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked 100 days of Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night by reiterating his vow to continue fighting until the Palestinian terror group is defeated.

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris has been working on cleaning up the Seine so that people can swim in it again, as was the case during the 1900 Paris Olympics. But a sewer problem last summer led to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.

Russia's Kasatkina announces she is gay

Russia's Kasatkina announces she is gay

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The 25-year-old, a semi-finalist at last month's French Open, said she was inspired to come out after Russian soccer striker Nadya Karpova revealed she was gay in a country where homosexuality is frowned upon.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com27 May 2021

These images prove what a whacky world we live in!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from football matches held across Europe on Saturday

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Danish teenager Holger Rune fought back from a set down to beat hot favourite Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and win his first Masters title in Paris on Sunday.

Paris Masters: Nadal, Medvedev lose; Alcaraz makes winning start

Paris Masters: Nadal, Medvedev lose; Alcaraz makes winning start

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

World number one Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the Paris Masters third round with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Yoshihito Nishioka but Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev both slumped to surprise losses on Wednesday.

Real Madrid raise bid for PSG's Mbappe to 170m euros

Real Madrid raise bid for PSG's Mbappe to 170m euros

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Real Madrid have increased their offer to sign Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to 170 million euros ($199.80 million) after having an initial 160 million euro bid rejected, Sky Sports reported on Thursday.

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The Russian ended Djokovic's hopes of completing a sweep of all four Grand Slam titles in 2021 when he defeated the Serb in the US Open final in September to pick up his maiden major.

Paris Masters: Rune in semis after Alcaraz retires; Djokovic advances

Paris Masters: Rune in semis after Alcaraz retires; Djokovic advances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired injured against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters on Friday, sending his fellow 19-year-old through to the semi-finals, while Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime also sealed places in the last four.

Paris Fashion Week to be held in September

Paris Fashion Week to be held in September

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The social media account of Paris Fashion Week added that it will 'comply with the recommendations of the authorities' on the coronavirus pandemic.

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A 1987-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Kamboj was previously Ambassador of India to Bhutan and was in June appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, succeeding Ambassador T S Tirumurti.

Nadal would've 'probably not' played any other Slam with injury

Nadal would've 'probably not' played any other Slam with injury

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Nadal has traditionally started his French Open campaigns with at least one claycourt title under his belt but this year got to the French capital empty-handed.

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz battles back from the brink

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz battles back from the brink

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Spaniard, who turns 36 next week, will next meet Dutch 26th seed Botic van de Zandschulp with a potential quarter-final looming against world number one Novak Djokovic who defeated him in last year's semi-finals.

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

From lights to colourful markets, the world is all lit up to celebrate the holiday cheer! Here are images from around the world.

New F1 rules has Alpine's Alonso living in hope

New F1 rules has Alpine's Alonso living in hope

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Alpine's target is to fight for the championship within 100 races of the start of Formula One's new rules era, which will begin with the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 20.

Life's a ball! Celebrating Moulin Rouge at 130

Life's a ball! Celebrating Moulin Rouge at 130

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Remember the Nicole Kidman starrer Moulin Rouge? Well, the Moulin Rouge, the French cabaret famous for its high-kicking cancan dancers and flesh-exposing ostrich feather costumes, has completed 130 years since it first opened its doors to audiences. These images give an insight into the preparation process of the 60 performers from 14 different countries, kick, saunter and shimmy their way through the Feerie show, the revue that is now the mainstay of the Moulin Rouge's repertoire.

PIX: Bayern Munich win Bundesliga, PSG secure Ligue 1

PIX: Bayern Munich win Bundesliga, PSG secure Ligue 1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Bayern Munich eased past title rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Saturday to secure their 10th consecutive Bundesliga crown in front of a sold-out home crowd and with three games to spare, while Paris St Germain secured a record-equalling 10th French top flight title after stuttering to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man RC Lens.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Woman in low-cut dress denied entry to French museum

Woman in low-cut dress denied entry to French museum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

A woman known only as Jeanne on Twitter called out the Muse d'Orsay in Paris, France for "double standards" after being initially denied entry to the museum because she was wearing a low-cut dress.

PHOTOS: 2 Charlie Hebdo attack suspects located in North France

PHOTOS: 2 Charlie Hebdo attack suspects located in North France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cherif Kouachi and Said Kouachi, the two brothers suspected of having attacked the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo killing 12, were spotted in northern France on Thursday.

PHOTOS: It's really an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's really an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Here are 10 images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, Jane Fonda: A day out in Hollywood

Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, Jane Fonda: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Real's Varane to miss Champions League final

Real's Varane to miss Champions League final

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will miss the Champions League final after suffering a hamstring injury in training, Spanish media reported on Sunday. The centre back could be out of action for three weeks, also making him doubtful for France's first game at Euro 2016, against Romania on June 10. Varane was unlikely to start against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28 in Milan with Sergio Ramos and Pepe coach Zinedine Zidane's usual first-choice defensive pairing.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.