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Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Atletico Madrid won the La Liga title for the first time since 2014

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

You aren't dealing with a normal, civilised, law. The NDPS Act, in its preconditions for bail, and insistence on evidence of innocence rather than guilt, is worse than UAPA. Imagine yourself or your child at the other end of this, observes Shekhar Gupta.

World's 10 most admired technology companies

World's 10 most admired technology companies

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Technology firms dominate the Fortune list of 'world's most admired firms'.

No winners as Messi decides to stay at Barcelona

No winners as Messi decides to stay at Barcelona

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi has clearly become disenchanted with life at Barcelona.

Threat only 'abated', not gone away: Army chief on LAC disengagement

Threat only 'abated', not gone away: Army chief on LAC disengagement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The Army Chief replied in the affirmative when asked by the moderator whether he concurs with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks after the border standoff that the Chinese have not come into control of Indian territory.

Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons and cap a near-perfect run through the playoffs.

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Meanwhile, the Board has given the names of Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik as India's representatives in the World XI team that will play West Indies in a charity Twenty20 match at the Lord's on May 31.

Obama to be sworn in twice, first ceremony on Sunday

Obama to be sworn in twice, first ceremony on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Almost three decades after Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama is set to repeat a feat that not many United States presidents get the privilege of -- being sworn in twice.

NSE chief to head world bourses panel

NSE chief to head world bourses panel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Ravi Narain, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Stock Exchange, is set to take charge as chairman of the working committee of the World Federation of Exchanges.

Indian American slams Obama over policy issues

Indian American slams Obama over policy issues

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

After an impressive speech by Indian American Ranjit Ricky Gill, yet another Indian-origin leader launched a scathing attack on President Barack Obama over a range of policy issues during the ongoing Republican convention in Tampa.

Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten home run in EPL ends

Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten home run in EPL ends

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Champions Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly Burnley on Thursday, ending their 68 match unbeaten home record in the Premier League as their title defence continued to fade.

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Barcelona twice threw away the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante on Tuesday in a potentially fatal blow to their chances of winning the La Liga title.

I am destined to win Olympic medal: Boxer Vikas

I am destined to win Olympic medal: Boxer Vikas

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Boxer Vikas Krishan prefers US Pro bouts to National camp in Patiala

Post-debate, Romney is very much in the fight

Post-debate, Romney is very much in the fight

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Mitt Romney came to the first debate with the image of a potential loser in the elections. He managed to have this perception of himself changed and left the debate with the image of a candidate who might repeat the challenges of Ronald Reagan to Jimmy Carter in 1980 and Bill Clinton to George Bush Sr in 1992, says B Raman

Hackers to shut down Internet on Saturday?

Hackers to shut down Internet on Saturday?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

"Operation Global Blackout 2012 looks to shut down the internet for a whole day on Saturday by disabling its core DNS servers, making websites inaccessible," Noble said in New Delhi.

Hearing yet to be set in Russian medallist doping case

Hearing yet to be set in Russian medallist doping case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

A hearing in the case of Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky, who tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, has yet to be scheduled, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Wednesday.

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was evaluated and released from the emergency department of a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday, about two weeks after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said.

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation.

Shah Rukh to receive highest Yale honour

Shah Rukh to receive highest Yale honour

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The actor joins the elite group of Chubb Fellows that includes the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Ronald Reagan.

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Under mounting pressure from sponsors and Native American rights groups, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said on Friday he would consider changing the name of the National Football League team whose roots date back to the 1930s. Snyder, who has previously stated he would not change the name, softened his stance a day after FedEx Corp, which owns the naming rights to the team's Landover, Maryland, stadium, called for the NFL club to be rebranded.

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Italy returned to winning ways as Nicolo Barella's header just before halftime secured a 1-0 victory away to a below-par Netherlands in their Nations League clash at an empty Johan Cruyff Arena on Monday.

Apple's original founding contract sold for $1.59 mn

Apple's original founding contract sold for $1.59 mn

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Sotheby's said six telephone and online bidders sought the document and it was eventually bought by Cisneros Corp chief executive Eduardo Cisneros.

EPL: United blank Wolves to move four points clear

EPL: United blank Wolves to move four points clear

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Manchester United ruthlessly ripped apart 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers to stroll to a 5-0 victory on Sunday and move four points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

IMAGES: The last spacewalk of the US shuttle era

IMAGES: The last spacewalk of the US shuttle era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Two American astronauts wrapped up the last spacewalk of National Aeronautics and Space Administration's space shuttle era at the International Space Station, where Atlantis is docked on the final mission of the 30-year US programme.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

EPL player of the month award goes to...

EPL player of the month award goes to...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Southampton's Ronald Koeman has been named Premier League manager of the month for January, becoming the first Saints manager to receive the award on three separate occasions, while Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero won the players' award.

Champions League: PSG bury Barca; Reds into quarters

Champions League: PSG bury Barca; Reds into quarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Paris St Germain buried the ghosts of their embarrassing 2017 exit as they drew 1-1 at home with Barcelona on Wednesday to complete a 5-2 aggregate victory that sent them into the Champions League quarter-finals.

Nations League : Dutch beat world champs France, Germany relegated

Nations League : Dutch beat world champs France, Germany relegated

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Wijnaldum followed up after France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made a fine stop from point-blank range just before halftime and Depay sealed the victory to give the Dutch a chance to win the group when they meet Germany in Gelsenkirchen on Monday.

Extras: Dutch back where they belong, says Van Dijk

Extras: Dutch back where they belong, says Van Dijk

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

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

South Asian youth shine in nuke talks

South Asian youth shine in nuke talks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Two young South Asian Americansan Indian American and a Pakistani Americanwho are rising stars in the United States strategic affairs community, were the featured panelists on the discussion of Nuclear Risk Reduction in South Asia after Mumbai at the 2011 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference in Washington, DC at the Ronald Reagan Building Convention Center.

Important Takeaways from Biden-Putin summit

Important Takeaways from Biden-Putin summit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The summit probably fulfilled the expectations on both sides, but the bar of expectations was intentionally kept low, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

10 popular company logos and their history

10 popular company logos and their history

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Many corporate brands change their logos with time to keep pace with their changing business.

Interpol revelation: Danger looming over air travel

Interpol revelation: Danger looming over air travel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

In an alarming revelation that could send shivers down the spine of aviation security managers, Interpol has said about 40,000 people criss-crossed the globe with lost or stolen travel documents in the recent past.

We must vaccinate 140 million people a month!

We must vaccinate 140 million people a month!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

At 8 million a month, times two doses, it will take us 17 years to administer the vaccine to our 800 million adults. The rollout must speed up twenty times, asserts Naushad Forbes.

'Agent' Pogba played big role in Man Utd move, reveals Lukaku

'Agent' Pogba played big role in Man Utd move, reveals Lukaku

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba played a "big role" in Romelu Lukaku's decision to join the Premier League giants from Everton, the Belgian striker has said.

Moto GP: Rossi wins last-lap thriller at Assen

Moto GP: Rossi wins last-lap thriller at Assen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Yamaha's Valentino Rossi won MotoGP's Dutch TT race from pole position on Saturday after a thrilling duel with world champion Marc Marquez in which the pair clashed at the final corner.

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In the past two years, Sikka has brought in new measures by putting project managers to pitch how they cut time, saved costs and improved productivity

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Interpol chief's Facebook identity stolen

Interpol chief's Facebook identity stolen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

"Interpol's information security incident response team discovered two Facebook profiles attempting to assume my identity as Interpol's secretary general. One of the impersonators was using this profile to obtain information on fugitives targeted during one of our recent operations," Noble was quoted by British newspaper The Independent as saying.