News for '-santiago'

A software to estimate the time of death

A software to estimate the time of death

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

A team at the University of Santiago de Compostela has developed a piece of software which in fact makes it possible to establish precisely the post mortem interval, information that will make the work of police easier, the Statistics in Medicine journal reported.

'Clasico': Zidane admits Real's vulnerability

'Clasico': Zidane admits Real's vulnerability

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Zinedine Zidane has said his side are in a delicate situation as they prepare to host arch-rivals Barcelona in a La Liga title showdown on Sunday

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Real Madrid will not seek to boost their squad ahead of their transfer ban, which starts at the end of the month, club president Florentino Perez said on Wednesday. Perez's leadership at Real has been synonymous with glamour signings but the club will be unable to register new players during the next two transfer windows for breaching FIFA rules on signing non-Spanish Under-18 players. "We will not sign players during the winter market but this has nothing to do with the punishment. It is because we have the best players and the best trainer," Perez told France Football.

Benzema presented at Bernabeu

Benzema presented at Bernabeu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

France striker Karim Benzema passed a medical and signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid on Thursday, before being presented in front of about 20,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

Kaka ushers in new galactico era in Madrid

Kaka ushers in new galactico era in Madrid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Kaka ushered in Real Madrid's latest "galactico" era as the Spanish club gave the Brazil player a rock star welcome with an unveiling in front of at least 50,000 fans.

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Mexican striker Matias Vuoso and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal both scored twice in a game that roared from end to end and never let up in intensity.

Istanbul Open: Federer reaches last four

Istanbul Open: Federer reaches last four

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Roger Federer was given a fright before reaching the semi-final of the inaugural Istanbul Open.

Prakash, Harsh finish runners-up

Prakash, Harsh finish runners-up

Rediff.com17 May 2009

Prakash Amritraj and Harsh Mankad finished runners-up at ATP Challenger doubles events. Mankad and his American partner Kaes Van't Hof lost the final of the US $50,000 Sarasota Open in Longboat Key, United States, 2-6, 4-6 to second seeds Victor Estrella of the Dominican Republic and Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico while at the euro 64,000 Izmir Cup in Turkey. Prakash and his American partner Rajeev Ram lost 3-6, 3-6 to top seed Israelis Jonathan Erlich and Harel Levy.

La Liga: Messi scores as Barca stretch lead; another loss for Real

La Liga: Messi scores as Barca stretch lead; another loss for Real

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Griezmann special earns Atletico 1-1 draw at Sevilla

Olympic qualifiers: India face Mexico first

Olympic qualifiers: India face Mexico first

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

India start their Olympic Qualifier hockey tournament in Santiago, Chile against Mexico on March 1.

U-17 WC: Chile boys battling heat and humidity

U-17 WC: Chile boys battling heat and humidity

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Chile U-17 side is yet to come to terms with Kolkata's searing heat and humidity, which could pose a problem during their upcoming World Cup campaign.

PHOTOS: Wins for Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan; Sevilla upset

PHOTOS: Wins for Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan; Sevilla upset

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Arsenal enjoyed a 3-0 win in Azerbaijan against Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday and AC Milan beat Greece's Olympiakos Piraeus 3-1 but Sevilla suffered a shock defeat by Russians Krasnodar.

President Patil's 'chemistry' with Chilean friend

President Patil's 'chemistry' with Chilean friend

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

"I met a warm person and a close friend. I availed of the opportunity to compliment Bachelet on the distinction of being the first executive woman President of this great country. Her commitment to democracy and social justice stands out. I have conveyed an invitation for her to visit India and I am very pleased that she has accepted," a smiling Patil said after meeting the socialist leader on Monday.

Ronaldo says Champions League is Real's for the taking

Ronaldo says Champions League is Real's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The reigning Ballon d'or winner gave a perfect start to his side's new campaign by scoring twice in Madrid's comfortable 3-0 win over Cypriot visitors APOEL in the opening match.

Argentina hold India in second hockey Test

Argentina hold India in second hockey Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The forwards wasted chances galore as India, despite dominating the proceedings settled for a 1-1 draw with Argentina in the second match of the four-Test Under-21 hockey series at the Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires. The Indians won the first match of the series 3-2.

Carvalho warns against qualifying let-up

Carvalho warns against qualifying let-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Chief coach Joaquim Carvalho says the Indian team should leave nothing to chance in the six-nation Olympic qualifying tournament in Santiago from March 1-9.

Soccer PIX: Real scrape to win; Neymar stars for PSG

Soccer PIX: Real scrape to win; Neymar stars for PSG

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Brazil midfielder Casemiro stretched Real's advantage right before halftime with a gut-busting run to meet a cross from compatriot Vinicius, but Levante hit back shortly after the interval through former Madrid forward Borja Mayoral.

Was Ballon d'Or parade Ronaldo's taunt to Messi?

Was Ballon d'Or parade Ronaldo's taunt to Messi?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had reportedly 'taunted' Barcelona ace Lionel Messi after he won the Ballon d'Or by parading the trophy before Madrid's match against Granada, before firing a message as to who is the best around.

Australian Open: Yuki, Bhupathi advance; Divij ousted

Australian Open: Yuki, Bhupathi advance; Divij ousted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Yuki Bhambri and his New Zealand partner Michael Venus registered a straight sets victory on their Grand Slam debut, but Divij Sharan's Australian Open campaign ended in the first round, in Melbourne, on Wednesday.

Indian school in Chile bowls over President Patil

Indian school in Chile bowls over President Patil

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Prathiba Pati visited the 'Republic Of India' school in Santiago and inaugrated its science laboratory

India , Chile to sign 4 pacts

India , Chile to sign 4 pacts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Patil arrived in the Chilean capital Santiago from Mexico Sunday night. The two nations would be inking four projects which also include an agreement on science and technology and increasing cooperation on Antarctica.

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's action in Spain.

Nadal, Djokovic cruise into third round

Nadal, Djokovic cruise into third round

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Rafael Nadal swept aside Colombian qualifier Santiago Giraldo 6-3, 6-3 in the second round in Indian Wells.

India trounce Russia in Olympic qualifier opener

India trounce Russia in Olympic qualifier opener

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

Prabhjot Singh scored three goals as the eight-time Olympic champions cleared their first hurdle with an 8-0 win.

India hope to open with big win

India hope to open with big win

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

India begins its campaign in the six-team Olympic hockey qualifier with a match against Russia on Saturday. Joaquim Carvalho's team is hoping to win the match by a big margin to avoid the pitfalls of goal difference coming into play in the latter stages of the tournament.

Zidane likely to replace Benitez at Real Madrid

Zidane likely to replace Benitez at Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Zidane is currently in charge of Real's B team Castilla, and has for some time been linked with the manager's post.

Champions League: Ramos leads rejuvenated Real in 600th appearance

Champions League: Ramos leads rejuvenated Real in 600th appearance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

It compounded a woeful few months for the club as coach Julen Lopetegui came and went before former player Santiago Solari replaced him in November. They sat sixth in La Liga and appeared a team in decline, sorely missing forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Juventus last summer.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend in La Liga:

Look who's eyeing Manchester United job...

Look who's eyeing Manchester United job...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he wants to return to management at the start of next season and hinted that he would relish the chance to take charge of Manchester United in the future.

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Copa America kicks off in Chile on Thursday as a widening US-led investigation lifts the lid on rampant corruption among the sport's top officials.

Injured Tirkey opts out of PHL

Injured Tirkey opts out of PHL

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Former Indian hockey captain, Dilip Tirkey, who is injured, has opted out of playing in the Professional Hockey league starting in Chandigarh next month.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend in La Liga.

Rosenborg stun Valencia

Rosenborg stun Valencia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Rosenborg Trondheim scored twice in the second half to record a surprise 2-0 win over Valencia in the Champions League Group B match.

Hockey defeat matter of shame: Aiyar

Hockey defeat matter of shame: Aiyar

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Union sports minister Mani Shankar Aiyar lashed out at the Indian Hockey Federation, saying "it is a matter of shame that a team which has been part of the Olympics for the past 80 years and won several gold and silver medals failed to qualify for the Beijing Games". Eight-time champions India lost 0-2 to Great Britain on Sunday night in the final of the second Olympic qualifier in Santiago, Chile, and failed to make it to the quadrennial event for the first time in 80 years.

Will Indian hockey regain lost glory?

Will Indian hockey regain lost glory?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

What do you think has been the problem with Indian hockey in recent years? And will Indian hockey ever be able to regain lost glory? Tell us!

Britain end India's Olympic hockey hopes

Britain end India's Olympic hockey hopes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Great Britain held on to two first-half goals to beat India in the final of the Olympic hockey qualifier and deny the eight-time champions a berth in the Beijing Olympics. Eight-time gold medallists India failed to make it to the Olympics for the first time since their debut in 1928.

India go down to Great Britain

India go down to Great Britain

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

India suffered their first defeat in the men's Olympic qualifying hockey tournament, losing 2-3. Great Britain, with 12 points from four matches, are assured of a place in Sunday's final.