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Togo suspend Adebayor over World Cup bonus row

Togo suspend Adebayor over World Cup bonus row

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor and two other Togo players have been suspended from the national squad in a row over unpaid World Cup bonuses, a Togolese Football Federation (FTF) official said on Monday.

Travel portals attract big investments

Travel portals attract big investments

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Investments are pouring into online portals for add-ons.

Punjab invites Pakistan to participate in World Kabaddi cup

Punjab invites Pakistan to participate in World Kabaddi cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Amid growing tension between India and Pakistan following Uri terror attack, Punjab has invited Pakistan along with other countries to participate in the 6th World Kabaddi Cup starting from November. However, Punjab Kabaddi Association which is organizing the event is not hopeful of granting visas to Pakistan players by the Centre in the wake of recent terror attack.

King's Cup: Second string Real Madrid held by Numancia but reach quarters

King's Cup: Second string Real Madrid held by Numancia but reach quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

With a comfortable first-leg advantage, Zinedine Zidane rested much of his first team, making 10 changes from the line-up that struggled to a disappointing draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday to fall 16 points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Unni swung up his MP5 and fired a burst across the atrium. The bullets hammered into the wall. Then he bounded up the stairs leading to the other set of doors opening into the Palm Lounge. It was a terribly risky move because he didn't have a buddy to cover him.'

The knockout girls: Miss Universe 2016 finalists

The knockout girls: Miss Universe 2016 finalists

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There is just one word for these Miss Universe contestants. Hottalicous!

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Not many would have bet on unseeded Americans Danielle Collins and Frances Tiafoe making it to the Australian Open quarter-final

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Blood Diamond leaves a lasting impact

Blood Diamond leaves a lasting impact

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Leonardo DiCaprio excels in the thought-provoking film.

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Sociedad midfielder Carlos Vela was called up by Mexico for November tour friendlies on Tuesday after turning his back on his country since March 2011.

Being forced to treat Ebola patients, allege 4 Indian doctors in Nigeria

Being forced to treat Ebola patients, allege 4 Indian doctors in Nigeria

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Four Indian doctors, who claim they are being forced to treat Ebola patients against their will in Nigeria, want to return home and appealed to the Indian government to facilitate this.

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rafael Nadal kept the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over American Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday for a place in the semi-finals, where he will meet another next generation player in Stefanos Tsitsipas.

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Sergeant Rupert Frere, who transferred from a role in bomb disposal to become a photographer in the Royal Logistic Corps, won no fewer than five of the professional categories.

Prez honours helicopter unit that stalled Pathankot terrorists

Prez honours helicopter unit that stalled Pathankot terrorists

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The 125 Helicopter Squadron (Gladiators) since its formation in November 1983 has enhanced its operational capability over the years and earned accolades for its valour and strike capabilities when deployed internally as well as abroad.

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Pssst, India's Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is listed among these great rail journeys.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Toyota unveils the stunning Next-Gen Innova Crysta

Toyota unveils the stunning Next-Gen Innova Crysta

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Awed by the stunning Innova Crysta, Rajesh Karkera, is now eagerly waiting to get into the driver's seat for the magical experience.

JSW Steel in talks to buy London Mining: Sources

JSW Steel in talks to buy London Mining: Sources

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

It plans to ship in 10 million tonnes of iron ore this fiscal year ending March 31.

More than 1 million affected by Ebola outbreak: WHO

More than 1 million affected by Ebola outbreak: WHO

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

With more than one million people affected by the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the World Health Organisation has warned that there is "no early end in sight" to the severe health crisis and called for "extraordinary measures" to stop the transmission of the disease.

Modi likely to keep tight rein on health spending, say sources

Modi likely to keep tight rein on health spending, say sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Modi's government is also working on a universal health coverage plan that would provide all citizens with free drugs and diagnostic treatment.

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Get your weekly dose on the goings on in the fashion and entertainment industry.

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

At least 29 people have died so far in the fast-moving wildfire which began in California on November 8. The numbers are expected to rise.

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

A health care worker from the United States of America has been diagnosed with Ebola after treating a patient who died of the deadly disease last week, sending officials scrambling to find the "breach in protocol" that resulted in her infection - the first case contracted on American soil.

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Touch Bar in place of the function keys brings the convenience of the touchscreen (of iPhones and iPads) to the MacBook. And that's not all. Abhik Sen lists the many reasons why he considers the Apple MacBook Pro a great notebook computer to have.

Comet Lovejoy's dumping alcohol in space!

Comet Lovejoy's dumping alcohol in space!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The aptly named Comet Lovejoy contains ethanol and the simple sugar glycolaldehyde, researchers report online October 23 in Science Advances. This is the first time these complex organic molecules have been detected on a comet.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 8

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 8

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

Amid criticism, NY Governor outlines Ebola quarantine policy

Amid criticism, NY Governor outlines Ebola quarantine policy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Amid criticism of his decision of a mandatory 21-day Ebola quarantine, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has loosened some of the restrictions on people returning to the US from West Africa.

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly have no intention of changing the dates of next year's football event even though hosts Morocco called for postponement of the finals because of fears over the Ebola virus.

Nike to open fully-owned stores in India

Nike to open fully-owned stores in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Nike has been present in India since 1996.

Why Kolkata's sex workers have been told to avoid Africans

Why Kolkata's sex workers have been told to avoid Africans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Sex workers in Kolkata's largest red light area Sonagachi have been asked by an NGO, working for their welfare, not to entertain Africans who are regular visitors to the place in the wake of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Why is govt silent on merchant vessels carrying arms: BJP

Why is govt silent on merchant vessels carrying arms: BJP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Expressing concern over the seizure of a merchant vessel with unauthorised arms and ammunition in Indian waters, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday sought to know why the government is "silent" on the details and suggested the issue of piracy be taken seriously post-26/11.

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'If everybody with flu symptoms approach hospitals, it will create a very difficult situation for our health system.'

7-year-old air crash survivor praised for her courage

7-year-old air crash survivor praised for her courage

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A 7-year-old girl who miraculously survived a deadly plane crash in the state of Kentucky in USA and walked barefoot nearly two kilometres through a forest in biting cold to find help has been praised for her extraordinary courage.

How is each country spending on their military forces?

How is each country spending on their military forces?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

At Rediff Labs, we analysed the data on military expenditure by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

UN envoy threatened at gunpoint leaves Crimea

UN envoy threatened at gunpoint leaves Crimea

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A special United Nations envoy to Crimea, who was threatened by 10 to 15 armed men, is safe and will return to Ukrainian capital Kiev to continue his mission, the United Nations has said.

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

UNICEF estimates that almost 16 million children and their families are in urgent need of life-saving support. Since mid-August, there have been at least 1,288 reported deaths.