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Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Paris St Germain closed out the year on a high as they maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table.

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The 82-year-old had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since been in and out of the hospital for treatment on a regular basis.

Fan at Australian F1 GP left bleeding after hit by car debris

Fan at Australian F1 GP left bleeding after hit by car debris

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A spectator at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix suffered a cut to his arm when struck by a piece of debris from Kevin Magnussen's car.

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'But I think it is time. I'm not driven by financial matters, but by my heart. I think it's the best thing for the club. I don't want to be a problem for the club in my heart.'

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

If you have never seen Sriram Raghavan fly, you would hardly realise that this time, he is happy in his cage, this time he isn't reaching for the skies, notes Sreehari Nair.

Barcelona to begin title defence at Getafe

Barcelona to begin title defence at Getafe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Barcelona will begin their Spanish league title defence away to Getafe on Aug. 13 while Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao the same weekend.

Accenture to lay off 19,000 staff in next 18 months

Accenture to lay off 19,000 staff in next 18 months

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

IT services and consulting firm Accenture will lay off 2.5 per cent or 19,000 employees over a period of the next one and half years, the company said in a regulatory filing. Accenture currently employs over 7 lakh people and is estimated to have the largest employee base of 3 lakh people in India.

Chances it'll be my...: Rafael Nadal drops big hint on retirement plans

Chances it'll be my...: Rafael Nadal drops big hint on retirement plans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal addressed the prospect that 2024 could be his final year as an ATP professional, confessing that it is indeed a reality that he might hang up his racquets at the end of next season.

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

'On September 29, 2023, three persons- all from areas outside Scotland-deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. This interaction was to discuss community and consular issues,' the High Commission of India, London said in a statement on Saturday.

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls.

Kerala CPI-M leader's remark on Muslim headscarf sparks row

Kerala CPI-M leader's remark on Muslim headscarf sparks row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Irked by his remarks, "Samastha", an influential Sunni scholars' body, said the CPI-M's "double standards" have been exposed through this.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Inaki and Nico Williams encounter contrasting fortunes at the World Cup.

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

PIX: Girona stun Barca; Atletico hold on to edge Almeria

PIX: Girona stun Barca; Atletico hold on to edge Almeria

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Girona reclaimed top spot in LaLiga after beating champions Barcelona 4-2

Remembering A 1971 War Hero

Remembering A 1971 War Hero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Lance Naik Albert Ekka, Param Vir Chakra, was only 28 when he made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

When Terror Strikes!

When Terror Strikes!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

As residents of Gaza flee their homes to escape an Israel invasion, Israelis mourn their dead a week after the Hamas attack.

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The horrific videos from Manipur have shocked India, leading to protests across the nation.

Pele's health improving but will remain in hospital

Pele's health improving but will remain in hospital

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Pele, 82, has been battling colon cancer since September 2021 and was hospitalized on Nov. 29 for doctors to re-evaluate his treatment. He is also being treated for a respiratory infection diagnosed following his hospitalisation.

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

When asked about Barcelona's youth and talent in midfield especially, Gundogan said he had a lot to offer the team with his experience.

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Scenes of death and survival in the cities of Gaza and Israel.

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Anger cannot be an end in itself to Rahul Gandhi's politics -- it must instead catalyse a new political strategy, argues Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tsitsipas in the 2021 US Open and in last year's Miami Masters and Barcelona Open.

'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'We are running out of food and water. There's no electricity either.'

Barca legend Busquets to leave club at end of season

Barca legend Busquets to leave club at end of season

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Busquets, who retired from international duty last year, has made more than 700 appearances for Barcelona and holds the record for playing in more El Clasicos than any other player with 48 appearances against Barcelona's rivals Real Madrid.

Serie A: Leaders Inter held at Genoa; Red cards for Napoli-Monza coaches

Serie A: Leaders Inter held at Genoa; Red cards for Napoli-Monza coaches

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Wasteful Napoli held to goalless draw by visiting Monza

SOCCER PIX: Spurs win to stay on heels of top four; Juve miss chance to go top

SOCCER PIX: Spurs win to stay on heels of top four; Juve miss chance to go top

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Tottenham Hotspur beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 away with goals by Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski for a second straight win that nudged them closer to the Premier League top four on Friday although they had midfielder Yves Bissouma sent off late on.

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.

'Horrific and heartbreaking': Canadian PM on mass stabbings

'Horrific and heartbreaking': Canadian PM on mass stabbings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

At least 10 people have been killed and 15 injured in a series of stabbing attacks in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

Pele's family gather at hospital bedside in Sau Paulo

Pele's family gather at hospital bedside in Sau Paulo

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pele's family members gathered at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Saturday, where the 82-year-old, widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, has been since late November.

Accenture guidance delays hopes of demand pick-up for Indian IT: Analysts

Accenture guidance delays hopes of demand pick-up for Indian IT: Analysts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

At a time when the market is betting on a 'higher for longer' global interest rate view, Accenture's (ACN) weak revenue forecast is a negative read-through for the Indian IT firms, according to analysts. The Dublin-based company sees its revenue growth at 2-5 per cent in constant currency (cc) for the financial year 2024 (FY24), below the pre-Covid levels of 5-8 per cent for FY17-20. The weak projection, thus, signals that slower demand is likely to persist this year, and any recovery is unlikely in the near-to-medium term, experts note.

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

A round-up of Friday's action in the Davis Cup.

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.