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Indian carriers have limited freedom to operate: IATA

Indian carriers have limited freedom to operate: IATA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Airlines have to deal with high operating costs - fuel, taxation, airport charges - in a very competitive environment.

Malaysia's Lee eyes comeback after cancer treatment

Malaysia's Lee eyes comeback after cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Speaking at his first news conference since his diagnosis in September, the Malaysian three-time Olympic silver medallist said he has no intention of retiring.

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Iceland's first World Cup adventure came to a valiant end on Tuesday as they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Croatia due to a late strike from Ivan Perisic, with Argentina qualifying as runners-up instead.

This Olympic champ vows to support Jharkhand-based NGO

This Olympic champ vows to support Jharkhand-based NGO

Rediff.com3 May 2020

2012 Olympic gold medallist swimmer Missy Franklin was so inspired by the girls from Yuwa and the work done by the organisation that she kept in touch with the organisation and has recently accepted the invitation to join its board.

Harry, Meghan hold private christening for baby Archie

Harry, Meghan hold private christening for baby Archie

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

In a break from royal tradition, they have chosen not to disclose the names of Archie's godparents.

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

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

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday

Aus GP in doubt after McLaren team member tests positive

Aus GP in doubt after McLaren team member tests positive

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The McLaren Racing team has withdrawn from this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, the team said on Thursday. The positive test at McLaren follows four crew members of fellow Formula One team Haas being quarantined due to the outbreak.

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi's fifth-place finish in this year's Ballon d'Or vote was absurd, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said of the Spanish champions' Argentina forward on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Sports Shorts: Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.

How Messi is putting Barcelona back in driving seat

How Messi is putting Barcelona back in driving seat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Messi scored twice and created goals for Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez as champions Barca moved top of the table with 22 points from 10 matches.

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.

It's Prince Louis: Wills-Kate name their third child

It's Prince Louis: Wills-Kate name their third child

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The newborn royal will be called His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Lewis Hamilton was 'shocked' with the pace of Mercedes after notching a record-extending eighth pole position at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas as they thrashed their Formula One rivals in qualifying on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Multiple world champion Pellegrini tests positive for COVID-19.

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dutchman Ronald Koeman has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the Buckingham Palace tweeted.

PHOTOS: When Hawking visited India

PHOTOS: When Hawking visited India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Here's a glimpse of the 16-day India visit of the 'world's best known scientist'.

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Banerjee, who was flanked by newly-elected MP Nusrat Jahan and her husband Nikhil Jain, said, "Togetherness and tolerance for all faiths is the real religion."

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Images from football matches played in the La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga on Saturday.

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.

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Barcelona's 100 per cent start to the season was ended by Catalonian neighbours Girona, who picked up a draw at the Nou Camp, allowing Real Madrid to take advantage with a victory over Espanyol.

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

La Liga's organising body announced on Monday that all clubs would begin testing their players this week as part of the first phase of a four-step protocol to return to playing matches, without spectators, in June.

Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves

Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Barca lead the standings on 39 points from 18 games, three clear of second-placed Real Madrid who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

Top facts to know about GBU-43, 'the mother of all bombs'

Top facts to know about GBU-43, 'the mother of all bombs'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Here's everything you must know about the GBU-43.

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 33-year-old Messi, who signed his last contract in 2017, has become more outspoken against the club's hierarchy in the last year and radio station Cadena Ser said last Thursday he is unhappy with how Barca is being run and wants to leave in 2021.

La Liga: Alaves stun Real Madrid; Sixth win for Atletico

La Liga: Alaves stun Real Madrid; Sixth win for Atletico

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Saturday.

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'Kerala voters vote from their mind rather than their heart.'

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Lionel Messi kept his nerve from the penalty spot to give Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday and return his side to the top of the table.

Rev up your engines. F1 season's here!

Rev up your engines. F1 season's here!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Mercedes set for proper fight with Ferrari in Melbourne

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Central Hall of Parliament ahead of the GST launch at midnight. Here are highlights from the PM's speech

14 facts about India that will blow your mind

14 facts about India that will blow your mind

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Did you know New Delhi's air is the most polluted in the world?

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton's world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The Briton lapped the Albert Park circuit in a searing one minute and 21.164 seconds to cross the line 0.664 seconds clear of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.