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PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 qualifying matches played on Tuesday night.

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Recently-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino was told on Monday that 'women are part of the solution' to the problems that have plagued football's scandal-plagued world governing body.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

'Next FIFA boss should be outsider with good human rights record'

'Next FIFA boss should be outsider with good human rights record'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"A clean break from the past is essential for FIFA to climb out of the toxic pit which continues to produce serious accusations of corrupt behaviour on almost a daily basis," FIFPro said in a statement.

FIFA chief Blatter to quit in February, to publish memoir, claims daughter

FIFA chief Blatter to quit in February, to publish memoir, claims daughter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'I know he wants to quit, and he will do it'

More trouble in store for Blatter, could face FIFA ethics investigation

More trouble in store for Blatter, could face FIFA ethics investigation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, already facing a criminal investigation from Swiss prosecutors, may now come under scrutiny from his organisation's own ethics investigators if they find evidence of potential wrongdoing, according to FIFA's ethics procedure.

Asia-Pacific remains firmly behind embattled Blatter

Asia-Pacific remains firmly behind embattled Blatter

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

There were a few fissures but no major cracks apparent in FIFA president Sepp Blatter's bedrock of Asia-Pacific support as officials began returning to the region from the annual congress of soccer's world governing body over the weekend.

'Russia, Qatar as World Cup venues led to FIFA's problems'

'Russia, Qatar as World Cup venues led to FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA may have avoided its current problems if Russia and Qatar had not been chosen as hosts of the next two World Cups, President Sepp Blatter said on Friday.

World's 10 most expensive cities

World's 10 most expensive cities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Singapore retains the title of the world's most expensive city.

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

If you have a Parsi friend, don't ever let her/him go... because you won't find someone so amazing.

Credit Suisse cuts nominal growth forecast

Credit Suisse cuts nominal growth forecast

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Citing the impact of the second wave of the pandemic over the economy and consumer sentiment, Swiss brokerage Credit Suisse has lowered its nominal GDP growth forecast by 150-300 bps to 13-14 per cent, but expects a stronger recovery in the second half as it sees the lockdowns having limited impact on tax collections. Last month, Neelkanth Mishra, the co-head of equity strategy for Credit Suisse Asia Pacific, and India equity strategist, had told PTI that he expected the real GDP to fall to 8.5-9 per cent in FY22 due to the more severe pandemic attack. The virus case load has crossed the 25-million mark, death toll from the same is nearing 2.9 lakh mark, which is one of the highest in the world as the test positivity rate has been around 15 per cent for long.

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bill Gates discussed with the Indian leader the opportunity to design 21st century toilets that do not need big sewage systems and water treatment plants.

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

A round-up of results from the Nations League matches played on Sunday

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Qatar's construction industry is rife with abuse of migrant workers who are "treated like cattle" and live in squalid accommodation exposed to overflowing sewage, Amnesty International said in a report on Sunday.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in 2020 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments, though customer deposits fell, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday. The increase in aggregate funds of Indian clients with Swiss banks, from 899 million Swiss francs (Rs 6,625 crore) at the end of 2019, reverses a two-year declining trend and has taken the figure to the highest level in 13 years. It stood at a record high of nearly 6.5 billion Swiss francs in 2006, after which it has been mostly on a downward path, except for a few years including in 2011, 2013 and 2017, as per the Swiss National Bank (SNB) data.

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Spectacular IMAGES from the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea

FIFA approves reform package, shelves World Cup expansion

FIFA approves reform package, shelves World Cup expansion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

FIFA's executive committee approved a package of planned reforms on Thursday aimed at cleaning up soccer's scandal-plagued world governing body, proposing integrity checks and term limits for senior officials and a new separation of policy and management positions.

Bribes given for host rights of 2006 FIFA WC, admits former German FA official

Bribes given for host rights of 2006 FIFA WC, admits former German FA official

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

"It is clear that there was a slush fund for the German World Cup bid," Zwanziger told Der Spiegel magazine, which first reported the allegations last week.

Premji, Nadar among world's richest tech tycoons

Premji, Nadar among world's richest tech tycoons

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Premji is ranked 13th on Forbes' first ever list of '100 Richest People In Tech', followed by Nadar on the 14th spot.

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo on target for Real; Porto hold Basel

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo on target for Real; Porto hold Basel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a three-game goal drought as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Schalke.

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Sepp Blatter, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein have bid to stand for FIFA president.

FIFA mess: 'People are tired of Qatar allegations'

FIFA mess: 'People are tired of Qatar allegations'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The public are growing tired of hearing about allegations of wrongdoing against Qatar's winning 2022 World Cup bid, according to organisers, with the Gulf state more interested in improving worker's rights than publishing Michael Garcia's report.

Nadal to miss ATP World Tour Finals; set to undergo surgery

Nadal to miss ATP World Tour Finals; set to undergo surgery

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal's announcement on Friday that he will miss the ATP World Tour Finals because of appendicitis ended a difficult year for the Spaniard during which he has endured injury, illness and worrying defeats.

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is a mere servant at the service of football, he said on Friday as he re-stated his intention to run for a fifth mandate in next May's election.

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

From using bio-fuels to revamping in-flight food and drinks services, eschewing mass-produced chicken/eggs in favour of local, farm-raised options to offering eco-friendly toys for children, airlines try out inventive measures to encourage carbon-neutral practices.

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'This offers us many opportunities to meet people in different ways, and we will do this with full respect to India.'

FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way

FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a wind of change was blowing through football's scandal-plagued world governing body after announcing a sponsorship deal with China's Wanda Group on Friday.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A despondent mood swept through Russian athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday, their hopes of being able to fly the Russian flag at the closing ceremony deflated by a second positive doping test.

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the world player of the year on Monday from his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo who had walked off with the award for the previous two years.

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

His message contained some defiance: he vowed to fight the ban, insisted he had done no wrong and hit out at those who had questioned his integrity and honesty.

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Germany was the fourth best place for older people to live.

There is no corruption in football, reckons FIFA chief Blatter

There is no corruption in football, reckons FIFA chief Blatter

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

"If there are people who don't like the organisation or don't like me, they will realise they have been wrong... they will realise that."

More withdrawals leave Blatter favourite to retain FIFA top job

More withdrawals leave Blatter favourite to retain FIFA top job

Rediff.com22 May 2015

"Does anyone think it's normal that one of the candidates doesn't even bother to present an election manifesto that can be voted on May 29."

Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or award again

Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or award again

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the second year running and the third overall on Monday after a prolific, trophy-filled year with Real Madrid.

Bewilderment, anger after latest twist in FIFA World Cup saga

Bewilderment, anger after latest twist in FIFA World Cup saga

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups was criticised by its own investigator.