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Veer Ahlawat And Saptak Talwar Exit Challenge De Catalunya

Veer Ahlawat And Saptak Talwar Exit Challenge De Catalunya

Rediff.com16 May 2026

India's Veer Ahlawat and Saptak Talwar failed to make the cut at the Challenge de Catalunya despite improved performances in the second round.

Bayern's Lewandowski breaks Mueller's 49-year league record

Bayern's Lewandowski breaks Mueller's 49-year league record

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Mueller's 49-year-old Bundesliga goal-scoring record

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

An unofficial and brutal justice system exists parallel to the official one, and it executes many times more of the accused than the official one executes convicts, points out Aakar Patel.

Goal of the day: Insigne magic wins it for Italy

Goal of the day: Insigne magic wins it for Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Italy striker Lorenzo Insigne doubled the lead, making his way from the left flank and dispatching a superb curling strike from 25 yards out into the top corner leaving Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois watching helplessly.

'The boys were extraordinary': Mancini hails Italy

'The boys were extraordinary': Mancini hails Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Roberto Mancini was overjoyed with his Italy team after they withstood a late onslaught from top-ranked Belgium to win 2-1 and set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Spain.

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Club World Cup final against Mexico's Tigres UANL on Thursday

PIX: Italy in Euro semis with hard-fought win over Belgium

PIX: Italy in Euro semis with hard-fought win over Belgium

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final with Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday in an entertaining encounter in which both sides created a number of chances.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

Rediff.com31 May 2020

I'm not sure how the stoppage will affect everybody, but Bayern Munich may have a slight advantage because they are playing football now and they are getting their match sharpness back, I wouldn't be surprised if they are now the favourites'

Messi in contention for UEFA player of the Year honour

Messi in contention for UEFA player of the Year honour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Once again Barcelona's Lionel Messi leads the race for UEFA Player of the Year, 2012-13.

UN special rapporteur urges India to repeal AFSPA

UN special rapporteur urges India to repeal AFSPA

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Amid clamour for withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Kashmir, a UN Special Rapporteur on Friday urged India to repeal the controversial law that gives its military special powers to act in troubled areas.

UN rapporteur arrives on fact-finding mission in Kashmir

UN rapporteur arrives on fact-finding mission in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Monday afternoon.

India will be world's 3rd largest economy by 2030

India will be world's 3rd largest economy by 2030

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

There would be 'no surge in energy demand as India industrialises.

Fuel hike will not impact inflation: BP expert

Fuel hike will not impact inflation: BP expert

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The government last month announced freeing of auto fuel prices from its control, resulting in a Rs 3.50 per litre hike in petrol prices as domestic rates got linked to global movements.

Tamil killings video is authentic, says UN expert

Tamil killings video is authentic, says UN expert

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

A United Nations human rights expert has claimed that gruesome footage from the final days of Sri Lanka's civil war is authentic and proves war crimes took place there.

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

US women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo accused former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment, claiming the veteran administrator touched her inappropriately during an event three years back.

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The German world number seven claimed his first ATP crown of the year after besting Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to win the bett1HULKS Indoor title at the same venue last Sunday.

BP rubbishes India's claim on oil speculators

BP rubbishes India's claim on oil speculators

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

The world's third largest energy firm BP Plc has rubbished India's claims that oil speculators are responsible for a global surge in crude oil prices, saying high prices were a result of production struggling to keep pace with the demand.

Guardiola legacy to carry on at Bayern, says Alonso

Guardiola legacy to carry on at Bayern, says Alonso

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

German champions Bayern Munich will continue to reap the benefits of manager Pep Guardiola's coaching even after the Spaniard leaves the club at the end of the season, midfielder Xabi Alonso has said. Guardiola, who has won numerous trophies with Barcelona and then Bayern, will take over as head coach of English Premier League side Manchester City from July. The Spaniard, who will be replaced at Bayern by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, looks set to lift his third successive Bundesliga in his final season and Alonso has hailed the manager's influence. "Pep is ahead of his time. He is very demanding of himself and his players, but once you get to know it (the style), then it is the way we like to play," Alonso told Sky Sports on Monday.

PIX: Late Goretzka goal helps Bayern close in on title

PIX: Late Goretzka goal helps Bayern close in on title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Leon Goretzka's 86th minute goal gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over visitors Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, meaning they need to win just one of their last three matches to secure the Bundesliga title.

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Germany on Monday launched their new logo, including the use of term 'die Mannschaft', in an effort to increase international branding of the hugely popular World Cup winners.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

Guardiola faces ban for making physical contact with female official

Guardiola faces ban for making physical contact with female official

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Bayern Munich football team manager Pep Guardiola might face a touchline ban as he took out his frustrations on a female fourth official while watching his side struggle in a goalless draw with Borussia Monchengladback at the weekend.

Bundesliga: Bayern edge past Stuttgart to stay on title course

Bundesliga: Bayern edge past Stuttgart to stay on title course

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were made to work extremely hard for a 3-1 victory at VfB Stuttgart on Saturday that sent them eight points clear at the top of the table with five games left.

UN asks Bangla govt to protect 'vulnerable' writers

UN asks Bangla govt to protect 'vulnerable' writers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The UN on Friday called on Bangladesh to initiate steps for preventing violence against writers and activists, including providing physical protection to potential targets, in the wake of the killing of a secular blogger in the country.

This 'Hope' is not 'Solo'

This 'Hope' is not 'Solo'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

American soccer star Hope Solo remains a controversial figure off the field.

Veteran Viswash targets second Asiad medal after 12 years

Veteran Viswash targets second Asiad medal after 12 years

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

At a time when his former teammate Sawaiyan Majhi has been appointed Indian recurve coach, the 33-year-old would look to bring his playing career back on track with a second medal from the Asian Games in Indonesia.

Copa America: Colombia stun Argentina

Copa America: Colombia stun Argentina

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa America Group B opener on Saturday that burst into life after a sluggish start.

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Bayern Munich moved closer to a record-extending 30th league title after their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx in a 5-0 drubbing of struggling Fortuna Duesseldorf in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The result left leaders Bayern, who are chasing an eighth successive league title, top of the standings on 67 points from 29 games, 10 ahead of closest rivals Borussia Dortmund who visit bottom team Paderborn on Sunday.

The pressure of being Pep Guardiola

The pressure of being Pep Guardiola

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Pep Guardiola this week offered a rare insight into the pressure he feels to deliver Bayern Munich a Champions League trophy.

Day after bus blast Dortmund put the 'beautiful game' in perspective

Day after bus blast Dortmund put the 'beautiful game' in perspective

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'Until I was on the pitch in the second half, I didn't think about football'

Champions League: Bayern emerge from mini-crisis ahead of Juventus test

Champions League: Bayern emerge from mini-crisis ahead of Juventus test

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Bayern Munich are confident they have overcome a mini-slump just in time for their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Juventus on Wednesday as they chase a treble of titles this season.

Amid Zika concerns US football's Solo may skip Rio Olympics

Amid Zika concerns US football's Solo may skip Rio Olympics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Renowned US football player Hope Solo said Thursday she was unlikely to join her teammates for the Rio Olympic Games without more information about Zika as she hoped to have children and was concerned about the virus' health effects.