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The World Weeps With Ukraine

The World Weeps With Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Glimpses of anti-Russia protests in different parts of the world.

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff

Miss Universe: How Harnaaz Won

Miss Universe: How Harnaaz Won

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Glimpses of how Harnaaz inched closer and closer to the Miss Universe title.

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Argentine great Diego Maradona said England perpetrated a "monumental robbery" in their World Cup victory over Colombia and accused referee Mark Geiger of not being up to such a game.

Trump lists India among illicit drug-producing countries

Trump lists India among illicit drug-producing countries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Trump said countries such as Afghanistan, India, The Bahamas, Belize, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic among others are a major drug transit or illicit drug producing nations.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Even as the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries remains hostile, there is growing coordination between India and Pakistan on one multilateral forum - the World Trade Organization (WTO). Both countries have made two joint submissions at the WTO as co-sponsors in the past two months. In June, Pakistan joined India, Cuba, and 44 African countries, seeking sufficient flexibility in intellectual property rights for developing countries to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Messi Stamps his CLASS on Copa America

Messi Stamps his CLASS on Copa America

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

On Saturday evening, Lionel Messi finally got what had eluded arguably the finest footballer of his generation throughout his glorious career -- a trophy playing for his country.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Images from the FIFA World Cup group fixtures between Costa Rica and Uruguay and Colombia and Greece.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Secret Service sex scandal: What happened in Colombia?

Secret Service sex scandal: What happened in Colombia?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The United States Secret Service prostitution scandal has now grown to include a 12th member of the elite security agency, even as the Pentagon has suspended clearances of all implicated military personnel. Rediff.com takes a look at the chain of events.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

'Against no other opponent I have seen Amit so tired'

'Against no other opponent I have seen Amit so tired'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'He didn't have the strength to move and so he stayed inside and then he didn't have the strength to respond also, and he became passive and there the Colombian scored a lot of points.'

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

A summary of Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Will Indians have to work 12 hours a day?

Will Indians have to work 12 hours a day?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's time use survey for January-December 2019 had found that an average person in urban areas spends 485 (eight hours and five minutes) minutes on employment and related activities.

Mary Kom slams Boxing Task Force after Games exit

Mary Kom slams Boxing Task Force after Games exit

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom slammed the International Olympic Committee's Boxing Task Force for "poor judging" after losing her flyweight (51kg) pre-quarter-final at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat, Manisha, Parveen assure medals

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat, Manisha, Parveen assure medals

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) continued their stellar run at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday by advancing to the semi-finals but five other Indians bowed out after suffering quarter-final losses.

Lonely Lewandowksi fails to hit the mark on global stage

Lonely Lewandowksi fails to hit the mark on global stage

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

He has been in a rich vein of form at international level too, leading Poland to the finals with 16 goals,

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100 percent record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The federation has confirmed that they are flying players in from their domestic league

Gutsy Satish Kumar goes down to World champ Jalolov

Gutsy Satish Kumar goes down to World champ Jalolov

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Satish Kumar (+91kg) put up a gutsy performance against reigning World champion Bakhodir Jalolov but it was not enough to upstage the rampaging Uzbek and the Indian boxer made a quarter-final exit from the Olympic Games on Sunday.

Neymar should drop the injury act: World Cup winner Matthaeus

Neymar should drop the injury act: World Cup winner Matthaeus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Neymar, who has scored twice so far to help Brazil into the World Cup quarter-finals in Russia where they will face Belgium on Friday, has been sharply criticised for a string of exaggerated reactions when clashing with an opponent.

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The Jhansi-born athlete, who was raised by a single mother -- a tailor by profession -- currently trains at the academy of Anju Bobby George in Bengaluru. She is coached by Anju's husband Bobby George.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, August 4

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes performed at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday, August 4.

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Brazil's Neymar receives provisional one-match ban

Brazil's Neymar receives provisional one-match ban

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Brazil's Neymar and Colombia striker Carlos Bacca have been provisionally suspended for one match.

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The local version of soccer is dubbed 'lapotball'. 'Lapot' in Russian refers to the traditional shoes made of vine which Mordovian residents used to wear in olden days.

Learning in the times of COVID-19

Learning in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

These pictures clicked from around the world this year show how teachers interact with students in the new normal.

Why Colombian President Santos won the Nobel Peace prize

Why Colombian President Santos won the Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

On Friday, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 2,20,000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people". For those who don't know about the situation in Colombia, here's a simple explainer.

Atletico's Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19

Atletico's Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The statement added that both players and the staff member were in good health and said the team had followed protocol and taken the appropriate measures following the results.

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to move into Copa America final

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to move into Copa America final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Brazil have won the Copa America every time they hosted the tournament

8-year-old BMX cyclist dreams of Olympic Games

8-year-old BMX cyclist dreams of Olympic Games

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Venezuelan BMX cyclist Camila Iachini at 8 years old is already dreaming of becoming an Olympic champion.

PHOTOS U-17 World Cup: India no match for clinical Ghana

PHOTOS U-17 World Cup: India no match for clinical Ghana

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Rank outsiders India ended their maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup campaign in a cry of pain and agony as they were handed a 0-4 thrashing by two-time champions Ghana in their final group match in New Delhi on Thursday.

Expect another spirited show as India brace for Ghana challenge

Expect another spirited show as India brace for Ghana challenge

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Anwar Ali, at the heart of India's defence, will once again play a pivotal role in the match