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Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall at first hurdle on day of upsets

Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall at first hurdle on day of upsets

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sofia Kenin, defending champion Belinda Bencic and third seed Elina Svitolina made swift exits at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

New Zealand's batting tail wagged to take them to 403 in their first innings before they returned to dismiss Pakistan's openers on the second day of the second Test in Dubai on Tuesday.

Bonjour Modi! Best moments from PM's France visit

Bonjour Modi! Best moments from PM's France visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Top moments from PM Modi's France visit

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

I'm not a perfect role model, says Neymar

I'm not a perfect role model, says Neymar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Neymar says that he is neither a superhero nor a perfect role model.

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

After a pious month of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the world celebrated Eid with great fervour.

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued on Friday as French Ambassador Francois Richier said a "complex negotiation" is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India.

PIX: France rally to sink Croatia; Denmark hold England

PIX: France rally to sink Croatia; Denmark hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

France earned a rollercoaster 4-2 home win over Croatia in an entertaining top-tier Nations League Group 3 match, while England were held to a 0-0 draw by Denmark in an uninspiring game.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Isha Ambani, just 16, is worth $80 million

Isha Ambani, just 16, is worth $80 million

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

From the lyrics of Hall and Oates and Gwen Stefani to the lens of Andy Warhol, the entitled rich girl has long been fodder for artists and gossip mongers. These days that lens is turned on these girls at ever younger ages.

Cannes Day 2: Deepika steals the show in teal!

Cannes Day 2: Deepika steals the show in teal!

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Like her look? Take a look at the pictures and VOTE!

Why competition is good at work

Why competition is good at work

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Intense competition in an industry leads to more pro-social behaviour, like sharing, co-operation, and volunteering, a study has revealed.

France did not choose Reliance in any way: Hollande

France did not choose Reliance in any way: Hollande

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Hollande said only Dassault can comment on whether India had put pressure on Reliance and Dassault to work together.

Coronavirus mutations may not make it more infectious: Study

Coronavirus mutations may not make it more infectious: Study

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Coronaviruses, like other RNA viruses, can develop mutations in three different ways: by mistake from copying errors during viral replication, through interactions with other viruses infecting the same cell, or they can be induced by RNA modification systems which are part of host immunity, the researchers explained.

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee has been decorated with one of France's top honour.

French President Hollande dumps partner

French President Hollande dumps partner

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

French President Francois Hollande said he has split with his longstanding partner Valerie Trierweiler after his affair with an actress nearly 20 years his junior.

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The sources said the IAF has briefed the defence ministry about the incident and that the Indian mission in Paris has been in touch with French authorities.

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Could you imagine a world where everything is made of chocolate? In the small city of Durbuy, southeast of Brussels that dream just came through, thanks to the ChocoPalace festival -- where everything, including sculptures, is made of fine Belgian chocolate. Feast your eyes of the delicious art.

FIFA cancels U-17 women's World Cup in India

FIFA cancels U-17 women's World Cup in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The tournament brings together the six continental champions from across the world, with European Champions League winners Bayern Munich the first to have qualified.

The billionaires' wives

The billionaires' wives

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

These 10 women hold their own in their spouses' high-stakes world.

13 models who ruled the Paris Fashion Week ramp

13 models who ruled the Paris Fashion Week ramp

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Presenting the top models who worked the ramp for ace designers at the recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2017.

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt's halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts.

No! That can't be Trump shopping

No! That can't be Trump shopping

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Looks what these folks are up to!

Djokovic suffers shock loss in Doha semis

Djokovic suffers shock loss in Doha semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic suffered his first defeat of the new season in the Qatar Open semi-finals on Friday, losing in three sets to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut.

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Macron, who assumed the presidency in May 2017, emphasised that this is a government-to-government discussion and "this contract is part of a broader framework which is military and defence" coalition between India and France.

Pakistan pacer Irfan raring to return after ban

Pakistan pacer Irfan raring to return after ban

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Mohammad Irfan expects to avoid a backlash from Pakistan fans after the serving a six-month ban for failing to disclose approaches made by bookmakers during a domestic Twenty20 tournament and is happy for the chance to resume his career.

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The opposition does not have any issue left so it is raking up Rafale deal issue, Rajnath Singh said.

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in Brussels after a series of terror attacks struck the city's airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters.

Indians at the CWG: Debutant lifter Sivalingam adds to India's gold tally

Indians at the CWG: Debutant lifter Sivalingam adds to India's gold tally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Indian weightlifter Satish Sivalingam scripted history in his debut Commonwealth Games, breaking the Games record en route to a gold medal, while compatriot Ravi Katulu took the silver in the men's 77kg event in Glasgow on Sunday.

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum's blazing century gave New Zealand a brisk start on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah as the death of Australian Phillip Hughes continued to cast a gloomy shadow over the match.

Pakistan hold firm to draw second Test

Pakistan hold firm to draw second Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A defiant fifth-wicket stand of 74 between Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq ensured Pakistan secured a draw in the second Test against New Zealand on Friday to maintain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Becker's diplomatic passport is 'fake', says Central Africa

Becker's diplomatic passport is 'fake', says Central Africa

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Central African Republic (CAR) said on Tuesday that a diplomatic passport that tennis star Boris Becker claims entitles him to immunity in bankruptcy proceedings in Britain "is a fake."

New Zealand in deep trouble despite Latham ton

New Zealand in deep trouble despite Latham ton

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Tom Latham struck his maiden Test century but New Zealand crumbled to 262 all out, conceding a 304-run first-innings lead as well as control of the first Test to Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Turkey has the right to defend its territory and its airspace, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said as he discouraged escalation of tension between Russia and Turkey after Turkish forces shot down a Russian fighter jet on its border with Syria.

Weekend Roundup: Celeb spotting at Cannes 2012

Weekend Roundup: Celeb spotting at Cannes 2012

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Salma Hayek, Diane Kruger and many others make fashionable red carpet appearances.

How Sivalingam battled pain to snatch another C'wealth gold

How Sivalingam battled pain to snatch another C'wealth gold

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Defending champion Sathish Sivalingam (77kg) claimed India's third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, emerging triumphant despite having given up podium hopes after his injured thighs made even routine things like sitting painful.

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Police have found the DNA of a newly-identified suspect on explosives used in last year's Paris attacks, a French source said on Monday.

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Urge them to end 'avalanche of plastic'