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World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Qatar smashed 15 unanswered goals past Bhutan and the United Arab Emirates knocked in 10 against Malaysia in a lopsided round of World Cup qualifiers across Asia on Thursday

Champions League PIX: PSG hold Real Madrid; Juve beat Atletico

Champions League PIX: PSG hold Real Madrid; Juve beat Atletico

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

A summary of Tuesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

USL's Rs 1,300-cr dues to be a drag on Diageo

USL's Rs 1,300-cr dues to be a drag on Diageo

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

According to data reviewed by Business Standard, the dues from UB Holdings alone to USL shot up by 4.3 times to Rs 1,188 crore (Rs 11.88 billion) by the end of the last financial year, compared to an outstanding of Rs 272 crore (Rs 2.72 billion) by the end of FY12.

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Daley Blind's late second half strike helped a lacklustre Manchester United salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Monday.

La Liga: Messi and Barca put on five-star show

La Liga: Messi and Barca put on five-star show

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Lionel Messi completed a sparkling performance by chipping the goalkeeper from the edge of the area as Barcelona swept aside ten-man Levante 5-0 away on Sunday to continue their winning start at the top of La Liga.

Modi govt eyes cleanup of bad debt mountain as wary state banks hesitate

Modi govt eyes cleanup of bad debt mountain as wary state banks hesitate

Rediff.com5 May 2016

India's $121 billion troubled debt pile, over $100 billion of which is on the books of state-owned banks, has come under close scrutiny from prosecutors, the media and politicians

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Roger Federer's enduring brilliance and his sheer hatred of losing allowed him to withstand a stunning Kei Nishikori fightback and remain undefeated at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday.

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

On Thursday, Indrani will be obligated to change into the green uniform sari she receives visitors in, as per jail rules, and meet the gentlemen from the income tax department. She may also at some point on Thursday video conference with Delhi in the INX Media-Karti Chidambaram case where she might become an approver.

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar, Messi help 10-man Barca beat Espanyol

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar, Messi help 10-man Barca beat Espanyol

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Neymar scored the opener to continue his rich vein of form as 10-man Barcelona won a one-sided La Liga derby against Espanyol.

EPL PHOTOS: Palace lord over Liverpool; Spurs hold Arsenal in derby

EPL PHOTOS: Palace lord over Liverpool; Spurs hold Arsenal in derby

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

After seven consecutive league defeats, and one point from the last 30 on offer, had plunged Villa into crisis and cost Tim Sherwood his job, the former European champions produced a gritty display to frustrate City.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils hope to get lucky on home turf

IPL: Delhi Daredevils hope to get lucky on home turf

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Hoping to end their 10-match losing streak in the IPL cricket tournament, Delhi Daredevils will look to turn their fortunes around on home turf when they take on an upbeat Rajasthan Royals at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak high commissioner

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak high commissioner

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Basit gave assurance that the country's judiciary would take action against him

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

While the CEO of a public sector bank earns an average of Rs 18 lakh per annum, his counterpart in the private sector earns an average of Rs 3.5 crore.

EPL: United offer hope to Spurs with 2-0 win over Chelsea

EPL: United offer hope to Spurs with 2-0 win over Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Manchester United opened up the Premier League title race with a convincing 2-0 home victory over leaders Chelsea on Sunday that leaves second-placed Tottenham Hotspur just four points behind.

Recall of the Wild

Recall of the Wild

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'To enjoy the wilderness is to be rebooted to factory settings,' says Mitali Saran. 'Your eyes have to readjust their focal length from arm's length to way, way across the bank, where the stone-still slab of a crocodile lies snaggle-toothed in the sun, or to where a crested serpent eagle perches in a complication of light and shade, considering its options.'

The yes that mattered

The yes that mattered

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

After being turned down by 113 investors, Nidhi Agarwal, founder of Kaaryah received an aye from Ratan Tata. This is her story.

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

After years of disrepair, R K Narayan's house is inching towards becoming a memorial.

Messi nears scoring record, Ronaldo double fires Real

Messi nears scoring record, Ronaldo double fires Real

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Lionel Messi notched his 250th La Liga goal to move one off the all-time league scoring record as leaders Barcelona won 3-0 against Eibar on Saturday ahead of next weekend's Clasico with Real Madrid.

Review: Court: Better in parts, than as a whole

Review: Court: Better in parts, than as a whole

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Alas, as an indictment of our legal system, Court doesn't prick deeply, says Raja Sen.

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In a world now over-stuffed with comic-book movies, X-Men: Apocalypse is far from being the finest movie yet may well rank among the most comic-booky, feels Raja Sen.

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'The ball barely made it to the hole, giving rise to a heady exhilaration and bemusement that only Woods' adroitness could -- and perhaps still does -- invoke.'

5 exciting cars coming to India soon

5 exciting cars coming to India soon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Carmakers are gearing up to launch a number of thrilling cars within a year.

Champions League PHOTOS: Barca rally to beat 10-man Atletico; Bayern edge Benfica

Champions League PHOTOS: Barca rally to beat 10-man Atletico; Bayern edge Benfica

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Barcelona's Luis Suarez netted twice for a 2-1 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg on Tuesday after the visitors' Fernando Torres opened the scoring and was later sent off.

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Trade engine shifts down just as global growth needs a boost

Trade engine shifts down just as global growth needs a boost

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

That is bad news for officials taking part in discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this week.

Out of the 9/11 ashes, the One World Trade Center stands tall

Out of the 9/11 ashes, the One World Trade Center stands tall

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Two skyscrapers were decimated the day 2,996 died, one and a half decades ago. George Joseph profiles the monument that has replaced them.

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

AirAsia's competitors are offering more reliable services.

Sitara to soon follow Tejas into IAF service

Sitara to soon follow Tejas into IAF service

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony is flying down to Bangalore to award the Tejas its initial operational certificate on Friday. The Sitara's success in intensive flight-testing this year means that he could soon be making another trip to award an identical certification to the Sitara.

Champions League PIX: United held to goalless draw by Valencia; City win

Champions League PIX: United held to goalless draw by Valencia; City win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women's World Cup on Tuesday as Brazil vaulted to the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over South Korea, while Eugenie Le Sommer's superb long-range strike gave France victory over England.

How to spot a home loan scam!

How to spot a home loan scam!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Here are some pointers that should serve as red flags for you

Will the defence ministry shift gears?

Will the defence ministry shift gears?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Jaitley can make his innings -- notwithstanding its likely length -- to be a watershed tenure, or just add to the image of the MoD drifting rudderless, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Fabregas scores but Schalke stop Chelsea juggernaut in its tracks

Fabregas scores but Schalke stop Chelsea juggernaut in its tracks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Schalke 04 halted the Chelsea juggernaut when they drew 1-1 in their Champions League Group G opener at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, handing a wake-up call to the London club who had won their first four games of the season.

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Serena Williams and friend Caroline Wozniacki arranged a get-together in the US Open women's final, winning their Friday semi-finals in contrasting fashion on a stifling hot, humid day at Flushing Meadows.

'Khobragade affair shows we can't let matters drift'

'Khobragade affair shows we can't let matters drift'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

'While the Khobragade affair has "upset and diverted attention, it does not mean there is a fundamental flaw in the US-India relationship",' former American envoy Frank Wisner tells Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Baahubali: The Conclusion doesn't enlarge the scope of the first picture or deepen its meaning, feels Sreehari Nair.

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will perhaps be best enjoyed by those who have not yet read JRR Tolkien's prequel to the Lord of the Rings series, says Paloma Sharma.

Sitharaman has a lot to do

Sitharaman has a lot to do

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'She has to get the funds, cut through bureaucratic flab, speed up modernisation, ensure planned acquisitions stick to timelines, make organisational changes and ensure the military is capable of performing the task that it is given,' says Brigadier S K Chatterjee (retd).

Review: Mad Max: Fury Road is the greatest action movie of all time

Review: Mad Max: Fury Road is the greatest action movie of all time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

'If ever there was a film that begged to be celebrated on the big-screen -- heck, that begged viewing with 3D glasses -- it is this one, a sensational ride that throws you, the viewer, into the deep-end and drags you along for a chained and scorched and unbelievable ride,' says Raja Sen.

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: Has the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: Has the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

It's also tough to find faults with car.