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Foreign attendees of Markaz were made scapegoat: HC

Foreign attendees of Markaz were made scapegoat: HC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The bench also noted that while the Maharashtra police acted mechanically in the case, the state government acted under 'political compulsion'.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Real Madrid sign Essien on loan from Chelsea

Real Madrid sign Essien on loan from Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Real Madrid agreed to take Ghana midfielder Michael Essien on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

Suarez gets one-game ban for handball

Suarez gets one-game ban for handball

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was given a one-match ban by FIFA on Saturday for the controversial last minute handball which denied Ghana a semi-final place.

NRIs face trial for trafficking Indian for sex in UK

NRIs face trial for trafficking Indian for sex in UK

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Four non-resident Indians and two Ghana citizens of Indian origin, who were charged by Scotland Yard on May 18 for allegedly trafficking an Indian woman from Hyderabad for sex, will now face trial in October.

I am injury-free and ready for action, Essien says

I am injury-free and ready for action, Essien says

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

New Real Madrid signing Michael Essien is confident he has put a series of serious injuries behind him and is ready to fight for a place in the La Liga side after completing a loan move from Chelsea on Friday.

Attendance for Under-17 World Cup crosses 1 million mark

Attendance for Under-17 World Cup crosses 1 million mark

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The last set of pre-quarterfinal matches involved Ghana against Niger and Brazil versus Honduras on Wednesday.

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Salah is still in doubt for Egypt's opening match in Group A on June 15 against Uruguay in Ekaterinburg after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final for Liverpool late last month.

Essien heading to AC Milan

Essien heading to AC Milan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is on his way to AC Milan for a medical, the Serie A club said on Friday.

Ronaldinho, Neymar, Ganso in Brazil squad

Ronaldinho, Neymar, Ganso in Brazil squad

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Brazil could field Ronaldinho, Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso, a key trio in their 2014 World Cup ambitions, when they meet Bosnia in a friendly in Switzerland on February 28.

Canada releases list of war crimes accused; 1 held

Canada releases list of war crimes accused; 1 held

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Within days of the release of the names of 30 individuals, including eight South Asians, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Arshad Muhammad, a Pakistani, was arrested in Mississauga, Canada

Dinesh advances, India boxers' winning run continues at World Cha

Dinesh advances, India boxers' winning run continues at World Cha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Indian boxers' unbeaten run in the World Championships continued with Asian Games silver-medallist Dinesh Kumar, advancing to the second round of the light heavyweight (81kg) category with a thumping win in his opening bout in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday.

How Bharti Airtel plans to make it big in Africa

How Bharti Airtel plans to make it big in Africa

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The man: Manoj Kohli, the affable CEO of Bharti Airtel's international business. The challenge: Replicate Bharti's low-cost operational model so successful in India across 16 diverse African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Congo.

Liberia: Minister Vayalar Ravi hurt in car mishap

Liberia: Minister Vayalar Ravi hurt in car mishap

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi and India's Ambassador to Liberia Shamma Jain have been injured in a minor car accident in Liberia on Thursday, Minister for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has said..

Toure on target for fourth straight African honour

Toure on target for fourth straight African honour

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Manchester City's Yaya Toure will be favourite to collect a record fourth successive African Footballer of the Year crown.

Will not rush things for world title: Vijender

Will not rush things for world title: Vijender

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Just over two years old in the professional circuit, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh says he is quite content with the two belts he has won so far and will not rush things in his quest for a world title next year.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 6, in pictures...

44 more Indians evacuated from Ivory Coast

44 more Indians evacuated from Ivory Coast

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

A group of 44 Indians have been evacuated from Abidjan, the capital of civil war-torn Ivory Coast, to neighbouring Ghana, taking the total number of Indians who have been shifted in last one week to 110.

'Nehru's policies are of enduring relevance'

'Nehru's policies are of enduring relevance'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a veiled attack on Narendra Modi-led dispensation, Rahul Gandhi slammed those who were trying to "rub out" Jawaharlal Nehru from history as an international conference on the country's first prime minister affirmed that democracy, inclusion and empowerment espoused by him were of "enduring relevance".

Sunderland striker Gyan to join Al-Ain on loan

Sunderland striker Gyan to join Al-Ain on loan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Sunderland's Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is to join UAE side Al-Ain on a season-long loan after human "parasites" affected his form, manager Steve Bruce has said.

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Barcelona have been linked to a host of forwards during the winter transfer window as they seek experienced backup options for Luis Suarez.

Here's why Indian keeper is disappointed...

Here's why Indian keeper is disappointed...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Goalkeeper Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh was one of the top performers in India's 0-3 thrashing by the United States but he was a disappointed man following the loss in the campaign opener of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi.

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday graced Indian football's historic moment when he greeted players of both the teams ahead of India's opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match against USA, in New Delhi.

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of the FIFA U-17 World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday.

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Didier Drogba scored twice to maintain the Ivory Coast's perfect start to the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifiers on Sunday while other top contenders Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia also won.

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Vijender Singh is determined to keep the record with a world title to boot as he enters the new decade donning multiple hats, including the one of an active politician "with strong opinions". The 34-year-old trailblazing boxer, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.

Germany put faith in new generation

Germany put faith in new generation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The theory in Germany goes that the loss of Michael Ballack could actually work in their favour, giving an outstanding crop of fresh-faced, fleet-footed players a chance to flourish at this World Cup.

Eto'o named African Player of the Year

Eto'o named African Player of the Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Cameroon and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o set a new landmark for individual success in African football on Monday after being named the continent's Footballer of the Year for a record fourth time.

I'll knock Ernest out in early rounds: Vijender

I'll knock Ernest out in early rounds: Vijender

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Vijender Singh is eyeing another knockout win during his double title defence against African Champion Ghana's Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur on December 23.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Day 1 witnessed a lot of action across events at Gold Coast. Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from the opening day's events...

Who will be the Best Young Player of the World Cup?

Who will be the Best Young Player of the World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

FIFA's Technical Study Group (TSG) on Friday shortlisted three players for the Hyundai Best Young Player award, which is presented to the best young footballer in this year's World Cup.

India among the world's most corrupt nations!

India among the world's most corrupt nations!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

India continues to be among the world's most corrupt nations.

Netherlands dump out Brazil

Netherlands dump out Brazil

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Five-time champions Brazil made a shock exit from the FIFA World Cup after a 1-2 defeat to the Netherlands in an ill-tempered quarter-final match which saw Felipe Melo being sent off.

Old spirit of sacrifice sees Germany safe

Old spirit of sacrifice sees Germany safe

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Pragmatic Germany had to revert to old-school tactics to see off an outstanding Ghana team 1-0 on Wednesday and reach the second round of the World Cup.

World Cup 2010: European football powers fight for survival

World Cup 2010: European football powers fight for survival

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

European soccer powers Germany and England fight to stay in the World Cup on Wednesday after disgraced France were humiliated and South Africa became the first hosts to fall before the second round.

Football World Cup: Group  A, B, C, D analysis

Football World Cup: Group A, B, C, D analysis

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Germany gave a devastating display of their nation's traditional power on Sunday to overrun Australia and Ghana were the toast of Africa after taking the continent's first victory in its inaugural World Cup.

Blockbuster! India vs Pakistan in hockey opener at 2018 CWG

Blockbuster! India vs Pakistan in hockey opener at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Reigning silver medallists India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in a mouth-watering men's hockey contest of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

FIFA World Cup: Steely Uruguay ready for Mbappe-fired France

FIFA World Cup: Steely Uruguay ready for Mbappe-fired France

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Les Bleus' will be inspired by the two-decade anniversary of their only World Cup win in 1998, while double winners Uruguay's modern generation are desperate to recreate the black-and-white-era glories of their 1930 and 1950 trophies.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Record boxing entries for Commonwealth Games

Record boxing entries for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Home advantage notwithstanding, Indian boxers will have their task cut out when they take the ring in this year's Commonwealth Games as a record 304 international pugilists are set to participate in the October 3 to 14 megaevent.