News for 'Ghana'

Contaminated water? Use low cost 'drinkable book' as cleaner

Contaminated water? Use low cost 'drinkable book' as cleaner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The book is the brainchild of Theresa Dankovich.

Milan set to seal Adiyiah, Beckham deal

Milan set to seal Adiyiah, Beckham deal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

AC Milan have agreed to sign Ghanaian forward Dominic Adiyiah from Norway's Fredrikstad in January while a loan deal for David Beckham will be announced soon, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Saturday.

Meet the man tasked with monitoring Indo-Pak ceasefire line

Meet the man tasked with monitoring Indo-Pak ceasefire line

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Maj Gen Lodin succeeds Major General Delali Johnson Sakyi of Ghana, who completes his two-year assignment as chief military observer and head of mission for the UNMOGIP on July 2.

Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals

Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Talisman Didier Drogba came off the bench to secure Ivory Coast a place in the World Cup finals with a 1-1 draw against Malawi on Saturday.

At NYC's Times Square, dial into an immigrant's tale

At NYC's Times Square, dial into an immigrant's tale

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Afghan-American artist Aman Mojadidi has introduced an interactive art installation "Once Upon a Place," which allows participants to listen to the stories of immigrants who moved to New York through the receivers of old pay phones --once a common sight on city streets.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

Personalised gifts are the rage

Personalised gifts are the rage

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Customised, personalised products -- objects that are quirky, fun and completely unique -- are the current rage in gifting.

Heinz feeds the needy

Heinz feeds the needy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

HJ Heinz has committed $7 million to the Heinz Micronutrient Campaign, which has already benefited more than one million children in Mongolia, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia and other countries. HJ Heinz has established the goal of helping 10 million children globally by 2010.

Everton drop late-returning Yakubu

Everton drop late-returning Yakubu

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Everton have dropped Nigeria's Yakubu Aiyegbeni for Saturday's home match against Reading after his late return from the African Nations Cup, the Premier league club said on Friday.

U-17 World Cup Digest: 'We're not afraid of facing tough opponents'

U-17 World Cup Digest: 'We're not afraid of facing tough opponents'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

'Our plan is to put the best foot forward for the upcoming tournament and play good matches'

Essien out for at least five months

Essien out for at least five months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will be out of action for at least five months after rupturing an anterior cruciate knee ligament. The Chelsea website said Essien had sustained the injury playing for Ghana against Libya in a World Cup qualifier last Friday and would undergo surgery once the swelling had subsided.

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.

African players in Europe feel Ebola backlash

African players in Europe feel Ebola backlash

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

African footballers based at European clubs, especially those travelling back to the continent from international duty, began on Friday to feel the backlash from fears over the Ebola virus outbreak.

Inter give up on Lampard

Inter give up on Lampard

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Inter Milan appear to have given up their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard after signing Sulley Muntari from Portsmouth on Monday.

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

Kanoute named Africa's best

Kanoute named Africa's best

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Mali striker Frederic Kanoute won the 2007 African Footballer of the Year award on Friday.

Lifter Asdullah claims silver

Lifter Asdullah claims silver

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

India's Mohammed Zakir Asdullah won the silver in the men's 77 kg weightlifting event

In 20 years, chocolate may cost as much as caviar

In 20 years, chocolate may cost as much as caviar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

If the reports of decline in yields across cocoa plantations are to go by, then chocolate would be as expensive as caviar in another 20 years. The prospect of a future without a ready supply of chocolate is not a pleasant thought for anyone, but it is an even more terrifying prospect for producer countries that depend on cocoa beans for a huge portion of their GDP.

Nigeria advance, Mali bow out

Nigeria advance, Mali bow out

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Nigeria scraped into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals on goal difference after beating Benin 2-0 to set up an appetising clash with hosts Ghana.

U-17 World Cup: India flawless hosts, England worthy champs!

U-17 World Cup: India flawless hosts, England worthy champs!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The world's most-talented young players gave India a memorable show of high quality football on the field as the country showcased its organizational skills in a near-flawless and record-breaking FIFA Under-17 World Cup across six cities, which culminated with England clinching the title in Kolkata on Saturday.

Chelsea fined for disorderly behaviour

Chelsea fined for disorderly behaviour

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Chelsea were fined 40,000 pounds ($78,540) on Thursday for the disorderly behaviour of their players during their 2-0 Premier League win over Derby County on Nov. 24.

Mohun Bagan beat Viva Kerala 2-0

Mohun Bagan beat Viva Kerala 2-0

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Scoring a goal in each half, star-studded Mohun Bagan defeated Viva Kerala 2-0 in the 11th round of the ONGC I-League tie at the Corporation Stadium on Sunday.

Chelsea and Arsenal braced for African exodus

Chelsea and Arsenal braced for African exodus

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Two of the three main Premier League title contenders will suffers as some of their players head for the African Nations Cup in Ghana.

Sporting Clube, Viva draw goalless

Sporting Clube, Viva draw goalless

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Viva continue to remain in fourth place with nine points in the I-League football tournament behind leaders Dempo (14), JCT (12) and Churchill Brothers (10), while Sporting have with three points.

'India have quality and determination to impress'

'India have quality and determination to impress'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

I M Vijayan is amazed at Indian football's leap from amateurism to professionalism.

France climb to second in FIFA rankings

France climb to second in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

France leapfrogging Brazil and Argentina to take second spot, while world champions Italy held onto first.

U-17 World Cup: Paraguay thrash Turkey, Mali and Colombia advance

U-17 World Cup: Paraguay thrash Turkey, Mali and Colombia advance

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Paraguay continued to shine and recorded their third win on the trot when they thrashed a struggling Turkey 3-1 in a Group B match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Navi Mumbai.

Football: 2006 World Cup groups drawn

Football: 2006 World Cup groups drawn

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Thirty-two teams that qualified for the 2006 Football World Cup Finals in Germany were on Friday drawn into eight groups.

Chelsea begin with record-breaking win

Chelsea begin with record-breaking win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Chelsea set an unbeaten home record of 64 matches during their 3-2 win over Birmingham City.

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Our defence system starts with our first four and that's why we have a solid defence. People look to Brazil and always try to find players who score or dribble but we have many other qualities. With our goalkeeper and defenders, we have a solid defence' 'It's pretty exciting for us and we are looking to do something great here'

Panathinaikos clinch Champions League place via playoffs

Panathinaikos clinch Champions League place via playoffs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Panathinaikos secured a Champions League qualifying spot by beating PAOK Salonica 2-0 on Sunday to extend their lead in the Super League playoffs to a eight points with two matches left.

Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians

Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

All the three were members of Ghanian club 'Hearts of Oak'.

India to write off poor nations' debt

India to write off poor nations' debt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

India on Thursday decided to write-off dues worth Rs 95.44 crore (Rs 954 million) of seven heavily indebted poor countries.

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Come 2024 Paris Olympics, field hockey will be played on a turf that doesn't require watering, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Chief Executive Officer Thierry Weil said, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Klose scores 16th World Cup goal to break all-time record

Klose scores 16th World Cup goal to break all-time record

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Germany striker Miroslav Klose scored after 23 minutes of the World Cup semi-final against Brazil on Tuesday to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 16 goals.

3 Brazilian players under treatment

3 Brazilian players under treatment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Lucio, Emerson and Kaka are all undergoing treatment following Tuesday's 3-0 win over Ghana.

Low-scoring finals await Brazil

Low-scoring finals await Brazil

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Did foreign players make the difference?

Did foreign players make the difference?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Do you think the presence of Brazilian medio Douglas da Silva, defender Suley Musah of Ghana and Nigerian striker Mike Okoro gave East Bengal the winning edge?

FC Nania wins Nayanar football

FC Nania wins Nayanar football

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The Ghanian team beat Viva Kerala 3-0 in the final.