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FIFA presidential elections: Figo will go all the way!

FIFA presidential elections: Figo will go all the way!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo says he has no plans to quit his campaign.

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

India goes down 0-3 to Kiwis in Fed Cup opener

India goes down 0-3 to Kiwis in Fed Cup opener

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

The Indian team badly missed Sania Mirza as it made a horrendous start to the Fed Cup, losing 0-3 to New Zealand in their opening Group I tie of the Asia/Oceania zone in Perth on Wednesday.

Are the stock markets over-valued?

Are the stock markets over-valued?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

While few doubt stocks here are quoting at price-earnings ratios which are higher than those in peer countries, India's growth prospects are the key differentiator.

Match reduced to 32 overs each

Match reduced to 32 overs each

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The Australia - India rain-delayed match will get underway 1830 IST.

Gandhi worked to unite India, Modi dividing country: Rahul

Gandhi worked to unite India, Modi dividing country: Rahul

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

"He (Modi) is not a chowkidar (watchman), but bhagidar (partner, of capitalists)," Rahul Gandhi charged.

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India wants the world to work with urgency to agree on a comprehensive, equitable and durable agreement at the summit.

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that it is the responsibility of all to work against global warming.

Date set! IOC boss to meet PM Modi on April 27

Date set! IOC boss to meet PM Modi on April 27

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach is arriving in India on April 26.

Piracy eating up Rs 16,000cr of Bollywood

Piracy eating up Rs 16,000cr of Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Highlighting piracy as the main problem concerning the Hindi film industry, founder of Yash Raj Films, Yash Chopra, said Bollywood is losing Rs 16,000 crore annually to piracy. During Ficci Frames 08, he appealed to the I&B Ministry to work out a plan of action against piracy. YRF has digitised its distribution in a bid to combat piracy. They are also getting aggressive on the new media. He lamented industry does not have the legal authority to book the wrongdoers in piracy.

NaMo's hugs of the year!

NaMo's hugs of the year!

Rediff.com24 May 2016

There are two things that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is really fond of: Selfies and hugs. From bestie 'Barack' to Ashraf G, Modi has embraced them all. Here's the best of NaMo The Hugger!

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

Babysitter to model: How Cindy became an Internet sensation

Babysitter to model: How Cindy became an Internet sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Cindy Kimberly, 18, went from being a babysitter to a catwalk model, all thanks to Justin Bieber.

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation might not be as iconic, but it is genuinely compelling, says Raja Sen.

Suu Kyi's party wins historic Myanmar polls

Suu Kyi's party wins historic Myanmar polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party sailed through the two-thirds majority it needs to rule, claiming 348 parliamentary seats with a number of results yet to be declared.

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.

Negi beats Jan Timman in fifth round

Negi beats Jan Timman in fifth round

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

He struck back in style and defeated the defending champion Grandmaster at the Sigeman & Co. International chess tournament.

Contract extension in the offing for United's Van Persie

Contract extension in the offing for United's Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Netherlands football team captain and Manchester United forward, Robin van Persie, is reportedly set to be offered a two-year extension to his current deal, which is due to expire at the end of next season.

COP21: Draft climate pact aims well below 2C limit; India backs text

COP21: Draft climate pact aims well below 2C limit; India backs text

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

The climate conference on Saturday came out with an ambitious final draft that will commit USD 100 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries.

Anand stays third after draw with Leko

Anand stays third after draw with Leko

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Parimarjan Negi beat Dennis Rujigrok of Holland to jump to joint second place in the 'C' group at the Corus International chess tournaments.

219 bodies retrieved from MH17 crash site

219 bodies retrieved from MH17 crash site

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Ukrainian investigators have found 196 bodies at the crash site where a Malaysian passenger plane carrying 298 people was brought down by a missile in pro-Russia rebels-held eastern part of the country.

PM Modi takes his place at Madame Tussauds

PM Modi takes his place at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Indian leader's new wax figure arrived at the Baker Street attraction fresh from Delhi, where Modi had a private viewing with his likeness last week.

Fixing probe: Ponting was with McCullum when Cairns approached him

Fixing probe: Ponting was with McCullum when Cairns approached him

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed before the London court that he was with New Zealand batsman Brendan McCullum when the latter received a phone call from Chris Cairns regarding business proposal linked to match-fixing.

What went wrong for India in hockey World Cup quarters

What went wrong for India in hockey World Cup quarters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

India's chief coach Harendra Singh blamed poor umpiring for his team's early ouster from the ongoing men's hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

President will lead a five-member delegation to the memorial service.

Bopanna-Cuevas go down in final

Bopanna-Cuevas go down in final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Rohan Bopanna and Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas lost to Raemon Sluiter and Peter Wessels in the final of the Siemens Open on Sunday.

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

France has asked India for early finalisation of the long-pending Rs 30,000-crore project for joint production of short-range surface-to-air missile (SR-SAM) systems.

Australia cry foul over penalty

Australia cry foul over penalty

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

'We're in disbelief because anyone who watched the game could see that it was not a penalty,' said Australian midfielder Tim Cahil, after his side lost to Italy.

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain joint 3rd after the end of the eighth round of Candidates chess tournament, in Moscow, on Sunday.

When Sachin took on Pakistan

When Sachin took on Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar. An inspiration to a nation. An icon of his sport. Sachin's life offers many, many, lessons, as Devendra Prabhudesai explains in his new book Winning Like Sachin. Think & Succeed Like Tendulkar, from which this fascinating glimpse we are proud to post today, the Master's 45th birthday.

European Tech Park to invest Rs 1,100 cr in Haryan

European Tech Park to invest Rs 1,100 cr in Haryan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Another MoU was signed in Berlin with the Osram Group

World Jr chess: Tania in joint lead

World Jr chess: Tania in joint lead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

Grandmaster Tania Sachdev beat Bianca Muhren of Holland to jump into the joint lead at the World Junior Girls chess championship.

M&M wins race for Punjab Tractors

M&M wins race for Punjab Tractors

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the country's largest tractor company, has acquired the controlling stake in Punjab Tractors Ltd (PTL), the fourth largest tractor firm, outbidding Hinduja group firm Ashok Leyland.

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Dubai businessman Adel Sajan and Sana Khan's wedding maybe among the richest weddings in the world.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand plays out easy draw with Caruana

Sinquefield Chess: Anand plays out easy draw with Caruana

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a second straight draw by holding Fabiano Caruana of the United States easily in the fourth round of the Sinquefield Cup, which is part of the Grand Chess tour.

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black against local star Anish Giri but slipped to joint second spot after the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess tournament, in Wijk Aan Zee, on Saturday.

Barua finishes creditable 5th

Barua finishes creditable 5th

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi failed to break the defenses of Ziska Helgi Dam and had to agree for a draw and settle for 12th place in the Hogehschool Zeeland International Chess tournament.

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar said he received Gandhi's visit in the spirit of India's healthy political tradition of rising above bipartisan considerations and wishing even opponents a quick recovery from any ailment.

Why you should know what's going on in France

Why you should know what's going on in France

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'France's challenges revolve around an uncertain economic future, multiple terrorist attacks on French soil and a European migration crisis tied to the situation in Syria and Iraq.'

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start with an easy draw against World No.2 United States' Fabiano Caruana in the first round of the London Chess Classic, the final leg of the Grand Chess tour.