News for 'Joan'

Ex-Goa tourism minister now in visa trouble

Ex-Goa tourism minister now in visa trouble

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Adding to the troubles of former Goa minister Fransisco Pacheco, booked in connection with the death of his close friend, CBI has registered a case against him for allegedly acquiring US visas on forged documents.

Alves to decide on Barca future after Champions League final

Alves to decide on Barca future after Champions League final

Rediff.com26 May 2015

'Will I be playing at Barca next season? It's an unknown'

#StyleDiaries: Oopsie! Rakhi does it again

#StyleDiaries: Oopsie! Rakhi does it again

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

According to Goal.com, Messi was set to return to the Catalan capital with his family at the weekend, but will now not be back until around July 12.

Women in the army: An idea whose time has arrived

Women in the army: An idea whose time has arrived

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The role of women as soldiers and warriors has been evident in history the world over for centuries. As early as the 15th century, Joan of Arc, is said to have led the French army during the hundred year's war against England.

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

Chelsea caught in bitter bribery row

Chelsea caught in bitter bribery row

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

English Premier League club Chelsea has been caught up in a bitter row over an alleged seven million bribery scandal for the transfer of ace Brazilian striker Ronaldinho.

Met Gala 2019: Meet the red carpet stunners

Met Gala 2019: Meet the red carpet stunners

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The 2019 Met Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was a glamorous affair.

Review: Death Race

Review: Death Race

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Some black humour would have done more good than harm here, making Death Race a spectacular nonsense. But, without all that jazz the movie sadly ends up tasting like fast food junk with enough guns, girls and vroom vrooms, to keep your inner child entertained.

French Open 2010 poster by Pak-born Indian artist

French Open 2010 poster by Pak-born Indian artist

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The 2010 French Open poster is the creation of a Pakistani-born Indian artist Nalini Malani. Her design, portrays a woman tennis player, stretching across two globes while playing a shot.

Move over, Justin! We now have Kendall!

Move over, Justin! We now have Kendall!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The 19-year-old model is the new face... erm... body of Calvin Klein.

Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat

Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his debut for Barcelona in the second half of their 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Wednesday.

Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap

Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Barcelona and Inter Milan reached an agreement in principle to swap Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Barca forward Samuel Eto'o plus cash, the Primera Liga and European champions said on Friday.

Eto'o mulling Man City offer

Eto'o mulling Man City offer

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is considering a "stratospheric offer" that could make him the best paid player in the world, according to the Spanish club's president Joan Laporta.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Messi signs two-year Barca contract extension

Messi signs two-year Barca contract extension

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract extension with the European champions until 2016, the club said on Friday.

Barcelona coach Guardiola's future uncertain

Barcelona coach Guardiola's future uncertain

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Barcelona have won all six competitions they have contested since Pep Guardiola took charge 18 months ago but the 38-year-old coach has yet to reveal whether he will extend his contract beyond this season.

We make winners, others buy them: Laporta

We make winners, others buy them: Laporta

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken a swipe at arch-rivals Real Madrid for their multi-million euro spending spree that has dominated the headlines and the transfer market ahead of the treble-winners.

Barcelona champions after Real Madrid lose

Barcelona champions after Real Madrid lose

Rediff.com17 May 2009

Barcelona were gifted their 19th Primera Liga title without kicking a ball on Saturday when second-placed Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 at Villarreal. Robert Pires, Cani and Joan Capdevila scored for the hosts, delivering Barca's second piece of silverware in a week after the Catalans overcame Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the King's Cup final on Wednesday. Barca can make it a treble by defeating Manchester United in the Champions League final in Rome on May 27.

Barca president gets death threats

Barca president gets death threats

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has received a number of death threats in recent weeks and has reported them to the police, he said on Saturday.

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'That Mad Men is currently the best-written show and quite unlike anything else out there is an understatement.'

Gross travesty of justice in Yakub's case: Katju

Gross travesty of justice in Yakub's case: Katju

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Katju said after carefully studying the judgment of the court he finds that the evidence on which Memon has been found guilty is "very weak".

PIX: Ashley Graham's passionate lip lock on the red carpet

PIX: Ashley Graham's passionate lip lock on the red carpet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Check out the best looks from the Vanity Fair party.

The dream team

The dream team

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci brought together some of the biggest names in the business for a special showing of his menswear line.

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Watergate scandal: 'Deep Throat' dies

Watergate scandal: 'Deep Throat' dies

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Mark Felt, famously known as Deep Throat, the mysterious FBI source behind the exposure of the Watergate scandal that brought down the then US President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 95.

City leading race to sign Ronaldinho

City leading race to sign Ronaldinho

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Manchester City are leading the race to sign Brazil forward Ronaldinho from Barcelona, the Spanish Primera Liga club's president Joan Laporta said on Monday. Spanish media have reported an offer of 32 million euros ($50.27 million), plus variables, is on the table from the English Premier League club.

Guardiola to replace Rijkaard: reports

Guardiola to replace Rijkaard: reports

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Former club captain Pep Guardiola will replace Frank Rijkaard as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Former club captain Pep Guardiola will replace Frank Rijkaard as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, Spanish media reported.

US businesswomen eye tie-ups in India

US businesswomen eye tie-ups in India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

A 30-member women delegation from the US is in New Delhi to explore business opportunities and to build long-term economic and social ties with their Indian counterparts.

Rijkaard to leave Barcelona

Rijkaard to leave Barcelona

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Frank Rijkaard will leave Barcelona at the end of the season and former captain Pep Guardiola will take over as coach of the team, club president Joan Laporta announced on Thursday. Former Netherlands international Rijkaard took charge of Barcelona in 2003 and led them to back-to-back league titles and victory over Arsenal in the Champions League final in Paris in 2006.

Like Adah, Aishwarya, Lisa's hairstyle? VOTE!

Like Adah, Aishwarya, Lisa's hairstyle? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Want to change your look? Just look at Bollywood's latest trends!

Barcelona ready to take Messi case to CAS

Barcelona ready to take Messi case to CAS

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Barcelona will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if FIFA tell them to release Argentine forward Lionel Messi for the Olympic Games, club president Joan Laporta said on Monday. Laporta added that the club wants to "find a consensus solution that will suit both Barcelona and the AFA (Argentine Football Association)."

Discovery astronauts complete 2nd spacewalk

Discovery astronauts complete 2nd spacewalk

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Bob Curbeam and Christer Fuglesang began their spacewalk, the second of their 12-day space shuttle mission, at 1.41 pm CST, and finished a full hour earlier than scheduled.

Ronaldinho, Eto'o to stay at Barcelona

Ronaldinho, Eto'o to stay at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Coach Frank Rijkaard would also continue at the club next season.

Discovery astronauts take first spacewalk

Discovery astronauts take first spacewalk

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Two astronauts of space shuttle Discovery have stepped out into space completing the first of the three spacewalks aimed at extending and rewiring the International Space Station.

'Ronaldinho needs to leave Barcelona'

'Ronaldinho needs to leave Barcelona'

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has recognised that former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho needs to leave the club if he is to revive his career. Laporta admitted that the club might find it difficult to sell the 28-year-old Brazilian, who suffered a series of injury and fitness problems this season.

Inter say Ronaldinho price too high

Inter say Ronaldinho price too high

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

"The price of Ronaldinho is a little high," Moratti told reporters on Tuesday. "We are following the affair but I don't think we are the most interested. Others have officially said they are. There is no derby (to sign him)."

No sponsors logos on Barca shirts

No sponsors logos on Barca shirts

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The Spanish champions have decided to stick with tradition and not have a sponsors logo on their team shirts.

An Enjoyable Ultimatum

An Enjoyable Ultimatum

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Bourne is back and better than ever. Check it out and give thanks that a muscular thriller can still come out of Hollywood.