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Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 11 at the Tokyo Olympics.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro Championship kicks off on Friday with Italy taking on Turkey.

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

At 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL history

Bizarre! Politician mulls day of remembrance for Brazil's 7-1 loss to Germany

Bizarre! Politician mulls day of remembrance for Brazil's 7-1 loss to Germany

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Jota Silva said the day would serve to "reflect on what happened on July 8," the day in 2014 when eventual world champions Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals.

Jack Ma goes on first foreign tour since China crackdown

Jack Ma goes on first foreign tour since China crackdown

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Jack Ma, China's billionaire and founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has travelled to Europe for an agriculture study tour, his first trip abroad since he ran into trouble with the Chinese government last year over violating anti-monopoly regulations.

'Clear-minded Leicester will thrive in European soccer'

'Clear-minded Leicester will thrive in European soccer'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

English champions Leicester City will have few problems against the giants of European soccer when they contest the Champions League next season, says the Thai monk who has been regularly blessing the newest sensations of world sport. Buddhist Phra Prommangkalachan says the team, with their clear minds, will continue to thrive on the international stage. "I believe the power of Buddhism... given through the Buddhist monk and executives (of the club's Thai owners King Power) has created teamwork and unity in the team," Phra said at the Traimitr temple.

Why ending texts with a full stop is a BAD idea

Why ending texts with a full stop is a BAD idea

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

According to a new study messages that end with a period are perceived to be less sincere than messages that do not.

Football friendlies: Silva leads Spain's assault on Costa Rica

Football friendlies: Silva leads Spain's assault on Costa Rica

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Silva struck twice in the second half to further stretch the 2010 World Cup winners' lead after Barcelona's Jordi Alba had fired them into the lead in the sixth minute and Alvaro Morata had doubled their advantage midway through the first half.

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

"I think often of persecuted peoples: the Rohingya, the poor Uyghurs, the Yazidi -- what ISIS did to them was truly cruel -- or Christians in Egypt and Pakistan killed by bombs that went off while they prayed in the church," Francis says in a new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future, published on Monday.

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

Venezuelan soccer official Esquivel agrees to US extradition

Venezuelan soccer official Esquivel agrees to US extradition

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Venezuelan soccer official Rafael Esquivel has agreed to be extradited from Switzerland to face charges in the United States in an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in the sport, the Swiss government said on Friday.

COVID-19: What eating out will look like

COVID-19: What eating out will look like

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Life will hardly remain the same when we get to the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economists and social scientists are predicting lasting changes in the way we live, work and eat. Already many eateries around the world are adapating to the virus in order to facilitate sales. Here's how dining out will look during the coronavirus pandemic.

PHOTOS: PM Modi's 'Malaysia moments'

PHOTOS: PM Modi's 'Malaysia moments'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Here's a look at how PM Modi's Malaysia visit unfolded.

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

More than 24 prominent charitable institutions in the country - from private trusts, educational societies, statutory authorities, and cricket associations - may soon face tax scrutiny after a Supreme Court (SC) ruling set the limits to which tax exemption can be claimed. Most of these are highly profitable but get tax exemption due to their 'charitable organisation' status. The revenue department is preparing a standard operating procedure to scrutinise their books and evaluate if they can continue to claim tax exemption in the context of the recent SC ruling

Aadhar data breach: Is your information safe?

Aadhar data breach: Is your information safe?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Are you worried your personal information linked to Aadhar may be compromised?

REWIND: Best moments from October

REWIND: Best moments from October

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

United States polls, coronavirus lockdowns and protests... Here's a look at the best images from October.

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Unions representing the majority of workers at Fiat Chrysler in Italy rejected a strike called by an independent labour group in protest against the huge sums of money spent by Italy's Juventus soccer club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Kane is a fan of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and was at the Super Bowl this year, watching from the stands as the 41-year-old won his sixth title.

'This is not New Zealand'

'This is not New Zealand'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ardern outlined that five guns were used by the perpetrator -- who held a gun license -- out of which two were semi-automatic weapons and two were shotguns.

Tamil Nadu boasts of highest number of urban Net subscribers

Tamil Nadu boasts of highest number of urban Net subscribers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

UP East tops number of rural internet users; Urban internet subscriber base stands at 231 million, rural at 112 million

The best of November -- in images

The best of November -- in images

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

As we have entered the last month of 2019, here's a rewind of the top moments in November.

Indonesia tsunami: 373 dead, over 1,000 missing

Indonesia tsunami: 373 dead, over 1,000 missing

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

On Saturday, disaster struck the coast of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java when a volcano known as the "child" of Krakatoa erupted, which in turn, triggered a tsunami - in which powerful waves of a height of 30-90 centimetres (1-3 feet) lashed the area.

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Other side of Brazil's WC: Humiliation after 64 years of expectation

Other side of Brazil's WC: Humiliation after 64 years of expectation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Football fans were treated to a month long diet of mainly breathless, intoxicating action in Brazil but their team collapsed in the final stages.

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.

Sexting isn't a gateway to sex

Sexting isn't a gateway to sex

Rediff.com24 May 2017

There is no harm in sexting, a new study has ruled.

WC Preview: Senegal on shaky ground as Colombia look to continue surge

WC Preview: Senegal on shaky ground as Colombia look to continue surge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Allowing a lead to twice slip from their grasp in their last World Cup game could come back to haunt Senegal when they face Colombia in a decisive Group H clash in Samara on Thursday.

Delhi tops Internet readiness among states

Delhi tops Internet readiness among states

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chandigarh is ranked second in both e-infrastructure and e-participation. Puducherry ranks after Chandigarh on the e-infrastructure index.

Guess who imports the maximum amount of Scotch wiskey?

Guess who imports the maximum amount of Scotch wiskey?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The growth of exports to India stood out, with value up 28 per cent to 43 million pounds

Why Ranieri is not losing sleep over Leicester's title defence

Why Ranieri is not losing sleep over Leicester's title defence

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is not losing sleep over his team's Premier League title defence and believes the pressure to succeed is more on the new managers of the big-name clubs.

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

About 900 jubilant fans and employees of the Thai billionaire who owns Leicester City roared when the final whistle blew in their team's 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue reach last 16

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue reach last 16

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

In Tokyo's trendy Shibuya, elated supporters streamed out of sports bars after the final whistle at around 1 a.m. local time, the sound of horns and "Nippon" chants filling the streets as they converged upon the district's iconic pedestrian scramble.

The best of the week gone by

The best of the week gone by

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

From the protests in Belarus, to people in Beirut picking up the pieces after the deadly blast, to the Democratic National Convention held in Delaware in the United States, here are the top images from the week gone by.

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

Will China's Wu become the most decorated female Olympic diver?

Will China's Wu become the most decorated female Olympic diver?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

China's Wu Minxia will make her bid to become the most decorated female Olympic diver at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a odd, crazy world out there!

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Poland coach Adam Nawalka said his team had needed to beat Japan in their final World Cup match on Thursday to prove they were not quitters and bring some joy to their country's football fans after a miserable campaign in Russia.

'Strangest' moment of this footballer's career...

'Strangest' moment of this footballer's career...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The VAR penalty that helped France defeat Australia in their World Cup opener was the 'strangest' moment of Mile Jedinak's career, the Socceroos captain said on Sunday.

Trump hails 'great leader' Kim Jong-un at Hanoi summit

Trump hails 'great leader' Kim Jong-un at Hanoi summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The two leaders met for a second summit in Vietnam's Hanoi and Trump made these comments during a dinner with Kim.