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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

Will the 'world's best keeper' stay at United?

Will the 'world's best keeper' stay at United?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Mourinho was also adamant that it was crucial to United's ambitions to keep the 28-year-old Spain international, who has been linked with French champions Paris St Germain.

Barca hammer Sporting for first win

Barca hammer Sporting for first win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Barcelona earned their first Primera Liga win of the season with a 6-1 rout away to promoted Sporting Gijon on Sunday.

FIFA probe: Former Peru soccer chief claims innocence after arrest

FIFA probe: Former Peru soccer chief claims innocence after arrest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The former longtime president of Peru's soccer federation, Manuel Burga, has been arrested as part of an ongoing US-led investigation into corruption at the sport's world governing body, FIFA.

Rossi wins San Marino race

Rossi wins San Marino race

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Valentino Rossi won the San Marino MotoGP on Sunday to move a step closer to the world title after Australian world champion Casey Stoner crashed out of the race early on. The Italian's Yamaha mate Jorge Lorenzo was second, just over three seconds behind the winner, and Toni Elias of Spain finished third on his Ducati.

Paraguay starlet Diaz eager to shine at Real Madrid

Paraguay starlet Diaz eager to shine at Real Madrid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Paraguay starlet Sergio Diaz is thrilled to be moving to Real Madrid but has yet to find out if he will join the first team squad for pre-season training or play for the club's Castilla reserve side, he told Spanish media. Real have yet to unveil the 18-year-old officially but Marca reported that striker has joined the Spanish giants from Cerro Porteno in a six million euros ($6.64 million) transfer deal to become the first Paraguayan to play for the European champions.

Profile - Adrian Sutil

Profile - Adrian Sutil

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Until the age of 14, Adrian Sutil was a very promising pianist and looked set for a career in music rather than motor racing.

Messi to build brand in China with theme park

Messi to build brand in China with theme park

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The Messi Experience Park, which is being launched by the five times world player of the year in collaboration with Chinese broadcaster Phoenix Group and Spanish media company Mediapro, is set to open in 2019 in the Chinese capital.

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Rediff.com15 May 2019

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

Golden Globes lose sheen

Golden Globes lose sheen

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

No ceremony due to writers' strike.

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.

Why Zika virus holds no threat to Rio Olympics

Why Zika virus holds no threat to Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The spread of the Zika virus in Brazil needs to be monitored but is not a threat to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Germany's chief Olympic doctor said.

Lorenzo claims first MotoGP win

Lorenzo claims first MotoGP win

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo clinched his first MotoGP win after a thrilling duel with compatriot Dani Pedrosa at the MotoGP of Portugal at the Estoril circuit on Sunday. Seven times world champion Valentino Rossi was third in the 28-lap, 117.096-km race. Lorenzo, on a Yamaha, clocked 45 minutes 53.089 seconds, 1.817 seconds faster than Pedrosa, on a Honda.

King's Cup: Poli Ejido edge past Espanyol

King's Cup: Poli Ejido edge past Espanyol

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Third tier Poli Ejido came from behind to clinch a 3-2 win at home to Espanyol in their King's Cup last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Eye-catching moments from the Pan Am Games

PHOTOS: Eye-catching moments from the Pan Am Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Despite it all, the participants, from across the American continent, show up as they vie for the medals and glory. Along the way, they give us some moments that are captured for posterity. Here are some eye-catching scenes from the Pan Am Games...

Stoner wins Qatar MotoGP

Stoner wins Qatar MotoGP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

World champion Casey Stoner won the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix in Doha on Sunday, the first race of the season and the first ever to be held at night under floodlights. The Australian, riding a Ducati, crossed the line first at the Losail International Circuit ahead of Spanish polesitter and debutant Jorge Lorenzo on a Yamaha, with Honda's Dani Pedrosa in third.

SC judges to get Harvard schooling

SC judges to get Harvard schooling

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

A programme to train the judges has been proposed where they would be attending a two-week advanced executive programme in management of cases, at the Harvard Business School.

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.

Prodigal India lose to Argentina

Prodigal India lose to Argentina

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

India wasted a dozen penalty-corners before going down 1-2 in a crucial match of the Champions Challenge men's hockey tournament.

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A tax fraud case involving Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge should be dropped because of errors in the investigation and court proceedings, their lawyers said.

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC eye a place in Indian football history

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC eye a place in Indian football history

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

On the verge of scripting history, Bengaluru FC will seek to become the first Indian club to enter the final of AFC Cup when they lock horns with defending champions Johor Darul Takzim in the semi-final of the premier event in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

AC Milan stumble again

AC Milan stumble again

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Kaka converted a second-half penalty to earn AC Milan a 1-1 draw with lowly Catania at San Siro as the European champions' poor domestic form continued.

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar, Laywin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes as well as Marseille's duo of Dario Benedetto and Jordan Amavi were given their marching orders after rival players threw punches and kicks at each other.

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'She has never advocated people taking to the streets and calling for a revolution.' 'I don't know if that will change now.'

Will Messi break 60-year-old Barca record on anniversary?

Will Messi break 60-year-old Barca record on anniversary?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Lionel Messi will have another chance to match or surpass Telmo Zarra's six-decade-old La Liga scoring record of 251 goals when Barcelona host promoted Eibar on Saturday.

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The forward was again the stand-out Brazil player and he coolly side-footed home his 60th international goal in the 76th minute after Diego Laxalt brought down Danilo, although Uruguay claimed there was a handball in the build-up.

World Jr Chess: Nandhidhaa, Furtado lead Indians' charge

World Jr Chess: Nandhidhaa, Furtado lead Indians' charge

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Lesser-fancied Indians again stole limelight in the LIC World Junior Chess Championships, being played at Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Friday. Nandhidhaa PV created a sensation in the fifth round, upsetting IM Meri Arabidze of Georgia, who is rated and titled higher than her, while 15-year-old Maria Ivana Furtado shocked Nguyen Thi Mai Hung to emerge joint leaders.

I'm not smart enough to be FIFA president, admits Ronaldo

I'm not smart enough to be FIFA president, admits Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is not clever enough to become FIFA president one day in the future.

Lombi takes Argentina to title

Lombi takes Argentina to title

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Veteran Jorge Lombi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat New Zealand 3-2 to win the Champions Challenge men's hockey tournament.

Is he responsible for Real Madrid's poor start?

Is he responsible for Real Madrid's poor start?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Bernabeu faithful have never taken Gareth Bale to their hearts with injury problems and a perceived lack of integration into the side often used as sticks to beat him with.

Italy v US three reds equals finals record

Italy v US three reds equals finals record

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

There have been three dismissals in three previous World Cup finals matches -- 1938 Brazil v Czechoslovakia, 1954 Brazil v Hungary and 1998 Denmark v South Africa.

Portugal announce World Cup squad

Portugal announce World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 May 2006

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari left winger Ricardo Quaresma out of the squad of 23 players for next month's World Cup.

Indian Soccer: FC Goa brush aside Jamshedpur; Sudeva win

Indian Soccer: FC Goa brush aside Jamshedpur; Sudeva win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

A brace from Jorge Ortiz helped FC Goa script a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League match at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Thursday.

Ronaldo the hero again as Real edge past Getafe

Ronaldo the hero again as Real edge past Getafe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a barren scoring run in La Liga by striking late to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win at neighbours Getafe on Saturday, preventing what would have been a costly and embarrassing draw for the Spanish and European champions.

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Indian men and women's teams made winning starts to their campaign in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, in Batumi, Georgia, on Tuesday.

PIX: Inside the world's most famous football stadium

PIX: Inside the world's most famous football stadium

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Bernabeu is one of football's most iconic grounds, thanks to its imposing appearance, illustrious history and all the drama that has taken place on its hallowed turf.

Man Utd's Ronaldo will not face rape charge

Man Utd's Ronaldo will not face rape charge

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Scotland Yard said the Crown Prosecution Service had decided there was insufficient evidence to proceed.\n

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend in La Liga.

Ronaldo released on bail

Ronaldo released on bail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Cristiano Ronaldo was released on bail after being interviewed by police over an allegation of rape