News for 'LEO'

Nice ATP: Bopanna-Qureshi in final

Nice ATP: Bopanna-Qureshi in final

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi reached their third Tour level final of the season after clinching a three-set thriller against Leos Friedl of Italy and Serbian Dusan Vemic in Nice, France.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

PIX: Messi limps off in Barca's win over Villarreal

PIX: Messi limps off in Barca's win over Villarreal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The victory takes Barcelona up to fourth with 10 points after six games, one point behind surprise leaders Granada, Athletic Bilbao, who visit Leganes on Wednesday, and Real Madrid ahead of their game at home to Osasuna the same night.

ISL: Goa edge Chennaiyin, grab top spot

ISL: Goa edge Chennaiyin, grab top spot

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

FC Goa scored two goals via penalties to beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 and jump to the top spot of the Indian Super League football, in Chennai, on Thursday.

Employee-related litigation could hit UTI MF's valuation

Employee-related litigation could hit UTI MF's valuation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The asset manager is yet to resolve the impasse surrounding the payment of pension to its erstwhile employees who had opted for voluntary retirement in 2003.

Best VDay dates, gifts according to the Zodiac!

Best VDay dates, gifts according to the Zodiac!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Is your date a Cancerian or a Scorpion? What gifts do Saggitarians appreciate? If you're a Libran, is a Leo a good match for you? Astrologer Monisha Dudaney answers all these questions and more in this Valenine's Day Zodiac special!

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Now, through the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Messi has kept his promise and gifted his five-year-old fan, Murtaza Ahmadi, two autographed jerseys and a signed football, CNN reported.

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Beside the defence forces in India, the start-up has shipped around 350,000 units to 12 countries -- the United Kingdom, France, Poland, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Indonesia, Qatar and Oman.

King Messi lights up Nou Camp with 100th Champions League goal

King Messi lights up Nou Camp with 100th Champions League goal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

A majestic solo dribble shredded Chelsea's defence before Messi played in Dembele for the second and the Argentine maestro killed the tie off when he smashed a third through the legs of Courtois again in the second half.

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The Congress surveys, at least until now, have indicated the nationalistic fervour over the Pulwama terror attack is more an effort by mainstream media outlets, like news channels and newspapers, to shape a particular narrative, when the people on the ground are still asking basic questions of livelihood, jobs and better price for farm produce.

'No rest for Messi who loves to play'

'No rest for Messi who loves to play'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Lionel Messi will play against Greece in an Argentina team full of changes for their final World Cup Group B match on Tuesday, coach Diego Maradona said.

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'It was a combination of all sorts of things, craft, skill, versatility and most of all, an 'over my dead body' attitude without which you are not a great player'

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's La Liga action:

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'They are perhaps the only night when the stars, those celestial seraphs, become as vulnerable, as doggedly human, as the rest of us.'

Sehwag's Arabians face Ganguly's Legends to kick-start MCL

Sehwag's Arabians face Ganguly's Legends to kick-start MCL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The tournament is set to be played in Dubai and also at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

FC Goa came from behind to hold North East United to a 1-1 draw in the 12th round encounter of the Indian Super League.

A-SAT debris will decay in 45 days, says DRDO chief

A-SAT debris will decay in 45 days, says DRDO chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

His remark comes days after National Aeronautics and Space Administration raised concerns about the spread of debris from the Anti-Satellite Test test India conducted on March 27.

All hail the new champions of Asia

All hail the new champions of Asia

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Kashima claimed their first continental title with a gutsy scoreless draw against Persepolis at the imposing Azadi Stadium

No Messi or Ronaldo in El Clasico for first time in 11 years...

No Messi or Ronaldo in El Clasico for first time in 11 years...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Real coach Julen Lopetegui has come in for fierce criticism this season, having presided over a run of five games without a win -- the team going eight hours and one minute without scoring -- before Tuesday's unconvincing 2-1 triumph over Viktoria Plzen that saw the team whistled off the pitch by their own fans.

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

New mum Victoria Azarenka wants to see more child-friendly tournaments on the WTA Tour, saying not enough is done to help players travelling with young families.

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Indian tennis star Leander Paes feels blessed to have such a long career, having won 18 Grand Slam doubles titles and accumulated close to 1000 racquets.

Dabbawallas, Coke in alliance

Dabbawallas, Coke in alliance

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Beverages major, Coca-Cola India, will use the might of Mumbai dabbawallas to lure customers to sample its orange juice drink, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange.

Bhima-Koregaon: HC calls Tolstoy's War And Peace objectionable

Bhima-Koregaon: HC calls Tolstoy's War And Peace objectionable

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The judge said 'such books' and CDs prima facie indicated they contained some material against the state.

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.

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle has equated himself with football superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo in his recently-released autobiography 'Six Machine'.

Paes-Hanley rally into second round

Paes-Hanley rally into second round

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

The eighth seeds beat Swiss Yves Allegro and Paul-Henri Mathieu of France 2-6, 6-0, 10-3 in the first round in Miami.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

'Historic moment' as Irish parliament legalises abortion

'Historic moment' as Irish parliament legalises abortion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The new development came following the case of 31-year-old Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died in agony from blood poisoning after doctors refused her repeated requests for an abortion while she was having a miscarriage at a Galway hospital in 2012.

Clijsters pregnant, says father

Clijsters pregnant, says father

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Former tennis world number one and sporting media darling Kim Clijsters is pregnant with her first child, Belgian sports web site www.sport.be reported on Tuesday, citing her father.

Poland name Beenhakker as national coach

Poland name Beenhakker as national coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

The 64-year-old Dutchman is the first non-Pole to coach Poland's national team.

ICE PEOPLE: Shantanu Bagchi

ICE PEOPLE: Shantanu Bagchi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

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.

Valentine's Day: What the stars foretell

Valentine's Day: What the stars foretell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

These predictions will ensure you have the perfect romantic day.

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Readers' wishes to Irfan Pathan, who turned 21 on October 27.

Ad agencies hunt for media strategists

Ad agencies hunt for media strategists

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Earlier this year, ad agency Leo Burnett returned to the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, after a gap of six years and hired six graduates as strategy planners.

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

Videocon plans telecom foray

Videocon plans telecom foray

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The group is making a foray into the telecom space even as it closes in on Daewoo Electronics.

Red Star reach Champions League group stage with Benfica, PSV

Red Star reach Champions League group stage with Benfica, PSV

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A thrilling draw away to Salzburg enabled Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time where they will be joined by Portugal's Benfica and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. Red Star, who won the European Cup in 1991, came back from two goals down in an electrifying second leg in Austria to draw 2-2 and go through on away goals.