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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.

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'.

'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.

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

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

La Liga: Messi and co 'angry' after Barcelona drop points at home

La Liga: Messi and co 'angry' after Barcelona drop points at home

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

'We have to improve and become stronger in defence, which is the most important thing.'

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.

La Liga: Real see off gritty Espanyol, Atletico sink Getafe

La Liga: Real see off gritty Espanyol, Atletico sink Getafe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Marco Asensio's strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Espanyol to send them top of La Liga and Thomas Lemar scored his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a 2-0 victory at Getafe on Saturday.

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The balloon will welcome Trump after the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan granted permission for the 6 metre inflatable, dubbed 'Trump Baby', to rise above Parliament Square Gardens for two hours on the morning of Friday July 13.

R-ADAG plans image makeover

R-ADAG plans image makeover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Paes, Sania seeded for US Open doubles

Paes, Sania seeded for US Open doubles

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Leander Paes and his Czech Republic partner Martin Damm will take on the Czech duo Petr Pala and Robin Vik in the first round.

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Spain's Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title on Sunday when Victoria Azarenka retired injured from her first WTA singles final in three years.

Sania-Vizner in second round

Sania-Vizner in second round

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

They beat Fernando Verdasco and Anabel Medina Garrigues in the first round of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon.

Beenhakker provides masterclass

Beenhakker provides masterclass

Rediff.com11 Jun 2006

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he believes Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the Spanish champions despite reports the five times World Player of the Year is stalling over a new deal.

Young or old... age no bar for THESE Nobel winners

Young or old... age no bar for THESE Nobel winners

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

By winning the Nobel prize winner at the age of 17, Malala has become the youngest ever Nobel laureate.

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Poland's Robert Lewandowski has chalked up so many big-game landmarks during his club career that the 27-year-old seems overdue a major tournament performance with his country.

Review: Khajoor Pe Atke, half-baked satire

Review: Khajoor Pe Atke, half-baked satire

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'The satire in Khajoor Pe Atke is not savage enough,' feels Prasanna Zore.

Ogilvy reigns supreme at Abby

Ogilvy reigns supreme at Abby

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Paes-Damm recover to enter final

Paes-Damm recover to enter final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

The sixth seeds beat fourth seeds Paul Hanley of Australia and Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe in a nail-biting men's doubles semi-final at the US Open.

Bhupathi-Malisse out in first round

Bhupathi-Malisse out in first round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

The Indo-Belgian pair lost 4-6, 4-6 to Leos Friedl and Mikhail Youzhny in the men's doubles first round.

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

La Liga: Last-gasp Messi penalty seals dramatic Barcelona win

La Liga: Last-gasp Messi penalty seals dramatic Barcelona win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi squeezed home a stoppage-time penalty to grab a 3-2 win for champions Barcelona at Valencia in a thrilling and controversial La Liga match on Sunday.

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'It is perplexing to see the leader of the First World with a first rate medical infrastructure come up short on its foresight to handle the pandemic,' notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Barcelona, Juventus maintain lead

Barcelona, Juventus maintain lead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

A roundup of weekend action in the main European leagues.\n

'Trump baby' blimp flies above London as hundreds protest US president

'Trump baby' blimp flies above London as hundreds protest US president

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A controversial 'baby Trump' blimp is flying near British Parliament on Friday morning as hundreds descend on London to protest against the US president's controversial visit to the United Kingdom.