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Google doodle for Les Paul

Google doodle for Les Paul

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The search engine celebrates birthday of the legendary guitarist, songwriter and inventor with a doodle.

Guitar gods mourn pioneer Les Paul's demise

Guitar gods mourn pioneer Les Paul's demise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The rock guitar pioneer passed away at 94 due to pneumonia.

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League second leg quarter-final matches.

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him. Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year. But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste and filmland hierarchies at the very start of 1975. Bachchan emerged as a one man industry, the angry young man who could regulate the thermostat of the entire film industry, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

France great Henry says battled depression throughout career

Vice presidential debate: 'Paul Ryan will do a better job'

Vice presidential debate: 'Paul Ryan will do a better job'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

On the eve of the crucial vice presidential debate, a new poll said that United States Vice President Joe Biden is seen more unfavorable than his Republican rival Congressman Paul Ryan.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

It looks like Emmanuel Macron just got lucky again.

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

France are looking to beat the Socceroos just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Les Bleus needed a penalty, given by the video assistant referee, and goal-line technology to beat Australia 2-1 in their opening game and they were shaken up by Peru on Thursday but won 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

Euro: Pogba stars while Kante knits France together

Euro: Pogba stars while Kante knits France together

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

It was N'Golo Kante, who at the age of 30 appears to be elevating his games to new levels, who knitted the French team together during their Group F match against Germany on Tuesday.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

'No survivors likely' in Airbus A320 crash in France

'No survivors likely' in Airbus A320 crash in France

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

According to reports, a Germanwings Airbus A320 has crashed in French Alps near the Digne region in France.

Euro 2016: Switzerland follow France through to last 16 with a draw

Euro 2016: Switzerland follow France through to last 16 with a draw

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Switzerland followed France through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 by holding the host nation to a 0-0 draw in their final Group A match on Sunday after the unlucky French hit the woodwork three times on Sunday. France had the best chances in a lively first half but the intensity then dropped, with both sides looking happy with a result that means Les Bleus win the group with seven points from three games ahead of the Swiss in second two points back.

Ahead of World Cup, France claims a win in off-pitch context

Ahead of World Cup, France claims a win in off-pitch context

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

France's official shirt costs 85 euros, even for a child, according to the French Football Federation (FFF) website.

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After playing the most soporific game of the World Cup so far, France will feature in a seismic last-16 clash of former champions with a resurgent Argentina on Saturday, and they will have to drastically improve if they are to stop Lionel Messi.

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

France showed the full range of their attacking weapons as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion with a 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly on Friday.

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

PIX: France fight back to beat Belgium; set up final vs Spain

PIX: France fight back to beat Belgium; set up final vs Spain

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

World champions France recovered from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League semi-final on Thursday with a last-minute strike from Theo Hernandez securing a place in Sunday's showpiece match against Spain.

World Cup: Special Pogba eclipses France's attacking trio

World Cup: Special Pogba eclipses France's attacking trio

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Although he did not put up a scintillating display in midfield, Pogba powered into the box after a couple of one-twos and scored with a slightly deflected lob to earn Les Bleus all three points.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed his final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday, including defenders Adil Rami and Samuel Umtiti in place of the injured Raphael Varane and Jeremy Mathieu. Liverpool centre back Mamadou Sakho was not included even though his 30-day provisional suspension for failing a drugs test expired last weekend. Hosts France geared up for the finals with a 3-2 victory over Cameroon in Nantes on Monday. They take on Scotland in Metz on Saturday.

Callow France display raw talent and character

Callow France display raw talent and character

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Les Bleus' average age is 26 years old -- like England -- and Kylian Mbappe is 19, but it was he who ran riot after France fell 2-1 behind early in the second half.

Key ingredient that can lead France to World Cup title

Key ingredient that can lead France to World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Kylian Mbappe believes Les Bleus have what it takes to win the title in Russia if they all stick together.

Benzema scores twice as France overrun 10-man Honduras

Benzema scores twice as France overrun 10-man Honduras

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

A Karim Benzema brace and an own goal by goalkeeper Noel Valladares awarded after confirmation by goalline technology gave France a 3-0 victory over 10-man Honduras in their World Cup Group E match on Sunday.

World soccer toasts Thai cave boys' rescue

World soccer toasts Thai cave boys' rescue

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Some of soccer's biggest names are cheering the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their coach from a flooded cave

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the very best players from what has been an outstanding tournament.

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ukraine advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half helped them to a 2-1 home win over Portugal, whose talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal.

World Cup: Messi planning could hurt France

World Cup: Messi planning could hurt France

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

With no clear sense of direction being set by Deschamps' selections, it may be up to the players to find their own way to deal with Messi.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Payet's late stunner helps France floor Romania in Euro opener

Payet's late stunner helps France floor Romania in Euro opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Dimitri Payet's spectacular late strike earned France a 2-1 win over Euro 2016 Group A rivals Romania on Friday, giving the host nation a flying start to their campaign.

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Champs Elysees and the vast circle around the Arc de Triomphe were packed with an estimated 200,000 fans