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Meet Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer...

Meet Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Real Madrid paid homage to Cristiano Ronaldo as their outright leading scorer on Friday even though the official statistics show he has yet to overhaul former Spain striker Raul.

Facebook allows users to put videos as profile picture

Facebook allows users to put videos as profile picture

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Facebook has over 125 million users in India -- its second largest userbase after the US.

PHOTOS: Spain squeeze past dogged Iran to stay alive

PHOTOS: Spain squeeze past dogged Iran to stay alive

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Spain squeezed past dogged Iran 1-0 in their World Cup Group B encounter on Wednesday, thanks to a fortuitous goal from Diego Costa, but the Europeans suffered a string of second-half scares.

An appreciation of 2008's finest film

An appreciation of 2008's finest film

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

On the whole, Wall-E works in the same way that Charlie Chaplin does: an unlikely trampy hero embarks on a silent-movie romance with an elegant, far more attractive female. The odds are stacked against them, the protagonist is klutzy beyond repair, and the poetry found in their impossible dalliance is banal, slapstick -- and, quite simply, timeless.

Trai recommends up to 81% cut in spectrum auction base price

Trai recommends up to 81% cut in spectrum auction base price

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Regulator has suggested a lower reserve price even in service areas where spectrum was sold in November 2012.

Review: Kapoor & Sons music rocks

Review: Kapoor & Sons music rocks

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Good music, but not good enough, feels Aelina Kapoor.

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Rai

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Rai

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

In a significant statement, the head of Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai on Thursday made it clear that the BCCI officials don't need their approval to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM).

Winter Olympics sidelights: Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn

Winter Olympics sidelights: Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The Finns started using the unique method of stress relief at the Sochi Games, where they knitted a scarf. Two years later at the Rio Olympics they added to it.

CL: Inter sink Tottenham; debutants Red Star hold Napoli

CL: Inter sink Tottenham; debutants Red Star hold Napoli

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Inter Milan staged a late smash-and-grab raid as goals by Mauro Icardi and Matias Vecino secured a 2-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday.

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Review: Vettah is average

Review: Vettah is average

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Vettah is not as satisfying as promised, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Newcastle denied victory by Boro

Newcastle denied victory by Boro

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Michael Owen scored Newcastle United's first goal since the return of Kevin Keegan as manager on Sunday but they could still only draw 1-1 at home with north-east rivals Middlesbrough.

World Athletics: Liu and Lu claim China one-two in walk

World Athletics: Liu and Lu claim China one-two in walk

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

China picked up a first gold medal at their home world athletics championships when Liu Hong led Lu Xiuzhi across the line after the duo blew away the field in the women's 20 kilometre walk on Friday.

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Except drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP president has had a good record since he took over the reins of the party in June 2014, says Archis Mohan.

When Ponting lost his cool

When Ponting lost his cool

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting lost his cool when questioned about a catch he claimed during the final day of the ill-tempered second Test against India in Sydney on Sunday.

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Underarm serve could be an effective weapon in halting Rafael Nadal's annual rampage on clay most just chuckled.

Review: Loveshhuda has good party music

Review: Loveshhuda has good party music

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Have a party at home? Aelina Kapoor recommends the Loveshhuda soundtrack.

PIX: Liverpool opens up 11-point lead over Man City

PIX: Liverpool opens up 11-point lead over Man City

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Newcastle grabbed a point to leave City manager Pep Guardiola frustrated.

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

A summary of Sunday's Premier League matches

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Says he knew of SMS exchanges between bookmaker and players before the scam broke out

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The spot-fixing scandal happened in August 2010 during Pakistan's tour of England and then captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were banned by the ICC for their involvement.

Sarita, Pinki return to amateur boxing after apologizing

Sarita, Pinki return to amateur boxing after apologizing

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The two boxers, who had signed up with the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), will be re-joining the national camp after submitting letters of apology to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for abruptly leaving the amateur circuit.

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One lithium-ion battery has a potential to poison the whole water aquifer of Delhi.

Euro 2016: England denied by Russia's last-gasp equaliser

Euro 2016: England denied by Russia's last-gasp equaliser

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Vasili Berezutski struck in added time as Russia, second best for long periods, rescued a draw from their UEFA EURO 2016 opener against England in a Group B clash at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.

Kiss those baggy, saggy jeans goodbye!

Kiss those baggy, saggy jeans goodbye!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Just a few years ago, everyone on Earth had pants hitched below their waists. The 'sagging' phenomenon, as it was known, was universal. But just as quickly, it's become obscure. Read on

LIC drags L&T to court in Esop row

LIC drags L&T to court in Esop row

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The Larsen and Toubro employee stock option controversy is becoming a major face-off between the financial institutions and the construction major.

AFC Cup: Bagan dent Bengaluru FC's chances with 3-1 win

AFC Cup: Bagan dent Bengaluru FC's chances with 3-1 win

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Jeje Lalpekhlua (9th minute), Kean Lewis (74th) and Bikramjit Singh (80th) scored for Mohun Bagan while Seminlen Doungel (52nd) found the target for Bengaluru FC in the Group E match.

Check out 2019 F1 calendar

Check out 2019 F1 calendar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The 2019 Formula One world championship starts on March 17 with 21 races in a season that ends later than any since 1963.

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

World C'ships: Race walker Diniz becomes oldest world champion at 39

World C'ships: Race walker Diniz becomes oldest world champion at 39

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Just why did Cheney meet Musharraf?

Just why did Cheney meet Musharraf?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

'To belittle the general, to chastise him like an errant school boy -- that was the last thing on Cheney's mind.'

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Paralympics tragedy: Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Games

Paralympics tragedy: Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Games

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Iranian cyclist Sarafraz Bahman Golbarnezhad has died after crashing in the C4-5 event at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, the first such death at the Games since they began in 1960, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has said.

The right way to quit your job

The right way to quit your job

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Leaving your job doesn't have to be a bitter affair. Tips on how to leave without creating bad blood.

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren goes on clicking spree from space

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren goes on clicking spree from space

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at these awe-inspiring images of Earth tweeted by ISS astronaut Kjell Lindgren.

Super bikes: A rage among middle-aged Indians

Super bikes: A rage among middle-aged Indians

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Middle-aged Indians are succumbing to an adolescent passion for superbiking.

CAC will inform Kohli but not seek his opinion on coach

CAC will inform Kohli but not seek his opinion on coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will certainly speak to Virat Kohli before announcing the new chief coach but they will only explain the 'rationale' behind their decision and not seek his opinion on the matter.

Beijing plans world's longest metro railway

Beijing plans world's longest metro railway

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Beijing's metro system will stretch to 561 kilometres by 2020, surpassing London's underground as the longest subway system in the world, so as to help ease worsening traffic congestion, the state media reported on Monday.

Day 3: Spectrum auction completes 17 rounds, bidding continues

Day 3: Spectrum auction completes 17 rounds, bidding continues

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The third round of spectrum auction continued to witness aggressive bidding even after completion of seventeen rounds on Wednesday with demands for both bands of airwaves on offer continuing to pour in.