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Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

Felt a bit nervous in comeback bout: Sarita

Felt a bit nervous in comeback bout: Sarita

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Sarita (60kg), who was banned for a year due to her emotional outburst at the Asian Games medal ceremony after losing a controversial semi-final bout, returned to the country from the Chinese city of Qian'an on Friday. The Manipuri fought three bouts and won two of them during the competition which featured rivals from hosts China, Korea, Mongolia and Thailand.

Nasscom for IT pacts with Australia

Nasscom for IT pacts with Australia

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Looking at Australia for partnership in the ICT arena, National Association of Software and Service Companies is exploring ways to foster alliances and is leading an IT trade delegation there for the purpose.

Davis Cup: Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem

Davis Cup: Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'That's something that you don't see very often because the wounds of the war are still fresh and we are very happy with the way these people showed their support. They fully deserve to have this event'

Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket

Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Sri Lanka has been losing to all Test playing nations whether at home or away.

Modi's West Asia visit: Cooperation in defence, counter-terror to top agenda

Modi's West Asia visit: Cooperation in defence, counter-terror to top agenda

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Cooperation in key areas of defence, security and counter-terrorism will be an important aspect of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's discussions during his visit to three West Asian countries -- Palestine, the United Arab Emirates and Oman -- starting Friday.

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Asian Games will be a reality check for India's athletes after the Commonwealth Games high

ICICI to hire 40,000 employees a year

ICICI to hire 40,000 employees a year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

ICICI Bank, India's second largest bank financial services provider, plans to employ up to 40,000 people annually over the next three to five years to meet the expected demand from the nation's booming banking arena, reports the Financial Times.

Tonga's flag bearer goes shirtless again at Winter Olympics

Tonga's flag bearer goes shirtless again at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

When the North Korean athletes took over, it became a more austere affair.

France seeking major upset in Fed final v Czechs

France seeking major upset in Fed final v Czechs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Outsiders France face a daunting task when they take on 2014 and 2015 champions Czech Republic at the Fed Cup final in Strasbourg this weekend.

What fun! F1 champion Hamilton wrestles with Mexican culture

What fun! F1 champion Hamilton wrestles with Mexican culture

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton still has to pinch himself to believe he is a three times Formula One world champion and a surreal afternoon in Mexico will give him further cause to question reality.

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France began dreaming of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after Les Bleus on Tuesday defeated Belgium to reach the final

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

There is never a dull moment in the sporting world and this weekend was no different.

Institutions of democracy under stress, says Pranab in I-Day speech

Institutions of democracy under stress, says Pranab in I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'If the institutions of democracy are under pressure, it is time for serious thinking by the people and their parties. The correctives must come from within.'

Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom biopic to have two versions

Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom biopic to have two versions

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The film has been reworked on for a wider audience.

'There's no comparison between India and China'

'There's no comparison between India and China'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

'China is fantastic. It's superb. I recommend all of you to go to China to understand it,' says Genpact CEO Pramod Bhasin.

We must aim for the stars: PM

We must aim for the stars: PM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Bindra says Sushil should go to Rio to support Narsingh

Bindra says Sushil should go to Rio to support Narsingh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

When the Delhi high court dismissed the petition of Sushil Kumar, Twitter erupted.

ICC okays four-day Test, SA-Zimbabwe to kickstart trial

ICC okays four-day Test, SA-Zimbabwe to kickstart trial

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council on Friday approved four-day Tests on a trial basis, effectively giving green light to the Boxing Day Test between hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe from December 26-29.

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The ICC at its annual conference in Barbados has revived the task team for Pakistan cricket after the PCB showed a documentary on the security measures adopted for Zimbabwe's tour to the strife-torn nation last month.

In the IT industry, women rock!

In the IT industry, women rock!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

India to test reusable launch vehicle in July, says ISRO

India to test reusable launch vehicle in July, says ISRO

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

India will test a reusable launch vehicle next month, a technology that will bring down costs of launching satellites significantly, government said on Monday.

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the Sydney-born 24-year-old has enjoyed huge support from the MelbournePark crowds during her run to the Australian Open fourth round.

Telecom industry condoles Mahajan's death

Telecom industry condoles Mahajan's death

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The telecom industry has condoled the death of former Communication and IT Minister and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, while describing him as one of the dynamic and charismatic leaders.

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'While the farmers are reeling under a huge debt burden, crop loss due to locust attacks and erratic rainfall, the state is also facing a COVID-19 challenge.' 'In this situation, you have Congress and BJP MLAs trying to outwit each other in a game of thrones'

Can Yogeshwar Dutt deliver a gold medal for India?

Can Yogeshwar Dutt deliver a gold medal for India?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Widely expected to clinch one last medal for India at the Rio Games, London Olympics bronze-medallist Yogeshwar Dutt is trying hard not to let the Narsingh Yadav episode affect him ahead of the men's 65kg freestyle event on Sunday. A day after an unassuming Sakshi Malik became the heartthrob of the nation by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal when she opened India's tally with a bronze, doping cloud began to haunt the grapplers again as Narsingh was slapped with a four-year ban for testing positive for banned substance.

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

Army's plan to produce champions

Army's plan to produce champions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

The Indian Army has conceptualised a three-phased programme, which would see a steady flow of talent from 2010 onwards in 10 different sports disciplines.

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Robson Conceicao won host Brazil's first ever Olympic boxing gold medal on Tuesday, the lightweight drawing inspiration from a vociferous home support to secure a unanimous points victory over Sofiane Oumiha of France.

World's 1st router for next gen Internet, from Chi

World's 1st router for next gen Internet, from Chi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

China on Friday claimed a breakthrough in developing the world's first IPV6 router for the next generation of Internet which will enhance the communist nation's competitiveness in the global hi-tech arena.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

In the summer I will have a job: Mourinho

In the summer I will have a job: Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'At this moment I can promise you that I don't have a contract with anybody' 'If possible, yes, it (England) would be my first choice'

Chanu's golden touch in dope-free 2017 for Indian lifters

Chanu's golden touch in dope-free 2017 for Indian lifters

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Mirabai Chanu was the historic success story of Indian weightlifting in a blemish-free 2017 in which the sport managed to stay clear of the dope scandals that have destroyed its credibility in the past.

Terrific year for the telecom sector

Terrific year for the telecom sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The country's telecom sector went into an overdrive witnessing among other things a uniform call rate, huge foreign investments as intense competition in the arena led to a drop in tariffs to benefit the consumer.

Sports shorts: Nadal virtually assured year-end top ranking

Sports shorts: Nadal virtually assured year-end top ranking

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A hoped-for fight to the finish for the year-end number one ranking at next month's ATP World Tour Finals in London will likely be a coronation for Rafael Nadal, who is virtually guaranteed ending 2017 top of the pile.

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Bharti further said that this is high time the party took things seriously.