News for 'Nelson'

PIX: Ronaldo double earns Portugal draw with France

PIX: Ronaldo double earns Portugal draw with France

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Two penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo helped holders Portugal squeeze into the last 16 of the European Championship after a 2-2 draw with France on Wednesday in a dramatic conclusion to Euro 2020 Group F.

In PHOTOS: World weeps for its darling Madiba

In PHOTOS: World weeps for its darling Madiba

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Rediff.com brings you some moving images of Nelson Mandela's supporters from Johannesburg to New York.

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This is the third time that a Brazilian president was the chief guest at the Republic Day. The last time a Brazilian president was the chief guest was in 2004 when Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the parade.

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Arsenal became the highest-profile casualties of the FA Cup third round as the 14-time winners lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, but Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur avoided early exits after scares against lower-league sides on Sunday.

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

South Africans have been holding an all-night prayer vigil for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, outside his former home in Soweto.

In PHOTOS: When Mandela left MJ, Beckham, Carla Bruni star struck

In PHOTOS: When Mandela left MJ, Beckham, Carla Bruni star struck

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Rediff.com brings you some pictures from the public life of this legend.

PIX: 10-man Manchester City go top after last-gasp win

PIX: 10-man Manchester City go top after last-gasp win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The Miss World was in South Africa during the 100th birthday celebrations of late Nelson Mandela.

Soccer body FIFA orders flags at half mast for Mandela

Soccer body FIFA orders flags at half mast for Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

World soccer body FIFA ordered flags to be flown at half mast and a minute's silence to be held before the next round of international matches after the death of Nelson Mandela on Thursday.

Sport mourns 'miracle' man Mandela

Sport mourns 'miracle' man Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

South African rugby paid tribute to the 'miracle' performed by Nelson Mandela in uniting his country, partly through his embrace of the Springbok rugby team at the 1995 World Cup, after the death of the former president on Thursday.

STUNNING: Ever seen the Earth breathing?

STUNNING: Ever seen the Earth breathing?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

John Nelson, a GIS analyst with Michigan-based IDV Solutions, created this visualisation using cloudless images from NASA's Visible Earth team.

Coronavirus puts Vihari's county cricket plans on hold

Coronavirus puts Vihari's county cricket plans on hold

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Hanuma Vihari wanted to utilise the summer months playing county cricket in England but the COVID-19 pandemic has put paid to the India all-rounder's plans for the time being.

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Spanish media showed no mercy to Barcelona after their epic 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, calling for huge changes at the club after a night that will be difficult to erase from their memory.

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

United States President Barack Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to the memory of Nelson Mandela and to participate in memorial events, his spokesperson said on Friday.

'Everyday person' Rabada bats for liberation of mind

'Everyday person' Rabada bats for liberation of mind

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada called upon sportspersons to fight for the right causes without 'shoving their opinion down anyone's throat.

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has withdrawn from the second Test against West Indies and returned home to be with his pregnant wife, coach Gary Stead said on Thursday.

EPL: Injury to Wolves keeper overshadows Liverpool win

EPL: Injury to Wolves keeper overshadows Liverpool win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Liverpool stayed in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish with a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mandela's condition deteriorates, on life support

Mandela's condition deteriorates, on life support

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has been kept on a life-support system following deterioration of his health condition at a South African hospital where the 94-year-old leader was admitted three weeks ago with a recurring lung infection.

Mandela admitted to hospital in 'serious' condition

Mandela admitted to hospital in 'serious' condition

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon and former South African president, was Saturday rushed to hospital where his condition is "serious but stable", the president's office said.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Mandela's condition unchanged, security beefed up at hospital

Mandela's condition unchanged, security beefed up at hospital

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Nelson Mandela spent a fourth day in intensive care and continued to be in a "serious but stable" condition, as security was beefed up today at the hospital where the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon is battling a recurrent lung infection.

Mandela 'much better', making 'steady progress'

Mandela 'much better', making 'steady progress'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela is responding "satisfactorily" to treatment and is "much better" after spending a week in a hospital for pneumonia, the presidency said on Wednesday.

Mandela still in hospital, making 'steady progress'

Mandela still in hospital, making 'steady progress'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Nelson Mandela, the revered anti-apartheid icon and former South African President, is in "good spirits" and making "steady progress" at a hospital for a recurring lung infection, the presidency said on Friday.

ISL: Chennaiyin beat FC Goa, to face Bengaluru in final

ISL: Chennaiyin beat FC Goa, to face Bengaluru in final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Chennaiyin FC outplayed FC Goa 3-0 with a dominant performance in the second leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semifinal to advance to the final against Bengaluru FC on 4-1 aggregate, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The family's departure marks the end of an era after 43 years and 739 Grands Prix.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Drogba, Eboue face sanctions for Mandela homage

Drogba, Eboue face sanctions for Mandela homage

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Turkish Football Federation has summoned Ivorian internationals Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue for paying homage to Nelson Mandela after a league game.

Hatwalk: London's famous statues don designer hats!

Hatwalk: London's famous statues don designer hats!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The city has added an amusing touch to some of its tourist attractions while the Olympics are underway, and it's all for a good cause.

Gupta family was 'ensconced' in state capture: SA President Ramaphosa

Gupta family was 'ensconced' in state capture: SA President Ramaphosa

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded for the first time that divisions within the ruling African National Congress prevented appropriate action against the influential Gupta family from India for their alleged involvement in massive state capture.

AAP declares Bhagwant Mann as Punjab CM face, following 'public demand'

AAP declares Bhagwant Mann as Punjab CM face, following 'public demand'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Mann, 48, is a two-time MP from Sangrur and is the party's state unit chief.

Mandela's eldest son dies of AIDS

Mandela's eldest son dies of AIDS

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

He died in a Johannesburg hospital. He was Nelson Mandela's only surviving son from his first marriage.

Let The Amrit Kaal Begin!

Let The Amrit Kaal Begin!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Without periodic booster shots to display of strength, how is this government what it aims to be? There was also the landscape of prosperity pictured; the in-season affair with 'amrit' stretched to a longer residence in 'Amrit Kaal', notes Shyam G Menon.

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election.

Mandela's 'love child' snubbed, turned away from hospital

Mandela's 'love child' snubbed, turned away from hospital

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

A woman with a startling resemblance to ailing former President Nelson Mandela has been turned away from the hospital where the anti-apartheid leader is being treated, as she attempted to see the man she claims is her father, a media report said on Monday.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

These 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson's ascension to the pantheon of Test bowlers when he claimed his 600th wicket on Tuesday can possibly be traced back to a prediction that current New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen made in 2008.

Gandhi, Modi among most admired leaders worldwide

Gandhi, Modi among most admired leaders worldwide

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Annual Survey 2015 is one of the most geographically diverse surveys of millennials.

'Will always regret missing hundred on Test debut'

'Will always regret missing hundred on Test debut'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Announcing her Test arrival in style, Shafali lived up to her reputation and notched the highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who headed Tata group whose iconic hotel in Mumbai was one of the sites of the 26/11 terror attacks, on Thursday penned a heartfelt tribute saying the wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago will never be forgotten.