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Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Here are Images from League Cup matches played in England and Italy on Wednesday.

ISL: Ogbeche brace helps Blasters beat ATK in opener

ISL: Ogbeche brace helps Blasters beat ATK in opener

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Carl McHugh scored ATK's 100th goal of the ISL in only the sixth minute of the game but the home side, egged on by a vociferous crowd of more than 35,000, hit back with two goals from their new signing Ogbeche to begin their campaign on a winning note.

Africans beat me for refusing to take more than 4 passengers: Ola Cabbie

Africans beat me for refusing to take more than 4 passengers: Ola Cabbie

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The incident took place at around 4 am on Monday when Nuruddin, an Ola cab driver, was thrashed by six people, including two women of African origin, after he refused to carry more than four passengers in his vehicle.

Gaddafi's son Saadi granted asylum in Niger

Gaddafi's son Saadi granted asylum in Niger

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Nigerian President Mahamadou Issoufi has announced his decision to grant asylum to slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son Saadi. Issoufi said that Saadi, a bisexual playboy, was granted asylum on 'humanitarian grounds,' adding that it was unlikely he would ever be extradited back to his home country. Issoufi also said that Saadi, three generals and three other Libyans who accompanied him across the border last week were being treated as refugees.

I-League: United SC beat East Bengal 1-0

I-League: United SC beat East Bengal 1-0

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

United SC halted East Bengal unbeaten run in the I-League with Ranty Martin's second-half header earning the side an upset 1-0 win in a 12th round I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

50 killed in Easter Sunday bombings in Nigeria

50 killed in Easter Sunday bombings in Nigeria

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

At least 50 people were feared killed in two car bomb explosions near a church during Easter Sunday services in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna, eye-witnesses and emergency services said.

Metastasis of Al-qaeda? Pan-African terrorism

Metastasis of Al-qaeda? Pan-African terrorism

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

In a televised broadcast on December 31,2011, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in parts of the country following anti-Christian violence by a jihadi group called Boko Haram.

British MPs ask Singh whether India in loop on visa bonds

British MPs ask Singh whether India in loop on visa bonds

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

A high-powered British parliamentary committee has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking if he was consulted over a controversial plan to introduce a hefty 3,000 pounds cash bond for 'high-risk' visitors from India.

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

NorthEast United got the better of Mumbai City yet again, doing a double over the Islanders with a 2-1 win in the Hero Indian Super League

Odafe 'tricks as Bagan beat Sporting Clube de Goa 3-1

Odafe 'tricks as Bagan beat Sporting Clube de Goa 3-1

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Odafa Okolie struck a hat-trick to power Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win over Sporting Clube de Goa in a fourth round I-League clash in Kolkata on Sunday.

India, Nigeria to have direct flights soon

India, Nigeria to have direct flights soon

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Foreign Minister Henry Odein Ajumogobia was addressing a group of nine Indian journalists in Abuja on familiarisation visit to the country, who were accompanied by the high commissioner to the country, Mahesh Sachdev.

I-League: Salgaocar hold Mohun Bagan 1-1

I-League: Salgaocar hold Mohun Bagan 1-1

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Salgaocar Sports Club staged a second half recovery to hold Mohun Bagan 1-1 in the 25th round I-league clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday.

'Playing Blackburn is an opportunity for us to learn'

'Playing Blackburn is an opportunity for us to learn'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Close on the heels of the Lionel Messi-led Argentine side's match in Kolkata, English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers will make a maiden appearance in India as they take on local side Pune FC in an exhibition match in Pune on Friday.

I-League: Dempo hold spirited Bagan's challenge

I-League: Dempo hold spirited Bagan's challenge

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Mohun Bagan squandered their lead in the last 13 minutes to settle for a 2-2 draw against leaders Dempo, something that shattered their I-League hopes after the 22nd round fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

Nigeria: Car-bomb attack on UN building; 18 dead

Nigeria: Car-bomb attack on UN building; 18 dead

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

A suicide bomber on Friday rammed an explosives-laden car into the building of the United Nations Headquarters in the Nigerian capital Abuja, killing at least 18 people, including two women and a foreigner.

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Jammu and Kashmir is most impacted by terrorism in 2018, with 321 attacks, resulting in 123 deaths while Chhattisgarh suffered 138 attacks in 2018, resulting in 123 deaths, reports Ajai Shukla.

I-League: Sporting Clube edge out Pune FC in a thriller

I-League: Sporting Clube edge out Pune FC in a thriller

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Sporting Clube de Goa rallied splendidly from two goals down to snatch an improbable 4-2 win against Pune FC in the 18th round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa on Wednesday.

Hunting down the cocaine trail to Hyderabad

Hunting down the cocaine trail to Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Andhra Pradesh police have approached embassies of three countries to crackdown on sources of contraband substances supply, particularly cocaine to Hyderabad after busting seven gangs, involving foreign nationals, during the last six months.

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

In an Instagram post by Esha, Iwobi was called 'gorilla'.

I-League: Dempo drub Sporting Clube 4-1

I-League: Dempo drub Sporting Clube 4-1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Ranti Martins scored all of his team's goals as Dempo Sports Club floored Sporting Clube de Goa 4-1 and ensured they have more than just a hand on the I-League trophy in the 25th round I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Sunday.

Clinton promises review of airport pat-down policy

Clinton promises review of airport pat-down policy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Hillary Clinton said. "It was not raised with me or raised directly with the state department," but she reiterated, "Certainly, we will be looking into it and not only responding to the Indian foreign minister, but also reviewing the policies."

India seeks info from Spain on arrested Pakistanis

India seeks info from Spain on arrested Pakistanis

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

India seeks information from Spain on arrested Pakistani

Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat

Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Nigeria's ban from international soccer has been fully lifted after court actions against members of the federation were dropped, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday.

Nigeria's 100m gold medallist flunks dope test

Nigeria's 100m gold medallist flunks dope test

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Games women's 100 metres gold medallist has tested positive for a banned stimulant, Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said on Monday. Oludamola's sample contained the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine, which was added to the World Anti Doping Agency's (WADA) list of banned substances for the first time this year.

I-League: Pune FC rally to upset Bagan 2-1

I-League: Pune FC rally to upset Bagan 2-1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Hosts Pune FC came back from a goal down to defeat Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan 2-1 in a 13th round I-League clash at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on Tuesday.

I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa brace

I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa brace

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Riding on a brace from Nigerian striker Odafa Okolie, McDowell Mohun Bagan defeated Air India 3-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, to move up to 24 points in the I-League table.

Mikel wants Hiddink to extend Chelsea stay beyond season-end

Mikel wants Hiddink to extend Chelsea stay beyond season-end

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Midfielder John Obi Mikel wants interim manager Guus Hiddink to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond the current season, despite the Dutchman confirming his intention to leave the club in May.

Dempo beat Yemeni side in AFC Cup opener

Dempo beat Yemeni side in AFC Cup opener

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

I-League champions Dempo Sports Club began their AFC Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Yemen's Al Tilal in Pune on Tuesday. Dempo scored through Brazilian midfielder Roberto Mendes Silva (53rd minute) and Nigerian striker Ranti Martins Soleye (67th minute), while Al Tilal striker Tafese Tesfaye pulled one back in the 75th minute of the Group A encounter.

Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband

Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday reversed a ban on the national soccer team taking part in international tournaments after the football federation pledged to disband the side and rebuild it. Jonathan last week suspended the team from international competitions for two years following an embarrassing performance in the World Cup. The Super Eagles were knocked out in the first round after failing to win a game.

Oludamola stripped of 100 gold for doping

Oludamola stripped of 100 gold for doping

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Nigerian Osayemi Oludamola was stripped of the women's 100 metres Commonwealth Games gold medal on Tuesday after her B sample confirmed a positive test for a banned stimulant, the Games Federation said.

Oludamola wins 100m after Pearson disqualified

Oludamola wins 100m after Pearson disqualified

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Nigerian Osayemi Oludamola won the women's 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday after Australia's Sally Pearson was disqualified for a false start three hours after crossing the line in first place.

US govt addresses concerns about racial profiling

US govt addresses concerns about racial profiling

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leaders from South Asian and Arab American communities and from religious groups met recently with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss joint efforts against domestic extremists. They also brought up concerns over discrimination and racial and religious profiling in the wake of rules imposed after the Christmas Day terrorism attempt by Nigerian suicide bomber Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Bhardwaj, an engineer in Singapore-based shipping company Transocean Limited, was kidnapped along with four colleagues from different countries when their ship Sampatiki was at sea, around 30 nautical miles off Nigerian capital Lagos.

PIX: Werner 'tricks' Leipzig to victory; Schalke crisis deepens

PIX: Werner 'tricks' Leipzig to victory; Schalke crisis deepens

Rediff.com25 May 2020

RB Leipzig's Timo Werner scored a hat-trick as they demolished hosts Mainz 5-0 on Sunday to reclaim third place in the Bundesliga with an emphatic victory after three straight draws. Schalke 04 slumped to a shock 3-0 home defeat by relegation-threatened Augsburg on Sunday, their fourth defeat in five games dropping them to eighth place in the Bundesliga.

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The 22-year-old from Odisha has long lived with the condition which naturally produces high testosterone levels and for a year saw her unable to run in International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) competition.

Only 25% highly skilled migrants in top job in UK

Only 25% highly skilled migrants in top job in UK

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Only 25 per cent of 'highly skilled' immigrants are actually in a top job in the UK.

Nigeria's Abugan stripped of two silver medals

Nigeria's Abugan stripped of two silver medals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Nigeria's Folashade Abugan has been stripped of her 400metres silver medal after failing a drug test at the Commonwealth Games.

I let my coach down, says Chanu

I let my coach down, says Chanu

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

'I am happy to win the silver medal, but, at the same time, I feel very sad for my coach, Harnam Singh, who always believed that I would win the gold medal at the Delhi Games,' said weightlifter Soniya Chanu.

I-League images: Mahindra United vs East Bengal

I-League images: Mahindra United vs East Bengal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Images from the I-League football match between Mahindra United and East Bengal at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Wednesday.