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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.

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.

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

SCEB failed to make use of a numerical advantage to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa

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

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Bomb explosion kills 30 in Nigeria

Bomb explosion kills 30 in Nigeria

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

At least 30 people have been killed when a bomb went off at a market near a military barracks in Abuja on New Year's Eve, the state-run TV channel said on Satuday.

German device can sniff out terrorists from crowd

German device can sniff out terrorists from crowd

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Hundreds of people hurry through a long airport corridor. Among them are two terrorists, who've merged themselves into the crowd.

Mumbai FC register third win

Mumbai FC register third win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Mumbai FC notched their third win on the trot after defeating HAL Bangalore by a solitary goal in a third round I-League match in Kolhapur on Monday.

The Qaeda-Dawood nexus of terror in Africa

The Qaeda-Dawood nexus of terror in Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The arrest of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian national who tried to set off an explosive device on board a Detroit-bound flight, has confirmed the United States administration's fears about the presence of an active Al Qaeda terror network in several African nations including Nigeria and Kenya.Speaking on the terror network operating inside Africa, sources in the Intelligence Bureau said that some African nations were initially used as hide-out by criminals.

Flying to US? Your wings are clipped further

Flying to US? Your wings are clipped further

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Passengers travelling to the United States will now be subjected to physical pat-downs as authorities announced fresh set of security measures following an unsuccessful attempt by a Nigerian to blow up a US plane midair.

Dempo beat East Bengal 3-1 to win Super Cup

Dempo beat East Bengal 3-1 to win Super Cup

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Captain Ranti Martins fired in a hat-trick as I-League champions Dempo beat East Bengal 3-1 to lift the Super Cup football tournament in Gurgaon on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Global jihad's evolving strategy: Focus Al Qaeda

Global jihad's evolving strategy: Focus Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The global jihadi network is under pressure but it needs a long-term strategy to keep it in control, writes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Messi mesmerises but bungle costs England

Messi mesmerises but bungle costs England

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Lionel Messi mesmerised Nigeria in a magical display to confirm Argentina as one of the World Cup favourites but a goalkeeping bungle against the United States set England off to a disappointing start on Saturday.

Heinze header helps Argentina down Nigeria

Heinze header helps Argentina down Nigeria

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Gabriel Heinze scored early in the first half as two-time champions Argentina started their2010 World Cup campaign in style with a 1-0 win over Nigeria in a Group B clash at the Elis Park stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

First Look: Maradona laps up limelight

First Look: Maradona laps up limelight

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Argentina's Diego Maradona hugged Nigerian players and blew kisses to the crowd during a lap of Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium an hour before his squad kick off against Nigeria on Saturday.

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.