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Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

India calls for closer ties with Libya

India calls for closer ties with Libya

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Libya said both the countries can play a major role as Libya is the northern gate for Africa, and India is an active member seeking to play an essential role in Asia.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Here are some of the beautiful images in the contest.

India a hot spot of 'emerging diseases'

India a hot spot of 'emerging diseases'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Medically, the term 'emerging diseases' is defined as newly identified pathogens, or old ones moving to new regions. It takes within its sweep the HIV/AIDS, SARS, and African Ebola virus.

10 things you must know about Prithvi Shaw

10 things you must know about Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

All you must know about the young batting sensation now on the verge of playing for India

India's image abroad increasingly positive: Survey

India's image abroad increasingly positive: Survey

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

India's image abroad is increasingly being seen in positive light, with most favorable views of the country coming from North America, Asia and Africa, a survey has shown. The positive image of India among the countries tracked by a BBC World Service survey has risen from 38 per cent to 41 per cent whereas the negative views have gone up by a point to 28 per cent.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

The Indian Spring: Lessons for the world

The Indian Spring: Lessons for the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Indian Spring represented by Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign, which has culminated in the Aam Aadmi Party's impressive electoral debut in New Delhi, began around the same time as the Arab Spring in 2011 but they led to different outcomes in India and the Arab world, says Ramesh Ramachandran.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Somalia: Pirates seize Indian cargo ship

Somalia: Pirates seize Indian cargo ship

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The pirates have taken it northwards up the coast.

Organic food: Good potential for India

Organic food: Good potential for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Till recently considered a niche area, organic foods and drinks have come a long way.

Numbers Game: Rahane hits third ton in last four Test innings

Numbers Game: Rahane hits third ton in last four Test innings

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Ajinkya Rahane carved out his seventh Test century and was unbeaten on 108 runs as India extended their lead over West Indies by a mammoth 304 runs to take firm control of the second Test in Kingston. The final session on Day Three of the second Test was washed off due to rain.

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'Good performance in any format is good because it is confidence.' 'The striking of the ball, when it hits the bat and creates that sound that to me is confidence.' 'So, that sound will give a lot of confidence and I feel if you are confident in any format that is what matters.'

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The 27-year-old came into spotlight when he bowled the famous last over during that 2008 U-19 World Cup final against South Africa in Kuala Lumpur where Virat Kohli was leading the side.

Sensex ends 248 points lower on weak global cues

Sensex ends 248 points lower on weak global cues

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Financials and auto stocks were the top losers while energy and IT shares recovered

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Unveiling its plans for the newly created hub at Brussels, Jet Airways today said it would operate five flights a day from India to the Belgian capital and provide seamless connections for onward journey to the US and Canada.

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'I will get an opportunity to talk about my game with big stars like Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler.' 'I hope to learn a few things from them and I am confident of doing well,' says the top-scorer in the Under-19 World Cup who will play for the Rajasthan Royals this IPL.

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Olympic and Paralympic athlete was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for shooting his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year. He could be released in 10 months for good behaviour, his lawyers said.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

7/11: Home secy given evidence of Pak hand

7/11: Home secy given evidence of Pak hand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

7/11: Home secy given evidence of Pak hand

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend's death after divisive trial

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend's death after divisive trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Disgraced South African track star Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Monday to find out whether he will serve a long stretch behind bars for the negligent killing of his model girlfriend, or walk out a free man.

RCom launches two international roaming packs

RCom launches two international roaming packs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

It offers a discount of up to 96 per cent on data and and up to 92 per cent on call charges.

The Arab Spring withers into winter

The Arab Spring withers into winter

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad.

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Why Twitter? To reiterate, because Live is powerful'.

Rain prevents play in first India-SA ODI

Rain prevents play in first India-SA ODI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

It started raining half-an-hour before the scheduled 2.30 pm local time start and continued until the umpires called off play at 6.45 pm.

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Judge rejects prosecutors' request to appeal Pistorius sentence

Judge rejects prosecutors' request to appeal Pistorius sentence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday rejected an application by state prosecutors to appeal Oscar Pistorius's six-year murder sentence, saying the petition had no reasonable prospects of success.

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility experiments this year to test breakthrough transportation ideas for creating better customer experiences.

Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cups

Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cups

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Morocco have been banned from the next two African Nations Cup tournaments as punishment for withdrawing from hosting the 2015 finals over fears of the spread of the Ebola virus.

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Tennis accounted for nearly three quarters of all the suspicious betting alerts issued last year, the European Sport Security Association (ESSA) said in a report published on Thursday.

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Looking for travel inspiration as you plan your summer vacation? Here's help.

US Open: How Anderson upset Murray and advanced to last 16

US Open: How Anderson upset Murray and advanced to last 16

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Anderson is the first South African in New York's last 16 since Wayne Ferreira in 2002.

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood received his reward for some fine domestic form on Wednesday when he was included in a pace-heavy 13-man squad for the first two One-Day Internationals against South Africa next month.

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The world's 10 longest non-stop flights criss-cross the world, cutting down travel time and making journeys easier and comfortable.

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'We have gathered the ECG details from different stages of Gandhiji's life and recreated his heartbeat on the digital medium. This will be a very interesting feature for the public,' says museum director A Annamalai.

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The news of the week gone by that shaped the world

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Currently, Panasonic India comes under the company's Singapore-based establishment. Other global regions of the Japan-based firm are based out of Japan, North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.'

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.