News for 'Paraguay'

Miss Universe Harnaaz's Doll Is Too CUTE

Miss Universe Harnaaz's Doll Is Too CUTE

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The doll wears the same shimmering gown Harnaaz wore during the Miss Universe pageant.

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

In keeping with the main theme of 'Tides Surging in Asia', the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era

Chess Olympiad: Praggnanandhaa shines as India 'B' draw

Chess Olympiad: Praggnanandhaa shines as India 'B' draw

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

India 'B' played out a 2-2 draw against Azerbaijan in the 9th round of the open section, while India 'A' and 'C' teams registered identical 3-1 wins in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The ex-Barcelona forward was arrested on Friday for attempting to enter Paraguay with a false passport two days previously and spent Friday night in a police cell along with his brother and business manager Roberto Assis.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Copa America: Argentina enter last eight; Colombia win again

Copa America: Argentina enter last eight; Colombia win again

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

An early goal from Lautaro Martinez and a late second from Sergio Aguero gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Qatar on Sunday, a deserved victory that takes them into the Copa America quarter-finals.

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban move to third round

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban move to third round

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Adhiban will face the winner of the match between Vidit Santosh Gujrathi and Alexander Fier, who play the tiebreak on Saturday.

Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal

Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Shipments of sunflower oil to India have started normalising after imports from war-torn Ukraine resumed beginning September after a gap of four months, leading to further normalisation of supplies. Ukraine has been the largest supplier of sunflower oil to India. However, after the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February, supplies from Ukraine dwindled as Russia denied it access to the Black Sea ports.

Ronaldinho to be freed in 'adulterated' passport case

Ronaldinho to be freed in 'adulterated' passport case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Paraguayan prosecutors will not charge Ronaldinho Gaucho for possession of an altered passport, but the former Barcelona player has admitted guilt and agreed to face an alternative punishment, the lead official in the case said on Thursday. Ronaldinho and his brother and business manager Roberto Assis both entered Paraguay on Wednesday with false documents, officials said.

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The goal gave Argentina all three points and condemned their neighbors to a losing start to their Copa campaign.

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India 'B' blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Saturday while the second-seeded India 'A' team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 to make it two wins from as many matches.

India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO

India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has defended its decision to ban export of wheat and rice at a WTO meeting even as some member countries have flagged concerns over the country's stand, an official said. At a meeting last week in Geneva, Senegal, the US and the European Union raised questions over this decision, stating it could have adverse implications on global markets. In May, India restricted export of wheat to enhance domestic availability.

PIX: Messi double powers Argentina to victory

PIX: Messi double powers Argentina to victory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Lionel Messi passed Javier Mascherano as Argentina's most capped international on Monday and scored twice as they beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up a Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador.

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Argentina captain Lionel Messi pulled his side level in the 57th minute after a handball by Paraguay's Ivan Peris which no-one on the pitch appealed for but was spotted by a VAR review.

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Qatar will be the first team since Italy in the second World Cup in 1934 to participate in the finals for the first time as a host without having previously qualified for the tournament.

Chak De Phatte! India's Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe

Chak De Phatte! India's Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Pics from the beauty pageant which was held at Eilat in Israel.

UNHRC votes against Sri Lanka's rights record, India abstains

UNHRC votes against Sri Lanka's rights record, India abstains

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India on Thursday abstained on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka which was adopted.

WC PIX: Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout

WC PIX: Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between Croatia and Japan on Monday.

Ronaldinho adapting to jail with usual smile, says prison warden

Ronaldinho adapting to jail with usual smile, says prison warden

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Former Brazil and Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho his brother Roberto Assis, who were arrested on Friday for using a false Paraguayan passport, would present their case to a judge on Tuesday.

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

It was The Blue Samurai's first win under coach Akira Nishino, who had lost friendlies against Ghana and Switzerland since taking over in April.

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

A Paraguayan judge ended the house arrest of former Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho on Monday, freeing the way for him to return to Brazil and end a more than five-month ordeal that began when he tried to enter the country with an adulterated passport.

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Even as the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries remains hostile, there is growing coordination between India and Pakistan on one multilateral forum - the World Trade Organization (WTO). Both countries have made two joint submissions at the WTO as co-sponsors in the past two months. In June, Pakistan joined India, Cuba, and 44 African countries, seeking sufficient flexibility in intellectual property rights for developing countries to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

A summary of Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.

PIX: Cavani goal gives Uruguay top spot, Ecuador hold Japan

PIX: Cavani goal gives Uruguay top spot, Ecuador hold Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

A late header from Edinson Cavani gave Uruguay a 1-0 win over Copa America holders Chile which saw them snatch top spot in Group C at their opponents' expense and set up a quarter-final meeting with Peru.

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Colombia became the first side to book a spot in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating Paraguay in Pasadena, while the United States kept their hopes of advancing alive by thrashing Costa Rica 4-0. Colombia's 2-1 win put them top of Group A on six points, with the United States on three and the other two teams on one point each. After losing their opener 2-0 to Colombia, the United States were in clinical form against the Costa Ricans in Chicago and scored three times in the first half through Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood. Substitute Graham Zusi added a fourth in the 86th minute to cap the win and improve the hosts' goal difference.

Nagal downs Istomin to advance at Tokyo Olympics

Nagal downs Istomin to advance at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Becomes only third Indian to win a singles match at the Games.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

PHOTOS: Drama at Copa America as Messi embroiled in on-field confrontation

PHOTOS: Drama at Copa America as Messi embroiled in on-field confrontation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

In the other match of the night, Jamaica 'keeper blunder hands Paraguay 1-0 win

Football friendlies: Hulk shines in lacklustre Brazil's win over Costa Rica

Football friendlies: Hulk shines in lacklustre Brazil's win over Costa Rica

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk scored after nine minutes when he muscled his way past a defender and fired home from 12 metres.

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru clinch third place

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru clinch third place

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 at the Copa America on Friday to ensure they finished in third place.

EPL: Nunez stars in Liverpool win, Man Utd outclass Spurs

EPL: Nunez stars in Liverpool win, Man Utd outclass Spurs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

The first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup is...

The first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup is...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Brazil have become the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, maintaining their proud record as the tournament's only ever-present side with a little help from Lionel Messi's foul mouth and lightly-regarded Peru.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff

Magical Messi leads Argentina to top of World Cup table

Magical Messi leads Argentina to top of World Cup table

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Lionel Messi's Argentina brushed aside Paraguay 3-1 to go top of the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers at the Mario Kempes stadium on Friday.

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.