News for 'Poland'

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Qatari Abdulrahman Al Jassim was appointed to referee the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Poland's Iga Swiatek will play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga in November, where they face hosts Spain in the opening match, the world number two said on Tuesday

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The RBI added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold reserves to 879 tonnes as of January 31, 2025.

Poland must solve Lewandowski puzzle

Poland must solve Lewandowski puzzle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

With Poland sure to rely just as heavily on Robert Lewandowski in their matches against Spain and Sweden, their hopes will rest on coach Paulo Sousa finding a system that better suits their top player.

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Lewandowski huffed and puffed, but he cut a lonely and frustrated figure

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The years of sacrifice and hard work is finally paying dividends. The iconic Vellamal School, which is the alma mater of World champion Gukesh, now has another international player of repute to boast about. After all, Aravindh is Gukesh's senior.

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Biden made the remarks after an 'emergency meeting' convened by Biden of North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and G7 leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Qatar Open by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat the Polish second seed 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Friday to set up a final showdown with American Amanda Anisimova.

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

An undated clip went viral on social media platforms which shows an Indian man, whose identity has not been established yet, is being targeted by an attacker who calls himself an American trails behind him yelling racial epithets.

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between France and Poland on Sunday.

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The loss ends five-time major champion Swiatek's bid to become the first woman to win the tournament in the Southern California desert three times.

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Scotland stay in hunt for quarters with 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance.

2 missiles, reported to be from Russia, land in Poland, killing 2

2 missiles, reported to be from Russia, land in Poland, killing 2

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Two missiles landed in Polish territory on Tuesday, Sputnik news agency reported citing Polish media.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Sitharaman on India's rising gold reserves

Sitharaman on India's rising gold reserves

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday clarified in the Lok Sabha that India's rising gold reserves, including those held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is not intended to replace any international currency.

Swiatek's shot at World No 1 slips away

Swiatek's shot at World No 1 slips away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Swiatek said she made far too many mistakes against Keys on Rod Laver Arena and hoped to draw lessons from it.

How India can become a high-income country by 2047

How India can become a high-income country by 2047

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

India will need to grow at an average 7.8 per cent to become a high-income country by 2047, a World Bank report said on Friday. To achieve this goal India would require reforms in financial sector as well as in land and labour market, the World Bank said in its India Country Memorandum titled 'Becoming a High-Income Economy in a generation'.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Plucky Poland down Saudi to close in on last 16

FIFA World Cup PIX: Plucky Poland down Saudi to close in on last 16

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Poland and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on Saturday.

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to end an absorbing three hour, seven minute affair under sunny skies on Stadium One court.

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Argentina and Poland on Wednesday.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Madison Keys is the second-oldest woman to claim her first Australian Open singles title in the Open era.

'Putin Is A Liar'

'Putin Is A Liar'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Putin dreams about his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire.' 'Unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal because human life is the cheapest resource in the Russian State.'

RBI adds 27 tn gold to country's reserve in Oct

RBI adds 27 tn gold to country's reserve in Oct

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Gold buying by central banks surged to 60 tonnes in October, mainly led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data based on reported monthly data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

STUNNING Travel Photographs

STUNNING Travel Photographs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Wondeful shots of African women and giraffes roaming Kenyan grasslands were judged the most outstanding photographs of the year.

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, a contender for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post, believes India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but acknowledges that the competition will be intense with several other countries vying for the honor. Coe, considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president, expressed his support for India's commitment to global sport and the Olympic movement.

'Where's my cuppa?' ask Aus Open fans

'Where's my cuppa?' ask Aus Open fans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'It seems it took me a day and a half, and several kilometres of walking around the grounds, to find coffee.'

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Portugal's Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a comfortable 3-1 win away to Poland in the Nations League on Saturday as the Group A1 leaders continued their perfect start to the competition with three wins.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

Here's what Modi will tell Zelenskyy 'as a friend'

Here's what Modi will tell Zelenskyy 'as a friend'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Two days ahead of his crucial visit to Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was looking forward to sharing perspectives with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face world number four Coco Gauff in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open after both players earned straight-set wins in the quarter-finals on Friday.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ukraine is currently in the middle of a strategic offensive into Russia's Kursk region.

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who arrived in Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will also travel to Ukraine, paid his tributes at the memorials for the Valivade-Kolhapur camp and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Barcelona's Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win at Atletico Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash on Sunday.

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Iga Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA accepted that it was caused by contamination of her medication melatonin.

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Poland's red-hot world number one Iga Swiatek did not drop a game in her Saturday singles match against Romania's Andreea Prisacariu, sending Poland through to November's Billie Jean King Cup finals in decisive fashion.