News for 'REF'

Delhi ref for pre-Olympic football tie

Delhi ref for pre-Olympic football tie

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Rizwan-ul Haq will supervise the Kuwait-Palestine match, in Amman, Jordan, on June 7.

Why the British operations remain a drag on Tata Steel's performance

Why the British operations remain a drag on Tata Steel's performance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Tata Steel has a very British problem. The performance of Europe dragged the steel major's October-December (Q3FY23) performance with the UK business accounting for a major part of the operating loss; on the bottom line, the overhang of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) showed. And a nearly three-year discussion with the UK government on a support package for a green transition resulted in an offer that fell short of the ask.

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Liverpool's Ryan Babel could face disciplinary action for posting on Twitter a mocked-up picture of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt after a 1-0 FA Cup loss on Sunday.

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Three Lebanese football officials have been charged with receiving sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore, a government law-enforcement agency of the island city-state said on Thursday.

Bentla 1st Indian woman ref for FIFA course

Bentla 1st Indian woman ref for FIFA course

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Former International player and Olympian Referee Bentla D'Coth of Ernakulam has become the first Indian woman referee to be selected for the FIFA FUTRO III referee's instructor course to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from August 1 to 6.

World Cup blunder refs not retained for late stage

World Cup blunder refs not retained for late stage

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The referees at the centre of controversy in the Germany v England and Argentina v Mexico second round matches have not been retained for the remainder of the tournament, FIFA said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ref says Rooney decision not influenced by players

Ref says Rooney decision not influenced by players

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

"It was violent play and therefore he got a red card," Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo told Tuesday's edition of the Times.

US basketball team unhappy with refs after win over France

US basketball team unhappy with refs after win over France

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The shrill of whistles came fast and furious. For a stretch in the first half, it seemed the US Olympic men's basketball team was having more trouble with the referees than with France.

Ref must stop game soon after racist chants: Italy

Ref must stop game soon after racist chants: Italy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The Italian government and the Italian football federation is of the belief that a match should be suspended immediately after a racist chant is heard.

Ref Collina set to call it a day

Ref Collina set to call it a day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Costa Rica edged past 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff

No regrets for Brazilian ref who attacked fan

No regrets for Brazilian ref who attacked fan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

A Brazilian referee said he had no regrets after punching a fan who ran onto the field to attack him during a derby match on Sunday.

Oxford is UK's best research university

Oxford is UK's best research university

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

As per the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Oxford overtakes Cambridge as Britain's best research university.

Google Glass's facial recognition app to help medical professionals

Google Glass's facial recognition app to help medical professionals

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The app was created in a medical hackathon where it was programmed for medical purposes.

Refs foul: Top-10 disputed calls at the World Cup

Refs foul: Top-10 disputed calls at the World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Officiating at the World Cup hasn't been of the highest standard, and almost all teams have had something to complain about. We bring you the Top-10 disputed calls made by referees and linesman in the tournament, so far.

Answers to Prez ref won't undo 2G verdict: SC

Answers to Prez ref won't undo 2G verdict: SC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday said the opinion of its Constitution bench on the Presidential Reference arising out of its 2G Spectrum judgement will not have "undoing" impact on the verdict by which the allocation of 122 licences were cancelled.

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

World Bank warns India on fiscal deficit, slow ref

World Bank warns India on fiscal deficit, slow ref

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

The World Bank has warned India that its growth prospects are weakened by high fiscal deficits and slow reforms, and the country needs to accelerate poverty reduction efforts.

Will Air India be sold? That's the Rs 15,000-crore question

Will Air India be sold? That's the Rs 15,000-crore question

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Two issues dog the sale of the national carrier. One is the $2 billion bank guarantee the winning bidder will need to furnish. The other is the nearly 5000 lawsuits filed against Air India, many of them overseas. Anjuli Bhargava reports.

Why cancellation of Vedanta's Niyamgiri project is worrying

Why cancellation of Vedanta's Niyamgiri project is worrying

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The government of Odisha is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court against the decision by the central government in New Delhi to halt the bauxite mining project being undertaken by Vedanta Resources in the Niyamgiri area of the state.

LOL! City boss Guardiola is new subject of meme machine

LOL! City boss Guardiola is new subject of meme machine

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It wasn't his players' performance but a luck not going his way -- not once but twice -- that saw the Spaniard lose his cool.

All highways in Maharashtra will be blocked on Wednesday: Raj Thackeray

All highways in Maharashtra will be blocked on Wednesday: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

A day before the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's toll-plaza agitation, chief Raj Thackeray said that his party will not indulge in any vandalism but all highways will be blocked across the state from 9 am on Wednesday.

Surprise from the sky: How paratroopers shape the battle

Surprise from the sky: How paratroopers shape the battle

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

'Amongst all the air-land operations in pursuit of a common military objective, it is the airborne operation which demands the greatest synergy,' says Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam on the occasion of Army Day.

Soccer's goal-line technology passes another hurdle

Soccer's goal-line technology passes another hurdle

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Goal-line technology providers GoalRef and Hawk-Eye have been authorised to install their systems worldwide after signing licence agreements with FIFA, soccer's world governing body said on Tuesday.

FIFA launch goal-line revolution in Japan

FIFA launch goal-line revolution in Japan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Prompted into action by England midfielder's Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany at the 2010 World Cup, FIFA will use goal-line technology for the first time in Japan this week.

FIFA confirms goal-line technology in World Cup

FIFA confirms goal-line technology in World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Soccer's governing body FIFA has confirmed that goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup and has invited more providers to submit tenders.

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Bayern edge closer to Bundesliga title after win at Arminia

Gangrape case: One-member panel to probe police 'lapses'

Gangrape case: One-member panel to probe police 'lapses'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

A one-member panel is being set up to investigate "lapses" by police in connection with the gangrape of a 23-year-old student in the national capital.

FIFA backs goal-line technology to stay

FIFA backs goal-line technology to stay

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

After unsuccessful tests of goal-line technology in 2005 and 2007, FIFA promised on Saturday that future World Cups would be free of any more shocking Frank Lampard moments.

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz reacted angrily after a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Monday doomed his team to elimination from the World Cup, saying they had deserved to win.

Kyrgios fined $113,000 for Cincinnati outburst

Kyrgios fined $113,000 for Cincinnati outburst

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Nick Kyrgios has been fined $113,000 by the ATP for arguing with the chair umpire and smashing two rackets during his second-round loss at the Cincinnati Masters.

Banks come to Kingfisher's rescue

Banks come to Kingfisher's rescue

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The company agrees to give interim funding till the airline gets an equity partner

Interlocutors' report has little for people of J&K

Interlocutors' report has little for people of J&K

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The report by the three interlocutors is a highly conservative document that does not deal honesty and truthfully with the situation on the ground. And having failed in this assessment, it stands to reason that the conclusions arising out of this are faulty, says Seema Mustafa.

AI stir enters 7th day, 14 intl flights cancelled

AI stir enters 7th day, 14 intl flights cancelled

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The carrier had to cancel as many as 20 international flights on Sunday.

Roma president slams referee after Champions League defeat

Roma president slams referee after Champions League defeat

Rediff.com3 May 2018

"If they don't get VAR in the Champions League, it is an absolute joke."

FIFA to decide on headscarf, technology in July

FIFA to decide on headscarf, technology in July

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

FIFA deferred a final decision on whether Islamic women can play in a headscarf, or hijab, until July when they will also make their long-awaited decision on what goal-line technology system to employ.

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Goal-line technology was approved in principle by the soccer's lawmakers on Saturday and could be used for the first time at FIFA's Club World Cup finals in Japan at the end of the year.

Strengths of the world economy linked to emerging economies

Strengths of the world economy linked to emerging economies

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The growth of these countries in one way or the other would boost up American economy, he told reporters at a White House news conference.

'Corruption allegations against ED chief baseless'

'Corruption allegations against ED chief baseless'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the allegations of corruption leveled against Enforcement Directorate chief Arun Mathur by a petitioner in the black money case were "baseless"."All the allegations are baseless. No statement is correct. I verified from the record and found that his house was never searched by the Central Bureau of Intelligence, as alleged by the petitioner," Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium said.