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Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.

Russia, Sweden, Portugal at Euro; England out

Russia, Sweden, Portugal at Euro; England out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Russia joined Sweden, Turkey and Portugal as the last four qualifiers for next year's European championship on Wednesday after England's hopes were shattered in a 3-2 defeat by Croatia at Wembley Stadium.

Online game to raise awareness on refugee issue

Online game to raise awareness on refugee issue

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

In September 2006, the German version of the game -- known as LastExitFlucht (LastExitFlight) -- was awarded the Austrian Multimedia and E-Business State Prize in the category for 'Knowledge and Learning,' after beating off stiff competition from a CD-Rom about the life of Mozart. While there have been many educational tools created for raising awareness about refugees over the years, Against All Odds offers a chance to experience what it is like to be a refugee.

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his eighth goal in eight Euro 2016 qualifiers as Sweden beat Moldova 2-0 in Stockholm.

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Bopanna-Rochus enter quarters

Bopanna-Rochus enter quarters

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

The Indo-Belgian pair beat Thomas Johansson and Todd Perry 6-2, 6-7(4), 10-8 in the first round in Stockholm.

FIFA WC: All you must know about Belgium-France semis history

FIFA WC: All you must know about Belgium-France semis history

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Belgium and France meet in the World Cup semi-final at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday.

'A person with shampooed hair can't play villager'

'A person with shampooed hair can't play villager'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Director Rajnesh Domalpalli talks about his first Telugu film that will not release in India

Satyarthi's autographed chair among memorabilia at Nobel museum

Satyarthi's autographed chair among memorabilia at Nobel museum

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi wrote under a chair at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, thus keeping with the tradition of a unique kind of autograph given by the laureates.

Karlovic sweeps aside Safin

Karlovic sweeps aside Safin

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Croat Ivo Karlovic beat Marat Safin 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Masters.

Johansson edges past Blake

Johansson edges past Blake

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

Thomas Johansson saved five match points to upset defending champion James Blake and reach the final of the Stockholm Open.

Bopanna-Rochus lose to Bjorkman-Mirnyi

Bopanna-Rochus lose to Bjorkman-Mirnyi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The Indo-Belgian duo had earlier in the quarter-finals of the Stockholm Open shocked fourth seeds Jeff Coetzee of South Africa and Rogier Wassen of the Netherlands.

US scientist Kornberg wins chemistry Nobel

US scientist Kornberg wins chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The Karolinska Institute cited his studies of the molecular basis of eukaryotic transcription in awarding him the 10 million kronor (1.37 million dollar) prize.

Can Pakistan be trusted in fight against terror?

Can Pakistan be trusted in fight against terror?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Will the joint anti-terror mechanism prove effective? Tell us!

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Here is how the two countries stack up militarily, according to a report in AlJazeera.com.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Euro 2016: No qualifier painkillers for Zlatan

Euro 2016: No qualifier painkillers for Zlatan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is racing to be fit for Sweden's Euro 2016 qualifiers against Russia and Liechtenstein in Stockholm, but won't risk playing with pain-killing injections.

'India, Pak reluctant to relinquish their nuclear arsenal'

'India, Pak reluctant to relinquish their nuclear arsenal'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

India and Pakistan are reportedly expanding their nuclear arsenal, despite a global trend towards disarmament, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has said.

Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Top seed Roger Federer needed less than an hour to dispatch Benoit Paire 6-1, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors tournament on Thursday -- treating his home fans to another masterclass.

Berdych wins rain-delayed Shenzhen Open

Berdych wins rain-delayed Shenzhen Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Held over because of heavy rain that drenched parts of southern China over the weekend, Berdych maintained his composure through another frustrating weather interruption to win in straight sets.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Veterans Arjen Robben (21) and Wesley Sneijder (34) laid the groundwork for a Dutch victory in coach Dick Advocaat's first game in charge.

Here's the new 'job' Obama has been offered

Here's the new 'job' Obama has been offered

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The job advertisement says applicants should have 'at least eight years' experience running a highly-regarded nation'.

Need an excuse to drink tea?

Need an excuse to drink tea?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The Swedes, who came second as hosts in 1958 and third in 1994, missed the 2010 and 2014 tournaments and while they qualified for Euro 2012 and 2016, they limped out at the group stage on both occasions.

Blake overcomes tough Bjorkman challenge

Blake overcomes tough Bjorkman challenge

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

The American fought back from the brink of defeat to beat Jonas Bjorkman 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the Stockholm Open first round.

Rajeev Chaba is GM India MD

Rajeev Chaba is GM India MD

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

General Motors Asia-Pacific on Friday announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Rajeev Chaba, as president and managing director of General Motors India with effect from June 1.

Iraq war motivated by oil: Hans Blix

Iraq war motivated by oil: Hans Blix

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The US is incredibly dependent on oil and it feared that the competition on the world market could become 'too hard', he told a security seminar in Stockholm.

Vliegen upsets eighth seed Blake in Madrid

Vliegen upsets eighth seed Blake in Madrid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Belgian Kristof Vliegen won a third-set tie break to upset eighth-seeded American James Blake 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 in the second round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday.

Kaka earns Brazil victory over Ecuador's 10 men

Kaka earns Brazil victory over Ecuador's 10 men

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The former world champions extended their unbeaten run to four matches under new coach Dunga, who replaced Carlos Alberto Parreira after their disappointing campaign in Germany.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

Ibrahimovic awarded Golden Ball

Ibrahimovic awarded Golden Ball

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

The 24-year-old striker was awarded the Swedish Golden Ball award for 2005.

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

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

Oriflame: A Swedish makeover

Oriflame: A Swedish makeover

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

It may not be making money, but Oriflame is optimistic about India

AI seeks $740 mn loan to buy 6 Boeing planes

AI seeks $740 mn loan to buy 6 Boeing planes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

While the government is working on final contours for a strategic divestment of its stake in loss-making Air India, the airline is ready with plans to fly to more overseas destinations.

Paes moves up two places

Paes moves up two places

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Leander Paes now stands 11th in the individual category of ATP Doubles Entry Rankings released on Monday.

Clijsters suffers shock defeat

Clijsters suffers shock defeat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Roger Federer lost his first tiebreak this year before beating Arnaud Clement as he began his title defence at the Nasdaq-100 Open.

Anju, Gowda head Indian rankings

Anju, Gowda head Indian rankings

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Anju tops the list of women's long jumpers while the US-based Gowda is the top-ranked men's discus thrower.

England can win World Cup: Eriksson

England can win World Cup: Eriksson

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

'We're one of five teams that can win it and if all our players are fit and healthy,' said the England coach.

Agassi tames Verdasco

Agassi tames Verdasco

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004