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Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Scotland's Scott McTominay grabbed another brace of goals as they stunned a much-changed Spain side to earn a deserved 2-0 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Jaishankar also met his Iranian counterpart H Amirabdollahian and held productive discussions on bilateral economic cooperation, Afghanistan and the joint comprehensive plan of action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal.

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'They are not tom-tomming what a great thing the Supreme Court decision is.' 'If they say it was a great thing, the public will react because people suffered and are still suffering.'

Para Shooting World Cup: Narwal-Francis win India's third gold

Para Shooting World Cup: Narwal-Francis win India's third gold

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won the 10m P6 air pistol mixed team event to clinch India's third gold medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France on Wednesday.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A' crush Kazakhstan in women's event

Chess Olympiad: India 'A' crush Kazakhstan in women's event

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

In the Open section, the India 'B' team, which has been in sparkling form, had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan as the in-form D Gukesh lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the reigning world rapid chess champion.

India no longer a democratic country, claims Rahul

India no longer a democratic country, claims Rahul

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

This comes after another global report by a US government-funded NGO, Freedom House downgraded India's status from "free" to "partly free" and claimed that "political rights and civil liberties have eroded in India since Narendra Modi became prime minister in 2014".

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

We have already suffered considerable collateral damage as a result of the war, and its continuance will continue to dampen our prospects for faster economic growth. We have a direct and legitimate interest in its early cessation, counsels former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the final set to beat Swede Rebecca Peterson and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time

Thompson-Herah does sprint 'double-double' with 200m gold

Thompson-Herah does sprint 'double-double' with 200m gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah made Olympic history in Tokyo Tuesday, blazing to victory in the 200 metres to complete an unprecedented women's sprinting "double-double".

Russia to appeal to CAS over FIFA and UEFA suspensions

Russia to appeal to CAS over FIFA and UEFA suspensions

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Russia were scheduled to host Poland in a men's World Cup qualifying playoff on March 24, with the winners set to play Sweden or the Czech Republic five days later. All three teams had refused to play against Russia.

Al Qaeda involved in Sweden's first terror attack?

Al Qaeda involved in Sweden's first terror attack?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The blasts in Stockholm indicate a possible link to the so-called 313 Brigade of Ilyas Kashmiri, says B Raman

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Indian-American engineer-entrepreneur Shrina Kurani challenges a 30-year Republican veteran in a US Congressional race in a district that is predominantly white.

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain captain Sergio Busquets has tested positive for COVID-19, the national team announced on Sunday eight days before their first match at Euro 2020.

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sweden's Elias Ymer replaced Berrettini in the men's draw, organisers said.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

FIFA Women's WC: Netherlands reach first final with extra-time rocket

FIFA Women's WC: Netherlands reach first final with extra-time rocket

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A long-range strike from Jackie Groenen sent European Champions the Netherlands into their first women's World Cup final as they edged Sweden 1-0 after extra time in their last-four clash on Wednesday.

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82.

Tata Steel chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns Gujrathi

Tata Steel chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns Gujrathi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

16-year old Praggnanandhaa halted his three-match losing streak to shock the higher-rated Vidit Gujrathi

India Exits $3 Trillion M-Cap Club

India Exits $3 Trillion M-Cap Club

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

From the peak of $3.67 trillion in January, India's market cap has eroded by $676 billion amid rising bond yields and a record-breaking sell-off by overseas investors.

World Cup PHOTOS: Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

World Cup PHOTOS: Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi shares lead with Mamedyarov, Rapport

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi shares lead with Mamedyarov, Rapport

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The other five games, hard fought, were drawn. World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko trail the leaders by half a point.

Vinesh going into Olympics with 'clear head': Coach

Vinesh going into Olympics with 'clear head': Coach

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Hungarian coach Akos says Vinesh is a terrific student of the game and he has high hopes that she will be fighting for a gold in Tokyo.

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.

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Italy face Turkey at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday in the tournament's first match.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

'Just enjoy. No pressure, because I'm not there', Zlatan tells Swedes

'Just enjoy. No pressure, because I'm not there', Zlatan tells Swedes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Sweden's former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that they should simply enjoy themselves at the World Cup because without him in the team there is no expectation.

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

China on Saturday maintained silence on India's abstention at the voting at the UNHRC on the human rights situation in Xinjiang

Modi to hold summit meets in Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4

Modi to hold summit meets in Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 to 4 to further expand bilateral ties in diverse areas.

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

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.

Tata Steel Chess: Indian GM Vidit keeps lead; Praggnanandhaa posts first win

Tata Steel Chess: Indian GM Vidit keeps lead; Praggnanandhaa posts first win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Gujrathi settled for a draw against Russia's Andrey Esipenko to stay in the lead with three points

Rafale's naval variant shows its Op capability in Goa

Rafale's naval variant shows its Op capability in Goa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Rafale maritime fighter aircraft on Monday demonstrated its operational capability at a naval facility in Goa as the Navy plans to acquire a fleet of combat jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, people familiar with the development said.

PIX: Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review

PIX: Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

American Justin Ress won gold in the 50m backstroke in dramatic circumstances at the World Championships in Budapest on Saturday after officials overturned his initial disqualification following a lengthy review.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

PIX: Ledecky wins 19th gold; butterfly double by Milak

PIX: Ledecky wins 19th gold; butterfly double by Milak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky stormed to a fifth straight 800m freestyle title at the swimming World Championships in Budapest on Friday while home favourite Kristof Milak added to his 200m butterfly crown with victory in the 100m butterfly.