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Peekaboo: Road to FIFA elections is full of surprises

Peekaboo: Road to FIFA elections is full of surprises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

CONCACAF's congress witnessed an outburst of support for incumbent Sepp Blatter.

Comparing FIFA to the Mafia is 'almost insulting to the Mafia': US Senator

Comparing FIFA to the Mafia is 'almost insulting to the Mafia': US Senator

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Senators call for reforms of US soccer body at FIFA corruption hearing

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara eye top 10 places while Ravindra Jadeja jumps to career-best third position among Test all-rounders.

Top official leaves FIFA; EU urges Blatter to go NOW!

Top official leaves FIFA; EU urges Blatter to go NOW!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

FIFA's director of communications Walter de Gregorio is to resign after making a joke on television.

Bid for FIFA presidency: Meet the men who could replace Blatter

Bid for FIFA presidency: Meet the men who could replace Blatter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The race to succeed Sepp Blatter as president of Fifa is picking up steam and there is a scramble for nominations.

4 things Kohli said after winning series against West Indies

4 things Kohli said after winning series against West Indies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Ecstatic after clinching an unbeatable lead in the ongoing Test series against the West Indies, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli said his team will now play with more 'positive intent' in the fourth and final Test starting August 18.

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

Warner's football tsunami warning finally comes true for FIFA

Warner's "football tsunami" warning finally comes true for FIFA

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Almost exactly four years to the day since former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner stood in the lobby of the Baur au Lac hotel and warned FIFA a "football tsunami" was about to hit it, his words have finally came true.

Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football

Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The much-anticipated IPL-style football league to be held early next year will be christened as the Indian Super League even as the organisers IMG-Reliance disclosed the roping in of four more big international stars.

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

KKR unaffected by Narine's absence in IPL, says coach Bayliss

KKR unaffected by Narine's absence in IPL, says coach Bayliss

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Coach Trevor Bayliss claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders have made a smooth transition from Sunil Narine to Brad Hogg but added that his side still want the West Indian mystery spinner back as soon as possible, in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defence against a formidable Mumbai Indians side in the opening match of the eighth edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

India's spin ace Ashwin World No. 1 bowler, all-rounder in Tests!

India's spin ace Ashwin World No. 1 bowler, all-rounder in Tests!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surged to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after a superb outing in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua which the visiting side won by an innings and 92 runs.

The poor, young and the desi in New York

The poor, young and the desi in New York

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A report on South Asian youth demolishes model minority myth, says George Joseph

Early exit from 2007 World Cup among the worst moments of my career: Tendulkar

Early exit from 2007 World Cup among the worst moments of my career: Tendulkar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Indian batting legend said the disappointment in the West Indies served as a boost to prove critics wrong four years later.

Meet Telugu cinema's latest heroine

Meet Telugu cinema's latest heroine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Actress Saiyami Kher gets ready to make her Telugu debut in this week's release, Rey.

Another year of utter disappointment for Indian athletics

Another year of utter disappointment for Indian athletics

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

An overview of India's underwhelming performance in athletics

Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Carlos Brathwaite's inclusion will lift the spirits of Delhi Daredevils.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A round-up of the World Cup qualifying matches played on Friday.

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Can India adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent?

Can India adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A confident India, with a new coach at the helm, will seek to record a third consecutive Test series triumph on the Caribbean soil when the Virat Kohli-led side clashes with an inexperienced West Indies in the first cricket match, in Antigua, on Thursday.

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Images from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played in Europe on Monday

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and scored an opportunist goal which set Portugal on the way to a 2-0 win in Andorra on Saturday that maintained their chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup.

India consolidates No 1 ranking in ICC ODI list

India consolidates No 1 ranking in ICC ODI list

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

World champions India have consolidated their top rank on the ICC ODI Team Rankings after sweeping the series against Sri Lanka, which concluded in Ranchi on Sunday.

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Tiny Cape Verde Islands catapulted themselves into surprise World Cup contention with a 2-1 victory away to South Africa.

Don't want to take anything lightly, says Gambhir

Don't want to take anything lightly, says Gambhir

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Last season's early elimination still fresh in his mind, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir, on Saturday, said his team would not take anything for granted.

I-League: Mumbai FC stun Churchill Brothers

I-League: Mumbai FC stun Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Churchill Brothers paid dearly for a missed penalty in the first half as Mumbai FC struck twice in the second half to score their first win in the third round of the Airtel I-League in Mapusa on Saturday.

Figure out why Blatter will remain FIFA boss...

Figure out why Blatter will remain FIFA boss...

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Unless the world of soccer shifts on its axis at the end of this month, Sepp Blatter will be re-elected as FIFA president.

Race backlash against Nina Davuluri shows OUR true colours

Race backlash against Nina Davuluri shows OUR true colours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

The global stigma of discrimination will go only when Asians and Africans have the self-confidence to be themselves, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray

Kumar helps India thrash SL to enter tri-series final

Kumar helps India thrash SL to enter tri-series final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc with a brilliant opening spell as he powered India into the final of the tri-series following a convincing 81-run victory over Sri Lanka via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected match in Trinidad, on Tuesday.

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'Ravi Shastri told me he would go miles, and pay, to enjoy Vishy make 20 than to watch someone scoring an inelegant, laborious, 200.'

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 15 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 15 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Day 15 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday:

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India needs to come up with new ideas to make the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas more appealing to overseas Indians. The Diasporas talents should be used for the country's development, says Thomas Abraham, founder of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

An inspired performance from Douglas Costa helped Brazil to a 3-0 win over Peru on Tuesday and lifted them into third place in the South American qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The life and times of a modern princess

The life and times of a modern princess

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Princess Shivranjani of Jodhpur is breathing new life into dead forts and quietly changing the house of Marwar.

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

So India lost its first World Twenty20 game on Tuesday night. Maybe, we fielded the wrong team :) Haresh Pandya picks 11 India greats who never played the shortest format, but can take on any team in the World T20 championships.