News for 'Vasco da Gama'

Retracing Vasco da Gama's footsteps

Retracing Vasco da Gama's footsteps

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students.

'Vasco da Gama needs to be tried for crimes against humanity'

'Vasco da Gama needs to be tried for crimes against humanity'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

'Vasco da Gama himself indulged in some of the most heinous crimes. On October 1, 1502, he mercilessly ordered the killing of 700 innocent Malabar pilgrims. Half the pilgrims were women and children,' says historian J B P More.

A leaf from Vasco Da Gama's diary

A leaf from Vasco Da Gama's diary

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The original handwriting of Portugese explorer Vasco de Gama from his diary written during his trip to India is displayed at the German Historical Museum in Berlin.

Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails in UP, 3 dead, 9 injured

Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails in UP, 3 dead, 9 injured

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Prima facie it appears that fractured railway track is the cause of accident as per local assessment.

Vasco hopeful of signing Romario again

Vasco hopeful of signing Romario again

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The club said it is trying to bring back 40-year-old striker for a fourth stint.

'India is dominated by the West'

'India is dominated by the West'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

'India may be independent politically and it may even become an economic power like Japan, but it remains and will still remain part of the global capitalist economy and system, dominated and controlled by the West,' says historian J B P More.

Brazil title up for grabs

Brazil title up for grabs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

16 players at Brazilian football club test positive for coronavirus

16 players at Brazilian football club test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Rio de Janeiro side Vasco da Gama said on Sunday that 16 players had tested positive for COVID-19, the news coming a day before the state's clubs are due to restart training after a two-month coronavirus shutdown. The club said the 16 players, out of 43 tested, would be isolated. Another three had already recovered from the disease.

Shocking fan violence mars end of Brazil championship

Shocking fan violence mars end of Brazil championship

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Dozens of fans fought a savage battle on the terraces at a Brazilian championship match on Sunday, interrupting play for more than one hour and leaving at least three people reportedly hospitalised in serious condition.

Santosh Sivan makes Malayalam cinema global

Santosh Sivan makes Malayalam cinema global

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The ace cinematographer and director will take his film to an international platform.

Romario named player-coach

Romario named player-coach

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Former Brazil striker Romario was named player-coach of Vasco da Gama on Thursday, two days after announcing he had failed a dope test while playing for the team in October.

Brazilian C'ship: Corinthians lose, Ronaldinho jeered

Brazilian C'ship: Corinthians lose, Ronaldinho jeered

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Holders Corinthians slumped to their second consecutive 1-0 defeat in the Brazilian championship, where the highlight of the weekend's matches was a spectacular bicycle kick by Vasco da Gama's Alecsandro.

No sex before games? Brazilian players test club controls

No sex before games? Brazilian players test club controls

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Brazilian tradition of the concentracao - sequestering teams before matches and shielding them from temptations such as sex and alcohol - is under threat as players take a stand against the late payment of wages.

Romario to try again for 1,000th goal

Romario to try again for 1,000th goal

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Former Brazil striker Romario will make another attempt to score what he says will be his 1,000th goal in Vasco da Gama's Brazilian championship match against Sport Recife on Sunday.

PICS: Soaking in history on a road trip to Kappad

PICS: Soaking in history on a road trip to Kappad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Sumangala N travelled from Bangalore to Kappad where Vasco Da Gama landed in 1498. She shares her travel diary.

First Look: Santosh Sivan's Urumi

First Look: Santosh Sivan's Urumi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

The trilingual film -- Malayalam, Tamil and English -- stars Prithviraj, Genelia D' Souza, Vidya Balan, Tabu, Prabhu Deva, Amol Gupte and Jagathy Sreekumar.

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar.

Romario writes his own history

Romario writes his own history

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Former Brazil striker Romario, who once said he had been chosen from above, scored his 1,000th goal on Sunday to enter the record books -- or, rather, his own record book.

Romario still waiting for 1,000th goal

Romario still waiting for 1,000th goal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

Romario again missed out on his 1,000th goal on Wednesday as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Carioca championship after a 4-4 draw with Botafogo.

1,000 up already for Romario, says Dutch newspaper

1,000 up already for Romario, says Dutch newspaper

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Former Brazilian striker Romario has already scored his 1,000th goal, according to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant.

Here's to the folks of Goa, Daman and Diu!

Here's to the folks of Goa, Daman and Diu!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

'The 67 sorties mounted from Jamnagar broke the Portuguese's will to fight, the army columns advanced unresisted, and the Portuguese threw in the towel. The formal surrender took place about midday on December 19.' M P Anil Kumar on the liberation of Goa, Daman and Diu 50 years ago.

Factbox: Former Brazil striker Romario

Factbox: Former Brazil striker Romario

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Factbox on former Brazil striker Romario, who officially announced his retirement at the age of 42 on Monday.

Going back to Brazil is a dream come true for Deco

Going back to Brazil is a dream come true for Deco

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

To play again in Brazil is a dream come true, said former Portugal midfielder Deco after completing his move to championship leaders Fluminense on Monday.

Romario gets 120-day doping ban

Romario gets 120-day doping ban

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The former Brazil striker was banned for 120 days for a failed dope test which he blamed on a hair-loss treatment.

India to set foot on the Arctic for first time

India to set foot on the Arctic for first time

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The debut Arctic Expedition by Indian scientists was expected to enrich the treasure of knowledge on polar sciences, which provide a key to secrets of the origin of the earth and the life around

Romario, Edmundo put the past behind them

Romario, Edmundo put the past behind them

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Two of Brazil's most gifted and temperamental players have been reunited at Fluminense in a move that appears to be a huge gamble.

Romario scores twice in Copa Brasil tie

Romario scores twice in Copa Brasil tie

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Former Brazil striker Romario scored twice to take his career tally to 992 goals as Vasco da Gama crushed part-timers Fast Club 6-0 in a Copa Brasil tie on Wednesday.

Romario hits 10-minute hat-trick

Romario hits 10-minute hat-trick

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Former Brazil striker Romario came off the bench to score a 10-minute hat-trick as Vasco da Gama routed Volta Redonda 6-1 in the Carioca championship on Sunday.

Brazilian team has 11 players sent off

Brazilian team has 11 players sent off

Rediff.com2 Mar 2003

The match had to be abandoned as the team refused to allow a penalty to be taken.

Romario finishes as Brazil top scorer

Romario finishes as Brazil top scorer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The 39-year-old took his tally to 22 in Brazilian championship, finishing one ahead of Paysandu's Robson.

Life's a beach for Romario

Life's a beach for Romario

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The 39-year-old former Brazilian striker was included in the Brazil squad for a Beach Soccer World Cup qualifying tournament next month.\n

Romario ends goal drought

Romario ends goal drought

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Why I like Andaz Apna Apna

Why I like Andaz Apna Apna

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Rajkumar Santoshi's comedy is purely a dialogue cum (comic) action cum performance based film.

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'My simple prayer is that...'

On The Beach With Samantha

On The Beach With Samantha

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Fort Kochi's charm lies in its oldness. Put on that cap, lace up your sneakers and those 10,000 steps are easy-peasy!

Coach Dunga sacked by Brazil's Internacional

Coach Dunga sacked by Brazil's Internacional

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Former Brazil coach Dunga has been sacked by Internacional after a fourth successive defeat in the Brazilian Championship, the club from the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul said on Friday.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Rafting, parasailing, ballooning... just to make government employees learn risk taking

Rafting, parasailing, ballooning... just to make government employees learn risk taking

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Central government employees can now go skiing in the sylvan surroundings of Gulmarg or rock climbing in Manali, all while enjoying a special casual leave granted by the government which will also bear the expenses for their outing.