News for 'Vasco de Gama'

Manchester United sign Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea

Manchester United sign Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Manchester United have officially signed Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a deal until June 2031, with an initial fee of 48 million pounds.

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.

Retracing Vasco da Gama's footsteps

Retracing Vasco da Gama's footsteps

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Gulf War: Energy Shock Pushes India Towards Atmanirbharta

Gulf War: Energy Shock Pushes India Towards Atmanirbharta

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

We cannot simply have a 60-65 per cent import dependency in LPG, the bulk of which comes from just one volatile region -- West Asia, points out R Jagannathan.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

Pretty Beaches: White Sand Kappad, Serene Ramakrishna

Pretty Beaches: White Sand Kappad, Serene Ramakrishna

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Finding the best beach holiday.

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.

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.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

'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.

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.

Brazil title up for grabs

Brazil title up for grabs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

ISL: FC Goa fight back to hold Kerala Blasters

ISL: FC Goa fight back to hold Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Adrian Luna's stunning goal was unable to earn Kerala Blasters victory as FC Goa fought back in a thrilling Indian Super League match which ended 2-2, at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, in Vasco, Goa, on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

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.

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

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.

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.

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.

ISL: Murgaonkar rescues FC Goa in 1-1 draw vs EB

ISL: Murgaonkar rescues FC Goa in 1-1 draw vs EB

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

SC East Bengal played most part of the second half with 10 men after captain Daniel Fox was sent off in the 56th minute.

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.

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.

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 to join English club

Romario to join English club

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Former Brazilian international and World Cup winner Romario is to join English non-league team Garforth Town, the club said on Friday.