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Underperforming Argentina sack coach Bauza

Underperforming Argentina sack coach Bauza

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Media reports suggest Sevilla's Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli, who has never disguised his ambition to take charge of the national team and steered neighbouring Chile to the Copa America title in 2015, will step into the vacancy.

After 5 months RBI buys gold, now holds 625 tonnes

After 5 months RBI buys gold, now holds 625 tonnes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The RBI is still a small player in international gold buying among central banks. But in terms of total gold bought in 2019, it is the sixth largest buyer with 25.2 tonnes purchases in the first 10 months of 2019.

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants.

Unbelievable natural wonders that will take your breath away

Unbelievable natural wonders that will take your breath away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

From the Turkmenistan's Door to Hell to Norway's Northern Lights, these scenes are to be witnessed to be believed.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Parliamentary panel seeks changes in crude import norms.

India among nations with cheapest petro products

India among nations with cheapest petro products

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Lowest prices of key petroleum products were found in Venezuela & Egypt.

Do guns kill people? What the numbers say

Do guns kill people? What the numbers say

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

United States has the highest number of civilian firearms with a whopping 101.1 firearms per 100 population.

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina held by Colombia, Chile win

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina held by Colombia, Chile win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Colombia climbed into second place in South America's World Cup qualifying group after holding leaders Argentina 0-0 on Friday, while Chile did their chances of reaching the finals no harm with a win in Paraguay.

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.

Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly

Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Star footballer Lionel Messi and his team had their final practice session this evening ahead of the FIFA International friendly between Argentina and Venezuela at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Hugo Chavez: A journey in pictures

Hugo Chavez: A journey in pictures

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Rediff .com brings you some rare pictures of Hugo Chavez.

Copa America: Brazil 'shootout' Paraguay to reach semis

Copa America: Brazil 'shootout' Paraguay to reach semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Gabriel got the winning kick for Brazil after Gustavo Gomez and Derlis Gonzalez missed for the visitors. Roberto Firmino pulled his spot kick wide for the hosts.

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to the report, the magnitude of internal migration is about two-and-a-half times that of international migration.

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Issues relating to environmental clearances and work visas were the main factors deterring bilateral trade and Indian investment into Canada

PIX: Messi's Argentina win again, US freeze out Costa Rica

PIX: Messi's Argentina win again, US freeze out Costa Rica

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Lionel Messi produced another brilliant performance to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying on Friday, but Colombia kept up the chase on the group leaders with a 5-0 demolition of Bolivia.

Petrol is cheapest in these 10 countries

Petrol is cheapest in these 10 countries

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Petrol prices are the most volatile across the world.

EXPLAINED! How runaway fuel prices affect Indian economy

EXPLAINED! How runaway fuel prices affect Indian economy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The Central government is stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea as far as the runaway fuel prices are concerned.

Nigeria snatch final London basketball berth

Nigeria snatch final London basketball berth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Nigeria will make their Olympic basketball debut in London after beating the Dominican Republic 88-73 in the decisive qualifier on Sunday.

RIL's Jan oil imports down 14.2% from Dec

RIL's Jan oil imports down 14.2% from Dec

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Reliance imported about 1.09 million bpd in January as it had cut runs at its older 660,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant by about 23 per cent from a year ago.

OIL to float foreign arm in 4 months, sets sight on Lanka

OIL to float foreign arm in 4 months, sets sight on Lanka

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Lines up a $1-billion capital expenditure plan for exploration purposes abroad.

Bottas to join Maldonado at Williams

Bottas to join Maldonado at Williams

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Finland's Valtteri Bottas will join Pastor Maldonado at Williams next season after the British team announced their 2013 driver line-up on Wednesday.

RIL to use cash pile to repay loans, expand capacity

RIL to use cash pile to repay loans, expand capacity

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

To invest Rs 10,653 crore in Venezuela and another Rs 2,644 crore in retail business.

CPM, Maoists plotting to kill me with foreign help: Mamata

CPM, Maoists plotting to kill me with foreign help: Mamata

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Targeting her Marxist opponents again, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Communist Party of India-Marxist was plotting with Maoists to kill her with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and financed by North Korea, Venezuela and Hungary.

It takes more than gold to make a hero

It takes more than gold to make a hero

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

When fencer Ruben Limardo set off for the London Olympics, he little imagined that he would be cheered through the streets of the Venezuelan capital Caracas on top of a truck on his return, and honoured by the president.

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru clinch third place

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru clinch third place

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 at the Copa America on Friday to ensure they finished in third place.

DRUG trade: Afghan, India, Pakistan major hubs

DRUG trade: Afghan, India, Pakistan major hubs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

United States President Barack Obama has identified 22 countries, including India, Pakistan and Afghanistan as major drug transit or illegal drug producing countries.

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

United States President Barack Obama has identified India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and 17 other countries as major drug transit or a major illicit drug- producing nations of the world.

Malaysia player pips Messi, Neymar to FIFA shortlist

Malaysia player pips Messi, Neymar to FIFA shortlist

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

A Malaysian footballer has beaten the likes of Neymar and Messi to score a place in FIFA's shortlist for top three goals of the year.

How is each country spending on their military forces?

How is each country spending on their military forces?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

At Rediff Labs, we analysed the data on military expenditure by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India is the fourth Asian country where the Latin American brand is trying its luck.

Nigeria stun Greece to move closer to London Games

Nigeria stun Greece to move closer to London Games

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Double European champions Greece made a shock exit from the Olympic basketball qualifiers on Friday following a narrow 80-79 defeat against Nigeria.

Ministry assures, India won't face any oil shortage

Ministry assures, India won't face any oil shortage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

A massive drone strike on the world's largest crude-processing facility operated by Saudi Arabia's Aramco has driven oil prices to their highest level in nearly four months. The attack has knocked out over half of Saudi Arabia's production as it cut 5.7 million barrels per day or over 5 per cent of the world's supply.

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Christian Pulisic scored his 10th goal for the United States before being substituted after picking up a knock in a 1-1 draw with Chile in a friendly in Houston on Tuesday.

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Images from Wednesday's football friendlies across Europe.

Miss World 2011: I've no words to describe how happy I feel

Miss World 2011: I've no words to describe how happy I feel

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

21-year-old Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colimenares, a human resource graduate from Venezuela is the new Miss World 2011.

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Biden won the Republican stronghold of Georgia, a top state official said after a manual recount, becoming the first Democrat to have won the key battleground state since 1992.