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MSN gets major facelift, readies for launch on iOS, Android

MSN gets major facelift, readies for launch on iOS, Android

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Starting on Monday, Microsoft is inviting people to try out the new web experience.

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The third of a five part history of the World Cup from Uruguay in 1930 up to the preparations for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Vijender's Olympic hopes end as Vikas qualifies for Rio

Vijender's Olympic hopes end as Vikas qualifies for Rio

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

With Vikas Krishan making the cut for Olympics in the 75kg category, the door is shut on the much celebrated Vijender Singh, who was eyeing qualification to the Rio Games ever since the International Boxing Association (AIBA) allowed professional boxers to compete in the quadrennial showpiece.

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'The Indian Army served with honour and distinction in France and Flanders, East Africa, Gallipoli, Aden, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Transcaspia, Persia and even China.' 'The sacrifice of India's soldiers was consigned to the dustbin of history in the post-colonial world.'

With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella

With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

With the emergence of cloud computing, Microsoft has a real opportunity in India.

World C'ships PIX: McLeod wins hurdles; Rojas puts Venezuela on map

World C'ships PIX: McLeod wins hurdles; Rojas puts Venezuela on map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

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

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is portraying the character of India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev in the movie '83', says he is excited to 'get into the skin of such a legendary player'.

Chanu's golden touch in dope-free 2017 for Indian lifters

Chanu's golden touch in dope-free 2017 for Indian lifters

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Mirabai Chanu was the historic success story of Indian weightlifting in a blemish-free 2017 in which the sport managed to stay clear of the dope scandals that have destroyed its credibility in the past.

Tiger Woods' girlfriend Vonn resumes training, undecided about racing

Tiger Woods' girlfriend Vonn resumes training, undecided about racing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Olympic downhill champion and golfing legend Tiger Woods' girlfriend Lindsey Vonn, who has not competed since suffering a knee injury in February, completed her first World Cup training run at Lake Louise on Wednesday but was undecided about entering Friday's race.

Video: Mumbai roots for South Africa!

Video: Mumbai roots for South Africa!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

South Africa versus Sri Lanka. The first World Cup 2015 quarter-finals. Is cricket-loving Mumbai excited? We decided to find out...

CEO Nadella's first email to Microsoft staff

CEO Nadella's first email to Microsoft staff

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corp named India-born Satya Nadella as its next chief executive officer, ending a longer-than-expected search for a new leader. Nadella is only the third CEO in Microsoft's 39-year history.

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's qualification matches next year's FIFA World Cup.

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

How big is India's home advantage at U-17 World Cup?

How big is India's home advantage at U-17 World Cup?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

India may be the underdogs in the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup but midfield-lynchpin Suresh Singh Wangjam is confident that playing on the home soil would help them do well in the prestigious tournament.

Flying to a Third World nation? Read this!

Flying to a Third World nation? Read this!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

If you were planning to fly in a developing country, the results of this new study might change those plans, for the risk of airplane crashes there is 13 times higher than that in United States and other First World countries.

Why you shouldn't give your kid too many toys!

Why you shouldn't give your kid too many toys!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Here's why you need to think twice before spending too much money on your kids.

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why France is India's best friend in Europe

Why France is India's best friend in Europe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Over the last two decades, the India-French relationship has grown steadily, no major political difference having darkened the sky between Paris and Delhi,' says Claude Arpi.

World Cup PHOTOS: Shenwari leads Afghanistan to historic win

World Cup PHOTOS: Shenwari leads Afghanistan to historic win

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Samiullah Shenwari struck a gritty 96 to pave the way for Afghanistan's historic one-wicket win against Scotland.

The Duchess of Kolkata's Sudder Street

The Duchess of Kolkata's Sudder Street

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Violet Smith, who reminds you of novelist Barbara Cartland, is the daughter of Armenian refugees who escaped genocide during the First World War and sought refuge in India. At 92-going-on-93, she lives in a quaint hotel-cum-home that she owns in old Kolkata's Sudder Street, clinging to an era long gone.

History-makers Bosnia-Herzegovina seal first ever WC spot; Spain through

History-makers Bosnia-Herzegovina seal first ever WC spot; Spain through

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Bosnia-Herzegovina have qualified for their first World Cup finals as an independent nation after they finished top of Group G with a 1-0 win over Lithuania.

World T20: Guide to England vs New Zealand semi-final

World T20: Guide to England vs New Zealand semi-final

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

England face unbeaten New Zealand in the first semi-final of 2016 World T20 at New Delhi's Ferozshah Kotla Stadium on March 30. While England have been champions in 2010, New Zealand will be eyeing their first World T20 title. Following is a factbox of the two teams:

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Indian diplomacy in West Asia under the present government has been a success story -- and with Saudi Arabia in particular,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Top Ten Films of Peter O'Toole

The Top Ten Films of Peter O'Toole

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

While we will indeed miss him, we are mercifully left with his films, his performances.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

From Rafael Nadal's reclaim to World No 1 spot to Serena Williams winning her 10th title of the year. From Tiger Woods heroics in the Presidents Cup to Muay Thai action, Rediff.com has got it all snapped right here.

'I feel incomplete without that fool around'

'I feel incomplete without that fool around'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Presenting an excerpt from Vaishnavi Nair's debut book OK Now, Who's My Santa?

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 17th World Athletic Championships in London

BEST images from FIFA World Cup

BEST images from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The best eight images from the tournament.

Putin, Trump talk on phone, agree to normalise ties

Putin, Trump talk on phone, agree to normalise ties

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The two leaders said they would work to "bring them (bilateral ties) to the framework of constructive cooperation.

Shakira poses with baby bump for UNICEF World Baby Shower

Shakira poses with baby bump for UNICEF World Baby Shower

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Shakira, who is expecting her second baby with footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique, recently posed with her baby bump along with her son Milan and Pique.

Raina eyeing ODI comeback after solid T20 showing in SA

Raina eyeing ODI comeback after solid T20 showing in SA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

India batsman Suresh Raina says he is hoping to continue his strong showing in the Twenty20 International series against South Africa in upcoming tournaments, including the Indian Premier League, in his bid to make a comeback into the One-Day International squad.

'India are the favourites and that puts a lot of pressure on them'

'India are the favourites and that puts a lot of pressure on them'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has said that hosts India are clear favourites going into the ICC World T20 but that will also put enormous pressure on the Men In Blue.

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Donald Trump's new CIA pick hasn't been greeted with the avalanche of media gush that inevitably follows a woman who becomes the first among her gender to get a top job.

The world better take India seriously!

The world better take India seriously!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Despite keeping cricket as a sport alive, India gets ridiculed at every opportunity, says Faisal Shariff, bristling at the way India was ridiculed at the World Cup launch.

World War I centenary: Indian soldiers honoured

World War I centenary: Indian soldiers honoured

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The United Nations has commemorated the centenary of World War I, lauding the courage and sacrifice of soldiers including over a million from India, and underscored the importance of reconciliation through diplomacy.

Months after Scorpene leak, DCNS bags $50bn deal Down Under

Months after Scorpene leak, DCNS bags $50bn deal Down Under

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Australia on Tuesday signed a $50 billion (Rs 3.3 lakh crore) deal with France for 12 sophisticated submarines to be built by French defence major DCNS that was at the centre of a controversy this year surrounding the leak of documents relating to India's Scorpene submarines.

World Athletics PIX: US reclaim 4x400m title, more injury woe for Jamaica

World Athletics PIX: US reclaim 4x400m title, more injury woe for Jamaica

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Olympic champions the United States reclaimed their women's 4x400m relay world title as Jamaica suffered more injury heartbreak in the World Championships final on Sunday.*

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The French Formula One Grand Prix will return in 2018 after a 10-year absence with the race scheduled to take place at the Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, regional politician Christian Estrosi said.

WC qualifier: Can new-look Spain avenge loss to Italy?

WC qualifier: Can new-look Spain avenge loss to Italy?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Spain and Italy have undergone managerial changes since Antonio Conte handed Vicente del Bosque a tactical masterclass at Euro 2016, but Spain go into Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Turin in better shape than their Group G rivals.