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Chetan loses in Dutch Open final

Chetan loses in Dutch Open final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Chetan Anand's bid to win his third title on the trot came crashing as the national champion went down fighting against third seed Indonesian Andre K Tedjono in the men's singles final at the Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament in Amsterdam on Sunday. Sixth seed Chetan lost 15-21, 21-11, 19-21 in a 51-minute gruelling battle.

Movie on Hansie Cronje nears completion

Movie on Hansie Cronje nears completion

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Frans Cronje is in Mumbai to complete the final takes of a movie on his late brother.

Modi leaves for home after attending G20 Summit

Modi leaves for home after attending G20 Summit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Modi, who came to Hangzhou from his first visit to Vietnam, met Xi and held talks on a host of issues including bilateral tensions between the two countries over a raft issues.

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

Vucinic header sinks Milan

Vucinic header sinks Milan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

A second-half header from Mirko Vucinic gave AS Roma a 1-0 win at struggling AC Milan that lifted them into second spot in Serie A.

Football Extras: Di Maria sends PSG five points clear

Football Extras: Di Maria sends PSG five points clear

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

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

Indian Football: Late goals help ATK hold Bengaluru

Indian Football: Late goals help ATK hold Bengaluru

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

ATK cancelled two scored in the first half by Bengaluru FC while Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan defeated Churchill Brothers.

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A framework agreement on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) is expected to be signed between the two sides during the visit.

Dutch firm buys out EmmayHR

Dutch firm buys out EmmayHR

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Philips mobiles @ less than Rs 1000

Philips mobiles @ less than Rs 1000

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Royal Philips Electronics is making an ultra low cost mobile handset, priced below (Rs 1000), for India and plans to launch the product sometime next year.

Juve impress, Barcelona held

Juve impress, Barcelona held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Barcelona held to 1-1 draw at Bilbao

Barcelona held to 1-1 draw at Bilbao

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

Who founded of Pizza Hut?

Who founded of Pizza Hut?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the world's largest fast food chains.

Althea Gibson, first black tennis star, dies

Althea Gibson, first black tennis star, dies

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Althea Gibson, the first black tennis player to win the Wimbledon and U.S. championships, died on Sunday of respiratory failure.

Philips to split off lighting business, form separate company

Philips to split off lighting business, form separate company

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

new structure would bring cost savings of 100 million euros.

A-I may hire foreign pilots

A-I may hire foreign pilots

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Air-India is considering to take on contract foreign pilots to meet any shortfall as part of its major expansion plans.

France's railway workers on 3-month strike against Macron's 'reforms'

France's railway workers on 3-month strike against Macron's 'reforms'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Workers of SNCF will be on strike for two days out of five every week for three months.

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Raja Sen lists the highlights from the 89th annual Academy Awards.

World T20 semis: India ready for revenge against England

World T20 semis: India ready for revenge against England

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

India will be looking to erase the memories of a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat last year when they take on England in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World T20 on Friday morning (IST).

La Liga: Barca hot on Real's heels after Suarez shines

La Liga: Barca hot on Real's heels after Suarez shines

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Luis Suarez played a part in all three of Barcelona's goals in a scrappy 3-1 victory at Granada.

Why Hollande spoke out

Why Hollande spoke out

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

French sources say Hollande was motivated to speak out after an Indian media report revealed that the Reliance Group had part-funded a film venture by his domestic partner, French actress Julie Gayet.

'Benzema distraught at Euro 2016 omission'

'Benzema distraught at Euro 2016 omission'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Frenchman Karim Benzema is "distraught" about being left out of the squad for this year's European Championship, the only major tournament to be played in his home country during his career.

Lanning's blast powers Australia to T20 tri-series title

Lanning's blast powers Australia to T20 tri-series title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Skipper Meg Lanning's blazing knock helped Australia reach a record total before Megan Schutt led a brilliant bowling performance to beat arch-rivals England by 57 runs in the final of the women's T20 tri-series.

FIFA Women's WC: Perfect start for Brazil; Italy upset Australia

FIFA Women's WC: Perfect start for Brazil; Italy upset Australia

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Brazil's Cristiane scored a hat-trick as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over women's World Cup debutants Jamaica on Sunday to kick off their campaign in style.

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Paris will be competing for the 2024 honours with cities including Boston, Hamburg and Rome, which lost out to Paris in the bidding contest when the French capital last got to host the games in 1924.

Real Madrid not in crisis, says Zidane

Real Madrid not in crisis, says Zidane

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane denied his side were facing a crisis after they drew 1-1 at home to La Liga minnows Eibar and racked up a fourth consecutive draw for the first time in more than 10 years.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

IMAGES from soccer matches played in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A on Tuesday.

Mandhana, bowlers secure consolation win for India

Mandhana, bowlers secure consolation win for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

India defeated England by eight wickets to record a consolation win in the women's T20 tri-series

La Liga PIX: Real slump to fourth straight draw as Atletico go top

La Liga PIX: Real slump to fourth straight draw as Atletico go top

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Real Madrid's stuttering run continued as they were held 1-1 at home by La Liga minnows Eibar on Sunday, drawing a fourth consecutive game in all competitions for the first time in more than a decade.

La Liga PHOTOS: Madrid wallop Getafe to put pressure on Barca

La Liga PHOTOS: Madrid wallop Getafe to put pressure on Barca

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Real Madrid moved to within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after Karim Benzema, Isco, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo all scored in a 5-1 thrashing at struggling Getafe on Saturday.

More doping tests or less viewers, world champion warns

More doping tests or less viewers, world champion warns

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Swimming authorities need to increase the number of doping tests to preserve the sport's credibility and stop fans turning away according to Britain's triple world champion and double world record holder Adam Peaty.

Champions League: Spurs want nothing but victory at Dortmund

Champions League: Spurs want nothing but victory at Dortmund

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Despite their first-leg advantage, Pochettino warned against complacency and said he wanted his team to play for another win, although they have had one day less to prepare than the Germans.

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The Congress chief reiterated that Rs 30,000 crore was "wrongfully" given to Anil Ambani in the purchase of Rafale fighter planes.

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India women's cricket team launched their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup with a comfortable 35-run win over England, riding on superb batting display by the top-order, hin Derby, on Saturday.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Kashyap advance to quarter-finals

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Kashyap advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Top Indian shuttlers, PV Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals and men's singles pre-quarterfinals, respectively, of the $120,000 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold in Kuching.

What poking fun at army over Yeti signifies

What poking fun at army over Yeti signifies

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The venom and contemptuous sarcasm evident on the army's tweet on the Yeti and my reply has something to do with the intrinsic hatred that a section of the media nurses against the right wing, says Tarun Vijay.