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Will Barca's Champions League exit hit their La Liga bid?

Will Barca's Champions League exit hit their La Liga bid?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique fears his side's shock elimination from the Champions League could disturb their bid to retain the La Liga title as they host Valencia on Sunday looking for a first win in four league games.

Champions League PHOTOS: Atletico win thrilling shootout to reach quarters

Champions League PHOTOS: Atletico win thrilling shootout to reach quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Atletico Madrid celebrated like they had won the trophy after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals by edging past PSV Eindhoven 8-7 on penalties on Tuesday following 210 goalless minutes in their last-16 tie.

Football Briefs: Mourinho won't be charged; Juventus fined

Football Briefs: Mourinho won't be charged; Juventus fined

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

'Nun' Sofia Hayat dons a bikini!

'Nun' Sofia Hayat dons a bikini!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Indian industry will have to deal with high raw material prices, and user industries will see their costs rising though with a lag in some cases.

Parineeti, Anushka, Deepika: Where were our stars born?

Parineeti, Anushka, Deepika: Where were our stars born?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Take a look!

Van Gaal named Manchester United's new manager

Van Gaal named Manchester United's new manager

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Dutchman Louis van Gaal has been named as Manchester United's new manager with Ryan Giggs confirmed as his assistant, the Premier League club said.

King's Cup: Villarreal lose at Huesca on bad night for top flight teams

King's Cup: Villarreal lose at Huesca on bad night for top flight teams

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Following a bright start to the season it was another disappointing display by Villarreal, who have one win from seven games in La Liga, before the return at El Madrigal in two weeks.

India to sign Paris pact on climate change in New York

India to sign Paris pact on climate change in New York

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India on April 22 at a high-level signature ceremony convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

Real Madrid's late comeback stuns Villarreal

Real Madrid's late comeback stuns Villarreal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both scored as Real Madrid staged a remarkable late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villarreal and stay top of La Liga.

'Paris attack mastermind may have committed suicide,' says French envoy

'Paris attack mastermind may have committed suicide,' says French envoy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Belgian jihadist Abdelhamid Abaaoud may have committed suicide during the pre-dawn raids on Wednesday, said French Ambassaador to India Franois Richier.

Review: Dr Cabbie is all about Being Human

Review: Dr Cabbie is all about Being Human

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Dr Cabbie never takes itself too seriously, says Joginder Tuteja.

Why India is key to Philips' transformation

Why India is key to Philips' transformation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

India serves as the company's R&D hub as it morphs into a health tech major.

CCS nod for Rafale given 16 months after announcement by Modi in France

CCS nod for Rafale given 16 months after announcement by Modi in France

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said the cost of each Rafale aircraft is approximately Rs 670 crore.

Decoding Rafale deal: From charges to counter-charges

Decoding Rafale deal: From charges to counter-charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Here is an explainer and a timeline relating to India's purchase of 36 combat jets.

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India.

France has the Blues

France has the Blues

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'Who would have thought that Brexit would take place or Donald Trump would become US president or Kim Jong-un's madness could bring the prospect of nuclear war over Asia?' 'It is the time of the unexpected; the French elections should perhaps be seen in this perspective,' says Claude Arpi.

PIX: Messi set-piece masterclass as Barca crush Celta

PIX: Messi set-piece masterclass as Barca crush Celta

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's action in La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

United States President Barack Obama hosted the 14th and final formal State Arrival Ceremony and State Dinner on October 18. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini were welcomed to the White House with a grand reception. To mark this momentous occasion, Chief White House photographer decided to share glimpses from some of the other state dinners hosted by the Obama administration over the last eight years.

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Alzain Tareq finished a distant last among the 64 competitors in the women's 50-metre butterfly, reaching the end of the pool in a time of 41.13 seconds but the Bahraini says she wants to swim at the Rio Olympics

Women's World Cup: Brazil qualify for knockouts; France shocked

Women's World Cup: Brazil qualify for knockouts; France shocked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Brazil became the second team to qualify for the knockout round of the women's World Cup on Saturday and England picked up a big win, but France suffered a shock defeat that could make their life at the tournament tougher.

Why the IAF is in crisis

Why the IAF is in crisis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The IAF faces a 'fighter gap' of 13 squadrons. The IAF would be caught seriously short in a two-front war -- the worst-case planning contingency in which China and Pakistan attack India simultaneously, points out Ajai Shukla.

Indian women's cricket team eyes slice of history, glory

Indian women's cricket team eyes slice of history, glory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

History beckons the Indian women's cricket team when it takes on England in the ICC World Cup final in London on Sunday, aiming to cap a fairytale run with a maiden title triumph and put some past demons to rest.

Copenhagen manhunt over; gunman behind twin attacks killed

Copenhagen manhunt over; gunman behind twin attacks killed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Danish police on Sunday claimed to have shot dead the gunman who who killed two people in separate shootings at a cafe and a synagogue in Denmark capital Copenhagen.

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Imports in 2016 expected to be lowest in 7 years but experts don't rule out a revival in demand if the yellow metal's price falls

Sports shorts: Second-string Real Madrid labour to King's Cup victory

Sports shorts: Second-string Real Madrid labour to King's Cup victory

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

A much-changed Real Madrid ground out a 2-0 victory at third-tier Fuenlabrada in their King's Cup last-32 first leg on Thursday, needing two dubious penalties to break down their stubborn hosts as both sides finished with 10 men.

PIX: England edge India by 9 runs to win Women's World Cup in thrilling finish

PIX: England edge India by 9 runs to win Women's World Cup in thrilling finish

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

It was an anti-climactic result for India, who were well on course for a memorable triumph, sitting pretty at 191 for three in 42.5 before a batting collapse saw them bowled out for 219 in 48.4 overs.

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Is Xi's China stable?'
'No one can say whether the regime will fall all at once or if its leaders are devising a new solid and competitive -- anything but democratic -- model.' A fascinating excerpt from Francois Bougon's Inside The Mind of Xi Jinping.

Women's World Cup PHOTOS: England top Norway, US beat Colombia

Women's World Cup PHOTOS: England top Norway, US beat Colombia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in a second round Women's World Cup game.

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Nayan Khanolkar, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair his story.

5 odds Froome fought-off to make history at Tour de France

5 odds Froome fought-off to make history at Tour de France

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

But Froome's Big Four rivals at the tour -- Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali and Nairo Quintana - weren't the only hurdles in his path. There were outside influences that threatened to derail his campaign.

4 puzzling questions about the Rafale deal

4 puzzling questions about the Rafale deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Why did Modi bypass the Cabinet before he committed India to the Rafale deal?

Bloodbath in Paris: 129 dead as terrorists plan Mumbai-style attacks

Bloodbath in Paris: 129 dead as terrorists plan Mumbai-style attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

At least 129 people were killed and 350 wounded -- of whom 99 were said to be in critical condition -- in a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium claimed by Islamic State jihadists.

Is the Paris climate pact unfair and inadequate?

Is the Paris climate pact unfair and inadequate?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

At the summit, the US is able to play the role of a bully.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.