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PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

COVID Hero: How Amogh is Fighting Hunger

COVID Hero: How Amogh is Fighting Hunger

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

'I saw an opportunity to provide people with employment, enabling them to sustain themselves and, in the process, help alleviate society's suffering.'

PHOTOS: Bayern thrash PSG; Barcelona, United win

PHOTOS: Bayern thrash PSG; Barcelona, United win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Bayern Munich and Barcelona registered easy wins, while Manchester United came from behind to beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 and Chelsea surrendered the top spot after a 1-1 at home against Atletico Madrid.

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

More than 2 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus across the world, and the pharmaceutical industry is pulling out all stops to find potential treatments and vaccines for the global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, there are now more than 70 potential vaccines under evelopment, with some already in clinical trials.

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The football fans in Kochi will get a chance to witness a fascinating contest between Brazilian attacking flare and Spanish 'tiki-taka' possession football in what could be a final before the final of this tournament.

Do Indian bowlers have the sting to ensure World Cup defence?

Do Indian bowlers have the sting to ensure World Cup defence?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

'Cornered wolves' Pakistan capable of causing moments of panic

Birla set for biotech debut

Birla set for biotech debut

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the question of the third wave keeps coming up because the population is still 'very vulnerable' to the infection.

Should India retain same team for semis?

Should India retain same team for semis?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Play Selector and pick India's playing eleven for Thursday's semi-final in Birmingham.

Champions League: Bayern, Real, Milan in last 16

Champions League: Bayern, Real, Milan in last 16

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Bayern Munich secured a place in the Champions League last 16 with an impressive 4-1 win at Juventus as former European champions Real Madrid and AC Milan also advanced to the knockout stage on Tuesday. Juventus were eliminated after Bayern came from behind to end the home side's 16-match unbeaten home run in Europe's premier club competition.

Blockbuster weekend opening at Cricket carnival Down Under

Blockbuster weekend opening at Cricket carnival Down Under

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

For the first time in almost a quarter of a century, the cricket World Cup is back Down Under. For the traditionalists and newcomers alike, it is a long overdue return to one of the sport's spiritual homes.

India whip Thailand in women's Asia Cup hockey

India whip Thailand in women's Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Rani Ramphal led the charge with six goals as India inched thrashed hosts Thailand 15-0 and inched closer to the semi-finals of the women's Asia Cup hockey tournament at the Queen Sikrit Sports Centre in Bangkok on Friday.

Liverpool, Atletico through to last 16

Liverpool, Atletico through to last 16

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Former European champions Liverpool and Inter Milan sealed their berths in the Champions League last 16 but last season's finalists Chelsea still have work to do after a 1-1 draw at Girondins Bordeaux on Wednesday.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

WC Preview: Attacking Japan in Pole position to progress

WC Preview: Attacking Japan in Pole position to progress

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

A revived Japan go into Thursday's decisive Group H match against an already-eliminated Poland knowing a draw would be sufficient to advance to the knockout rounds after they beat Colombia and drew with Senegal in their opening fixtures.

Essar eyes Hyundai steel unit

Essar eyes Hyundai steel unit

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

How Serum and Bharat battled for COVID-19 vaccine

How Serum and Bharat battled for COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

There were apprehensions in the SII about rival Bharat Biotech's 'indigenous' tag, opening up shortcuts for it. One senior person, who was very familiar with the sector, told me, 'The message has gone out from the very top. Somani (V G Somani -- drug controller general of India) has told me "Bharat ka karna hai".' A fascinating excerpt from Abantika Ghosh's Billions Under Lockdown: The Inside Story Of India's Fight Against COVID-19.

Advani keeps winning run

Advani keeps winning run

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

But Aditya Mehta and Sourav Kothari lost in the preliminary rounds in the Under-21 World Snooker championships.

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Mumbai Monorail was to be built in two phases - Phase I of 8.93 km and Phase II of 11.20 km. The first phase ran operations for around three years before services were abruptly halted, owing to a fire incident last year. The second phase now stands completed, but is lying closed.

Ahead of visit, Pompeo says US-India ties 'incredibly important'

Ahead of visit, Pompeo says US-India ties 'incredibly important'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Pompeo would leave for New Delhi on June 24.

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

England hold no fear for World Cup last 16 opponents Colombia, said the South American side's coach Jose Pekerman.

3 Thai cos, Lafarge in Mangalam race

3 Thai cos, Lafarge in Mangalam race

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Top seed Simona Halep was pooled with grand slam winners Maria Sharapova and Flavia Pennetta in a formidable looking Red Group for the end-of-season WTA Finals on Friday.

Barcelona, Sporting in Champions last 16

Barcelona, Sporting in Champions last 16

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Barcelona and Sporting advanced to the Champions League knockout stage while Inter Milan and Chelsea missed the chance to guarantee their places on Tuesday.

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease.

Detecting cancer

Detecting cancer

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

It isn't one disease. It can attack different organs and there are very significant differences in the treatment modes for each.

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

In the opinion piece after the summit, the leaders said the cooperation, known as "the Quad," was born in crisis. It became a diplomatic dialogue in 2007 and was reborn in 2017.

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this already exists with HAL.

PM announces free vax for all; foodgrains for poor till Oct

PM announces free vax for all; foodgrains for poor till Oct

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that the central government will provide free coronavirus vaccine to states for inoculation of all above the age of 18 from June 21, and asserted that vaccine supply would be increased significantly in the country in coming days.

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

While its operating radius remains secret, a back-of-the-envelope calculation indicates it can easily strike targets 1,000 kilometres away and return to base.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Bangladesh urge ICC to lift Taskin ban

Bangladesh urge ICC to lift Taskin ban

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Bangladesh have appealed to cricket's world governing body to lift the suspension on paceman Taskin Ahmed, who was ruled out of the ongoing World Twenty20 in India due to an illegal action. Taskin and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny were suspended from bowling in international cricket on Saturday after being reported by match officials following Bangladesh's qualifying match against the Netherlands in Dharamsala on March 9.

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Depleted by the absence of high-profile names, Indian Premier League 2014 champions Kolkata Knight Riders have a tough task on hand when they lock horns with formidable Chennai Super Kings in the opening Group 'A' match of the Champions League T20, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Retail: Parsvnath may tie up with Carrefour

Retail: Parsvnath may tie up with Carrefour

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Real estate major Parsvnath Developers Ltd, which has announced its retail foray with hypermarket format stores, is understood to be in talks with French giants Carrefour and Groupe Casino for partnering in the new venture.

India to play 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on March 12

India to play 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on March 12

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Indian senior national football team will play their home match of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium at Sajusarai in Guwahati.