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Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Melbourne's air quality went down overnight to "hazardous" due to bushfire smoke. Sixteen fires were still burning and 1.4 million hectares have been destroyed across Victoria.

Sheikh Hasina seeks India's help to resolve Bangladesh's 1 mn Rohingya burden

Sheikh Hasina seeks India's help to resolve Bangladesh's 1 mn Rohingya burden

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The Bangladesh prime minister said that her government had tried to take care of the displaced community keeping the humanitarian aspect in mind.

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

VOTE! EURO 2020: Belgium vs Italy

VOTE! EURO 2020: Belgium vs Italy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The second quarter-final in the Euro 2020 championship will be played between Belgium and Italy tonight from 00:30 AM IST in Munich, Germany.

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Greece was an opportunity for the IMF to set a precedent for an orderly debt resolution programme.

'You cannot play with people's lives'

'You cannot play with people's lives'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'They are taking the people of the country for granted.'

South Africa-India series to be held behind closed doors

South Africa-India series to be held behind closed doors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The South African board said in a statement that the decision to play behind closed doors had been taken jointly with the Indian cricket board (BCCI).

Nations League: Dutch end Wales' World Cup party with Cardiff win

Nations League: Dutch end Wales' World Cup party with Cardiff win

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

A second-string Netherlands beat Wales 2-1 away after a dramatic late finale in the Nations League at Cardiff on Wednesday

North East Win Modi's Success Story

North East Win Modi's Success Story

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The North East is a sizeable success story for the Modi government politically and for the BJP electorally. It will be an unpleasant surprise if they choose to blow it, bowing to their basic, polarising instinct at any point, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Where Indian Army Scores Over PLA

Where Indian Army Scores Over PLA

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In the confrontation in Doklam, where Indian and Chinese soldiers were lined up eyeball-to-eyeball, senior Indian commanders recount they could sense the uncertainty in the Chinese. While Indian soldiers had to be restrained from pushing the Chinese troops back, our chief interpreter heard the Chinese officers threatening to open fire on PLA soldiers who wavered or withdrew, reveals Ajai Shukla.

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Despite legal deterrent in place to discourage people from doing so, by dusk, residents in many neighborhoods, including some areas in south Delhi and northwest Delhi, had started bursting crackers.

Croatia coach not fooled by Belgium's woes

Croatia coach not fooled by Belgium's woes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalic said as he prepares his side for Thursday's decisive Group F showdown.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The bench asked the respondents to file their response to the petition which seeks the constitution of a committee to examine 'workable solutions' to ensure that a kirpan permitted to be carried on the flight is 'appropriately designed and crafted' and does not have a blade length beyond 4 cm.

New test can predict your level of immunity against COVID-19

New test can predict your level of immunity against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Easy access to this kind of test could help people determine what kind of precautions they should take against COVID-19 infection, such as getting an additional booster shot, the researchers said.

Air India flight to Kyiv returns to Delhi as Ukraine shuts airspace

Air India flight to Kyiv returns to Delhi as Ukraine shuts airspace

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

An Air India plane that took off for Kyiv in Ukraine on Thursday morning to bring back Indians from the eastern European nation is returning to Delhi due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace amid the Russian military offensive.

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'...Market-linked debentures, high-value insurance, exemptions from capital gains by investment in real estate, etc.' 'So, there are a number of measures directed at collecting a fair share from higher income individuals.'

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Due to the huge unemployment among displaced Adivasis they undertake any job that comes their way even if it means working and living in hazardous conditions.' 'The situation is such that out of every five tribals who migrate in search of employment only three come back alive.'

'Bigg Boss is getting filthier and filthier'

'Bigg Boss is getting filthier and filthier'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Priyanka will win the show.'

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero from Man City

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero from Man City

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Aguero is expected to be the first of a number of arrivals at the Camp Nou this summer

Dial 100 review

Dial 100 review

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

As a thriller, Dial 100 is much too passive to convey the urgency or hazard of the instability at loose, feels Sukanya Verma.

Jaitapur: Centre can't impose project on people, says NCP

Jaitapur: Centre can't impose project on people, says NCP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Nationalist Congress Party on Friday said the Centre cannot carry out any project forcibly without taking the local population into confidence.

The hazards of workplace gift-giving

The hazards of workplace gift-giving

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Why it's better to err on the side of caution when seeking appropriate gifts for employees and co-workers.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Glaciers in Karakoram region stable, others melting faster: Govt

Glaciers in Karakoram region stable, others melting faster: Govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Glaciers in the Karakoram region are in a stable condition, but those feeding the Ganga and the Brahmaputra river basins are melting at a faster rate, the earth sciences ministry has said.

Omicron's explosive, threat level very high globally: INSACOG

Omicron's explosive, threat level very high globally: INSACOG

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

In its weekly bulletin of December 27, released on Monday, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) said global outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 are increasingly shifting from Delta to Omicron.

Mumbai oil spill stops, but hazards remain

Mumbai oil spill stops, but hazards remain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The oil spill from MSC Chitra, which collided with another cargo ship near the Mumbai coast on Saturday, has stopped, Coast Guard sources said on Monday.

MG Motor launches all-new ZS EV at Rs 21.99 lakh

MG Motor launches all-new ZS EV at Rs 21.99 lakh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The all-new ZS EV will be available in two variants -- Excite and Exclusive, priced at Rs 21.99 lakh and Rs 25.88 lakh, respectively. The company said it has initiated bookings for the Exclusive variant, while bookings for the Excite trim will commence from July 2022. The model comes with the largest in-segment 50.3-kWh (kilowatt-hour) battery with advanced technology, offering a 461-km certified range in a single charge.

Mayapuri's radiation levels pose no health hazard

Mayapuri's radiation levels pose no health hazard

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The country's nuclear regulator virtually junked the findings of an international advocacy group on high levels of radiation in Mayapuri scrap market in New Delhi. In a statement, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board admitted there was some contamination in local spots but it could not pose any health detriment.

Worker's death casts grim shadow over Alang recycling industry

Worker's death casts grim shadow over Alang recycling industry

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The industry has protested the police case and notice over the death, and requested Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure a fair investigation to avoid hurting the industry's image.

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The project involves development of a military-civil, dual-use airport; international container trans-shipment terminal; a gas, diesel, and solar-based power plant, and a township.

Style risks: The hazards of body piercing

Style risks: The hazards of body piercing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Body piercing, a cosmetic procedure popular in antiquity, has become very fashionable again in recent years. But if you're contemplating getting a piercing done, remember that these attention-grabbing procedures come with risks.

Delhi fire: Most deaths due to suffocation

Delhi fire: Most deaths due to suffocation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The NDRF said the building was filled with hazardous carbon monoxide.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Response to India? Pak 'missile' fails to reach target

Response to India? Pak 'missile' fails to reach target

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Pakistani news agency the Conflict News Pakistan reported that Pakistan might have test-fired a missile in response to a previous missile mistakenly fired from India.

Working overtime is hazardous to health

Working overtime is hazardous to health

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Working 12 hours a day was associated with a 37 percent increased risk of injury or illness.

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

PSG made hard work of beating Strasbourg 4-2 in the French Ligue 1, while Real Madrid registered a comfortable 4-1 win away to Alaves in their opening game.