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WC semis: France v Belgium key head-to-head battles

WC semis: France v Belgium key head-to-head battles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

France meet Belgium in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive.

10 Reasons Student Visas Get Rejected

10 Reasons Student Visas Get Rejected

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

As an applicant, you must understand there is a difference between getting an offer letter from a university and receiving a study visa, explains Ajay Sharma, president, and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal thrash Fulham 5-1; Chelsea win

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal thrash Fulham 5-1; Chelsea win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Defensive injury concerns for veteran squad leader Vincent Kompany and Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen have eased and coach Roberto Martinez has sent standby defender Laurent Ciman home.

India finally knows what to do with its hazardous T-72 tanks

India finally knows what to do with its hazardous T-72 tanks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Seeking to address the issue of bursting barrels of Army tanks due to ammunition, the government is planning to replace them with canons of T-90 tanks in collaboration with Russia.

Why CEA Subramanian is against any stimulus to India Inc

Why CEA Subramanian is against any stimulus to India Inc

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

If we basically expect the government to use taxpayers' money to intervene every time when there are some 'sunsets,' then I think you introduce possible moral hazards: Subramanian.

EPL PICS: Chelsea's Top-4 hopes boosted; United's end

EPL PICS: Chelsea's Top-4 hopes boosted; United's end

Rediff.com5 May 2019

A summary of Sunday's Premier League matches.

HC offers to reduce Juhi Chawla's 5G fine from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 2 lakh

HC offers to reduce Juhi Chawla's 5G fine from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday proposed to reduce from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 2 lakh the costs imposed on actress Juhi Chawla and two others by a single judge while dismissing her plea against 5G rollout, with a condition that she would have to do some work for public cause, considering that she is a celebrity and has presence in public.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat West Brom, move back into top four

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat West Brom, move back into top four

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

IMAGES from the EPL match played between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge in London on Monday

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Such is the level of consistency of Manchester City (nine straight wins) and Liverpool (five straight victories), that it can be easy to lose sight of just how good this title race is.

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Each cyclone has its own identity and its own behaviour based on the environmental conditions in the ocean and in the atmosphere.'

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Late goals from Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matric sealed a 4-2 victory for Chelsea over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a rip-roaring FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.

Uttam's Take: Ignorance is bliss

Uttam's Take: Ignorance is bliss

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Uttam Ghosh compares the two events -- the labour ministry's ignorance and a young intellectual's incarceration -- and is mystified as many Indians are by what occurred.

COVID-19 situation 'especially serious' in these 5 cities: MHA

COVID-19 situation 'especially serious' in these 5 cities: MHA

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'The situation is especially serious in major hotspot districts or emerging hotspots like Ahmedabad and Surat (Gujarat), Thane (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu),' the MHA statement said.

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Recently, South Korean Foreign Minister, Chung Eui-yong, dialled his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, in New Delhi. His government, he said, "regretted the offence caused to the people of India". A day earlier, India had summoned the South Korean ambassador to express its "strong displeasure" over "an unacceptable social media post".

Why returning Real hero Zidane has a big job on his hand

Why returning Real hero Zidane has a big job on his hand

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Real Madrid have endured a miserable season since Zinedine Zidane left in May, first sacking Julen Lopetegui and then Santiago Solari.

India's Tightrope Walk Over Ukraine

India's Tightrope Walk Over Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Now, as before, India's vote at the UN was dictated by paramount national interests. Though the Indian vote was 'neutral', its explanation was explicit in its criticism of the Russian actions. India took back with the left hand what it had given with the right, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

This Week's MUST WATCH OTT

This Week's MUST WATCH OTT

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kate Winslet's turn as detective while Seema Pahwa turns director, all this and more on OTT this week.

EPL: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead

EPL: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Buoyant Chelsea extended their Premier League lead and calmed nerves at Stamford Bridge with a 4-2 win over Southampton on Tuesday that moved them seven points clear of their nearest pursuers Tottenham Hotspur.

Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

India needs foreign exchange buffer reserves to insulate itself from exchange rate volatility as we have "no friends" for swap lines and Japan was the only country that helped during the taper tantrum in 2013, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Tuesday. Participating in a virtual event organised by economic think tank NCAER, Rajan said during the taper tantrum in 2013, India asked for swap lines, and only country who helped was Japan. "We need this (foreign exchange) reserve buffer to insulate ourselves because we have no friends.

Over 21k tested Covid +ve after taking 1st dose: Govt

Over 21k tested Covid +ve after taking 1st dose: Govt

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

So far, 1.1 crore doses of Covaxin have been administered. Out of which 93 lakh received the first dose and out of that 4,208 (0.04 per cent) people got the infection which is four per 10,000 individuals. About 17,37,178 people received the second dose of which only 695 (0.04 per cent) tested positive for COVID-19, Bhargava said.

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's qualifying matches for the Euro 2020 Finals.

Tax on crypto trade will not bestow legality on it, says CBDT chief

Tax on crypto trade will not bestow legality on it, says CBDT chief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The Budget announcement of taxing 'virtual digital assets' or crypto currencies will help the income-tax department measure the "depth" of this trade in the country, know the investors and the nature of their investments and it does not "attach any legality" to these transactions, Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman J B Mohapatra said.

Delhi remains shrouded in toxic haze for 3rd day

Delhi remains shrouded in toxic haze for 3rd day

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

22 of the 37 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi recorded the air quality in the severe category on Thursday morning.

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Saints to set up final against Manchester United

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Saints to set up final against Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

A flash of attacking brilliance from Olivier Giroud and an emphatic header from substitute Alvaro Morata earned Chelsea a 2-0 win over struggling Southampton

Kejriwal govt to identify single-use plastic littering hotspots; shut mfg units by Jun 2022

Kejriwal govt to identify single-use plastic littering hotspots; shut mfg units by Jun 2022

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Delhi government will identify single-use plastic littering hotspots and the entry points of such items into water bodies and drains by October 31 this year, according to a draft action plan for the elimination of the environmentally hazardous products.

After Bagree Market, The Oberoi Grand raises fire alarm

After Bagree Market, The Oberoi Grand raises fire alarm

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Hawkers, who have been doing business on the pavements in front of the plush hotel for decades, have wormed their way to occupy up to three-fourth of the area, making it a fire hazard.

Risk of Covid spread from dead bodies unlikely: AIIMS doc

Risk of Covid spread from dead bodies unlikely: AIIMS doc

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Coronavirus doesn't remain active in nasal and oral cavities 12 to 24 hours after the death of an infected person as a result of which the risk of transmission from the deceased is highly unlikely, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Forensic Chief Dr Sudhir Gupta said.

Army of the Dead review

Army of the Dead review

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Whatever mildly political or pandemic relevance Army of the Dead means to imply is floundered by its mindless mood and clumsy characterisations, observes Sukanya Verma.

Coronavirus can survive on skin for 9 hours: Study

Coronavirus can survive on skin for 9 hours: Study

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The finding underscores the importance of hand washing or using a sanitiser to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Nivar may intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm': IMD DG

Nivar may intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm': IMD DG

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The IMD had initially predicted that Cyclone Nivar was likely to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' but has now estimated that it will intensify further.

EPL: Southampton end Arsenal's unbeaten run; Chelsea win

EPL: Southampton end Arsenal's unbeaten run; Chelsea win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

A late goal by substitute Charlie Austin gave relegation-threatened Southampton a thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday in new Austrian manager Ralph Hasenhuettl's first home game.

PHOTOS: Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final

PHOTOS: Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup first semi-final played between France and Belgium on Tuesday

La Liga: Alaves stun Real Madrid; Sixth win for Atletico

La Liga: Alaves stun Real Madrid; Sixth win for Atletico

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Saturday.

Is India taking COVID-19 seriously?

Is India taking COVID-19 seriously?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

We have no standard processes in place to address the more serious public health hazard of our lifetime, observes Aakar Patel.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to go top of the table and heap pressure on title rivals Liverpool.

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The country may become militarily impressive, pile on GDP and the durbar of the ruling party may fill with the wealthy indebted to the rulers for their riches. But the spontaneous camaraderie of a free people will diminish and with it, our shared ownership of the country, warns Shyam G Menon.

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.