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Meet the human magnet!

Meet the human magnet!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Nermin Halilagic, 38, from Bosnia and Herzegovina has discovered that he has the unusual ability to attach items to his body using what he says is a special energy radiated from his body.

India extends e-tourist visa to 37 more countries

India extends e-tourist visa to 37 more countries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The home ministry will extend e-tourist visa scheme to 37 more countries from Friday, taking the total number of beneficiary countries to 150.

Women's Day Special: Making a mark in a man's world

Women's Day Special: Making a mark in a man's world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

As our salute to women on their day, we present images from across the world showing how the fairer sex has broken deep-rooted barriers to leave a mark in our male-dominated society.

Negi's title hopes suffer a dent after defeat against Howell

Negi's title hopes suffer a dent after defeat against Howell

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Parimarjan Negi's title aspirations suffered a big setback as he lost the eighth and penultimate round of the Leiden International Chess tournament to David Howell of England.

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kyrgios earned a suspended six-month ban in September for those transgressions but it only applies to the ATP Tour and not the Davis Cup.

Some countries exporting terror amid Covid: India at UN

Some countries exporting terror amid Covid: India at UN

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti, said on Tuesday that India condemns all forms of anti-semitism and all forms of discrimination on religious grounds anywhere in the world.

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

After the 'lingerie' outfit during the Wimbledon, Nike is back with fluorescent yellow gear for players, both male and female.

Aguero brace gives Argentina 2-0 win over Bosnia

Aguero brace gives Argentina 2-0 win over Bosnia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Striker Sergio Aguero scored twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over fellow World Cup finalists Bosnia in a friendly at the Busch baseball stadium in St Louis, Missouri on Monday.

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Bernard Tomic was sent packing early at the US Open and his minimal earnings were offset by a $10,000 fine levied on him for a crude on-court outburst he directed at a heckler during his first-round loss.

'Vegetarianism can help'

'Vegetarianism can help'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Italy returned to winning ways as Nicolo Barella's header just before halftime secured a 1-0 victory away to a below-par Netherlands in their Nations League clash at an empty Johan Cruyff Arena on Monday.

Youth Olympics: Yuki, Arjun clinch silver

Youth Olympics: Yuki, Arjun clinch silver

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Yuki Bhambri and Arjun won a silver medal each in tennis and discus throw respectively as Indians returned their best medal haul of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games on the seventh day of the competition in Singapore on Saturday.

Yuki storms into tennis final at Youth Olympics

Yuki storms into tennis final at Youth Olympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Yuki Bhambri pulled off an upset victory to storm into the final of the tennis event but the hoopsters and swimmers came up with disappointing performances on a mixed day for the Indians in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore on Thursday.

Wolfsburg look to upset Man United

Wolfsburg look to upset Man United

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

VfL Wolfsburg striker Grafite is optimistic the German side have the team spirit to end Manchester United's impressive Champions League home record when the sides meet in Group B on Wednesday.

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Smoking? Nations lose over $30 billion a year

Smoking? Nations lose over $30 billion a year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Thanks to celebrity activism and widespread media attention, the magazine notes, HIV, malaria and starvation are well-known diseases of the third world. But there's another resource-draining plague afflicting these countries - smoking.

Indian teams score at Chess Olympiad

Indian teams score at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

The Indian men's and women's teams scored identical 2.5-1.5 victories over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy respectively, in the sixth round of the 32nd chess Olympiad now underway in Dresden, Germany. The Indian men moved to joint-third place with 10 points out of a possible 12 in the Open section and are now behind Russia and Armenia, who share the lead on 11 points each. The women took their tally to nine points and share sixth place.

Where do Indian students go to study?

Where do Indian students go to study?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

An estimated 5,53,440 Indian students are currently studying abroad. A fascinating countrywise break-up from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Australian Open: India's Bhambri faces World No. 6 Berdych in first round

Australian Open: India's Bhambri faces World No. 6 Berdych in first round

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

India's tennis player Yuki Bhambri was handed a tough draw at the Australian Open when he found himself pitted against World No. 6 Tomas Berdych in the opening round of the men's singles event.

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Australia eased ahead of Bosnia 2-0 as John Millman thumped Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-2 while Alex de Minaur overcame Mirza Basic 6-3, 7-6(0), before Millman revealed the team's larger goal under captain Lleyton Hewitt.

PIX: Sweden, Finland clinch Euro finals berth

PIX: Sweden, Finland clinch Euro finals berth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

A summary of Friday's night's qualifying matches for Euro 2020.

Will Modi sing ole ole? Brazil invites PM Modi to watch FIFA finals

Will Modi sing ole ole? Brazil invites PM Modi to watch FIFA finals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

He just finished his first foreign visit as prime minister and now PM Narendra Modi has has been invited to witness the final of the World Cup football currently being held in Brazil.

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Stunning photographs have captured the Perseid meteor shower that has delighted stargazers across the world.

WC warm-ups: Visca hat-trick spoils South Korea farewell

WC warm-ups: Visca hat-trick spoils South Korea farewell

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

South Korea were left with plenty to ponder ahead of this month's World Cup finals after Edin Visca scored a hat-trick to give Bosnia and Herzegovina a 3-1 victory in a friendly in Jeonju on Friday.

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champions France and former World Cup winners Italy and Spain in the final four next October.

Gallery of the strange: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

Gallery of the strange: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a odd, crazy world out there!

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Spain, Netherlands drawn together

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Spain, Netherlands drawn together

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The draw for the eight groups for the final round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will be played from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil, was just held in Costa do Saupe near Salvador de Bahia.

PM Modi's world outreach

PM Modi's world outreach

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Ministers will travel to different countries across the world, mostly where no ministerial visits have taken place in the last 20 to 25 years, to establish 'sampark' (contact) and 'samvad' (communication).

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In a major victory for Facebook, a United States court has ruled that it can block content without any explanation after a Sikh group filed a lawsuit challenging the blocking of its social media page.

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'But this was our first match point, if we compare this to tennis, our second match point comes against Portugal. We're still alive and dreaming'

Chennai Open: Chung upsets sixth seed Coric in opener

Chennai Open: Chung upsets sixth seed Coric in opener

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Korean qualifier Hyeon Chung produced the first upset of the ATP Chennai Open by ousting last year's finalist Borna Coric with a straight-set win in the opening round of the $505730 hard court event in Chennai on Monday.

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

A round-up of results from the Nations League matches played on Sunday

Football Extras: Beckham to be honoured with statue in LA

Football Extras: Beckham to be honoured with statue in LA

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

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

Aussie tennis brat Tomic courts controversy again

Aussie tennis brat Tomic courts controversy again

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Australian Bernard Tomic courted controversy yet again when he fired lewd comments toward a heckler at the US Open during his first-round upset loss to Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur on Tuesday.

'Combination of Federer and Nadal': Is he the next big thing in tennis?

'Combination of Federer and Nadal': Is he the next big thing in tennis?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The charismatic 18-year-old Canadian has infatuated the New York crowds with his skill and on court panache that has made him the youngest man to make it into the fourth round of the US Open since American Michael Chang in 1989.