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Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan quits

Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan quits

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Social media giant Meta on Thursday said its India head Ajit Mohan has resigned from the company.

The Cannes Quiz

The Cannes Quiz

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Can you identify these celebs at the screening of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis at the Cannes film festival?

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations: Lawyers to sue German magazine

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations: Lawyers to sue German magazine

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Ronaldo lawyers to sue Der Spiegel over 'illegal' report

Manchester City accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules

Manchester City accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

City's alleged breaches stretch from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 campaign, the league said on Monday.

Miranda flaunts toned bod in a monokini

Miranda flaunts toned bod in a monokini

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The supermodel is a vision in white on the latest cover.

It's a baby boy for model Miranda Kerr

It's a baby boy for model Miranda Kerr

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The supermodel gave birth to her first child with Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel.

Soccer star Ronaldo sued for alleged rape

Soccer star Ronaldo sued for alleged rape

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

A Nevada woman has sued Cristiano Ronaldo and is participating in a police investigation of the global soccer star for an alleged rape at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009, according to a complaint filed by her lawyer.

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday said its monthly user base has reached 100 million in the country, and the company will continue to anchor its efforts towards growing and providing more resources to its community of Indian creators. Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, virtually hosted the second edition of 'Snap in India'. At the event, Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel announced the milestone of reaching 100 million Snapchatters monthly in India.

Miranda welcomes summer in a slit floral dress

Miranda welcomes summer in a slit floral dress

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Australian supermodel looks pretty on Elle's latest cover.

Will Man City be barred from Champions League?

Will Man City be barred from Champions League?

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Manchester City have been referred to an independent judicial chamber following an investigation into alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, European soccer's governing body UEFA said.

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

2006 WC row: Former German footballer Beckenbauer rejects bribery claims

2006 WC row: Former German footballer Beckenbauer rejects bribery claims

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Franz Beckenbauer, who headed the organising committee for the 2006 soccer World Cup rejected claims that a slush fund had been set up to buy votes and bring the tournament to Germany back in 2000.

US bugged EU computer networks, offices: Report

US bugged EU computer networks, offices: Report

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

German magazine expose could have 'severe impact' on US-EU relations

Germany: Several dead as car ploughs into crowd; driver shoots self

Germany: Several dead as car ploughs into crowd; driver shoots self

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

There was no immediate confirmation about whether it was a terror attack.

8 pix that prove why Miranda Kerr is an awesome mom

8 pix that prove why Miranda Kerr is an awesome mom

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The model, who is pregnant for the second time, is expecting her first son with Snapchat billionaire Evan Spiegel.

EPL: FIFA deny Chelsea request to freeze transfer ban

EPL: FIFA deny Chelsea request to freeze transfer ban

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Chelsea may still take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, as other clubs have done in the past.

German intelligence used NSA programme to spy on citizens

German intelligence used NSA programme to spy on citizens

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Germany's two main intelligence services used a special surveillance programme of the United States to collect vast amounts of communications data, even as the government continued to deny prior knowledge of such operations, a report claimed on Sunday.

Adidas dragged into 2006 Germany World Cup votes row

Adidas dragged into 2006 Germany World Cup votes row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Slush fund allegedly used to buy votes for the World Cup, claims report

Football Extras: 'Dembele must learn from experienced Barca players'

Football Extras: 'Dembele must learn from experienced Barca players'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

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

German officials welcome cyclist's doping admission

German officials welcome cyclist's doping admission

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Rider Stefan Schumacher's admission that he had used banned substances was welcomed by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and national cycling federation (BDR) on Friday.

Israel fits its German subs with N-tipped missiles

Israel fits its German subs with N-tipped missiles

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

As tensions mount in the Gulf over Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israel is reported to have armed its new fleet of submarines supplied by Germany with nuclear tipped cruise missiles.

'Immigration practice must be limited to lawyers'

'Immigration practice must be limited to lawyers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Toronto immigration lawyer Ravi Jain, who has been a vocal critic of non-lawyers being allowed to advise people about immigration, is pleased at the federal government's decision to create the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council."We don't have enough details yet, but I am somewhat encouraged with this move because I think there will be pressure to ensure that this new regulatory body for non-lawyer immigration consultants has some teeth," he said.

Yes, we trained militants against India: Musharraf

Yes, we trained militants against India: Musharraf

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has admitted that Pakistan had trained underground militant groups to fight in Kashmir, the first such admission by a top leader of the country.

Canadian immigration law triggers complaints

Canadian immigration law triggers complaints

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Though lawyers say compulsory English language tests for immigration flout laws, immigrants have little choice, reports Ajit Jain

China's future leader is incorruptible: WikiLeaks

China's future leader is incorruptible: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

China's presumed future president Xi Jinping is an "extremely ambitious" person who is incorruptible and has chosen to survive by becoming "redder than reds", a US diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks said.

German prosecutor to look into 2006 World Cup allegations

German prosecutor to look into 2006 World Cup allegations

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Frankfurt's state prosecutor will look into bribery allegations concerning the 2006 soccer World Cup after a magazine report suggested a slush fund had been used to buy votes for the German bid in 2000, an official said on Monday.

Ballack's agent brands some German players 'gay'

Ballack's agent brands some German players 'gay'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Injured German skipper Michael Ballack's agent has sparked a controversy by reportedly launching a bizarre attack on the national team by branding some unnamed players a 'bunch of gays'.

Man City are innocent until proven otherwise: Guardiola

Man City are innocent until proven otherwise: Guardiola

Rediff.com17 May 2019

German publication Der Spiegel reported in March that the club's Abu Dhabi owners inflated sponsorship agreements to comply with FFP requirements.

Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan

Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The Wall Street Journal quotes General Stanley McChrystal, who is running America's ground war in Afghanistan, as predicting that US casualties will remain high for months to come, even as he plans to change strategy by increasing the number of troops in heavily populated areas like Kandahar, where the Taliban insurgency is at its strongest.

Wow! Miranda's wedding gown inspired by Princess Grace

Wow! Miranda's wedding gown inspired by Princess Grace

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Months after her wedding, the supermodel has taken to Instagram to reveal details about her fairy tale-worthy gown.

There will be no war with India, says ISI chief

There will be no war with India, says ISI chief

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

About the perception that the ISI was a rogue agency that was out of the civilian government's control and indulged in its own agenda, Pasha said, "I report regularly to the president and take orders from him." Many may think in a different direction, and everyone is allowed to think differently, but no one can dare disobey a command or even do something that was not ordered, he added

Man kills 2 in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

Man kills 2 in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Rita Katz, the head of the SITE Intelligence Group, wrote on Twitter that 35 minutes of footage of the attacks were posted online, and that the attacker said in English before the shooting that the "root of all problems are the Jews."

Phoney marriages on the rise in Canada

Phoney marriages on the rise in Canada

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Even genuine marriages are being looked at with suspicion by the Canadian Immigration.

When dollar is no longer supreme

When dollar is no longer supreme

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

"In the current, weak-Dollar situation," says German economist Peter Bofinger in an interview with Der Spiegel, "a treaty should be signed by the central banks of China, South Korea, Japan, Russia and other countries that have huge Dollar reserves...so that they don't dump massive amounts of dollar onto the market.

Schumacher could join Toyota

Schumacher could join Toyota

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

The German's manager Willi Weber hinted that the former world champion could move to Toyota after Ferrari.

Schumacher could move to Toyota: Manager

Schumacher could move to Toyota: Manager

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Schumacher said he would not want to extend his career beyond 2006 if he is not able to win races again.

Mistaken identity! Indians uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Mistaken identity! Indians uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

#BoycottSnapchat became top trending topic after its CEO was accused of calling India 'poor'

Ballon d'or award win spoiled by tax fraud allegations: Ronaldo

Ballon d'or award win spoiled by tax fraud allegations: Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who defeated Barcelona star Lionel Messi to clinch the Ballon d'or award for the fourth time, has said the victory celebrations have been tarnished by allegations of tax fraud. Ronaldo, who lifted the coveted award after inspiring Zinedine Zidane's side to the Champions League glory and Portugal to the European Championship 2016 trophy, said the allegations have been hard to bear for himself and his loved ones and also "partly spoiled the pleasure" of winning the coveted award.

US spying on allies 'completely unacceptable': Germany

US spying on allies 'completely unacceptable': Germany

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Expressing outrage over reports that it is the most closely watched country in Europe under a United States spying programme, Germany today said eavesdropping on allies is "completely unacceptable" and demanded full details of the surveillance.

US to stike Iran N-facilities: Report

US to stike Iran N-facilities: Report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

The United States is mulling a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities in 2006 and has informed North Atalantic Treaty Organisation member states to make similar preparations, a report claimed Sunday.