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Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast

Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The suspect, named as Akbarjon Djalilov, is a Kyrgyzstan national.

Taapsee's BEAUTIFUL Russian holiday

Taapsee's BEAUTIFUL Russian holiday

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Namrata Thakker gives us a glimpse of Taapsee's travel diaries.

Russia: 10 killed, several injured in blast at metro station

Russia: 10 killed, several injured in blast at metro station

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Investigators are looking into a possible terror attack as well as keeping an open mind to the motive of the subway blast, a Kremlin leader said.

Boost for Brazil as Neymar returns to training

Boost for Brazil as Neymar returns to training

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The Brazilian Football Confederation released a video that showed the Paris St Germain player training with the rest of the squad before they flew off to St Petersburg for Friday's Group E match against Costa Rica.

Euro 2020: Russia's Fernandes cleared of spinal injury after fall

Euro 2020: Russia's Fernandes cleared of spinal injury after fall

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Russia defender Mario Fernandes taken to hospital after suspected spinal injury

Preview: Spain rising but Swiss could stifle their game

Preview: Spain rising but Swiss could stifle their game

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Yet even though the Swiss lack world stars like France's Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema or Kylian Mbappe, Spain must be prepared for a long evening finding their way through Vladimir Petkovic's disciplined side on Friday in St Petersburg.

Lukaku sends support to club teammate Eriksen after scoring

Lukaku sends support to club teammate Eriksen after scoring

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Lukaku used his goal after 10 minutes in St Petersburg to send a message of support to Eriksen, who dropped to the ground during Denmark's opening Euro 2020 game against Finland in Copenhagen and was given CPR on the pitch earlier in the day.

India wants to host Chess Olympiad moved out of Moscow

India wants to host Chess Olympiad moved out of Moscow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Saturday said it will be bidding to host the 44th Chess Olympiad later this year after the prestigious event was moved out of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Ananya looks GORGEOUS!

Ananya looks GORGEOUS!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Katrina is in Russia... Esha puts on a bikini...

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Russia's psychic cat Achilles picks home team for World Cup opener

Russia's psychic cat Achilles picks home team for World Cup opener

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Want to know who will win the first match of the World Cup? The cat's out of the bag: it's Russia.

PIX: Swara Bhasker's super Russian holiday!

PIX: Swara Bhasker's super Russian holiday!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Swara Bhasker's travel diaries.

India doubled tiger population ahead of schedule: PM

India doubled tiger population ahead of schedule: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

"On #InternationalTigerDay, greetings to wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation. Home to over 70 per cent of the tiger population globally, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring safe habitats for our tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco-systems," said PM Modi.

Champions League PIX: Jonas snatches stoppage-time win for Benfica over Zenit

Champions League PIX: Jonas snatches stoppage-time win for Benfica over Zenit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Photos from the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match played between Benfica and Zenit St Petersburg at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon on Tuesday

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

According to reports, the 57-year-old was seen being from his seat, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.

Confederations Cup hosts Russia drawn with Portugal, Mexico

Confederations Cup hosts Russia drawn with Portugal, Mexico

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Hosts Russia were drawn on Saturday in Group A at next year's Confederations Cup along with Portugal, Mexico and New Zealand.

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Chelsea will face Dynamo Kiev at home in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, while London rivals Arsenal will travel to Rennes following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

'Life is short so...'

'Life is short so...'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

What's Rashmika doing in Russia? Vicky can dance! What's Kapil doing with Tiger and Ahan?

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Russia's bid to host the Euro 2028 or the Euro 2032 tournaments have also been declared ineligible, the Switzerland-based governing body said.

UK sanctions Putin's ex-wife, alleged girlfriend

UK sanctions Putin's ex-wife, alleged girlfriend

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Lyudmila Ocheretnaya, the former First Lady of the Russian Federation, is on the list of sanctions for benefiting from preferential business relationships with state-owned entities since her divorce from Putin in 2014.

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Elena Rybakina's modest celebrations after winning Wimbledon on Saturday was mostly due to her impassive personality but there was possibly also an air of inevitability about her triumph that made her react the way she did.

Valieva's dream debut turns sour

Valieva's dream debut turns sour

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

It was revealed that Valieva had earlier failed a drug test, and Olympic officials are now fighting Russia's decision to let her compete.

Barca to face Napoli in Europa League knockout round playoffs

Barca to face Napoli in Europa League knockout round playoffs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

In the third-tier Europa Conference League, English Premier League club Leicester City will face Danish side Randers and Scottish club Celtic will take on Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the knockout playoff round.

Top 10 PHOTOS of the Day

Top 10 PHOTOS of the Day

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Top 10 PHOTOS of the Day

Putin's back and well as ever, says life would be boring without gossip

Putin's back and well as ever, says life would be boring without gossip

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Putin made his first public appearance on Monday after an 11-day absence.

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Achilles the cat, who has correctly predicted the score of all three World Cup matches played so far in St Petersburg, tipped Nigeria to beat Argentina as the teams battle on Tuesday for a place in the soccer last 16.

Russian forces withdraw from Kharkhiv amid Ukraine counteroffensive

Russian forces withdraw from Kharkhiv amid Ukraine counteroffensive

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday said that they are pulling back forces from two areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region where a Ukrainian counteroffensive has made significant advances in the past week.

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Brazil might have made a slow start to their World Cup campaign but things are looking up, with feline fortune-teller Achilles predicting a win against Costa Rica hours before kick off in St Petersburg on Friday.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Miranchuk made all the difference with a sublime individual performance

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva failed a drug test for a banned substance before the Games.

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in finals

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in finals

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi missed out on capturing their second ATP title of the season after losing the fiercely fought final of the St. Petersburg Open to Daniele Bracciali and Starace Potito, at St.Petersburg.

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Asked why the United States was targeting Putin's daughters, a senior Biden administration official said the US thought they could be in control of some of their father's assets.

UEFA Champions League: Cavani scores late winner as PSG sink Chelsea; Benfica scrape past Zenit

UEFA Champions League: Cavani scores late winner as PSG sink Chelsea; Benfica scrape past Zenit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Paris Saint-Germain took a crucial advantage after beating Chelsea 2-1 in an entertaining UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday.

PIX: Real Madrid stun Liverpool for 14th European Cup

PIX: Real Madrid stun Liverpool for 14th European Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Vinicius Junior's second half tap-in steered Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup finals in 12 venues spread across 11 cities.

India-Russia to hold naval exercise

India-Russia to hold naval exercise

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Indian Naval Ship Beas, India's indigenously built Brahmaputra class missile frigate, armed with state-of- the-art weapons, including the Barak anti-missile battery will hold joint naval exercises with the Russian navy.

Racism victim Hulk pulls out of WC qualifying draw in Russia

Racism victim Hulk pulls out of WC qualifying draw in Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of "gross and ugly" racism in Russian football.

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Villas-Boas signs two-year contract as Zenit manager

Villas-Boas signs two-year contract as Zenit manager

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur coach Andre Villas-Boas will take over Russian side Zenit St Petersburg this week after agreeing on a two-season contract, the club said on Tuesday.

Youth Boxing World C'ships: Sachin punches his way to pre-quarters

Youth Boxing World C'ships: Sachin punches his way to pre-quarters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Asian Championships quarter-finalist Sachin (49kg) advanced to the pre-quarters of World Youth Boxing Championships with a comprehensive second-round victory in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday.