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Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's qualification matches next year's FIFA World Cup.

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

Ikea's Rs 5,000 crore mega plan for Uttar Pradesh

Ikea's Rs 5,000 crore mega plan for Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The company is likely to sign a MoU with the Yogi Adityanath government for opening retail stores in the important towns of the state.

Sports Shorts: Harika bounces back after three draws

Sports Shorts: Harika bounces back after three draws

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

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

Champions League PIX: Barca get third win; PSG stunned

Champions League PIX: Barca get third win; PSG stunned

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Lionel Messi scored a penalty for the third Champions League game in a row with the Spaniards maintaining their winning start to the group stage.

Michelle Obama's memoir -- Becoming -- to release on November 13

Michelle Obama's memoir -- Becoming -- to release on November 13

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The memoir will chronicle her life from a childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, as well as her time in the White House.

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced their winners and they are hilariously candid photos of animals in the wild -- from dramatic facial expressions to perfectly timed coincidences. The contest is about more than just silly photos. Founders Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks started the competition to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. They hope the pictures encourage people to shop responsibly, be mindful of their water use, and speak out about environmental issues -- in addition to making people laugh. Scroll below to have a giggle!

3 US-born scientists share 2011 Physics Nobel

3 US-born scientists share 2011 Physics Nobel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

United States-born scientists Saul Perlmutter, Brian Schmidt and Adam Riess were on Tuesday named for the Nobel Prize in Physics for their studies of exploding stars that revealed that the expansion of the universe is accelerating.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

World's first sex school opens in Austria

World's first sex school opens in Austria

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The Austrian International Sex School in Vienna offers "hands on" lessons in seduction for 1,400 pounds a term.

Ibrahimovic to retire from international football after Euro 2016

Ibrahimovic to retire from international football after Euro 2016

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Tuesday that he would retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016.

Review: Safe House is a stylish thriller

Review: Safe House is a stylish thriller

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

This one's a career-making performance for both actor Ryan Reynolds and director Daniel Espinosa.

PIX: Team Europe retain Laver Cup after epic finale!

PIX: Team Europe retain Laver Cup after epic finale!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Federer's hard-fought 6-7 (5), 7-6 (8), 10-7 victory over American John Isner put the Europeans just three points from their victory target and Zverev got them there with a 6-7 (3), 7-5, 10-7 win over Kevin Anderson.

Champions League group still complicated, Simeone warns

Champions League group still complicated, Simeone warns

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Atletico Madrid must not let down their guard after Wednesday's thumping Champions League win at home to Malmo, coach Diego Simeone said.

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma was seen sporting the man bun in Mohali, a hairstyle popularised by soccer stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale.

'Many in north-east feel they are not Indians'

'Many in north-east feel they are not Indians'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

In an exclusive e-mail interview to Surajit Talukdar, Lintner talks about the recent peace initiative between ULFA and the government, and how the Myanmar government is not concerned about India's insurgency problem in NE, among other things.

Mirza-Hingis lose chance to complete 'Santina Slam'

Mirza-Hingis lose chance to complete 'Santina Slam'

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza lost their cool as their hopes of holding all four grand slam titles were dashed following a 6-3, 6-2 defeat by Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in the third round of the French Open on Sunday.

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The 47-year-old faces allegations that he publicly released secret documents relating to the United States.

'Maybe England won't get this opportunity again'

'Maybe England won't get this opportunity again'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

England came into the World Cup with low expectations from their fans and much talk of building for the future but as they face a quarter-final with Sweden on Saturday, manager Gareth Southgate says this generation might not get a better chance to triumph.

RCom will re-absorb 4,000 employees who had been sent to Ericsson

RCom will re-absorb 4,000 employees who had been sent to Ericsson

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

With the addition of 4,000 employees, the RCom staff strength is estimated to rise to 9,500

Arsenal legend Ljungberg signs up for Mumbai City FC

Arsenal legend Ljungberg signs up for Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The former Swedish captain, was an integral part of Arsenal's feared line-up in the early part of the last decade. He also played a key role in the North London club's record-breaking 49-game unbeaten run in 2003-04.

Telangana: A hotspot for e-commerce, retail and aviation companies

Telangana: A hotspot for e-commerce, retail and aviation companies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Riding on e-commerce wave is the youngest state, which faces competition from neighbours.

UK court allows Assange's extradition to Sweden

UK court allows Assange's extradition to Sweden

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

A British court on Thursday ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations.

England end 43-year wait for win over Sweden

England end 43-year wait for win over Sweden

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

An own goal by Daniel Majstorovic helped England end a 43-year wait for a win over Sweden with a 1-0 triumph over their fellow Euro 2012 finalists in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

Sweden captain believes they can send Germany home early

Sweden captain believes they can send Germany home early

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sweden's preparations may have been hit by illness and injury but team captain Andreas Granqvist still believes that his side can score a first competitive win over Germany since 1958 to send the defending champions home early from the World Cup.

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day Five of the French Open for Reuters.

Sports Shorts: Gujrathi jumps to joint lead, Anand draws

Sports Shorts: Gujrathi jumps to joint lead, Anand draws

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It took Gujrathi 40 moves to outwit Benjamin and now he shares the lead with six others. The fourth Indian to cross the 2700 ELO rating barrier, Gujrathi will face American Grandmaster Aleksandr Lenderman in the fifth round.

Why Germany won't change much despite poor start...

Why Germany won't change much despite poor start...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sweden scout Roger Sandberg is not expecting Germany to make many changes for their World Cup game on Saturday, despite the world champions' flat performance in a 1-0 defeat by Mexico in their opening match.

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Three-times Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day 3 of the French Open for Reuters.

Volvo unveils all new XC90 at Rs 77.9 lakh

Volvo unveils all new XC90 at Rs 77.9 lakh

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The all new XC90 will be available in Inscription and Momentum trims.

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Nobel Prize committee has given up trying to reach musician Bob Dylan, days after he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

No role in rape charge against Assange: Pentegon

No role in rape charge against Assange: Pentegon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The Pentagon has termed as 'ridiculous' the notion that its officials were involved in recent rape allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Recently, Swedish authorities had issued an arrest warrant against Assange, but they revoked it soon after. "Any thought that the defence department may be part of such a conspiracy (rape allegations against Assange) is absurd," Pentagon spokesperson Bryan Whitman said, adding, "No. That's ridiculous."

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Scania to set up assembly unit in Bengaluru

Scania to set up assembly unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The company, which has been selling mining trucks in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro since 2007-08, has formed an Indian arm, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd.

'India will be a global hub for Volvo Buses'

'India will be a global hub for Volvo Buses'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Volvo Bus Corporation, the Swedish major, has stitched grand plans for its Indian operations. It is looking at developing the country as its fourth global hub - the others are Poland, Mexico and China - for product development, bus manufacturing, sourcing of components, sales and exports.

Bolt defies wind to blaze to victory

Bolt defies wind to blaze to victory

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Usain Bolt defied gusting winds to blaze to victory over 200 metres at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting Friday in 20.03 seconds to claim his first victory on Swedish soil.

IAF Fighter jet deal: It's Rafale vs Typhoon

IAF Fighter jet deal: It's Rafale vs Typhoon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Which of the two aircraft will India chose? Let's take a closer look at the two aircraft.

Be celebspired! 10 ways to chill on a beach

Be celebspired! 10 ways to chill on a beach

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

These celebs will teach you a lesson or two on how to make the best of your beach vacation.