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Modi pays tribute to fallen Indian soldiers in Marseille

Modi pays tribute to fallen Indian soldiers in Marseille

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Marseilles was the base of the Indian troops in France during the 1914-18 war and throughout the War the Royal Navy, the Merchant Navy, British troops and labour units worked in the port or passed through it, the CWGC website said.

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Since first opening the batting together in January 2023, the duo has been prolific in 50 overs cricket.

Banks Struggle to Regain Deposits

Banks Struggle to Regain Deposits

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Privately, many bankers admit their immediate goal is not growth but slowing the erosion of Casa deposits, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

PIX: Rachin stars as NZ down Bangladesh, Pakistan knocked out

PIX: Rachin stars as NZ down Bangladesh, Pakistan knocked out

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy match played between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Six US Congressmen have written to the Attorney General of the United States expressing concerns over the Department of Justice's indictment of the Adani Group, alleging it jeopardizes relations with India. The letter, signed by Lance Gooden, Pat Fallon, Mike Haridopolos, Brandon Gill, William R Timmmons, and Brian Babin, criticizes the Biden administration's decision to pursue the case, arguing that it has no real injury to US interests and could negatively impact the strategic partnership between the US and India. The Congressmen call for an investigation into the DOJ's conduct and request records pertaining to the case.

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row.

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Serena was rumoured to have dated Dimitrov in the past, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the occasion.

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery law

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery law

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to pause enforcing a nearly half-century-old law that was used to launch a bribery investigation against the Adani Group. Trump signed an order to pause enforcing of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that prohibits American companies and foreign firms from bribing officials of foreign governments to obtain or retain business.

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses foreign bribery law

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses foreign bribery law

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Trump signed an order to pause enforcing of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that prohibits American companies and foreign firms from bribing officials of foreign governments to obtain or retain business.

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

22-year-old Athletic Bilbao player Nico Williams, a major transfer target for top European clubs, has been one of the most exciting players in Spain's seven-match winning run at the tournament.

PIX: Salah breaks Lampard's record; Liverpool go 9 clear at the top

PIX: Salah breaks Lampard's record; Liverpool go 9 clear at the top

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Tom Daley's Olympic journey: A blend of sport and family

Tom Daley's Olympic journey: A blend of sport and family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Tom Daley and Noah Williams claimed a silver medal in a thrilling men's synchronized 10-meter platform final at the Paris Olympics.

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata' for 6th year

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata' for 6th year

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman Finance Minister, broke away from the colonial tradition of carrying a Budget briefcase in July 2019, opting instead for a traditional 'bahi-khata', to carry the Union Budget papers.

South Africa crush Ireland to win ODI series

South Africa crush Ireland to win ODI series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten career-best 112 from 81 balls as South Africa thumped Ireland by 174 runs to clinch their three-game One-day International series with a game to spare in a hot and humid Abu Dhabi on Friday.

PIX: Keys stuns Sabalenka to win Australian Open

PIX: Keys stuns Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Madison Keys, 29, is the fourth-oldest first-time Grand Slam champion in the professional era.

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The win was a first for Ferrari in Mexico since 1990 and fourth of Carlos Sainz's career.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed eighth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown singles winner at the Grand Slam on Wednesday.

What's Serena Williams Doing On The Ramp?

What's Serena Williams Doing On The Ramp?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen strode Paris Fashion Week's ramp at Off-White's first show following founder Virgil Abloh's death.

Chelsea, Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee

Chelsea, Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association on Tuesday after a pitchside fight broke out between their players during Sunday's 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The depth of fast bowlers at South Africa's disposal was no better evidenced than on Thursday as Corbin Bosch and Dale Paterson took nine of the 10 wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 211 on the opening day of the first Test at Centurion.

1st ODI: Mandhana, Renuka blow away West Indies

1st ODI: Mandhana, Renuka blow away West Indies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana extended her purple patch with a classy knock before pacer Renuka Thakur excelled with the new ball

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

Breaking barriers: All-female match officials for Women's T20 WC

Breaking barriers: All-female match officials for Women's T20 WC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. A group of 10 umpires and three match referees are appointed to oversee the marquee event, hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE.

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail -- both for itself and America.

PIX: Own goal takes Spain past Italy into knock-outs

PIX: Own goal takes Spain past Italy into knock-outs

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Riccardo Calafiori's second-half own goal earned dominant Spain a 1-0 victory over defending champions Italy on Thursday to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B winners.

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

PIX: New Zealand in control after India are skittled out for 46

PIX: New Zealand in control after India are skittled out for 46

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany take on in-form Spain

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany take on in-form Spain

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann made two changes to his line-up with Jonathan Tah and Emre Can coming in to the team to face an unchanged Spain in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday.

Chhetri makes history again, leads BFC to victory

Chhetri makes history again, leads BFC to victory

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sunil Chhetri came up with two late goals as Bengaluru FC edged past Mohammedan SC 2-1 in the Indian Super League in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Bilbao condemn fans behaviour in Europa League match at Roma

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The following is a timeline charting her rise to the top of the women's game:

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Latham also reminded his team not to lose focus on the second Test amid the revelries after winning the first match, as India has the firepower in its ranks to hit back.

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first Formula One constructors' title since 1998

Diamantakos saves the day for East Bengal in Thimpu

Diamantakos saves the day for East Bengal in Thimpu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

East Bengal kicked off their AFC Challenge League campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bhutan's Paro FC, salvaging a crucial point thanks to Dimitrios Diamantakos' second-half equaliser.

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Alexander Isak's early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday at St. James' Park, as Eddie Howe's men delivered a blow to Arsenal's title chase with their first win in six Premier League outings.