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G20 communique papers over differences on Russia-Ukraine war

G20 communique papers over differences on Russia-Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The G20's Bali Declaration Wednesday acknowledged differences among members on the Russia-Ukraine war but said it was essential to adhere to international law, including protection of civilians caught in conflicts.

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.

Modi lands in Bali for G20 summit, no word on meet with Xi

Modi lands in Bali for G20 summit, no word on meet with Xi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bali on Monday for the G20 Summit and bilateral meetings on its sidelines with key leaders attending this annual conference of the world's major economies.

Modi to discuss 'key issues' with G20 leaders in Bali

Modi to discuss 'key issues' with G20 leaders in Bali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In a statement ahead of his visit to the Indonesian city for the G20 leaders' summit, Modi said he will also highlight India's achievements and its 'unwavering commitment' to collectively address key global issues.

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

Spanish prosecutors DROP fraud charges against Neymar

Spanish prosecutors DROP fraud charges against Neymar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'There is not the slightest hint of crime'

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Soccer star Zidane melts hearts with new wax statue

Soccer star Zidane melts hearts with new wax statue

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Zinedine Zidane, one of the world's greatest ever soccer players, got a new wax statue unveiled in his honour on Monday at the Musee Grevin in Paris - the French capital's equivalent of London's Madame Tussauds.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 with brilliant individual goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari during the FIFA World Cup Group C match on Tuesday.

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Opposition leaders urged Modi to use the opportunity for the country's benefit.

I sign everything my father asks me to: Neymar

I sign everything my father asks me to: Neymar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A court document released in July, alleges that Barcelona initiated negotiations in 2011 with the player, paying him 40 million euros to ensure his move when his contract with Santos expired in 2014 and thereby preventing other clubs from signing him.

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Perhaps the finance ministry or NITI Aayog could take a detailed look at what governments actually deliver and at what cost; how their services can be improved and expanded where necessary; how much money can be saved through doing things differently; and how many things the government does which it can safely leave to the private sector, argues T N Ninan.

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a 10 million euro ($9.8 million) fine for Neymar.

Sitharaman lists climate finance, crypto regulation as key G20 agenda

Sitharaman lists climate finance, crypto regulation as key G20 agenda

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Climate and sustainable development financing, multilateral institution reforms, regulation of digital assets, the spillover effect on developing economies from actions of western central banks, energy and food security in the backdrop of war in Europe, and sanctions on Russia and their impact on the global economy are some of the agenda items that India will take up as President of G-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. India will take over as President of the powerful international grouping on December 1 for a year. There will be around 200 meetings throughout the country, with the summit Heads of State meeting expected to be held in New Delhi next September.

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He is scheduled to testify on Friday.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Brazil are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

'Food inflation may lead to December inflation above 7%'

'Food inflation may lead to December inflation above 7%'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

'An eerie similarity with 2019 inflation trajectory could now mean that the RBI and market inflation estimates could go awry.'

Modi at G20: Return to path of ceasefire, diplomacy in Ukraine

Modi at G20: Return to path of ceasefire, diplomacy in Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need for not promoting any restrictions on the supply of energy and called for ensuring stability while once again emphasising on resolving the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy.

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Biden and Xi shook hands and greeted each other with smiles, standing in front of a row of US and Chinese flags.

F1 PIX: Russell takes first win in Mercedes one-two

F1 PIX: Russell takes first win in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

A teary George Russell celebrated the first Formula One Grand Prix victory of his career in Brazil on Sunday in a one-two finish with Mercedes team mate and seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Neymar faces 5 year jail time in Spain for fraud

Neymar faces 5 year jail time in Spain for fraud

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Barcelona said at the time of Neymar's move that the transfer figure was 57.1 million euros, of which 40 million was paid to Neymar's family. DIS received a 40 per cent share of the remaining 17.1 million that was paid to Santos.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

WC Qualifiers: VAR saves Alisson twice after red cards in Brazil draw

WC Qualifiers: VAR saves Alisson twice after red cards in Brazil draw

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Alisson was shown a red card after 25 minutes for a fierce tackle and another in stoppage time

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The 35-year-old forward confirmed this would be his last World Cup

India abstains from UN rights panel vote on Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang

India abstains from UN rights panel vote on Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China's restive Xinjiang region.

Which country has most FIFA World Cup finals?

Which country has most FIFA World Cup finals?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Brazil increased their lead at the top and Spain dropped below Italy.

Crisil, Icra lower India growth projections

Crisil, Icra lower India growth projections

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Rating agencies Crisil and Icra on Monday revised down their India growth projections for the current fiscal and the second quarter mainly due to the ripple effect of slowdown in global growth and mixed crop output. Crisil downgraded the India growth forecast by 30 bps to 7 per cent while Icra pegged the economic expansion at 6.5 per cent for the second quarter of FY2022-23. "We have revised down our forecast for real gross domestic product growth to 7 per cent for fiscal 2023 from 7.3 per cent, primarily because of the slowdown in global growth that has started to impact our exports and industrial activity.

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Top Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to seventh seeded English pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 17-21, 14-21 in a last-8 match.

Former Formula One supremo Ecclestone to stand trial for fraud next year

Former Formula One supremo Ecclestone to stand trial for fraud next year

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Former Formula One supremo Ecclestone will stand trial for a charge of tax fraud at the HM Revenue and Customs court, London in October 2023.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart

Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The researchers noted that while COVID-19 and influenza are both severe respiratory viruses, they appeared to affect cardiac tissue very differently.

Type 1 Diabetes On Rise In India

Type 1 Diabetes On Rise In India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

India on average lost 44.85 years of a lifetime due to Type 1 diabetes in 2021.