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Manchester City's record-breaking splurge in January!

Manchester City's record-breaking splurge in January!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Manchester City spent more than 180 million pounds ($223.58 million) -- more than the combined amount paid by the other 19 English top-flight clubs in a relatively quiet window.

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indelible ink mark is normally expected to last for three days when applied on the skin but lasts for a few weeks on the fingernail till the nail grows out.

Indian pharma exports to Iran decline thanks to its lower rupee reserves

Indian pharma exports to Iran decline thanks to its lower rupee reserves

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's pharmaceutical exports to Iran have been hit owing to depleting rupee reserves in the West Asian country because of India stopping the import of crude oil from it in 2019 following US sanctions. Pharmaceutical exports dropped 71.25 per cent in April-August this year over the same period last year. The data from the Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) showed exports to Iran had declined 31.29 per cent in 2022-23 as against the previous financial year.

Triple jumper Chithravel 6th in Monaco Diamond meet

Triple jumper Chithravel 6th in Monaco Diamond meet

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Making his Diamond League debut, the 22-year-old registered his best jump of 16.59 metres on his fifth and final effort.

23 dead, 126 rescued as terror targets westerners in Burkina Faso

23 dead, 126 rescued as terror targets westerners in Burkina Faso

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The hotel is popular with westerners and United Nations staff and often used by French troops with Operation Barkhane, a force based in Chad and set up to combat Islamist militants across Africa's vast, arid Sahel region.

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart and Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Sudan.

Nigeria and Burkina Faso set up battle for African crown

Nigeria and Burkina Faso set up battle for African crown

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Rampant Nigeria and impressive Burkina Faso will meet in the final of the African Nations Cup at SoccerCity in Johannesburg on Sunday after two highly dramatic if contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday.

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

India has been mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict since 2010 along with other countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Lake Chad basin, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines for alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir; detainment of boys by Indian security forces in J&K for their alleged association with armed groups, or on national security grounds.

Shakhtar can be proud despite losing two points, says coach Jovicevic

Shakhtar can be proud despite losing two points, says coach Jovicevic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

"Football sometimes gives you (things), sometimes it takes away from you. And it's a possibility that they can score in the last second, just as much as you can score in the first minute. But I think we have a bright future ahead,"

Shakhtar can be proud despite losing two points, says coach Igor Jovicevic

Shakhtar can be proud despite losing two points, says coach Igor Jovicevic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

"Football sometimes gives you (things), sometimes it takes away from you. And it's a possibility that they can score in the last second, just as much as you can score in the first minute. But I think we have a bright future ahead,"

Eldhose Paul finishes ninth in men's triple jump

Eldhose Paul finishes ninth in men's triple jump

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The 25-year-old Paul produced a best jump of 16.79m in the three attempts he had, and failed to make it to the top eight. His series read 16.37m, 16.79m and 13.86m.

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It was a first Cup of Nations success for Senegal after two lost finals in 2002 and 2019.

India ranks 4th among nations most affected by spam calls

India ranks 4th among nations most affected by spam calls

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

India has moved up in rankings from ninth to the fourth spot this year in the tally of top 20 countries affected by spam calls, owing to a significant increase in sales and telemarketing calls, as per a report by Truecaller. This year, all categories of sales-related calls made up a vast majority (93.5 per cent) of all incoming spam calls. Interestingly, over 202 million spam calls were made by just one spammer in India this year between January to October - which is over 6.64 lakh calls every day and 27,000 calls every hour of every day.

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

"The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million). Most disaster displacements during the year were temporary," it said.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.

The most crowded nations on earth

The most crowded nations on earth

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The index finds that countries like United Kingdom, Netherlands and Switzerland are more crowded than India or China, which are the most populous nations on earth.

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Under the proposal, made by the FIFA Bureau, for the enlarged tournament beginning in 2026, Europe would get 16 direct places, Africa nine, Asia eight, South America six, CONCACAF six and Oceania one, totalling 46 teams.

IAAF Continental Cup: Historic medal for Arpinder; Neeraj disappoints

IAAF Continental Cup: Historic medal for Arpinder; Neeraj disappoints

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Triple jumper Arpinder Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the IAAF Continental Cup as he clinched a bronze but star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished sixth with a below-par show, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Sunday.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Liverpool's Matip did not want to play for Cameroon for the moment because of a 'bad experience' with the previous coaching staff

Are you free to express your thoughts in your country?

Are you free to express your thoughts in your country?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The above map explains the freedom of expression index for each country. United States, Poland and Spain are in the first three places with 5.73, 5.66 and 5.62 as their scores respectively

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.

AFC Champions League: FC Seoul, Al Nasr inch closer to semis

AFC Champions League: FC Seoul, Al Nasr inch closer to semis

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

FC Seoul and Al Nasr inched closer to a place in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League following comprehensive victories in their respective quarter-final first leg matches on Wednesday.

PIX: Indians upbeat at welcome ceremony in Rio

PIX: Indians upbeat at welcome ceremony in Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

A short display of Brazilian culture, including their music and dance, greeted the Indian contingent at the formal Welcome Ceremony in the Games Village for the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Gunmen attack EU mission in Mali capital; 1 attacker dead

Gunmen attack EU mission in Mali capital; 1 attacker dead

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Gunmen launched an attack on the European Union military mission's headquarters in the Malian capital, Bamako, the apparent latest in a string of attacks on Western interests in the region.

Al Qaeda terrorists kill 16 in Ivory Coast beach attack

Al Qaeda terrorists kill 16 in Ivory Coast beach attack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Six terrorists were killed by authorities after they targetted the popular seaside town of Grand-Bassam, a weekend retreat for residents of Abidjan, about 25 miles (40km) away.

The Muslim world, barring Pakistan, detests ISIS: Survey

The Muslim world, barring Pakistan, detests ISIS: Survey

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

In 11 countries with significant Muslim population people hold overwhelmingly negative views about the Islamic State with the exception of Pakistan where most people have no definite opinion on the terror group, according to a new research.

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The crush and stampede that struck the Hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The Travel Photographer of The Year Awards winners have been chosen and they're a stunning selection celebrating the beauty of our planet and all its inhabitants. Photographers from 142 countries submitted over 20,000 jaw-dropping pictures that were shot on everything from high-end professional cameras to mobile phones, in categories including 'faces, people, cultures'; the natural world and the beauty of light. The winning images can be seen at the TPOTY exhibition, which is free, and will be on show at LondonBridgeCity next Spring. Rediff.com was kindly granted permission to publish 25 of the 150 winning and shortlisted images. Scroll down to see our picks of the bunch.

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.