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Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Rediff.com1 May 2016

It is one piece of document that you should have alongside your travel tickets.

Ten Must Watch Pirate Movies

Ten Must Watch Pirate Movies

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Here's looking at the must-watch films for pirate movie lovers.

Factbox - Soccer officials arrested in Switzerland

Factbox - Soccer officials arrested in Switzerland

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Six football officials were arrested in Zurich early upon request from US authorities, suspected of receiving bribes worth millions of dollars, Swiss authorities said.

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'Every time I see Chris Gayle, I expect to see one Chris Gayle, and that's a positive Chris Gayle' 'I think we still have room for improvement'

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

An astounding 11,400 athletes will travel from more than 200 countries to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In all, 20 nations will be represented by three or fewer athletes - including Afghanistan, Belize, Gambia and South Sudan - nine will be represented by only two competitors, and one country will be represented by a sole athlete. Sprinter Etimoni Timuani will carry the flag at the opening ceremony for the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu - the smallest delegation destined for Rio de Janeiro.

Grenada declares holiday for 1st Olympic medal

Grenada declares holiday for 1st Olympic medal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The island of Grenada has erupted in celebration over the small Caribbean nation's first-ever Olympic medal.

FIFA mess: Official charged with fraud, money-laundering

FIFA mess: Official charged with fraud, money-laundering

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A member of the financial watchdog committee at soccer's ruling body FIFA has been charged with fraud, money-laundering and breach of trust by police in the Cayman Islands.

20 exclusive property hot spots of the super rich

20 exclusive property hot spots of the super rich

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Top destinations where the wealthy are rushing to buy vacation homes.

Caribbean's Little India has an 'Indian' PM

Caribbean's Little India has an 'Indian' PM

Rediff.com27 May 2010

People of the Trinidad and Tobago surprised all when they elected 58-year-old Kamla Persad Bissesar as the country's prime minister. The political coalition led by her won 29 of the 41 seats in parliament, the results of which were announced on May 26. She heads the United National Congress party.

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

National Geographic has announced the winners of its prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest for 2017. And the images are just breathtaking.

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The general secretary of the world players' union FIFPro has blasted FIFA.

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.

St Lucia Test: India trounce West Indies by 237 runs, pocket series

St Lucia Test: India trounce West Indies by 237 runs, pocket series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India produced a splendid performance to clinically decimate West Indies by 237 runs in the third Test thereby taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

Take a look at the FIFA that Blatter built

Take a look at the FIFA that Blatter built

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Under Blatter, FIFA has handed its development money out strategically. Members of FIFA with only tiny populations have often received as much in grant money as those with massive populations.

'Umesh Yadav is the first genuine fast bowler that India has got'

'Umesh Yadav is the first genuine fast bowler that India has got'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Very impressed with India's tearaway quick Umesh Yadav, legendary West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts feels he is the "first genuine" pacer from the country but needs to be a tad more aggressive.

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

You must visit these wonderful places across the globe to experience their rich and vibrant culture.

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

Contract row behind, Sammy eyes WT20 title for WI fans

Contract row behind, Sammy eyes WT20 title for WI fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Having managed to field a strong side in the last minute amid a contract row with their Board (WICB), West Indies captain Darren Sammy today said their aim is to bring back the World Twenty20 title to restore the faith among the Caribbean fans. "As of now we are in the World Twenty20 and that's what our focus is on. It's just cricket. At the end we are professionals, but this event means a lot to us as a group. The next World Twenty20 is in 2020 and a few of our guys won't be part of that event so this one is very important for us," Sammy said. "Everyone's focus is on winning. A win here will mean a lot to us and people at home, especially in the current situation of our cricket. It's not just about the men team but the women team as well. "The message is cricket. Once you step out on the cricket field you should not be worried about contracts and other stuff. It's about making your country proud," the skipper of the 2012 World T20 champion side in Sri Lanka told reporters in Kolkata. Presently ranked world no 2 in Twenty20 rankings, West Indies cricket was in serious crisis involving players' contracts in the run up to the upcoming event and a second string side was expected to be named had the row been not resolved at the last minut

Late Smith goal sees NZ bt New Caledonia in WC qualifiers

Late Smith goal sees NZ bt New Caledonia in WC qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Central defender Tommy Smith scored a stoppage time goal to give New Zealand a 2-1 victory over New Caledonia in Dunedin on Friday and qualify for the intercontinental playoff for a place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Brangelina 'may have tied the knot' on X'mas

Brangelina 'may have tied the knot' on X'mas

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The couple had announced thier engagement seven months ago.

Kate Winslet marries boyfriend Ned Rocknroll

Kate Winslet marries boyfriend Ned Rocknroll

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The actress's third husband is the nephew of billionaire businessman Richard Branson.

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India's Dipika Pallikal squandered a one-game lead and went down to Egypt's Raneem El Weleily in the pre-quarter-finals of the women's World Open Squash Championship in the Grand Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean. Pallikal, ranked world No 10 and seeded 13th in the tournament, lost to second seed Weleily 11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 5-11 in 38 minutes at the South Sound squash club on Wednesday.

'Nice mosquito bite' in Paris

'Nice mosquito bite' in Paris

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

At the Paris climate change summit, there is talk of restricting temperature rise to 1.5?C instead of 2?C, which has been negotiated so far. This would give India less space to grow by limiting carbon emissions further, reports Darryl D'Monte, reporting exclusively for Rediff.com from the French capital.

Smeltz gives NZ important World Cup win over Tahiti

Smeltz gives NZ important World Cup win over Tahiti

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Shane Smeltz moved into outright second as New Zealand's highest scorer as the All Whites completed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Tahiti in their Oceania World Cup qualifying clash in Papeete on Friday.

Review: 47 Ronin is painful

Review: 47 Ronin is painful

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Don't bother with 47 Ronin if you've already seen the 2:31 minute trailer, the rest of the 116.69 minutes can be ignored, writes Paloma Sharma.

After more than 50 years US, Cuba move to end hostility

After more than 50 years US, Cuba move to end hostility

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In a historic decision, President Barack Obama announced a series of steps aimed at normalising relations with communist-ruled Cuba, with which the US had severed diplomatic ties decades ago imposing a series of sanctions on its island neighbour.

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Jamaica expects the electrifying Olympic wins of the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt will enhance its image and help in wooing more foreign tourists to the picturesque Caribbean country.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

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

Vanessa Paradis to receive 100 million pounds from Depp

Vanessa Paradis to receive 100 million pounds from Depp

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Windies all-rounder Sammy hoping Kohli's dry run continues

Windies all-rounder Sammy hoping Kohli's dry run continues

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

With the One-Day series set to begin on October 8, West Indies have come to India with revenge on their minds, says all-rounder Darren Sammy.

Australia, WI cricketers raise awareness about AIDS

Australia, WI cricketers raise awareness about AIDS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Cricket players from Australia and the West Indies have taken part in coaching clinics with local children in Barbados to raise awareness and reduce stigma about HIV and AIDS in cricket-playing countries.

How Sri Lanka is preparing to bid farewell to their 'greatest batsman'

How Sri Lanka is preparing to bid farewell to their 'greatest batsman'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

While India have been busy with their preparations in Sri Lanka, focus among the locals is slowly shifting to their heroic batsman Kumar Sangakkara.

Former WI opener Runako Morton dies in a road accident

Former WI opener Runako Morton dies in a road accident

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

West Indies cricketer Runako Morton was killed in a road accident on Sunday night when he lost control of his car and hit a pole.

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The United States Soccer Federation said in a statement on the new charges that its hosting of the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament would go ahead as planned.

Fidel Castro, Cuba's revolutionary leader, dies

Fidel Castro, Cuba's revolutionary leader, dies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The Cuban government has announced nine days of mourning and has set Castro's funeral for December 4.

Excitement builds ahead of Youth Games

Excitement builds ahead of Youth Games

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The Isle of Man is busy welcoming hundreds of the Commonwealth's most talented young athletes, officials and supporters to the island.

The Sexiest Men Alive

The Sexiest Men Alive

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Check out these Hollywood hunks who made it to People magazine's sexy list.

Their wealth exceeds GDP of 140 nations!

Their wealth exceeds GDP of 140 nations!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The collective wealth of the richie-rich club has, however, declined from $1.57 trillion.