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Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering World Cup semi-final

Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Belgium have scored 14 goals in five matches and were hugely impressive in their 2-1 quarter-final victory over Brazil, with Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne combining to devastating effect to oust the five-times world champions.

US revokes citizenship of Indian native

US revokes citizenship of Indian native

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Singh, a native of India, arrived at San Francisco International Airport on September 25, 1991, without any travel documents or proof of identity.

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks. In some cases, the group has claimed responsibility for atrocities, including the bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed at least 253 people. Its involvement is not always proven, but even if the link is ideological rather than operational, Islamic State still poses a security threat in many countries.

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.

India Inc shops abroad for cheaper coal

India Inc shops abroad for cheaper coal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Between 2007-08 and 2017-18, the number of countries they imported steam coal from has increased from six to 12.

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Their skills are impressive on the field, and their looks easy on the eyes.

Court blocks latest version of Trump's travel ban

Court blocks latest version of Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The judge said the travel ban -- third version of the policy -- 'plainly discriminates on the basis of nationality'.

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Chad le Clos completed a sweep of butterfly titles at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on Monday to cap a three-gold performance for South Africa on a penultimate day of the swimming programme that produced several upsets.

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The travel ban is the third version of a contentious policy that Trump first sought to implement a week after taking office in January.

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Let's make some effort to make it come true and close the gender gap once and for all.

Vihan's silver lining on heartbreak day for India at Asian Games

Vihan's silver lining on heartbreak day for India at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Iran ended seven-time champions India's unchallenged kabaddi domination in the Asian Games since the sport was first introduced in 1990.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Veterans Arjen Robben (21) and Wesley Sneijder (34) laid the groundwork for a Dutch victory in coach Dick Advocaat's first game in charge.

The John Wick 2 Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The John Wick 2 Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

All you have to do is answer a simple question!

The WORST nations for women

The WORST nations for women

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

A woman is treated in the most wretched manner in countries like Chad and Afghanistan according to a recent survey conducted by Newsweek.

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Officials said the addition shows the measure was set on the basis of security and was not a 'Muslim ban'.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh-Rukmini's fun sangeet

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh-Rukmini's fun sangeet

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

A look at the celebrations.

Having a ball this Christmas? Share your pics

Having a ball this Christmas? Share your pics

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Share your Christmas pics and we'll publish it in Rediff.com.

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

SHOCKING! Every 7 seconds, a girl under 15 is married

SHOCKING! Every 7 seconds, a girl under 15 is married

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

According to a report by Save the Children, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18.

Even Bhutan beat India in economic freedom!

Even Bhutan beat India in economic freedom!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Hong Kong has the highest level of economic freedom worldwide

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

As the sprinter runs his last race, we veer off the trodden tourist trail in Jamaica and revisit his hometown, Trelawny Parish.

Chad crisis: US evacuates 20 Indians

Chad crisis: US evacuates 20 Indians

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

When the Indian Embassy in US came to know that over 100 Indian nationals were trapped in Chad -- where rebel groups are engaged in fierce clashes -- it immediately got in touch with the State Department, White House and Pentagon to see if something could be done. "The US response was immediate and positive. They said that they would bring our nationals to the extent they can accommodate," a senior Indian official told PTI.

10 memorable moments from the World Cup

10 memorable moments from the World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The mesmerising moments that made the 2018 FIFA World Cup a blockbuster worldwide.

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The influence of EDM was seen in Bollywood songs throughout the year.

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

From the debate-arousing introduction of VAR to maximum number of Penalties to the superb Ronaldo, here are the A to Z of the ongoing 2018 World Cup

For the love of dancehall

For the love of dancehall

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Jahnavi Sheriff is spreading her love for dancehall in India.

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Joseph Schooling, a bespectacled lad of 13, posing beside Phelps.

Why Schooling will cherish win against Phelps for rest of his life...

Why Schooling will cherish win against Phelps for rest of his life...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

A journalist obliged by asking Schooling how it felt to become "the go-to butterflier in the world right now", the 21-year-old hesitated and glanced to his left at Phelps.

I'm ready to retire, says Phelps

I'm ready to retire, says Phelps

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

No means no. No amount of cajoling, arm-twisting and pleading by his team mates and swimming fans around the world will make Michael Phelps change his mind about retiring after the Rio Olympics.

Review: Befikre is joyful and will make you smile

Review: Befikre is joyful and will make you smile

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Aditya Chopra's film reminds us that a well-shot Bollywood romantic film can be so entertaining even when it does not offer anything new, says Aseem Chhabra.

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

On Monday, the 31-year-old proved he is in fighting form for his 200 metres butterfly rematch with Chad le Clos, the South African who four years ago denied him a third consecutive gold medal in the event.

South African swimmer Le Clos plays mind games with champion Phelps

South African swimmer Le Clos plays mind games with champion Phelps

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Ahead of his much-anticipated clash with the celebrated Michael Phelps at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium in Barra da Tijuca, South African Chad Le Clos has announced that he's the best out there.

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Sonakshi, Vidya at the Global Citizen Festival

PIX: Sonakshi, Vidya at the Global Citizen Festival

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Frank Lampard scored for the fifth time in six games and claimed bragging rights over former Chelsea team mate Didier Drogba as New York City FC beat Montreal Impact 3-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday.