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'Copenhagen climate conference badly organised'

'Copenhagen climate conference badly organised'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

"There has never been a United Nations climate conference, be it the one in Bali or Poznan, that has been as disastrously organised as this one in Denmark," fumed Sunita Narain, the director of an Indian NGO, the Centre for Science and Environment.

CL images: Inter stunned by Spurs, Barca held

CL images: Inter stunned by Spurs, Barca held

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The chinks in Inter Milan's armour were exposed again as Tottenham Hotspur beat the holders 3-1 in Champions League Group A and all three teams able to secure last-16 qualification flopped on Tuesday.

Coping well with Copenhagen climate

Coping well with Copenhagen climate

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The climate accord secured for India a place at the high table in recognition of its importance for the rest of the world, says Subir Roy.

US, China flayed for Copenhagen fiasco

US, China flayed for Copenhagen fiasco

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Terming the outcome of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen as an abject failure, scientists and environmental groups have blamed the US and China for blocking a legally binding treaty on reducing global warming.

Opposition slams govt on Copenhagen Accord

Opposition slams govt on Copenhagen Accord

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Equating the accord with the Sharm-el-Sheikh joint statement between India and Pakistan, Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley accused the government of 'spin doctoring' and trying to interpret the agreement differently.

PM in Copenhagen; seeks to preserve consensus

PM in Copenhagen; seeks to preserve consensus

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Prior to the meeting of over 110 world leaders at the climate change conference, Singh is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao in a bid to consolidate position of the developing countries for the plenary.

US seeks transparency in Copenhagen deal

US seeks transparency in Copenhagen deal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

As the negotiations in Copenhagen appeared to have entered a deadlock, the Obama Administration has insisted on "transparency" of any operational agreement on climate change at the ongoing summit meeting in the Denmark Capital.

Copenhagen: India, others stage brief walk out

Copenhagen: India, others stage brief walk out

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh along with his counterparts from Brazil, South Africa and China walked out to meet Connie Hedegaard, the Danish President of the COP, and convey their protest.

Copenhagen: G77, China blast leaked Danish draft

Copenhagen: G77, China blast leaked Danish draft

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The G77 and China have reacted angrily over the leaked Danish draft proposal for an agreement on the climate change that puts mitigation commitments, calls on peaks years for developing countries as well as endorsing the IPR regime.

Delegates gear up for negotiations at Copenhagen

Delegates gear up for negotiations at Copenhagen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Major nations in the group are concerned over several drafts of a potential agreement that are floating around including the Danish proposal, which is yet to be fully disclosed.

Special: 'Climategate' cloud over Copenhagen meet

Special: 'Climategate' cloud over Copenhagen meet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

A controversy -- described as climategate -- has broken out regarding the authenticity of the data provided by the prestigious East Anglia University of the United Kingdom that formed the basis of the United Nations report on climate change.

Copenhagen: PM's visit not yet clear

Copenhagen: PM's visit not yet clear

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Some 80 presidents and premiers are expected to attend the final days of the conference on December 17-18. Obama might use his December 9 drop-by at the Copenhagen conference on his way to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway to announce a US offer on financing.

PHOTOS: United, Schalke and Ajax into Europa League last eight

PHOTOS: United, Schalke and Ajax into Europa League last eight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Schalke 04 hit back from two goals down to draw 2-2 and overcome fellow Germans Borussia Moenchenglach on away goals in their Europa League last 16 tie while Manchester United edged Rostov 1-0 to progress on Thursday.

Europa League: United earn draw at Rostov, Lyon beat Roma 4-2

Europa League: United earn draw at Rostov, Lyon beat Roma 4-2

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Europa League favourites Manchester United secured a 1-1 draw on a threadbare pitch at Rostov, while Olympique Lyonnais beat AS Roma 4-2 helped by a fine individual goal from Nabil Fekir in their last 16, first leg ties on Thursday.

Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

IOC ethics committee looks into Rio payment claims

Breakaway league mulled after Champions League changes

Breakaway league mulled after Champions League changes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A group of leading clubs from counties including Denmark, Scotland and the Netherlands are in talks to create a new trans-European soccer league in response to recent proposals to change the format of the Champions League.

'London is perfect choice for Euro 2020 final'

'London is perfect choice for Euro 2020 final'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

New UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes London is the perfect choice to stage the climax to Euro 2020 after 12 other cities across the continent host earlier matches, he said on Wednesday.

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

Leicester eager to enjoy Champions League debut, says Vardy

Leicester eager to enjoy Champions League debut, says Vardy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has said the club will look to enjoy competing against Europe's elite in their Champions League debut. The English champions were drawn in Group G along with Porto, Club Bruges and FC Copenhagen in the Champions League after winning the English top-flight title for the first time in their history.

Champions League: Manchester City, Celtic drawn with Barcelona

Champions League: Manchester City, Celtic drawn with Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Pep Guardiola will return to the Nou Camp in the Champions League group stage after his new club Manchester City were drawn against his former Barcelona team on Thursday. The two sides were drawn in Group C alongside Borussia Moenchengladbach and former European champions Celtic in one of the toughest of the eight sections. Spanish coach Guardiola, who won the Champions League twice with Barca, faced the Catalans when he was in charge of Bayern Munich two seasons ago and suffered a 5-3 defeat in the semi-finals.

Copenhagen accord: A polluter's manual

Copenhagen accord: A polluter's manual

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

We dumped Kyoto because of the US - but even the diluted US-inspired Copenhagen accord is in peril.

'Aligning with China in Copenhagen a mistake'

'Aligning with China in Copenhagen a mistake'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Eminent economist Jagdish Bhagwati said India had made a mistake in aligning with China at the recent climate conference in Copenhagen. Instead, the country should have taken a leadership role in climate talks by coming forth with fresh ideas.

From Copenhagen to Mexico: The cycle continues

From Copenhagen to Mexico: The cycle continues

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

If India wishes to lead the environmental battle for the developing world, it must come out in the open with a clear outline of goals.

Champions League draw: City face Steaua Bucharest in playoff

Champions League draw: City face Steaua Bucharest in playoff

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Pep Guardiola's ManchesterCity will play Romanian side Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League playoff round after the draw was made in Nyon on Friday.

Copenhagen: The old North-South divide outdated

Copenhagen: The old North-South divide outdated

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

India has chosen to count itself in that centre, a choice that clearly unhinges it from the South. It is also a choice, the consequences of which will be difficult to undo, going forward.

India's final stand at Copenhagen

India's final stand at Copenhagen

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

At Copenhagen, attempts to arrive at a fair deal on climate change were deadlocked with countries refusing to budge from their positions on sticky issues like emission cuts. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, who is leading the Indian delegation, said the BASIC group -- comprising India, China, South Africa and Brazil -- "is united and we would like to reiterate that we want an equitable and fair agreement to emerge out of the summit".

Half time in Copenhagen shows unclear horizon

Half time in Copenhagen shows unclear horizon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The day after tens of thousands of protestors took to the street to express frustration over the deadlock at the ongoing United Nations climate negotiations, a lull hung over this city, with the conference site, the Bella Centre, closed to business. Yet, it was the kind of lull that holds within it the promise of an impending storm.

'Archer Champia's experience would have come handy at Rio Games'

'Archer Champia's experience would have come handy at Rio Games'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Former Olympian and chief coach Limba Ram says the Archery Association of India has done 'grave injustice' to Mangal Singh Champia, who was denied a place in the team for the Rio Olympics.

Sustainable Development index: China 76; India 110

Sustainable Development index: China 76; India 110

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The index collected available data for 149 countries.

Dola hopeful of Indian archers breaking Olympics jinx at Rio

Dola hopeful of Indian archers breaking Olympics jinx at Rio

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former World champion Dola Banerjee expects India's archers to break their Olympics medal jinx at the Rio de Janeiro gathering from August 5 to 21.

Archery: Das edges past Talukdar to qualify for Rio Olympics

Archery: Das edges past Talukdar to qualify for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Sunday selected Atanu Das to represent the country in the men's recurve event at the Rio Olympics after conducting trials in Bengaluru.

Why did Trump attack India?

Why did Trump attack India?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Trump's diatribe against India in his speech on the Paris Agreement is hard to explain, especially when a Modi-Trump meeting is supposedly on the cards, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks' time.

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Manager Claudio Ranieri has challenged Leicester City to put in their best performance of the season when they host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Last chance for Indian men's archery team to make Rio cut

Last chance for Indian men's archery team to make Rio cut

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Indian men's archery team will have one last chance to book a Rio Olympics berth when the qualification round is held on the sidelines of the World Cup.

Women leaders concerned over rising forced pregnancies

Women leaders concerned over rising forced pregnancies

Rediff.com19 May 2016

All the speakers agreed that the issue of early marriage and adolescent health on account of unintended pregnancies required urgent attention in South Asian countries, particularly India, where the problem was on the rise despite tough laws against it.

Vardy lays down marker before Champions League debut

Vardy lays down marker before Champions League debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

England striker Jamie Vardy says Leicester City have no intention of treating the Champions League as some sort of belated Premier League victory parade, and are ready to add another chapter to last season's stunning success story.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Images from the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers played across the globe on Saturday

Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long to win Malaysia Open

Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long to win Malaysia Open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Malaysia's top badminton player Lee Chong Wei wrested the Malaysian Open title when he defeated world number one Chen Long at Shah Alam on Sunday. The world No. 4 won 21-13, 21-8 to clinch his record 11th title in Malaysia, which also comes as a much-needed boost in his pursuit of a still-elusive Olympic gold medal. The world number four shuttler was in fine form for the Malaysian competition after suffering early exits in the All England Championships and India Open in March. "Many critics have said that I should retire after some poor performances. But I know within myself that I am capable of still producing the goods at the highest level and this win was the proof of that," said the 33-year old Lee.

PHOTOS: Feathers fly on world Pillow Fight Day

PHOTOS: Feathers fly on world Pillow Fight Day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Hundreds of pillow fighters battle it out around the world to celebrate World Pillow Fight Day.