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Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar, Laywin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes as well as Marseille's duo of Dario Benedetto and Jordan Amavi were given their marching orders after rival players threw punches and kicks at each other.

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The 33-year-old 19-time Grand Slam champion, who met his wife through his younger sister Maribel, a childhood friend of Perello, tied the knot with the 31-year-old at a castle in the island of Mallorca.

Football Extras: Roma and Inter share spoils in Serie A thriller

Football Extras: Roma and Inter share spoils in Serie A thriller

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

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

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Five English Premier League and three Championship (second tier) soccer clubs are being investigated in relation to allegations of widespread historical child sex abuse in the sport dating back to the 1970s, British police said on Monday.

BRICS logo draws Congress, AAP ire

BRICS logo draws Congress, AAP ire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Congress and AAP said the logo looks like the party symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Euro 2016: Chiellini sees Spain as Italy's bogey team

Euro 2016: Chiellini sees Spain as Italy's bogey team

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has described Spain as Italy's bogey team and urged their fans not to dream too much. Italy face the titleholders on Monday in their second round match in Paris in a rematch of the 2012 final in which Spain cruised to 4-0 win. Spain also beat Italy on penalties in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw and again at the Confederations Cup semi-final in Brazil in 2013. Another meeting in a group match at Euro 2012 ended 1-1.

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

China continues to hold out on fingering Pakistan as the 'mothership of terror,' declaring Masood Azhar a terrorist at the UN, and India's membership of the NSG, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

India to contribute $18 bn to BRICS forex reserves pool

India to contribute $18 bn to BRICS forex reserves pool

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Summit could look at the possibility of starting credit facility in local currency by the BRICS Bank.

BRICS nations sign deal for $100 billion forex pool

BRICS nations sign deal for $100 billion forex pool

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The 5-nation BRICS group on signed an agreement to create a $100 billion pool of foreign-exchange reserves to help each other.

BRICS bank should be operational by Aug 2016: Biz council

BRICS bank should be operational by Aug 2016: Biz council

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The business council aims to give impetus to trade.

Reason I haven't tried Yoga is because it looks difficult: Putin

Reason I haven't tried Yoga is because it looks difficult: Putin

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Putin, 62, who holds an 8th dan black belt in Karate, said, "I do not know how to do yoga. When you people do it, it looks difficult. That is why I have not tried it."

World Cup Talking Point: Did Robben dive or was he fouled by Marquez?

World Cup Talking Point: Did Robben dive or was he fouled by Marquez?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Mexico defender Rafa Marquez stuck his foot out and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben went down for an injury-time penalty that took his team into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win. Did Robben dive or was he fouled by Marquez?

PHOTOS: Mexico crush Croatia to set up Dutch date

PHOTOS: Mexico crush Croatia to set up Dutch date

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Photos of the World Cup game between Mexico and Croatia

Vote: The best hairstyle at the World Cup

Vote: The best hairstyle at the World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Check out some exciting hairstyles sported by the players at the ongoing football World Cup in Brazil.

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

Goalkeepers day out in World Cup: Mexico's Ochoa hero, Russia's Akinfeev villain

Goalkeepers day out in World Cup: Mexico's Ochoa hero, Russia's Akinfeev villain

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced a heroic performance in a 0-0 draw with Brazil and his Russian counterpart Igor Akinfeev was the villain in a 1-1 draw with South Korea as the World Cup produced more drama on Tuesday.

Mexico unlikely to be overawed against favourites Brazil

Mexico unlikely to be overawed against favourites Brazil

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

World Cup favourites Brazil will be expected to defeat Mexico in the second round of Group A matches in Fortaleza on Tuesday but their Latin neighbours have no reason to feel overawed.

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Images from the FIFA World Cup group fixtures between Costa Rica and Uruguay and Colombia and Greece.

Final touches given to Chinese President Xi's 1st India visit

Final touches given to Chinese President Xi's 1st India visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Top Indian and Chinese officials on Tuesday finalised President Xi Jinping's maiden visit to India, including the programme and key issues to be discussed, amid indications that he may begin his tour in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat on September 16.

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russia is keen to strengthen economic ties with India.

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In the wake of reported incursion attempts by China, India on Wednesday said such incidents take place due to difference of perception about boundary and leaders of both the countries are in talks to resolve the issue.

'BRICS forex action not discussed but worth thinking about'

'BRICS forex action not discussed but worth thinking about'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Emerging nations have discussed delinking the quotas from the governance reforms to facilitate its passage.

IMF welcomes establishment of BRICS bank

IMF welcomes establishment of BRICS bank

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Meanwhile, the US refrained from making any comment on the move to set up the development bank aimed at reshaping the international financial system dominated by the West, saying that the details are yet to emerge.

At BRICS summit, PM Modi talks tough on terrorism

At BRICS summit, PM Modi talks tough on terrorism

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Pitching for 'zero tolerance" against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told leaders of the five-nation grouping BRICS that the "choices" they make now will shape the future of the world at large.

In his meet with China's Xi, PM presses for solution on boundary conflict

In his meet with China's Xi, PM presses for solution on boundary conflict

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Fortaleza, Brazil and pressed for a solution to the boundary question, saying if the two sides could amicably resolve the vexed issue, it would set an example for the world on peaceful conflict resolution.

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Fortaleza on Monday to attend a summit meeting of the BRICS nations that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin for an overnight stopover on his way to Brazil for the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit meeting that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

India attaches high importance to BRICS forum to promote peace: PM Modi

India attaches high importance to BRICS forum to promote peace: PM Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left from Delhi for Brazil to attend the five-nation Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit slated to be held for two days, starting Monday. Here is his statement ahead of the meet.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on July 14 and 15 which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.

Brazil BRICS summit to be Modi's first multilateral meeting

Brazil BRICS summit to be Modi's first multilateral meeting

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The agenda is to give a concrete shape to a Development Bank and pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council.

World Cup: Neymar ruled out with broken vertebra

World Cup: Neymar ruled out with broken vertebra

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Hosts Brazil suffered a huge blow when they lost leading forward Neymar for the rest of the World Cup through injury on Friday as they set up an epic-looking semi-final against Europe's biggest remaining team Germany.

One of the most open World Cups in recent memory

One of the most open World Cups in recent memory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

As much as I would love to witness a Brazil-Argentina final at the Copacabana beach, Colombia, Germany, Netherlands and Argentina look like the semi-finalists and, if Argentina peaks at the right time, Germany vs Argentina could be the title match, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

World Cup chit-chat: Psychologists roped in to help pressurised Brazil squad?

World Cup chit-chat: Psychologists roped in to help pressurised Brazil squad?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Brazil play Colombia in Fortaleza in Friday's afternoon kick-off and, with the weight of expectation upon them, there are concerns about whether a team that have failed to sparkle so far can cope with the pressure.

'With all due respect, I hope Rodriguez's moment will end now'

'With all due respect, I hope Rodriguez's moment will end now'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Brazil striker Neymar says he is emotionally ready and physically fit for Friday's World Cup quarter-final with Colombia in Fortaleza.

World Cup Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama

World Cup Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The World Cup served up more nerve-shredding drama with Netherlands scoring two late goals to beat shattered Mexico 2-1 and 10-man Costa Rica bouncing back from conceding a stoppage time equaliser to oust Greece on penalties on Sunday.

FIFA probe halftime tunnel incident in Brazil-Chile clash

FIFA probe halftime tunnel incident in Brazil-Chile clash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

FIFA is probing an alleged confrontation between a Brazilian press official and Chile player Mauricio Pinilla in the tunnel at halftime in their World Cup match in Belo Horizonte on Saturday, the governing body said.

World Cup chit-chat: Mexico's Salcido to replace Vasquez against Dutch

World Cup chit-chat: Mexico's Salcido to replace Vasquez against Dutch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Veteran Mexico midfielder Carlos Salcido will replace the suspended Jose Juan Vasquez in Sunday's World Cup second-round match against the Netherlands, coach Miguel Herrera said on Saturday.

Hernandez inspires Mexico into last 16 with Croatia win

Hernandez inspires Mexico into last 16 with Croatia win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Javier Hernandez came off the bench to help Mexico reach the last 16 of the World Cup as their watertight defense and swift counter attacks gave them a 3-1 win against Croatia on Monday to emerge from Group A as runners-up behind Brazil.

Why has Brazil shunned Pele at the World Cup

Why has Brazil shunned Pele at the World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

At the opening ceremony in Sao Paulo, attended by President Dilma Rousseff and a clutch of visiting heads of state, Pele was a notable absentee despite living not far away in Santos.

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