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Champions League PIX: Lazio down Bayern; PSG win
Rediff.com15 Feb 2024Ciro Immobile scored a 69th-minute penalty to earn hosts Lazio a 1-0 victory over 10-man Bayern Munich.
Women's unemployment rate at 16-month low; labour participation declines
Rediff.com14 Feb 2024The unemployment rate for women was last this low around Diwali in 2022. The unemployment rate has dropped for women from 14.9 per cent in December 2023 to 11 per cent in January 2024, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). It was higher in January 2023 at 13.5 per cent.
Freestyle Chess: Dominant Gukesh beats Carlsen; placed joint second
Rediff.com10 Feb 2024Grandmaster D Gukesh threw one salvo after another to beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway, Levon Aronian of Armenia and eventually reigning world champion Ding Liren of China on the first day of the Weissenhaus Chess Challenge that got underway in Wangels (Germany).
'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'
Rediff.com9 Feb 2024'There is something in our desh ki mitti that has held us together.'
'So many conquerors, colonisers, cultures came and went, but we withstood them and rose up again.'
Paris 2024 medallists to take piece of Eiffel Tower home!
Rediff.com8 Feb 2024Medallists at the Paris Olympics will be rewarded with a piece of the Eiffel Tower, organisers said on Thursday as they unveiled the hexagon-shaped medals forged out of scrap metal from the monument.
Nikhat, Arundhati advance to semifinals
Rediff.com8 Feb 2024Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen eked out a gritty win while Arundhati Choudhary too won her bout to advance to the semifinals of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Thursday.
Amit Panghal, Akash march into quarters
Rediff.com7 Feb 2024Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal, national champion Akash and Abhimanyu Loura put up a stellar show to move into the quarterfinals of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Great opportunity for youngsters to familiarise with play style: Harmanpreet
Rediff.com5 Feb 2024Captain Harmanpreet Singh wants the young Indian hockey players to get familiar with the playing styles of the best teams in the world during the FIH Pro League, and hoped the country would seal a direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a title-winning run in Bhubaneswar.
Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs
Rediff.com4 Feb 2024Only a fifth of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in breach of the market regulator-specified thresholds may need to provide enhanced disclosure on ultimate beneficiaries, thanks to exemptions being provided, according to people in the know. The ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) disclosures, for FPIs with over 50 per cent holding in a single corporate group or over Rs 25,000 crore exposure to Indian assets, will be required from February 1. But, depending on their category, FPIs will have 10-30 working days to submit these granular details.
Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid as a free agent at end of season
Rediff.com4 Feb 2024France captain Kylian Mbappe will join La Liga giants Real Madrid when his contract with Paris St Germain finishes at the end of the season, Le Parisien and ESPN reported on Saturday.
Cairo World Cup: Akhil Sheoran bags bronze on final day
Rediff.com31 Jan 2024Paris Olympic quota winner Akhil Sheoran won his second career individual ISSF World Cup stage medal, clinching the men's 50m rifle 3 positions bronze in Cairo on Wednesday.
371 Films And Shows To Watch!
Rediff.com28 Jan 2024Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
Tata Steel chess: Gukesh drops to 2nd; Absuttarov snatches lead
Rediff.com27 Jan 2024After the draw with Iranian turned French player Firouza, Gukesh has seven points for his sole second spot.
Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations
Rediff.com26 Jan 2024The 75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Friday showcased India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, and 'Nari Shakti'.
Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India
Rediff.com26 Jan 2024Airbus Helicopters will partner with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in the country, a development that will help in boosting indigenous manufacturing activities. This will be the second final assembly line that will be built by Airbus in India after the 'Make in India' C295 military aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce Airbus H125 helicopters from its civil range for India and for exporting to some of the neighbouring countries, Airbus Helicopter said in a statement.
India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade
Rediff.com26 Jan 2024The mesmerizing march included elite marching contingents, missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems, with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
Soccer PIX: Atletico reach Copa semis; Bournemouth down Swansea
Rediff.com26 Jan 2024The Copa del Rey semi-final draw will be made on Friday.
Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen, Priyanshu Rajawat crash out
Rediff.com25 Jan 2024India's Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat suffered straight-game defeats in their respective pre-quarterfinal matches to crash out of the men's singles competition of the Indonesia Masters, a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament, in Jakarta on Thursday.
Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI
Rediff.com25 Jan 2024French president Emmanuel Macron arrived on Thursday in a decked-up Jaipur city, where he will spend several hours savouring the sites -- and perhaps some roadside chai -- before engaging in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening India France ties.
India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom
Rediff.com25 Jan 2024India-France synergy is poised to open vistas of collaboration between the two countries, notes Rup Narayan Das.
Hockey: India play out 2-2 draw against France
Rediff.com24 Jan 2024The Indian men's hockey team failed to live up to its expectations after a bright start to draw 2-2 against France in its second game of the Four-Nation Tournament in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit
Rediff.com24 Jan 2024Lakshya Sen and Kiran George advanced to the second round but HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made early exits after suffering narrow losses in their respective opening matches at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday.
What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?
Rediff.com24 Jan 2024Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.
'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC
Rediff.com23 Jan 2024UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had also made an impassioned plea for the UN to reflect today's world.
Paris Olympics Hockey: India get tough draw
Rediff.com22 Jan 2024India have been clubbed with Olympic champions Belgium, mighty Australia, Rio Games gold medallist Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland.
Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead
Rediff.com22 Jan 2024With five points in his kitty from eight games, D Gukesh jointly leads the standings with Anish Giri of Holland.
Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters
Rediff.com22 Jan 2024Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday
Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead
Rediff.com21 Jan 2024Indian GM D Gukesh overwhelmed Dutch player Max Warmerdam for his third victory on the trot and elevated himself to a joint lead after the seventh round of the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday.
PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas
Rediff.com21 Jan 2024No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters
Gukesh outwits Ian; Pragnanandhaa holds leader Giri
Rediff.com19 Jan 2024Grandmaster R Pragnanandhaa held tournament leader and defending champion Anish Giri of Holland to a draw on the day.
Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!
Rediff.com19 Jan 2024Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.
Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out
Rediff.com18 Jan 2024Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
Sushmita Takes A Dip In Freezing Temperatures
Rediff.com17 Jan 2024Kareena says hi... Tisca has fun in sarson ka khet... Preity wears a happy smile...
Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through
Rediff.com16 Jan 2024World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open
Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023
Rediff.com16 Jan 2024Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.
Paris 2024's Wow Opening Ceremony Plan
Rediff.com16 Jan 2024Unlike earlier Olympic opening ceremonies, where artistic performances precede the athlete procession, Paris 2024 will commence with athletes gracefully floating down the Seine river.
Aus Open: Felix fends off Thiem in five-hour marathon
Rediff.com15 Jan 2024Felix has gone past the opening round of a major for the first time since the 2023 Australian Open.
PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted
Rediff.com15 Jan 2024Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.
Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?
Rediff.com15 Jan 2024Andy Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open match
Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity
Rediff.com14 Jan 2024Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked 100 days of Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night by reiterating his vow to continue fighting until the Palestinian terror group is defeated.