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Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

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

Meet 15 people who sttod out at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Meet 15 people who sttod out at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Sunday with President Pratibha Patil honouring 15 individuals for their achievements and enhancing India's image globally. Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore spoke to these awardees on what this recognition meant to them.

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.

Meet today's women world leaders

Meet today's women world leaders

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After taking over as Britain's prime minister, Theresa May has joined a small but growing band of female world leaders.

Indian women's contingent in Liberia praised

Indian women's contingent in Liberia praised

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Since the contingent's arrival, the number of Liberian women taking steps to join the national police force has increased.

Head of all-female Indian UN force in Liberia

Head of all-female Indian UN force in Liberia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

This is the first time the world body has sent an all-woman specialised police unit as part of a peacekeeping operation.

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

New Zealand are placed in Group B along with Turkey, Paraguay and Mali.

CRPF to send women's peacekeeping team to Liberia

CRPF to send women's peacekeeping team to Liberia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The UN Mission in Liberia took over peacekeeping duties from the Economic Community of West Africa States in October 2003 to bring about a thaw among warring ethnic groups.

How the FIFA election works

How the FIFA election works

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Factbox explaining how the voting system will work at the FIFA presidential election on Friday.

India extends e-tourist visa to 37 more countries

India extends e-tourist visa to 37 more countries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The home ministry will extend e-tourist visa scheme to 37 more countries from Friday, taking the total number of beneficiary countries to 150.

Indian peacekeepers in Libya awarded for courage

Indian peacekeepers in Libya awarded for courage

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The 125-strong Indian Formed Police Unit along with 12 Indian personnel of the UN Police serving in the UN Mission in Liberia were awarded medals during a parade ceremony held recently in Congo Town in Montserrado County.

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Terming Rajan as "India's prescient banker," Time said he is among a rare breed of "economic seers".

FIFA scandal: Blatter, Platini facing possible six-year ban from football

FIFA scandal: Blatter, Platini facing possible six-year ban from football

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini could face a six-year ban from football-related activities due to corruption proceedings against them.

Success of peacekeeping depends on UN's moral force: PM

Success of peacekeeping depends on UN's moral force: PM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will contribute an additional battalion of 850 troops for United Nations peacekeeping operations, but also raised concern that troop contributing countries have no role in decision-making.

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In a private chat with friend and author, Victor Hugo Morales, the Argentine football great revealed his nomination for the presidency of the global football body

Five enter FIFA presidency race; Bility, Platini sidelined

Five enter FIFA presidency race; Bility, Platini sidelined

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

FIFA has approved five candidates for its February presidential election amid the worst crisis in its history, after barring Liberia's Musa Bility on integrity grounds and leaving out UEFA chief Michel Platini while he remains under suspension.

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Globally, the proportion of people who said they volunteered time fell slightly, to 21.0 per cent from 21.3 per cent.

5 players to watch in MLS this season

5 players to watch in MLS this season

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Major League Soccer season, which opens on Sunday.

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Football idols Zidane and Ronaldo team up in UN Ebola fundraiser.

Are there enough doctors and hospital beds in your country?

Are there enough doctors and hospital beds in your country?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Maps showing density of hospital beds and doctors per 10,000 population across the world.

Indian-American ebola doc gets prime seat at Obama's address

Indian-American ebola doc gets prime seat at Obama's address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Dr Pranav Shetty, a prominent Indian-American doctor fighting the dreaded ebola disease in West Africa, was the lone representative of the community to be present in First Lady Michelle Obama's box during the State of the Union Address.

Michelle invites Indian doctor for State of the Union Address

Michelle invites Indian doctor for State of the Union Address

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

US First Lady Michelle Obama has invited a prominent Indian-American doctor, who is playing a key role in fighting the dreaded Ebola disease in West Africa, for Wednesday's State of the Union Address.

Who is the key man of Mallya empire abroad?

Who is the key man of Mallya empire abroad?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

In an SEC filing dating back to 1997, he figures as "J Vallabh".

Actor Elba joins forces with footballers Vieira, Toure to fight Ebola

Actor Elba joins forces with footballers Vieira, Toure to fight Ebola

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Africa United campaign (http://www.weareafricaunited.org), unveiled ahead of the African Cup of Nations draw in Equatorial Guinea's capital Malabo on Wednesday, broadcasts information on the disease and how to stop it spreading in French, English, Krio and other local languages.

Ebola scare: Government tightens steps, says no need to panic

Ebola scare: Government tightens steps, says no need to panic

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

A day after the first Ebola case was reported in India, Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday said arrangements similar to the one at Delhi airport, which helped detect the virus in a man returning from Liberia, have been put in place at 24 airports and stressed the situation was under "complete control".

Man tests positive for Ebola, quarantined at New Delhi airport

Man tests positive for Ebola, quarantined at New Delhi airport

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In the first case of Ebola in the country, an Indian national returning from Liberia has tested positive for the deadly virus and has been quarantined at a special facility at Delhi airport.

World must reject linkage between religion, terror: Modi

World must reject linkage between religion, terror: Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the world community must reject any linkage between religion and terrorism while formulating a "genuinely international" partnership in the fight against all forms of terror acts.

India signs info exchange pact with 2 tax havens

India signs info exchange pact with 2 tax havens

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

To help in its efforts to crack down on suspected black money stashed abroad, India has entered into an information exchange pact with Saint Kitts and Nevis, a two-island Carribean country, perceived as a safe haven for offshore funds.

New York Ebola patient released from hospital

New York Ebola patient released from hospital

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A New York doctor, the first person in the city to be diagnosed with Ebola, was released from hospital today after fully recovering from the virus, as Mayor Bill de Blasio declared that the city is now Ebola-free.

Let the women sit this one out, says India

Let the women sit this one out, says India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

India has told the UN Security Council that it does not subscribe to the view that women should form part of the military component of peacekeeping missions, emphasising no "useful purpose" will be served by it.

PHOTOS: Inside the deadly world of Ebola

PHOTOS: Inside the deadly world of Ebola

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

West Africa is in the midst of the worst Ebola outbreak in history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that some 9,000 people have contracted the disease so far. Heath officials put the death toll at around 4,500, meaning that one in two people who get Ebola in this outbreak die. The odds are not good.

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.

UK starts Ebola screening at Heathrow airport

UK starts Ebola screening at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The United Kingdom on Tuesday started screening for the Ebola virus at Heathrow airport by testing the temperature of the passengers arriving from countries at risk in Britain, the first European Union country to begin such screenings.

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

A health care worker from the United States of America has been diagnosed with Ebola after treating a patient who died of the deadly disease last week, sending officials scrambling to find the "breach in protocol" that resulted in her infection - the first case contracted on American soil.

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly have no intention of changing the dates of next year's football event even though hosts Morocco called for postponement of the finals because of fears over the Ebola virus.

Ebola virus epidemic death toll exceeds 4,000: WHO

Ebola virus epidemic death toll exceeds 4,000: WHO

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The World Health Organisation has said that the death toll attributed to the Ebola outbreak has risen above 4,000.

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi is ranked fifth on the 2015 roster of 'World's Greatest Leaders' with Satyarthi coming in at the 28th spot.

UN declares Ebola outbreak 'threat to peace and security'

UN declares Ebola outbreak 'threat to peace and security'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The UN Security Council has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a threat to peace and security, with UN chief Ban Ki-moon deciding to deploy an "unprecedented" emergency health mission to combat the outbreak that has impacted the lives of millions.