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Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City

Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Premier League leaders Manchester City signed AS Roma's Chilean midfielder David Pizarro on Tuesday on loan until the end of the season, manager Roberto Mancini again linking up with the tidy passer.

Tech news: Galaxy gets better, Twitter faster!

Tech news: Galaxy gets better, Twitter faster!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Here's a quick round up of the latest and hottest happenings in the world of gadgets and gaming this week.

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Didier Drogba scored twice to maintain the Ivory Coast's perfect start to the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifiers on Sunday while other top contenders Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia also won.

Keita fires Barca to 1-0 win over Zaragoza

Keita fires Barca to 1-0 win over Zaragoza

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Seydou Keita made the most of a rare place in the starting lineup to give Barcelona a 1-0 win at home to Real Zaragoza on Saturday that put the champions 10 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

NCP MLA arrested on rape charges

NCP MLA arrested on rape charges

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Nationalist Congress Party legislator from Pachora, Maharashtra, Dilip Wagh, who was booked for allegedly raping a girl, was arrested in Mumbai on Saturday after getting suspended from the party.

Ashok Gehlot: Gandhian with a pro-poor image

Ashok Gehlot: Gandhian with a pro-poor image

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

A profile of Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

Barca's Xavi to miss Stuttgart game with injury

Barca's Xavi to miss Stuttgart game with injury

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has damaged a calf muscle in his right leg and will miss the Champions League last-16 second leg at home to VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday, the club said. The Spain international picked up the injury during traing on Tuesday and after tests was ruled out of action for around 15 days.

Sevilla down Villarreal to reach King's Cup semis

Sevilla down Villarreal to reach King's Cup semis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Holders Sevilla led the charge into the last four of the King's Cup when Renato's early strike set them on their way to a 3-0 home win over Villarreal on Tuesday.

Al-Qaeda playing deadly role in Syria conflict: NYT

Al-Qaeda playing deadly role in Syria conflict: NYT

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Amid escalating violence in Syria, there is growing concern that Al Qaeda is trying to change the nature of the conflict against President Bashar Al Assad's regime and is resorting to frequent suicide bombings to "hijack" the revolution, a media report said on Wednesday.

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

India, France conclude talks $6 bn SRSAM deal

India, France conclude talks $6 bn SRSAM deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

India and France on Thursday concluded negotiations on a $6-billion pact for short range surface to air missiles for use by the Indian Air Force and the Navy even as they made progress on a $10-billion deal for supply of Rafale fighter aircraft to the country.

JK court restrains deportation of Pakistani man

JK court restrains deportation of Pakistani man

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The Jammu and Kashmir high court has restrained the authorities from deporting an aged Pakistani national, who came to his native Pekhri village in Samba district recently on a cross Line of Control permit issued by the Pakistan government, till further orders.The order was passed by Justice Mansoor Ahmed Mir in a petition filed by 83-year-old Hashmat Ali, who had migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and did not want to return.

Prem Panicker: If I was Dhoni, I'd bowl first at the MCG vs Bangladesh

Prem Panicker: If I was Dhoni, I'd bowl first at the MCG vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Prem Panicker, a keen follower of the game and one of cricket's finest writers, interacted with readers on the Rediff World Cup Chat.

Meet the nation's first UID holders

Meet the nation's first UID holders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

347688003622 is the Unique ID number of Raju Makkan Madi of Tembhali village, one of the first recepients of the government's most ambitious schemes. The long wait for the UID cards is over for 33-year old Raju Makkan Madi, a labourer who earns Rs 75 a day.

Patients die while doctors agitate in Rajasthan

Patients die while doctors agitate in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

At least 30 patients have lost their lives in the ongoing stir by resident doctors in at least 50 government and private hospitals in Rajasthan.

Why Vedanta verdict is just new wine in old bottle

Why Vedanta verdict is just new wine in old bottle

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The recent Vedanta verdict is an aberration, not a trend, feels Nityanand Jayaraman.

Kanoute gives Sevilla Super Cup edge over Barca

Kanoute gives Sevilla Super Cup edge over Barca

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Luis Fabiano netted the equaliser and Frederic Kanoute struck twice to earn Sevilla a 3-1 comeback victory at home to a second-string Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Saturday.

Monika, Sarabjit to lead India in C'wealth Games

Monika, Sarabjit to lead India in C'wealth Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Dope-tainted Manipuri lifter L Monika Devi and Sarabjit Singh, who broke his own national record in the over 105kg category, will spearhead Indian challenge at the Commonwealth Games from October 3-14.

Mahindra plans to build plant in South Africa

Mahindra plans to build plant in South Africa

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Mahindra could not provide details of where the plant would be located in South Africa and how much would be invested on it, but merely indicated that a feasibility study had been completed.

How Dawood's brother's driver was murdered

How Dawood's brother's driver was murdered

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Days after two assailants murdered Iqbal Kaskar's driver-cum-bodyguard Arif Sayyed Abu Bakr at Pakmodia street, a heartland of underworld don Dawood Ibrahami various theories continue to do the rounds. Rediff.com's N Ganesh brings you a blow-by-blow account of the shootout.

Man City stretch lead, Chelsea end dismal run

Man City stretch lead, Chelsea end dismal run

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

Manchester City took another step toward the Premier League title when they brushed aside Blackburn Rovers 3-0 for their 18th successive home league win to move five points clear of Manchester United at the top of the table Saturday.

World Cup blunder refs not retained for late stage

World Cup blunder refs not retained for late stage

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The referees at the centre of controversy in the Germany v England and Argentina v Mexico second round matches have not been retained for the remainder of the tournament, FIFA said in a statement on Tuesday.

Terrorists likely to attack SA during WC: reports

Terrorists likely to attack SA during WC: reports

Rediff.com30 May 2010

South Africa may fall victim to a terrorist attack during the World Cup it is hosting in less than two weeks, according to a report in the Sunday Times, quoting an investigative group and other sources.

What got the world talking in 2014

What got the world talking in 2014

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The year 2014 is coming to an end. It was the year of conflict, the year of strife. Year 2014 will be remembered for several reasons -- the rise and threat of the Islamic State, the downing of two Malayasia Airlines aircraft and the sudden and effective way of using hastags on social media to generate a buzz about the event. After all, who can forget #theicebucket challenge and the phenomenon it grew into. Read on as we bring you an overview of international news and events of 2014.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Upadhyay wrecks Karnataka top-order

Ranji Trophy round-up: Upadhyay wrecks Karnataka top-order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Medium pacer Krishnakant Upadhyay's inspiring spell helped Railways restrict defending champions Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi. A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai avoid follow-on embarrassment vs Railways

Ranji round-up: Mumbai avoid follow-on embarrassment vs Railways

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Tail-ender Javed Khan, batting with a finger injury, saved Mumbai from following-on while chasing Railways' first innings score of 242 in the rain-truncated Ranji Trophy match, in Delhi, on Wednesday. A summary of the final day's play of the league matches around the country.

Why is India silent on US military strike against Syria?

Why is India silent on US military strike against Syria?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Has New Delhi internalised the truth that it does not matter, asks Saeed Naqvi. Such deafening silence from the government, principal opposition, even the pundits!

La Liga: Barca held to 1-1 draw in Sevilla

La Liga: Barca held to 1-1 draw in Sevilla

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Barcelona's advantage over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga was cut to five points when they surrendered the lead and were held to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling clash at battling Sevilla on Sunday.

Doha talk 'impasse' lingers in WTO

Doha talk 'impasse' lingers in WTO

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Gloom over ministerial, courtesy US-China spar, conflict between cotton-producing African nations.

'I see the genius of the Indian people'

'I see the genius of the Indian people'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'Never lose your optimism. Never lose your aspiration and never -- even if India becomes a prosperous consumer society -- never ever lose that shining light in your eyes,' advises Dr Peter McLaughlin, headmaster of the Doon School.

Orissa kidnap: 12 Maoists get bail, talks progress

Orissa kidnap: 12 Maoists get bail, talks progress

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Twelve Maoists including hardcore rebel leader Sriramalu Srinivasalu were on Tuesday released on bail as talks for safe return of abducted Malkangiri district collector and an engineer appeared to reach a decisive stage after another top Naxal Ganti Prasadam joined the negotiation process.

Semenya won't compete until test results are out

Semenya won't compete until test results are out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Caster Semenya, the 800 metres world champion, will not return to competitive athletics until her gender verification case has been resolved, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Tuesday.

Shakira to front World Cup concert

Shakira to front World Cup concert

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer World Cup in South Africa, organisers said on Wednesday. The concert in South Africa's biggest black township Soweto will be on June 10, a day before the start of the month-long World Cup, which is being hosted for the first time in Africa.

'Syria is central to Middle East peace'

'Syria is central to Middle East peace'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'Why not ask for a change of leadership in Qatar, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia? Is there a constitution in Saudi Arabia? Are there elections in Saudi Arabia? Why no talk of democracy in these countries?' 'America said change the leader now, but is now ignoring the feelings of the Syrian moderate majority. Is that democracy,' asks H E Dr Riad Abbas, Syrian ambassador to India, in an interview to Cleo Paskal.

Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Lionel Messi scored a stunning freekick and helped set up two more goals as Barcelona swept hosts Deportivo Coruna aside 4-0 to surge five points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

'I used to play the guitar but I now I only play the fool'

'I used to play the guitar but I now I only play the fool'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The Big Chill is an upmarket cafe in New Delhi's tony Khan Market and that's where Deora wanted to meet. He introduces me to his favourite cake: tiramisu with a generous infusion of Bailey's, the Irish creme liquor. I take a spoonful, recall the reading on the bathroom scales earlier that morning, and resolutely push it aside, writes Aditi Phadnis.

Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals

Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Hosts Angola and Algeria qualified for the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after playing out a goalless draw in their final Group A match on Monday.

African Nations Cup: Angola down Malawi

African Nations Cup: Angola down Malawi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Angola burst into celebration on Thursday after the African Nations Cup hosts catapulted to the top of Group A with a 2-0 victory over Malawi.