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Why Indians love visiting the Great Wall of China

Why Indians love visiting the Great Wall of China

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

It's been a huge draw for Indian tourists this year.

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Devastation struck Venezuela when oil prices started collapsing in 1982, following a global oil glut. The country's economy contracted overnight.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

2018 FIFA World Cup: Points Table

2018 FIFA World Cup: Points Table

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The points table of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

'Mission accomplished', but can France fire?

'Mission accomplished', but can France fire?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Didier Deschamps, for whom a 0-0 draw with Denmark was 'mission accomplished' as his side finished top of Group C ahead of the Danes.

Denmark coach adds 'salt, pepper and vinegar' to France clash

Denmark coach adds 'salt, pepper and vinegar' to France clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Denmark coach Age Hareide's withering assessment of opponents France last month has added 'salt, pepper and vinegar' to their World Cup match on Tuesday, his counterpart Didier Deschamps said.

Like father Peter Schmeichel, Kasper hears echoes of Denmark's 1998 campaign

Like father Peter Schmeichel, Kasper hears echoes of Denmark's 1998 campaign

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

"20 years ago to the day I played against France in Denmark's final group game with destiny in our own hands."

Why Aussie keeper Ryan hopes his World Cup bills keep on rising

Why Aussie keeper Ryan hopes his World Cup bills keep on rising

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mathew Ryan asked his family if anyone wanted to come and watch him play in the World Cup in Russia, there was an enthusiastic response - from 27 of them.

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Les Bleus needed a penalty, given by the video assistant referee, and goal-line technology to beat Australia 2-1 in their opening game and they were shaken up by Peru on Thursday but won 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal.

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sampaoli looked morose after Argentina's heaviest defeat in a World Cup group stage since 1958 and appeared resigned to his side's fate.

Deschamps hails match winner Mbappe

Deschamps hails match winner Mbappe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

France coach Didier Deschamps hailed young striker Kylian Mbappe for his decisive contribution in the 1-0 victory over Peru in Yekaterinburg that enabled them to progress from Group C into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday.

Denmark bitter about double VAR blow

Denmark bitter about double VAR blow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Denmark coach Age Hareide admitted his side were fortunate to have four points from their first two World Cup Group C matches after a 1-1 draw with Australia in Samara on Thursday.

Why Germany won't change much despite poor start...

Why Germany won't change much despite poor start...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sweden scout Roger Sandberg is not expecting Germany to make many changes for their World Cup game on Saturday, despite the world champions' flat performance in a 1-0 defeat by Mexico in their opening match.

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Cunningham, an LGBT campaigner who works with England's football authorities, is one of only a handful of openly gay England fans who have made the trip to Russia where gay activists have been detained for taking part in demonstrations.

'Strangest' moment of this footballer's career...

'Strangest' moment of this footballer's career...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The VAR penalty that helped France defeat Australia in their World Cup opener was the 'strangest' moment of Mile Jedinak's career, the Socceroos captain said on Sunday.

World Cup: Special Pogba eclipses France's attacking trio

World Cup: Special Pogba eclipses France's attacking trio

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Although he did not put up a scintillating display in midfield, Pogba powered into the box after a couple of one-twos and scored with a slightly deflected lob to earn Les Bleus all three points.

World Cup: When technology came to France's aid in win over Australia

World Cup: When technology came to France's aid in win over Australia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Striker Antoine Griezmann lashed home the historic spot kick in the 58th minute but Australia hit back with a penalty of their own when Samuel Umtiti inexplicably handled the ball in the box four minutes later.

FIFA WC PIX: Pogba earns France 2-1 win as technology plays its part

FIFA WC PIX: Pogba earns France 2-1 win as technology plays its part

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between France and Australia at Kazan Stadium on Saturday

Key ingredient that can lead France to World Cup title

Key ingredient that can lead France to World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Kylian Mbappe believes Les Bleus have what it takes to win the title in Russia if they all stick together.

Why France's Giroud could find himself on the bench

Why France's Giroud could find himself on the bench

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Didier Deschamps has tough choices to make ahead of his young team's World Cup opener against Australia and the experienced Olivier Giroud could find himself on the bench.

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

France open their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 16 and also play Peru and Denmark in Group C.

Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies

Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

World Cup hopefuls France salvaged a late 1-1 draw against the United States in their final friendly before the tournament, while fellow title favourites Spain also needed a late oal as they edged past Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday. Elsewhere, there were wins for finalists Serbia, Denmark, Morocco and Australia, while Sweden were held to a goalless draw by Peru.

Griezmann to decide Atletico future before World Cup

Griezmann to decide Atletico future before World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Despite striking a brace to help Atletico win Europa League title against Marseille, the French player has been heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona.

WC warm-ups: Visca hat-trick spoils South Korea farewell

WC warm-ups: Visca hat-trick spoils South Korea farewell

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

South Korea were left with plenty to ponder ahead of this month's World Cup finals after Edin Visca scored a hat-trick to give Bosnia and Herzegovina a 3-1 victory in a friendly in Jeonju on Friday.

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Rediff.com25 May 2018

"If the French team passes beyond the quarter-finals I will come and support," Macron said during a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Peru Summit: Over 190 nations negotiate historic climate deal

Peru Summit: Over 190 nations negotiate historic climate deal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The average global temperature between January and October has been 0.68 degrees Celsius higher than the 20th century's average global temperature of 14.1 degree C.

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

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

PIX: When goal celebrations made for fun memories at the FIFA World Cup

PIX: When goal celebrations made for fun memories at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The FIFA World Cup at Russia saw a variety of celebrations -- from the weird to some fancy dance moves -- Rediff.com has got it all covered here...

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A European nation is set to win the World Cup for the fourth time in a row this Sunday and in doing so confirm an unprecedented dominance for the Old World over their once mighty rivals in South America.

France peaking perfectly as they head to World Cup final

France peaking perfectly as they head to World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France is slowly but gaining momentum when it mattered most.

Messi, Neymar flop as South Americans make early exit

Messi, Neymar flop as South Americans make early exit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

It all ended in tears as Argentina and Colombia went out in the round of 16, the latter on penalties, while Uruguay and Brazil both lost their quarter-finals on Friday, to France and Belgium respectively.

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Peru made a positive and lasting impression all-round, whether for their enterprising performances or their travelling army of joyous fans

France and Denmark unite in boredom - and progress

France and Denmark unite in boredom - and progress

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Danes were certainly in no mood to risk defeat by pushing for a win they did not need to qualify.

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Already-qualified France played out an uninspiring goalless draw with Denmark in their final World Cup Group C match at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday, which was enough to ensure that both teams advance to the knockout stage.

World Cup diary: Guerrero hopes to hug Socceroos skipper

World Cup diary: Guerrero hopes to hug Socceroos skipper

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has promised to give his Australian counterpart Mile Jedinak 'a big hug' before Tuesday's match between the teams as a thank you for his personal support in overturning Guerrero's drug suspension.

South America disappoints but is the demise permanent?

South America disappoints but is the demise permanent?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Three South American sides have accounted for almost half of all World Cup titles but their worst overall performance since 2002 has raised the question: Is South American football on the wane?