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Messi magic set to unfold in high-profile friendly

Messi magic set to unfold in high-profile friendly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Superstar footballer Lionel Messi is set to keep his date with India and unfold his magic when he leads Argentina in a FIFA international friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata on Friday when the euphoria of one of the most high-profile matches in the country reaches the crescendo.

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Venezuelan Miku (64th minute and 78th) and skipper Sunil Chhetri (95th) starred for Bengaluru at the Balewadi Sports Complex as the side registered their fourth win this season to cement their place the top of points table.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'For around five hours the storm, reportedly the strongest one ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal, that mother of many a deathly vortex, shook Kolkata like a toddler playing with a rattling toy,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Blatter wins final FIFA term, pledges reform

Blatter wins final FIFA term, pledges reform

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Sepp Blatter was re-elected unopposed as FIFA president on Wednesday, promising to use his final term to radically reform football's ailing world governing body.

Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA prez

Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA prez

Rediff.com30 May 2011

FIFA's ethics committee cleared president Sepp Blatter of any wrongdoing as two of soccer's most senior officials were suspended on Sunday in the worst corruption scandal to blight the sport's governing body.

Nabi named captain as Mumbai gear up for ISL opener vs Kolkata

Nabi named captain as Mumbai gear up for ISL opener vs Kolkata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

India midfielder Syed Rahim Nabi was named captain of Indian Super League side Mumbai City Football Club ahead of the tournament lung opener against Atletico de Kolkata at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata.

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Bollywood star Salman Khan used micro-blogging site Twitter to deny reports of him investing in Indian Super League team FC Pune City. The actor, who was believed to be the co-owner of the Pune franchise, posted: "I do not own any ISL team. My friends Dheeraj & Kapil Wadhawan had asked me to be their partner in FC Pune City.

See the wonderful world through the eyes of National Geographic!

See the wonderful world through the eyes of National Geographic!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

National Geographic launched its annual Travel Photographer of the Year contest, calling on photographers around the world to submit their work in one of three categories: nature, people or cities.

Former Bengal industry minister pained at Tata's comment

Former Bengal industry minister pained at Tata's comment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

On Wednesday, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan said that while driving from the airport through Rajarhat, he came across beautiful buildings but it looked like a countryside under development with no signs of industrialisation.

Home tutor who bashed up 3-yr-old remanded

Home tutor who bashed up 3-yr-old remanded

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Home tutor Puja Singh, who was caught on camera brutally beating up a three-year-old child at Lake Town in Barasat city of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, was on Saturday remanded in police custody by a court in Salt Lake.

The Best Food Photographs

The Best Food Photographs

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'

RIL eyes oil refiners in US, Europe

RIL eyes oil refiners in US, Europe

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The company feels valuations are low and the demand would later rise.

Jyoti Basu hospitalised after fall

Jyoti Basu hospitalised after fall

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

Communist party of India-Marxist patriarch and former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu, who has been injured in his forehead after a fall in the toilet at his residence, was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata, on Sunday, for further treatment.

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

Making millions, making violins!

Making millions, making violins!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Sam Zygmuntowicz works 15-hour days to make just six instruments a year.

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

SRK, Katrina, Pitbull to perform at IPL opening

SRK, Katrina, Pitbull to perform at IPL opening

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, will reportedly add glamour and extravaganza to the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) with his performance.

I-League: Beto brace sets up Churchill Brothers victory

I-League: Beto brace sets up Churchill Brothers victory

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Churchill Brothers played true to their reputation to hold off the challenge of youthful Pailan Arrows 3-0 in the 10th round of the I-League at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Monday.

I-League: Kolkata derby abandoned amid high drama

I-League: Kolkata derby abandoned amid high drama

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

In what was another shameful episode in a city as passionate about sports as Kolkata, the much hyped I-League local derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake stadium) was abandoned on Sunday.

West Bengal to raise Rs 3,000 cr from 'idle' govt land

West Bengal to raise Rs 3,000 cr from 'idle' govt land

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

To unlock about 80 acres of premium land in Kolkata, held by four state-owned transport companies.

PHOTOS: Ever been to such bizarre structures?

PHOTOS: Ever been to such bizarre structures?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

20 shades of unusual buildings and homes around the world.

Kolkata rocked by successive tremors; offices shut

Kolkata rocked by successive tremors; offices shut

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Kolkata and parts of West Bengal were on Wednesday rocked by successive mild tremors in a span of less than two hours, following the massive temblors in Sumatra. The first tremor was felt at 2.42 pm and the second at 4.13 pm, said Regional Meteorological Centre Director G C Debnath. Tremors were also felt in North and South 24 Parganas districts adjoining Kolkata and in Darjeeling and Siliguri in north Bengal, official reports said.

Biometric ATMs, the future?

Biometric ATMs, the future?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Indian soccer legend Sailen Manna passes away

Indian soccer legend Sailen Manna passes away

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Known as one of the best Indian defenders who went on to become a captain of high repute, he made his first international appearance at the 1948 London Olympics.

Kolkata set to play host to stars Pele, Cafu

Kolkata set to play host to stars Pele, Cafu

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The home of Indian football is once again gearing up for another football fiesta when a galaxy of international stars, led by two-time World Cup winner Brazilian Cafu, will be up against a dream Indian XI at the Salt Lake Stadium on January 23.

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

David Beckham had a hand in both goals as the L.A Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Thursday to book a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will face Real Salt Lake.

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their Major League Soccer Western Conference semi-final, first-leg match on Sunday.

Hawks stun Pistons for fifth win

Hawks stun Pistons for fifth win

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Tony Delk and Predrag Drobjnak both scored 16 points as the Atlanta Hawks stunned the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons 88-72 in National Basketball Association play Friday in Auburn Hills.

Kolkata football fans await Messi's magic

Kolkata football fans await Messi's magic

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Football superstar Lionel Messi is set to unfold his magic when he leads Argentina in FIFA international friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata on Friday evening.

Blood-doping cheats beware

Blood-doping cheats beware

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Kolkata tie: Messi to lead Argentina, Tevez out

Kolkata tie: Messi to lead Argentina, Tevez out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Striker Carlos Tevez has been left out of the star-studded Argentina football squad led by Barcelona supertstar Lionel Messi for a friendly against Venezuela, to be played at the Salt Lake Stadium on September 2.

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

It's good news for football-crazy fans of the city. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates will play a FIFA official international friendly against Venezuela at Salt Lake's Yuba Bharati Krirangan on September 2.

Beckham's royal return ends in defeat for Galaxy

Beckham's royal return ends in defeat for Galaxy

Rediff.com2 May 2011

David Beckham' rush back from the royal wedding to play for LA Galaxy in Dallas ended in a soggy defeat on Sunday with his team falling to a 2-1 loss at Pizza Hut Park.