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PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

Malaysian cricketer scripts T20I record

Malaysian cricketer scripts T20I record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

12 bowlers have previously claimed six-wicket hauls in a Men's T20I -- India's Deepak Chahar and Yuzvendra Chahal, Australia spinner Ashton Agar and Sri Lanka tweaker Ajantha Mendis.

Tiafoe embracing 'Cinderella story' at US Open

Tiafoe embracing 'Cinderella story' at US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe is the first American man to make a US Open semi-final since Andy Roddick in 2006.

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled one of the United Kingdom's most diverse cabinets, with key frontline posts going to ethnic minority members of Parliament, including Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the home secretary.

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe said his days of flying under the radar were over

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

If they can sit together and hammer out 'Black Sea Initiative' deal for much needed food shipments, surely, they should be able to address the madness of the larger military conflict?

As monkeypox cases rise overseas, govt issues do's and don'ts

As monkeypox cases rise overseas, govt issues do's and don'ts

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Amid increasing cases of monkeypox being reported in non-endemic countries, the government on Tuesday issued guidelines directing district surveillance units to consider even one such case as an outbreak and initiating a detailed investigation through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Varinder had to pull out of his 60kg category bout due to high fever but he tested negative for COVID-19.

Boxing World C'ships: Narender Berwal enters last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Narender Berwal enters last 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

India protests Chahar's loss but appeal rejected.

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Addressing the UNSC High Level Open Debate on 'Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Diversity, state building and the search for peace', Muraleedharan said the expectations of the international community on Afghanistan, including on combating terrorism, are set out clearly in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593, that was adopted under India's Presidency of the 15-nation Council in August.

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

New Zealand are World No 1 ODI team; India drop to 3rd

New Zealand are World No 1 ODI team; India drop to 3rd

Rediff.com3 May 2021

India are 2nd in ICC T20 rankings after annual update.

US names Anjali Bharadwaj among 12 anti-corruption champions

US names Anjali Bharadwaj among 12 anti-corruption champions

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Anjali Bharadwaj, an Indian social activist working on issues of transparency and accountability, is one of the 12 anti-corruption champions announced by the Biden administration.

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The ICC has postponed September's Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series to be hosted in Namibia and the U19 Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifier Division 2 due to take place in August in Tanzania.

Centre bans 2,550 foreign Tablighi members from India for 10 years

Centre bans 2,550 foreign Tablighi members from India for 10 years

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Action against the foreign Tablighi Jamaat members was first taken after over 2,300 people, including 250 foreigners, belonging to the Islamic organisation were found to be living at its headquarters located at Delhi's Nizamuddin soon after the nation-wide lockdown was announced in March. Several of these members had tested positive for coronavirus.

Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis

Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis

Rediff.com27 May 2020

American Frances Tiafoe has already changed the lives of his immigrant parents thanks to his tennis career and the 2019 Australian Open quarter-finalist hopes he can also inspire more black kids to take up the sport. Tiafoe, 22, was born to immigrant parents from Sierra Leone, with his father working as a janitor at a tennis centre in Maryland while his mother had to work double shifts as a nurse to help the family make ends meet.

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'If everybody with flu symptoms approach hospitals, it will create a very difficult situation for our health system.'

'Indian team' in Pakistan for World Kabaddi C'ships kicks up controversy

'Indian team' in Pakistan for World Kabaddi C'ships kicks up controversy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

A sport ministry source said the government has not granted permission to any athlete to travel to Pakistan for the event.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

African Cup: Senegal shine; Nigeria, Cameroon struggle

African Cup: Senegal shine; Nigeria, Cameroon struggle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Senegal showed their teeth on the opening day of qualifiers for the 2021 African Cup of Nations but other continental heavyweights struggled to find form on Wednesday.

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

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

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

The miracle of the hand

The miracle of the hand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rafael Nadal kept the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over American Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday for a place in the semi-finals, where he will meet another next generation player in Stefanos Tsitsipas.

What to expect at Australian Open Day 9

What to expect at Australian Open Day 9

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Frances Tiafoe is hopeful to build on his own stature in the game as he prepares for an Australian Open quarter-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Not many would have bet on unseeded Americans Danielle Collins and Frances Tiafoe making it to the Australian Open quarter-final

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal advance to semis, Chinappa-Sandhu crash out

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal advance to semis, Chinappa-Sandhu crash out

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The fifth seeded pair, who had a shaky pre-quarterfinal match against a Malaysian duo, was in terrific touch in the quarterfinal match against third seed Tesni Evans and Peter Creed of Wales.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 8

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 8

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

'Diamond trade continues to be money-laundering conduit'

'Diamond trade continues to be money-laundering conduit'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The spotlight is back on the hawala trade in diamonds.

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

UNICEF estimates that almost 16 million children and their families are in urgent need of life-saving support. Since mid-August, there have been at least 1,288 reported deaths.

How is each country spending on their military forces?

How is each country spending on their military forces?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

At Rediff Labs, we analysed the data on military expenditure by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Prez honours helicopter unit that stalled Pathankot terrorists

Prez honours helicopter unit that stalled Pathankot terrorists

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The 125 Helicopter Squadron (Gladiators) since its formation in November 1983 has enhanced its operational capability over the years and earned accolades for its valour and strike capabilities when deployed internally as well as abroad.

The knockout girls: Miss Universe 2016 finalists

The knockout girls: Miss Universe 2016 finalists

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There is just one word for these Miss Universe contestants. Hottalicous!

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Get your weekly dose on the goings on in the fashion and entertainment industry.

Punjab invites Pakistan to participate in World Kabaddi cup

Punjab invites Pakistan to participate in World Kabaddi cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Amid growing tension between India and Pakistan following Uri terror attack, Punjab has invited Pakistan along with other countries to participate in the 6th World Kabaddi Cup starting from November. However, Punjab Kabaddi Association which is organizing the event is not hopeful of granting visas to Pakistan players by the Centre in the wake of recent terror attack.

Solar lighting could create as many as 2 million jobs!

Solar lighting could create as many as 2 million jobs!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Researchers found that fuel-based lighting today provides 150,000 jobs worldwide.

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Altigreen's hybrid engine will help make cars more fuel efficient and the air we breathe cleaner.

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