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PHOTOS: 10 unusual friendships in the animal world

PHOTOS: 10 unusual friendships in the animal world

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

This Sunday is Friendship Day and it seems like an apt moment to remind us that bonds can be forged between the unlikeliest of all beings. To celebrate the spirit of friendship, we bring you photographs shot by Reuters photographers around the world.

Russian skier Komissarova 'seriously hurt' in training crash at Sochi Games

Russian skier Komissarova 'seriously hurt' in training crash at Sochi Games

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Russian Skicross racer Maria Komissarova has been seriously hurt in training with doctors making an immediate decision to operate, the Russian Freestyle Federation said.

Sochi Olympics: Ski jumps are fine, official says in wake of crashes

Sochi Olympics: Ski jumps are fine, official says in wake of crashes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The International Ski Federation has no concerns about the ski jumps at the Sochi Winter Olympics, a federation spokesman said on Thursday, in the wake of two night-time training crashes, one of which sent an athlete to hospital.

PIX: Miss Universe 2011 beauties, Part IV!

PIX: Miss Universe 2011 beauties, Part IV!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

The Miss Universe 2011 pageant is fast approaching on September 12. In a countdown to D-Day, we're introducing you to all 89 contestants from around the world.

Sania's women's doubles run at Australian Open over

Sania's women's doubles run at Australian Open over

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Zimbabwean partner Cara Black were halted in their stride by the world No 1 Italian pair of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in the women's doubles quarter-finals at the Australian Open in Mlebourne on Tuesday. The sixth seeds lost 2-6, 6-3, 4-6.

Paes ousts Bhupathi, Saina and Bopanna win at Australian Open

Paes ousts Bhupathi, Saina and Bopanna win at Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Leander Paes got the better of compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi in a thrilling mixed doubles encounter to enter the third round at the Australian Open, in Melbourne, on Monday. He and Daniela Hantuchova beat eighth seeds Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina 6-0, 2-6, 10-6.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena cruise; Azarenka, Wawrinka continue dominance

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena cruise; Azarenka, Wawrinka continue dominance

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Images from the Australian Open matches played on Tuesday.

5 best sports performances of 2014

5 best sports performances of 2014

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

As the curtain comes down on 2014, here's a look at the five best performances over the last 12 months. And, guess what? Two Indian sportsmen figure in the list!

India among world's LEAST peaceful nations

India among world's LEAST peaceful nations

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Global Peace Index 2011 notes that while several countries experienced improved levels of peacefulness, others, notably those in North Africa and the Middle East that have been swept up in the political turmoil of the "Arab Spring", have experienced sharp falls in their peacefulness.

Euro qualifiers: Rooney scores in 100th match as England rally; Spain beat Belarus

Euro qualifiers: Rooney scores in 100th match as England rally; Spain beat Belarus

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Wayne Rooney celebrated his 100th England cap by scoring a penalty to lead his team to a 3-1 win over Slovenia in a Euro 2016 Group E qualifier at Wembley on Saturday which only came to life after halftime.

Euro qualifiers: Germany promise goal bonanza

Euro qualifiers: Germany promise goal bonanza

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

World Cup winners Germany are no mood to experiment against minnows Gibraltar in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday, promising a goal bonanza to make amends for recent poor results.

17 million people jobless for more than a year: OECD

17 million people jobless for more than a year: OECD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The estimates are for a group of 33 nations, including the US and Spain; the number represents 1 in 3 of unemployed people

Champions League: Real, Bayern look to seal knock-out berths

Champions League: Real, Bayern look to seal knock-out berths

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The three teams with 100 percent records in this season's Champions League can secure their places in the knockout stage this week with two games to spare.

Armenia, Kazakhstan among 32 nations in race to host Euro 2020

Armenia, Kazakhstan among 32 nations in race to host Euro 2020

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Thirty-two countries, ranging from Finland and Sweden to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Macedonia and Kazakhstan, have declared interest in hosting matches at Euro 2020 which will be staged across the continent.

US Open: Rain suspends opening day's play, Federer match postponed

US Open: Rain suspends opening day's play, Federer match postponed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Steady rain hit the US Open on Monday, washing out the last match on Arthur Ashe Stadium court featuring five-time champion Roger Federer.

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Australian photographer Warren Richardson has won the Photo of the Year 2015 award at the 59th annual World Press Photo Contest, results of which were announced on Thursday.

Champions League playoffs: Milan held by PSV, Celtic lose

Champions League playoffs: Milan held by PSV, Celtic lose

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Real Sociedad scored two brilliant goals to win 2-0 against a stunned Olympique Lyonnais side who finished with 10 men while AC Milan held PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 draw in Champions League playoff first legs.

First Look: Nagarjuna's Bhai

First Look: Nagarjuna's Bhai

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

According to the actor the film is an action entertainer but can be watched by the entire family.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible: Neighbour's envy, owner's pride

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible: Neighbour's envy, owner's pride

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

We drove in Italy what will be Mercedes-Benz's most affordable drophead offering in India - the new C-Class Cabriolet!

CL qualifier: Celtic earn late win, Fenerbahce return

CL qualifier: Celtic earn late win, Fenerbahce return

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A KrisCommons header gave former European champions Celtic a 1-0 win over Swedish side Elfsborg Boras while Fenerbahce made the most of their Champions League lifeline with a 1-1 draw against Salzburg in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie on Wednesday.

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

With the win, the defending gold medallists avoided a possible quarter-final clash with Russia, and will instead play the winner of Latvia versus Switzerland qualification game.

Ice hockey: No Russian revenge as US take amazing shootout at Sochi

Ice hockey: No Russian revenge as US take amazing shootout at Sochi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

The United States triumphed 3-2 following a remarkable sudden-death shootout after the teams finished level at 2-2 after overtime in a thrilling Winter Olympics preliminary game.

Ski Jumping: Pole Stoch gets off sick bed to win gold

Ski Jumping: Pole Stoch gets off sick bed to win gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

World No 1 Kamil Stoch shrugged off a bout of sickness on Sunday to easily win the men's Olympic ski jump normal hill title, capturing Poland's first individual Winter Games title since 1972.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

China continued to put up dominating performances in the pool, this time taking gold in women's 10 metre synchronized diving on Tuesday. Slovenian Judoka Tina Trstenjak became her country's second Olympic champion in the sport.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 11 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 11 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Day 11 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

Is your wine your pudding?

Is your wine your pudding?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

How about topping your meal with a sweet wine? Here is a beginner's guide to dessert wines.

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Here's our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.

A look at how the Euro was born

A look at how the Euro was born

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Euro is the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union and is the official currency of the eurozone.

Images: Fans speaks their minds at the World Cup

Images: Fans speaks their minds at the World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Fans speak their minds out on banners and placards at the Football World Cup. A glimpse of the action in the stands.

The best goal celebrations at the 2010 World Cup

The best goal celebrations at the 2010 World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

A photo-feature on how some players celebrated after scoring at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Football World Cup: Meet the men at the helm

Football World Cup: Meet the men at the helm

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A look at the coaches in charge of the teams at the FIFA World Cup, starting in South Africa, on Friday.

Federer puts journeyman Jaziri in his place after blip

Federer puts journeyman Jaziri in his place after blip

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Roger Federer surprisingly dropped the first set against little-known Malek Jaziri before putting the Tunisian upstart in his place with a 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 win to reach the second round of the Dubai Championships on Monday.

Sania-Bethanie clinch Dubai tennis title

Sania-Bethanie clinch Dubai tennis title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

India's Sania Mirza clinched her second doubles title of the season after she combined with partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands to defeat Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik in the title clash of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, on Saturday.

Euro qualifiers: Normality returned but shock waves may continue to reverberate

Euro qualifiers: Normality returned but shock waves may continue to reverberate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

When Michel Platini revamped the European Championship, turning the finals from a tough, lean 16-team tournament in 2012 into a flabby, 'roll up, anybody's welcome' 24-side affair in 2016, it was not surprising he ran into a blizzard of rebukes.

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Ram Charan Tej's Naayak is releasing along with Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu's Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.

Review: Naayak is a masala pot-boiler

Review: Naayak is a masala pot-boiler

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Director V V Vinayak has mixed in the right ingredients for this Sankranthi film.

Chennai Open: Former champions Cilic, Wawrinka ousted

Chennai Open: Former champions Cilic, Wawrinka ousted

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Strong title contenders Marin Cilic and Stanislas Wawrinka were knocked out of the Chennai Open by their respective opponents on Friday.

Majeric completes a double with first singles title

Majeric completes a double with first singles title

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric presented herself a New Year gift by winning her maiden singles title with a hard-fought win over Turkey's Basak Eraydin in the final of the NECC ITF Women's $25,000 tennis tournament, in Pune.

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

CLP saw early that the pollution caused by China's rush for industrial growth would lead inevitably to demands for cleaner electricity.

US Open: Men march on but more upsets in women's draw

US Open: Men march on but more upsets in women's draw

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams advanced safely to the next round of the US Open on Saturday but the women's draw saw yet another big upset as Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova was sent packing by a 145th-ranked qualifier.