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World Cup Diary: Now, video games on Virat Kohli

World Cup Diary: Now, video games on Virat Kohli

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Here is a lowdown of all the light-hearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.

YOU voted: Hottest Miss Universe 2011 contestants!

YOU voted: Hottest Miss Universe 2011 contestants!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Over the last few days, we brought you all 89 contestants vying for the Miss Universe 2011 crown and you voted for your favourites. Here are the results!

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.

US regulator downgrades Indian aviation safety ratings

US regulator downgrades Indian aviation safety ratings

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

India's aviation safety ratings have been downgraded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the top to the second category, which would affect expansion of flights by Indian carriers to the United States.

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban crashed through the defences of former women's world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria to remain in joint lead in the Masters section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival.

The engineer who won Miss Supranational

The engineer who won Miss Supranational

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Srinidhi Shetty on her journey from small town girl to the toast of the world.

Modi meets Brazilian President; both call for UNSC reforms

Modi meets Brazilian President; both call for UNSC reforms

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

India and Brazil on Wednesday called for urgent progress in reforms of the UN Security Council, as they agreed to scale up bilateral ties and deepen cooperation in international fora.

Fulham sign Boateng and Amorebieta on free transfers

Fulham sign Boateng and Amorebieta on free transfers

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng and Venezuela centre back Fernando Amorebieta have both joined Premier League Fulham on free transfers, the club said on Wednesday.

Things to look forward to in 2015

Things to look forward to in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

'Tis the season for hope and for forecasts. So here we look at the things we want and hope will be granted in 2015.

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A three-member technical team of the FAA carried out the second round of audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to check whether corrective steps have been taken to resolve 33 deficiencies the US agency had highlighted during the first round in September.

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Copa America kicks off in Chile on Thursday as a widening US-led investigation lifts the lid on rampant corruption among the sport's top officials.

India has trade deficit with 81 countries

India has trade deficit with 81 countries

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

India has trade deficit with as many as 81 countries including China, Qatar, Korea, Japan and Indonesia in 2012-13, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Experts caution against tough times in Indian equity markets in 2015.

The moments that defined 2014

The moments that defined 2014

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

India among nations with cheapest petro products

India among nations with cheapest petro products

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Lowest prices of key petroleum products were found in Venezuela & Egypt.

Who pays the highest, lowest for petrol in the world

Who pays the highest, lowest for petrol in the world

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

There are places on earth where petrol is cheaper than water.

Top 10: This year's hottest Miss Universe beauties

Top 10: This year's hottest Miss Universe beauties

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Here's looking at the top ten contestants at this year's Miss Universe pageant.

PIX: Messi's Argentina win again, US freeze out Costa Rica

PIX: Messi's Argentina win again, US freeze out Costa Rica

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Lionel Messi produced another brilliant performance to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying on Friday, but Colombia kept up the chase on the group leaders with a 5-0 demolition of Bolivia.

Petrol is cheapest in these 10 countries

Petrol is cheapest in these 10 countries

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Petrol prices are the most volatile across the world.

The man who will fill Hugo Chavez's boots

The man who will fill Hugo Chavez's boots

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Maduro, a physically imposing former union leader who served as foreign minister and vice president under Chavez, has vowed to keep Chavez's self-styled socialist revolution alive.

In Pics: The Great Egg Hunt!

In Pics: The Great Egg Hunt!

Rediff.com10 May 2014

260 two-and-a-half-foot-tall eggs, designed by varied artists, made up the New York debut of the Faberge Big Egg Hunt. Chaya Babu tracks them across the five boroughs and rediscovers her city

PHOTOS: Leaders join mourners to bid farewell to Chavez

PHOTOS: Leaders join mourners to bid farewell to Chavez

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Leaders from Latin America and beyond were in Venezuela's capital Caracas for the state funeral of late president Hugo Chavez on Friday.

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Or Iran may face the risk of losing its biggest client

IN PICS: Venezuelans mourn Chavez's death

IN PICS: Venezuelans mourn Chavez's death

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, according to a national televised address by his vice-president Nicolas Maduro. He was 58.

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Sociedad midfielder Carlos Vela was called up by Mexico for November tour friendlies on Tuesday after turning his back on his country since March 2011.

All about the great oil circle

All about the great oil circle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

India's macroeconomic situation has benefited from oil prices' decline.

Internal factors pulled down India's economic growth: IMF

Internal factors pulled down India's economic growth: IMF

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

India needs to strengthen its economic growth, says IMF.

'Never thought MasterChef Australia would become so popular'

'Never thought MasterChef Australia would become so popular'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Masterchef Australia judge Gary Mehigan talks about his experience in India, the new season.

'Spirituality, in its true sense, is the need of the hour'

'Spirituality, in its true sense, is the need of the hour'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'When you go to the root cause of any strife or violence, you find an agitated mind. If this agitation is not dealt with, then any other solution will be temporary and not as effective.' 'This is where meditation and the breathing techniques play a crucial role in creating a crime-free, violence-free society.'

World Cup qualifier: Injured Messi in Argentina squad

World Cup qualifier: Injured Messi in Argentina squad

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Argentina's injured captain Lionel Messi has been named in a squad missing the suspended Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain for next month's World Cup qualifier against South America's bottom side Paraguay.

How diamonds are illegally mined

How diamonds are illegally mined

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

The triangle that connects Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana attracts a huge number of illegal gold and diamonds prospectors who dream of changing their lives overnight by finding a huge bonanza.

India women's team in Archery World Cup final

India women's team in Archery World Cup final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

India finally came good, assuring themselves at least a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 being held in Medellin, Colombia.

Archery: India women's team in World Cup quarters

Archery: India women's team in World Cup quarters

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Deepika Kumari and Laishram Bombayla Devi helped India finish second behind China in the recurve qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 3 being held in Medellin, Colombia.

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Switzerland struck twice in quick succession to stun Euro 2016 champions Portugal 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and hand them a first competitive defeat in two years under coach Fernando Santos.

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Any additional effort to assuage the growing worldwide hunger for infrastructure funding is more than welcome, says Barun Roy.

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.

TV channel participants get money, pose as social reformers: Mamata

TV channel participants get money, pose as social reformers: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Friday that some local news channels had ganged up with the opposition to make a hue and cry over rape and violence in the state and reiterated that there was a conspiracy to kill her.

OIL to float foreign arm in 4 months, sets sight on Lanka

OIL to float foreign arm in 4 months, sets sight on Lanka

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Lines up a $1-billion capital expenditure plan for exploration purposes abroad.