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Maradona choice may come back to haunt Argentina

Maradona choice may come back to haunt Argentina

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

For most of the 95 years that Argentina have been playing Brazil in the great South American "clasico", the Argentines have boasted the better head-to-head record.

Dunga rules Ronaldo out of Copa America

Dunga rules Ronaldo out of Copa America

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Ronaldo has not played for his country since Dunga took over following the World Cup last year.

A first glimpse of Miss Universe 2008

A first glimpse of Miss Universe 2008

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The new Miss Universe was crowned in the Vietnamese city of Nha Trang earlier today. Take a look at the winning beauty!

Bidding for Venezuelan fields: RIL drops out

Bidding for Venezuelan fields: RIL drops out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of the state explorer, Reliance, IOC and Oil India Ltd had in April this year come together to consider jointly bidding for a 40 per cent stake in a field in the vast Orinoco heavy crude oil belt. To make up for the loss of Reliance, OVL has opened talks with global energy firms and is even willing to take a smaller role in case a major company joins the consortium.

Fuel price: Will the world heedsFM's advice?

Fuel price: Will the world heedsFM's advice?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

India on Monday said that it will follow up its suggestion on having a price band for crude oil once the producing nations reflect on the idea, even as it asked them to step up oil output.

Brazil held goalless by Argentina

Brazil held goalless by Argentina

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday but moved closer to leaders Paraguay who lost 4-2 in Bolivia. The top four teams qualify directly for South Africa in 2010 and the fifth plays off against the fourth team from the CONCACAF region.

Eat a hearty breakfast, lose weight

Eat a hearty breakfast, lose weight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Researchers have found that women who eat around half of their daily calories in the morning lose more weight in the long term as compared to those who start their day with just a small breakfast. What's more is that good breakfasters are less likely to pile the pounds back on.

India keen to buy BP's assets in Vietnam: Minister

India keen to buy BP's assets in Vietnam: Minister

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Oil Minister Murli Deora flew into the Vietnamese Capital this morning with heads of bluechip Indian oil firms to lay a claim with Hanoi on BP's stake in two offshore gas fields, a pipeline and power project -- together referred as Nam Con Son, Vietnam's largest gas project.

Paraguay stun Brazil in WC qualifier

Paraguay stun Brazil in WC qualifier

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Roque Santa Cruz inspired 10-man Paraguay to a 2-0 win over Brazil in their World Cup qualifier.

Standard for MS OOXML formats on hold

Standard for MS OOXML formats on hold

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

In another setback to software giant Microsoft, it will have to wait for "several months" before the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) can take a final decision on whether its Office Open XML (OOXML) file format will be an international standard or not.

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of Aptech Limited, has opened a state-of-the-art centre at San Salvador in El Salvador.

Who sets global crude oil prices?

Who sets global crude oil prices?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

OPEC does not set global oil price

Kaka ruled out of Argentina clash

Kaka ruled out of Argentina clash

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Kaka has been ruled out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina this month.

Kaka undergoes knee surgery

Kaka undergoes knee surgery

Rediff.com24 May 2008

Brazil and AC Milan playmaker Kaka underwent surgery on his left knee on Friday and is doubtful for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina. Brazil team doctor Jose Luis Runco said the arthroscopy operation had gone well but did not want to estimate how long the World Player of the Year would be out of action.

Kaka to undergo knee surgery

Kaka to undergo knee surgery

Rediff.com23 May 2008

World Player of the Year Kaka will have knee surgery on Friday after meeting a specialist in Brazil.

Is Exxon on a sticky wicket?

Is Exxon on a sticky wicket?

Rediff.com2 May 2008

According to reports, the world's biggest energy group announced a first-quarter record profit of $10.9 billion but its oil production fell almost 10 per cent in the first three months of the year. Moreover, its refining profits also slumped. Reports said that the company's broader market rallied, but Exxon shares fell 3.6 per cent to $89.70.

Cuba dominates in return to boxing ring

Cuba dominates in return to boxing ring

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Super-heavyweight Robert Acea beat American Michael Hunter on Tuesday to cap off a dominating display by Cuban boxers at the Americas Olympic qualification tournament with nine fighters earning tickets to Beijing. The results marked a stunning return to the international ring by the powerhouse Cubans, who did not send a squad to Chicago for last year's World championships where the first Olympic qualifying spots were up for grabs, following a string of defections.

India is the 6th most popular country in US

India is the 6th most popular country in US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

India is the sixth most popular country in the US, with 69 per cent of Americans having a positive image about it, while Pakistan finds itself among the 10 most unpopular nations, according to a new poll. Of 22 countries rated in Gallup's 2008 World Affairs survey, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Japan win favour with at least 80 per cent of Americans.

Young Music Entrepreneur award

Young Music Entrepreneur award

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Applications Inviting for the 2008 Young Music Entrepreneur award.

La Liga race is over, feels Spanish media

La Liga race is over, feels Spanish media

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Spanish media predicted the end of the Primera Liga title race on Monday after leaders Real Madrid went eight points clear of Barcelona at the weekend.

Venus, Golovin lose in Memphis

Venus, Golovin lose in Memphis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Top seed Venus Williams was stunned in the first round of the Memphis International by Czech qualifier Petra Kvitova.

India rejects US plan to tie hands on farm tariffs

India rejects US plan to tie hands on farm tariffs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

India, Indonesia, China, Venezuela, Turkey and the Philippines have rejected a proposal by the United States and other farm exporting countries that aims to severely curtail the flexibility to designate certain farm tariff lines as special products in the Doha market access negotiations for farm products.

PM leaves for US to attend Obama's nuke summit

PM leaves for US to attend Obama's nuke summit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday embarked on a visit to the United States to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, where he is expected to pitch for firm response to the challenges of proliferation and the possibility of terrorists gaining access to nuclear material. During the eight-day visit, Dr Singh will also travel to Brazil to attend the Brazil-Russia-India-China and India-Brazil-South Africa summits.

Firm response needed on N-terror: PM

Firm response needed on N-terror: PM

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

As he prepares to embark on a visit to the US on Saturday to participate in the Nuclear Security Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday that nuclear terrorism and proliferation of sensitive technologies are "legitimate concerns" which require "firm responses".

The most corrupt countries

The most corrupt countries

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Chasing prosperity? Unless you're a miracle worker, steer clear of these economic sinkholes.

OVL to buy 40% stake in Venezuelan oilfield

OVL to buy 40% stake in Venezuelan oilfield

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas investment arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), will take a 40 per cent stake in San Cristobal oilfield in Venezuela.

RIL, Cairn to help raise oil output by 11%

RIL, Cairn to help raise oil output by 11%

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

RIL's predominantly gas rich KG-D6 block, off the east coast, has also helped boost availability of the environment friendly fuel in the country.

Messi goal caps Argentine win

Messi goal caps Argentine win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Diego Maradona's Argentina were impressive 2-0 winners in France on Wednesday as two of world football's heavyweights squared up for a friendly in Marseille. On a hectic day of friendly internationals and a smattering of World Cup qualifiers, David Beckham equalled 1966 World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore's record of 108 caps for an outfield player when he came on for the second half of England's 2-0 friendly defeat in Spain.

7 reasons to be bullish now

7 reasons to be bullish now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

You can't fight the Fed. The Fed just cut interest rates by 50 basis points. Inflation is at an official 2%, which means by the spring they are going to cut some more

Chess World Cup: Hari, Sasi draw openers

Chess World Cup: Hari, Sasi draw openers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Indian Grandmasters Pentala Harikrishna and Krishnan Sasikiran drew their first games as the Chess World Cup got off to an exciting start in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

Tevez sent off as Argentina lose perfect record

Tevez sent off as Argentina lose perfect record

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Colombia beat Argentina 2-1 after a first-half red card for Carlos Tevez in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.

Brazil held in Peru, Salas strikes for Chile

Brazil held in Peru, Salas strikes for Chile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Kaka produced another superb strike to help Brazil draw 1-1 away to Peru in Sunday's World Cup qualifiers while Marcelo Salas scored his first international goals for more than two years in Chile's 2-2 away draw to Uruguay.

Riquelme shines in Argentina win

Riquelme shines in Argentina win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

Argentina, helped by a majestic Juan Roman Riquelme performance, maintained their perfect record in the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday while Ecuador coach Luis Fernando Suarez quit after a 5-1 loss to Paraguay. Riquelme scored two second half goals, including an exquisite free kick, in a 3-0 win over Bolivia which left Argentina with nine points from three games in the South American group.

OPEC to launch environment fund

OPEC to launch environment fund

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The Third OPEC Summit on its closing day on Sunday is likely to announce a fund, which will have contributions from energy consuming countries and oil producers, to provide technological support for reduction of the environmental impact of fuel use, OPEC officials said.

Mallorca hold in-form Espanyol

Mallorca hold in-form Espanyol

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Real Mallorca held Espanyol to an an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Mankind's closest relatives on brink of extinction

Mankind's closest relatives on brink of extinction

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The endangered list includes the Western Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) found in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Argentina return to top of FIFA rankings

Argentina return to top of FIFA rankings

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The South Americans secured 2-0 victories away to Venezuela and at home to Chile earlier this month to climb above Brazil and Italy in the monthly standings.

Messi strikes in Argentina win

Messi strikes in Argentina win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Argentina beat Venezuela 2-0 away in their World Cup qualifying match.

Ahmedinejad greets Indian-led peace caravan

Ahmedinejad greets Indian-led peace caravan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A peace caravan to Gaza travels through Iran to a rousing reception. The caravan is part of an effort to lift the two-year-old blockade of Gaza by Israel.

Real Madrid stay top

Real Madrid stay top

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Second-half strikes from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuain earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win at home to Recreativo Huelva.