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Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

It was stalwart India goalkeeper and former skipper Savita Punia's 300th international match but she was beaten in the seventh minute by a reverse hit from a Reijnen.

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team stunned reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the shootout after the two sides were locked 2-2 in regulation time.

PHOTOS: Germany's 'bling bishop' and his $42 million mansion

PHOTOS: Germany's 'bling bishop' and his $42 million mansion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

A German Catholic bishop, under fire for his extravagant spending and for lying under oath about a first class flight he took to India last year, has appeared before Pope Francis in Rome, amid speculation whether he will be forced to resign for his big-spending lifestyle.

FIFA's top 100 list

FIFA's top 100 list

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

The list of the greatest living footballers as nominated by Brazilian legend Pele to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of FIFA.

The Wendy Doniger controversy: An Alternative View

The Wendy Doniger controversy: An Alternative View

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

In any controversy, the participants cannot decide who is right or wrong. A democracy has a process in place to settle these disputes: the judiciary. Dinanath Batra in true democratic fashion availed of that opportunity citizen and Penguin's decision was the outcome of a legitimate legal battle, says Vivek Gumaste.