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UK tycoon apologises for 'colonised by immigrants' jibe after backlash

UK tycoon apologises for 'colonised by immigrants' jibe after backlash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants,' sparking criticism from political leaders.

Gold price can hit $6,200/oz: UBS

Gold price can hit $6,200/oz: UBS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The bull-market in gold is not yet over and prices can rise to $6,200 an ounce (oz) by mid-2026, up nearly 25 per cent from current levels, according to UBS.

Under-19 WC: Vihaan Malhotra hits century as India crush Zimbabwe by 204 runs!

Under-19 WC: Vihaan Malhotra hits century as India crush Zimbabwe by 204 runs!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the Under-19 World Cup.

Modric brings Galactico glamour to Swansea in surprise ownership twist

Modric brings Galactico glamour to Swansea in surprise ownership twist

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Real Madrid maestro Luka Modric is poised to make his first move into club ownership with a minority stake at Swansea City.

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Caught in the heat of his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders's must-win match against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata on Wednesday, Rahane was unaware of Rohit's retirement from Test cricket on the same day.

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A look back at some of the most painful moments when South Africa came heartbreakingly close -- but always fell short -- before finally breaking the curse at Lord's.

Eubank Jr in hospital after beating Benn on points

Eubank Jr in hospital after beating Benn on points

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Chris Eubank Jr was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after beating fellow Briton Conor Benn on a unanimous points decision in their thrilling middleweight grudge match on Saturday.

Pak gets $1 bn IMF loan despite India's strong objection

Pak gets $1 bn IMF loan despite India's strong objection

Rediff.com10 May 2025

India registered its protest at the board of IMF, which met on Friday to review the EFF lending programme for Pakistan.

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Gold prices could hit the $3500 an ounce (oz) mark in the next 18 months - up around 13 per cent from the current levels - given the global uncertainties and aided by investment demand, said analysts at BofA Securities in a recent note. Uncertainty around Trump Administration trade policies, BofA said, could continue to push the US dollar (USD) lower, further supporting gold prices near-term.

Shandilya shocked by Nigel Lazar

Shandilya shocked by Nigel Lazar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Former Asian and National champion Ashok Shandilya of Railways failed to qualify for the Senior National Snooker Championship after losing 2-3 to Tamil Nadu's Nigel Lazar in Chennai on Thursday. Lazar, making a comeback to the National Championship after a gap of 14 years, entered the main draw after a 47-56, 62-51, 14-70, 74-42, 64-49 victory.

Barbados Prepares For Hurricane Beryl

Barbados Prepares For Hurricane Beryl

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Hours after India's triumph in the T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados and other islands in the West Indies prepared for the onslaught of the expected fury of Hurricane Beryl.

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Also Spotted: Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Rylance, Zendaya, Paul Mescal, Jamie Dornan...

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'

#RakshaBandhan: 'May It Teach Each Man To Love Women'

#RakshaBandhan: 'May It Teach Each Man To Love Women'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Film folk celebrate Raksha Bandhan with cute pictures and messages.

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Farage, 52, said he felt he had done all he could to achieve a vote for the United Kingdom to leave the EU in a referendum on June 23 and now he wanted "his life back".

Nigel Short infuriates players with 'women no good at chess' jibe

Nigel Short infuriates players with 'women no good at chess' jibe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

English chess grandmaster Nigel Short has landed himself in hot water and has been slammed by leading female chess players.

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Sunak, 44, was facing the impossible challenge of overcoming voter anger against the incumbent Tories after 14 years in power. The 61-year-old Keir Starmer-led Labour Party, meanwhile, maintained a strong lead over the Tories throughout the six-week campaign.

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials for the upcoming U-19 men's World Cup with umpire KNA Padmanabhan and match referee Narayanan Kutty being the two Indian representatives.

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Red Bull have won 20 of the 21 races so far, another F1 record, and Verstappen has won in Abu Dhabi for the past three years. Both titles have already been clinched.

India, WI fined for slow over-rate in first T20I

India, WI fined for slow over-rate in first T20I

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

According to an ICC release, Pandya and Powell pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

#Raksha Bandhan: 'Best gift our parents could've given'

#Raksha Bandhan: 'Best gift our parents could've given'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Bollywood is celebrating Raksha Bandhan with pictures of their siblings and beautiful accompanying messages.

Pooran fined for criticising umpires after heroic win

Pooran fined for criticising umpires after heroic win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Pooran fined 15 per cent of match fee for criticising umpires during 2nd T20I against India

Govt seeks to allay concern over 'retaliatory' duty cut on US apples

Govt seeks to allay concern over 'retaliatory' duty cut on US apples

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

India's recent move to remove additional 'retaliatory' duty on eight products from the United States (US), including apples and walnuts, would not have any negative impact on the domestic producers, the government clarified, even as the issue threatened to snowball into a political slugfest between the ruling and Opposition parties. The move would, in fact, result in competition in the premium market segment, ensuring better quality at better prices for consumers, especially for apples, a senior government official said. "There were certain concerns that were being raised on the mutually agreed solution that has come in, more specific to seven-eight agriculture products where we had levied additional import duties in retaliation to the steel and aluminum measures (imposed by the US)," Peeyush Kumar, additional secretary in the commerce department, told reporters in a briefing.

Bolt falls prey to investment fraud, loses $12.7m

Bolt falls prey to investment fraud, loses $12.7m

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

SSL said in a January 12 statement that it had become aware of fraudulent activity by a former employee and has referred the matter to law enforcement, adding that it had taken steps to secure assets and strengthen protocols.

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

British Indian think tank 1928 Institute organised a special roundtable entitled 'India and the Indo-Pacific' bringing together the High Commissioners of India, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Nepal, among others, ahead of the reception in the River Room of the House of Lords on Monday evening.

India fined 20 per cent for slow over rate in first ODI against WI

India fined 20 per cent for slow over rate in first ODI against WI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Shikhar Dhawan-led side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Erskine said he had told Warner to keep quiet so that everyone could move on from the scandal.

Boxing Day Test: Smith, umpire Llong spar over dead-ball rule

Boxing Day Test: Smith, umpire Llong spar over dead-ball rule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Smith was miffed after the umpire's decision to term the delivery of New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner as 'dead ball'

Verstappen wins at Monza after safety car finish

Verstappen wins at Monza after safety car finish

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Max Verstappen dashed Ferrari's home hopes and won the Italian Grand Prix

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.

UK Govt steps in to amend Chelsea's ticket sales ban

UK Govt steps in to amend Chelsea's ticket sales ban

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The British Govt amended the Special License enabling Chelsea FC to sell tickets to select competitions to fans

Unstoppable Verstappen vrooming towards greatness

Unstoppable Verstappen vrooming towards greatness

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Verstappen suffered two retirements from the first three races but has otherwise finished all but two rounds in the top three.

Aus bowling trio deny knowing 2018 ball-tampering plot

Aus bowling trio deny knowing 2018 ball-tampering plot

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc clarified that they had no knowledge that a foreign substance was being applied on the ball.

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Kohli over a contentious no ball call against Sunrisers Hyderabad during an IPL match on Saturday in Bengaluru.

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Saini handed one demerit point for 'aggressive gestures' at Pooran

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Rushed return to EPL could put lives at risk: Watford coach

Rushed return to EPL could put lives at risk: Watford coach

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The death toll in the UK is anything between 33,000 and 38,000. That's filling our stadium and then filling it half again. It's a sobering thought.'

Rayo players skip training due to pay dispute

Rayo players skip training due to pay dispute

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Spanish second division side Rayo Vallecano refused to turn up for the first day of group training due to a dispute with the club hierarchy over a pay cut for staff and players, a club source said on Monday.