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Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release adorable engagement photos

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release adorable engagement photos

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The pictures follow Markle's official meet-up with Harry's extended family at the annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace hosted by his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Weekend Watch

Weekend Watch

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

La Liga: Messi tops Di Stefano as Barcelona, Atletico go clear

La Liga: Messi tops Di Stefano as Barcelona, Atletico go clear

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Lionel Messi overhauled Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano's La Liga goals tally as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid each won on Saturday to pull three points clear of Real at the top.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?

Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes; no women in top 100

Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes; no women in top 100

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among the world's highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes' compilation topped by American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Euro zone leaders will hold an emergency summit on Monday.

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Here is a terrific quote that is doing the rounds from Chile's coach, Jorge Sampaoli.

First Look: Hard rock hallelujah

First Look: Hard rock hallelujah

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Outlandish Finnish band Lordi won the Eurovision song contest.

Messi penalty lifts Barca back to La Liga summit

Messi penalty lifts Barca back to La Liga summit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Barcelona kept up the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid when Lionel Messi struck from the penalty spot in a 1-0 win at Espanyol in Saturday's Catalan derby.

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Serena Williams has never been one to take too much notice of convention.

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Sterling has scored six goals in five starts for City this season and has impressed with his overall contribution to Guardiola's prolific attack which has struck 29 goals in eight Premier League games.

This is where Meghan Markle will spend her first royal Christmas

This is where Meghan Markle will spend her first royal Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Did you know the estate that hosts the royal celebration is open to the public?

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi has registered a big win in the Democratic Congressional primary in the US state of Illinois by defeating the state senator.

Bird China to set up centre in Bangalore

Bird China to set up centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Bird China, the largest mobile phone manufacturer of China, will set up a telecom software development centre in Bangalore, a company official said on Wednesday.

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

Five reasons why markets crashed over 1,700 points on Monday

Five reasons why markets crashed over 1,700 points on Monday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Stock markets crashed over 1,000 points or nearly 4 per cent on Monday, making it the biggest fall since 2008.

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take into consideration the views of the club's divided fan base before deciding whether to extend his 20-year reign at the north London side.

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Krishnamoorthi, 43, won the Chicago-area US House of Representatives seat, the 8th Congressional District, vacated by Tammy Duckworth who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The Copa America was played as a 12-team tournament from 1993 when the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) invited two teams from CONCACAF, the North and Central America and Caribbean region, to join in.

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off as Man United draw; Arsenal cruise

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off as Man United draw; Arsenal cruise

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Manchester United stretched their winless Premier League streak to four games after their manager Jose Mourinho and midfielder Ander Herrera were sent off in a 0-0 home draw with Burnley on Saturday.

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Mourinho's tinkerings meant a first start of the season for midfielder Scott McTominay, playing on the right of a three-man defence, while Anthony Martial played instead of the dropped Alexis Sanchez. On this evidence, more changes may be needed when United take on Valencia in the Champions League on Tuesday.

United, Chelsea and Spurs seek FA Cup salvation

United, Chelsea and Spurs seek FA Cup salvation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

With dreams of European glory in tatters, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend clinging to their last chance of silverware this season.

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Euro zone leaders clinched a deal with Greece on Monday.

Slick Arsenal end Manchester United's unbeaten run

Slick Arsenal end Manchester United's unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Arsenal scored twice in three minutes through a deflected Granit Xhaka strike and Danny Welbeck's header to claim a deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday and inflict a first Premier League defeat on the visitors in 26 games.

PIX: Spurs end Chelsea run as Man City, Liverpool march on

PIX: Spurs end Chelsea run as Man City, Liverpool march on

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The win moved Spurs up to third but unbeaten Manchester City still looked in a class of their own at the top as Leroy Sane scored twice in a 4-0 stroll over West Ham United.

Under-17 World Cup: France meet Japan in battle of equals

Under-17 World Cup: France meet Japan in battle of equals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Both sides will be high on confidence with an aim to come out all guns blazing.

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The 70-year-old former French and US Open champion, who earned a reputation for controversial behaviour during his playing days, was excluded from the tie on Saturday for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Williams, who played an exhibition match last December in the United Arab Emirates, where she lost to French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, said in addition to working on her serve and returns, she needs to manage her time better now that she has her daughter in tow.

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Marcus Rashford scored twice as holders Manchester United brushed aside second-tier Burton Albion 4-1 at Old Trafford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Guardiola has crafted a sleek offensive unit but, after a breathless opening 15 minutes at The Emirates, they appeared to ease off as their intensity levels dropped and they allowed Arsenal back into the match.

Emmys 2017: Aziz, Nicole, Reese, Riz...

Emmys 2017: Aziz, Nicole, Reese, Riz...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

A lot of history was made on Emmys night!

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Barcelona suffered a first home defeat of the season when they lost 3-2 against Valencia after finishing with 10 men in La Liga on Saturday, leaving the door open for Madrid rivals Atletico and Real to move above them.

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Seeing the cut on the phone cam, his pretty face damaged, the Portuguese forward's expression said it all.

FA Cup: United ease past Reading; Chelsea's Fabregas misses penalty

FA Cup: United ease past Reading; Chelsea's Fabregas misses penalty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Images from the FA Cup matches played on Saturday

Premier League: Manchester duo hit scoring spree

Premier League: Manchester duo hit scoring spree

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Goals rained in for Manchester City and Manchester United but Juergen Klopp's first game in charge of Liverpool was solid rather than spectacular with his new side drawing 0-0 at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

Golden Globes 2018: Gal Gadot, Sharon Stone on the Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2018: Gal Gadot, Sharon Stone on the Red Carpet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

A look at the glamorous brigade on the red carpet.

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.

VOTE: Who will win FIFA Player of the Year?

VOTE: Who will win FIFA Player of the Year?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.