News for '-alvarez'

Pierce Brosnan: James Bond has to be male, not female

Pierce Brosnan: James Bond has to be male, not female

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Daniel Craig is likely to hang up his Bond boots after his fourth outing as Bond in Spectre.

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

IT, e-commerce firms to raise the bar in recruitment, packages.

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Germany's defensive midfielder Sami Khedira has been offered to Manchester United at 2,00,000 pounds-a-week by Real Madrid, as he will be out of contract in the summer and the top Premier League clubs have been alerted about the same.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions:

Galaxy beat Pachuca 2-1 in SuperLiga, sans Beckham

Galaxy beat Pachuca 2-1 in SuperLiga, sans Beckham

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Los Angeles Galaxy won their opening SuperLiga match 2-1 against Mexican side Pachuca on Tuesday despite missing the injured David Beckham.

EPL: Super-sub Lampard gives Man City 3-2 win over Sunderland

EPL: Super-sub Lampard gives Man City 3-2 win over Sunderland

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

For the second time in a week Manchester City threw away a 2-0 lead against a Premier League struggler but this time they hit back as Frank Lampard came off the bench to secure a 3-2 win over Sunderland on Thursday.

Ramos appointed Tottenham manager

Ramos appointed Tottenham manager

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Spaniard Juande Ramos has been named manager of Premier League Tottenham Hotspur in place of the sacked Martin Jol.

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Following Serena Williams's win over Angelique Kerber for her 7th Wimbledon crown, here is a list of Wimbledon women's singles champions since 1922:

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Spanish referee receives death threats

Spanish referee receives death threats

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

The referee who presided over Real Madrid's 2-1 Primera Liga defeat away to Racing Santander on Saturday said he has received death threats.

It is over... Ronaldo confirms split with girlfriend

It is over... Ronaldo confirms split with girlfriend

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his split with Russian model gal-pal Irina Shayk.

History-makers Alaves to face Barca in King's Cup final

History-makers Alaves to face Barca in King's Cup final

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Alaves reached the King's Cup final for the first time in their 96-year history as Edgar Mendez's 83rd-minute strike saw off Celta Vigo 1-0 in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday to take the Basque side through 1-0 on aggregate.

In New York, protesters take to the streets to say 'I Am Muslim Too'

In New York, protesters take to the streets to say 'I Am Muslim Too'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

'We will fight hatred with love, we will fight bigotry with inclusivity. And today I am a Muslim too.' New Yorkers by the thousand, representing myriad backgrounds and faiths, converged on Times Square, to let Muslims know their fellow Americans stood by them.

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mali are the runners-up side in the last edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2015 and this time they would be aiming to move one step ahead by clinching the title

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Vijender accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

Vijender accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is ready to trade blows with Pakistan-born British professional Amir Khan and accepted his challenge to fight in India, saying it will prove to be a big boost to the sport in the country. Two-time former world champion, Amir, who has been training intensively for his much-anticipated WBC title contest against Mexico's Saul 'Canelo Alvarez want to fight against Vijender soon in India. Commenting on Amir Khan's challenge, Vijender said: "I accept the challenge of Amir Khan and I am sure this fight will be a big boost to boxing in our country. "As we both fight in different weight categories so will have to see whether Amir gains or I have to lose weight. I have started my professional boxing career last year only and have made only 4 appearances in the pro ring.

Sports Shorts: Srikanth is Sportsperson of the Year!

Sports Shorts: Srikanth is Sportsperson of the Year!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Robson Conceicao won host Brazil's first ever Olympic boxing gold medal on Tuesday, the lightweight drawing inspiration from a vociferous home support to secure a unanimous points victory over Sofiane Oumiha of France.

Tyson pleads not guilty to charges

Tyson pleads not guilty to charges

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Mike Tyson entered the plea of not guilty to three misdemeanor assault charges and charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.

IL&FS to raise Rs 15,000 crore, hike borrowing limit

IL&FS to raise Rs 15,000 crore, hike borrowing limit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The IL&FS group has a complicated structure, with the holding company owning stakes in its financial services arm as well as the subsidiaries that operate its infrastructure assets.

Spanish guitar great Paco De Lucia dies

Spanish guitar great Paco De Lucia dies

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

According to reports, the news was announced by the mayor's office in Algeciras in southern Spain, where Lucia was born.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores brace as Real ride luck to beat Sporting

La Liga: Ronaldo scores brace as Real ride luck to beat Sporting

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his rich vein of form by scoring twice in Real Madrid's 2-1 home win over struggling Sporting Gijon on Saturday, although the La Liga leaders got a lucky break when the visitors squandered a second-half penalty.

King's Cup: Barca held at Celta, Real Madrid ease to victory

King's Cup: Barca held at Celta, Real Madrid ease to victory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Real Madrid are on the verge of reaching the King's Cup quarter-finals after winning 3-0 at Numancia on Thursday while holders Barcelona still have work to do after being held to a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo.

'There is performance we need to unlock in the McLaren car'

'There is performance we need to unlock in the McLaren car'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Fernando Alonso believes his McLaren team could have the best chassis in Formula One before long this year but the Spaniard also sees no end to champions Mercedes' domination after pounding out the laps in testing.

Stressed Messi enduring a World Cup of nightmares

Stressed Messi enduring a World Cup of nightmares

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Messi memes quickly sprung up on the internet.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

Saturday's megabout Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao in numbers

Saturday's megabout Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao in numbers

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Saturday's heavily anticipated welterweight showdown between undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is expected to be the richest prize fight of all time.

India to take on defaulters as parliament approves bankruptcy bill

India to take on defaulters as parliament approves bankruptcy bill

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The insolvency and bankruptcy code will strengthen the hands of lenders to recover outstanding debts by setting a deadline of 180 days for companies to pay or face liquidation

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Here are five talking points from the weekend's action:

The goal-making potential of long throw-ins

The goal-making potential of long throw-ins

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Long throw-ins a perfect secret set-piece weapon

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The new board will have to provide the NCLT a road map for turning around the company by October 31, which, Kotak said, is challenging, given that the company's issues represent a "moving target"

Falcao's wife rubbishes Van Gaal's claims about the Colombian's fitness

Falcao's wife rubbishes Van Gaal's claims about the Colombian's fitness

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Manchester United forward Radamel Falcao is "100 per cent ready to give everything" according to wife Lorelei Taron who hit back at manager Louis van Gaal's suggestion that the Colombian is only fit enough to play 20 minutes.

Cambiasso inspires Inter to comeback win over Fiorentina

Cambiasso inspires Inter to comeback win over Fiorentina

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Esteban Cambiasso inspired a stirring fightback as Inter Milan struck twice in the last 18 minutes to record a 2-1 victory on Thursday and hand Fiorentina their first Serie A defeat of the season.

Chicago cop charged with murder in black teen's death; video released

Chicago cop charged with murder in black teen's death; video released

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Protesters took to the streets of Chicago late Tuesday night after police released the graphic dash-cam video.

Meet Rohit Khandelwal, the first Indian to win Mr World title

Meet Rohit Khandelwal, the first Indian to win Mr World title

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Actor-model Rohit Khandelwal made India proud by becoming the first Asian, Indian to win Mr World 2016 title.

Champions League PIX: English clubs lose, Barca draw

Champions League PIX: English clubs lose, Barca draw

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Images from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Midfielder Dani Ceballos added: "It looks like us changing our coach worked. We have recovered some sensations we had lost and we have got the three points. Now our objective is to win all the games left and finish the season as well as possible."

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Nearly 150 companies visited the campus this year.

Serie A: More misery for Inter, drop points against Chievo at home

Serie A: More misery for Inter, drop points against Chievo at home

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Inter Milan's unhappy run continued when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Chievo in Serie A on Monday and were jeered off the San Siro pitch by their own fans

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Thirteen women, who have broken gender stereotypes, reveal what it takes to do a 'man's job'.