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FA Cup: Manchester United shocked!

FA Cup: Manchester United shocked!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup fourth round

Global wealth up 9.8% YoY at $463.6 trn in 2021; India, China lead the way

Global wealth up 9.8% YoY at $463.6 trn in 2021; India, China lead the way

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

India witnessed a 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in total household wealth last year, at $14,225 billion, according to the Global Wealth Report 2022 by Credit Suisse. The report also forecasts the number of millionaires in the country to more than double from 796,000 in 2021 to 1.6 million in 2026. According to the report, which is based on data for the wealth holdings of 5.3 billion adults across nearly 200 countries, global household wealth rose 9.8 per cent in 2021 to $463.6 trillion, driven by widespread gains in share prices and a favourable environment created by central bank policies in 2020 to lower interest rates but at the cost of inflationary pressure.

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The US is 'putting every ounce of its energy' to eliminate the long visa wait time in India, including sending a cadre of consular officers to the country and opening up its other overseas embassies as far away as Germany and Thailand for Indian visa applicants, according to a senior US visa officer. India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted. There have been growing concerns in India over the long waiting period for first time visa applicants, especially for those applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories.

Superheroes Take Over New York

Superheroes Take Over New York

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Yet another incredible edition of the New York Comic Convention.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Sindhu made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10, 21-19 in 36 minutes

Joshua KOs Pulev to retain heavyweight titles

Joshua KOs Pulev to retain heavyweight titles

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The champion's 24th win from 25 professional fights sets up the prospect of a mouth-watering unification clash next year with fellow Briton Tyson Fury who holds the WBC belt.

MASTI MASTI BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Rashford earns Manchester Utd victory

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Rashford earns Manchester Utd victory

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

aka was excellent in the opening minutes and it was his cross that was headed into the net by Martinelli for the opener, but he went down injured shortly afterwards after a challenge from Forest's Renan Lodi. Saka tried to continue but came off after 27 minutes.

PIX: Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire United to win

PIX: Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire United to win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to earn Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, taking his career goal tally to 700 in the process.

Chinese fighter jet endangers Australian plane near South China Sea

Chinese fighter jet endangers Australian plane near South China Sea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Australia's Defence Ministry on Sunday claimed that a Chinese fighter jet's aggressive manoeuvres endangered an Australian reconnaissance plane near the South China Sea.

'Raj was such a great guy'

'Raj was such a great guy'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

'Raj was such a fun jovial guy, full of life.'

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.

China eyes Russian territory as Moscow focuses on Ukraine: Report

China eyes Russian territory as Moscow focuses on Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Taking advantage of the Russia-Ukraine war, China has been conducting military drills on its far north-eastern border, raising expert concerns that Beijing could be considering a push into Russian territory.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kurt Campbell, the White House Asia Coordinator, said that in his view India is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States in the 21st century.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Chelsea charged for failing to control players against Liverpool

Chelsea charged for failing to control players against Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Chelsea have been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct during their ill-tempered 1-1 draw against Liverpool at the weekend, the Football Association said on Wednesday.

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

New Covid strains may lead to spike in hospitalisation, fear experts

New Covid strains may lead to spike in hospitalisation, fear experts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

An immune-escape Covid-19 strain coupled with the natural spike in influenza and pneumonia cases during winters may lead to a rise in hospitalisation.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Malaysia Open: Prannoy advances; Praneeth, Sameer exit

Malaysia Open: Prannoy advances; Praneeth, Sameer exit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

India's H S Prannoy faced stiff resistance before prevailing against local hero Daren Liew to advance to the second round of the Malaysia Open, in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

India win Thomas Cup, make badminton HISTORY

India win Thomas Cup, make badminton HISTORY

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Thomas Cup final: India vs Indonesia

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

'Shocked', 'distressed': World leaders react to attack on Shinzo Abe

'Shocked', 'distressed': World leaders react to attack on Shinzo Abe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A number of world leaders shared their well wishes for former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition after being shot during a campaign speech on Friday in western Japan.

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.

Heidi Klum, Jane Lynch, Anthony Bourdain: A day out in Hollywood

Heidi Klum, Jane Lynch, Anthony Bourdain: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite stars have been up to.

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Lionel Messi's early goal earned Paris St Germain a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday as they opened a two-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.