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EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Anurag Thakur cautions Indian media against...

Anurag Thakur cautions Indian media against...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Unsubstantiated and illogical opinions, delivered freely from within or abroad, could not destroy the democratic nature of the country, he added.

Big Tech Is Rushing To Train AI In Local Languages

Big Tech Is Rushing To Train AI In Local Languages

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Indian mobile and Web consumers speak in 30 languages and around 1,600 dialects.

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Wales will just want to land a blow on their old rivals, snap a run of six consecutive defeats against them and claim a first win over England since 1984.

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Twitter users voted on Monday for Elon Musk to quit as head of the social media giant in a poll the technology tycoon ran on his future and promised to abide by its results.

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Gerrard's side turned their fortunes around at the expense of the visitors under Lampard

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

England's fast bowler, James Anderson, said he would like to return to the test team under new captain Ben Stokes after being controversially dropped from the squad.

Bayern agree deal for Liverpool's Mane

Bayern agree deal for Liverpool's Mane

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bayern will pay a fee in the region of 35 million pounds ($42.71 million) for the signature of Mane

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Spurs rally to draw with United; Newcastle thump Everton

EPL PIX: Spurs rally to draw with United; Newcastle thump Everton

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Thursday.

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'If you speak against them, then you are going to invite a raid, and if not arrest, then something (else).'

Facebook says it has banned content supporting Taliban

Facebook says it has banned content supporting Taliban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Social media giant Facebook has said that it has banned the Taliban and all content supporting it from its platforms as it considers the group to be a terrorist organisation, according to a media report.

What Does This Say About Our Society?

What Does This Say About Our Society?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Not many modern democracies have gone down this path before, setting it upon themselves to use the law and media to target citizens, points out Aakar Patel.

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'You can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again'

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Opposition MP pointed to a set of changes taking place in India that had caught the Congress and UPA government off guard, such as a shift from rural to urban.

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Much of the the-foreign-media-is-biased hysteria that we see on social media these days is provoked by the bad press the regime is getting in the West, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

As Budget session convenes, Oppn seeks debate on Adani row, govt to go by rules

As Budget session convenes, Oppn seeks debate on Adani row, govt to go by rules

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The session will commence with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. The address essentially highlights the government's achievements and policy priorities.

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Images from Tuesday's action in the Premier League

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

British athletes subjected to 'child abuse', says ex-gymnast Pavier

British athletes subjected to 'child abuse', says ex-gymnast Pavier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Former gymnast Nicole Pavier said British athletes were subjected to "child abuse" and that the findings of an independent review showed physical and mental mistreatment at clubs was more widespread than first thought.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

EPL: Man City drop points, open door for Liverpool

EPL: Man City drop points, open door for Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace

Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win high jump gold

Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win high jump gold

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Mahuchikh won gold with a leap of 2.02 metres on Saturday

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A man has been arrested after running towards the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in London as thousands of mourners file past to pay their respects.

La Liga: 'BBC' trio lead Real Madrid to 5-0 romp at Betis

La Liga: 'BBC' trio lead Real Madrid to 5-0 romp at Betis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema took Real Betis apart to give Real Madrid a resounding 5-0 win on Saturday that put them level on 50 points with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'I always had this vision that we would all play until we are 35 or something'

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the "so-called golden era" of bilateral ties is over in the face of the "systemic challenge" posed by the Chinese regime to British values and interests.

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Leeds United's Premier League relegation fears heightened as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday, leaving Jesse Marsch's side without a win in their last seven games in all competitions.

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Record-breaking Kane helps Spurs down City

EPL PIX: Record-breaking Kane helps Spurs down City

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Manchester City's bid to chop Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points was scuppered as Harry Kane's record-breaking goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win.

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had feared he might not play again after taking an extended break from cricket last year to focus on his well-being.

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios does not require a coach but someone like Sigmund Freud to sort out his problems as tennis needs the Australian maverick, seven-times major winner John McEnroe said.

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The 47-year-old senior cabinet minister was widely expected to become the third female British Prime Minister after 170,000 online and postal votes cast by Tory members, ending Sunak's historic run as the first member of Parliament of Indian heritage to compete for the top job at 10 Downing Street.

'Djokovic is writing the history of the sport'

'Djokovic is writing the history of the sport'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Reactions to Novak Djokovic winning his 20th Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon

Rishi Sunak warns of 'very difficult decisions' in first cabinet meet

Rishi Sunak warns of 'very difficult decisions' in first cabinet meet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday held his first Cabinet meeting with the new team as he prepares for his debut at Prime Minister's Questions, the first big test of Britain's Indian-origin premier's leadership.

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Portugal's shortage of health staff, especially those specialising in gynaecology and obstetrics, has led to the government considering hiring from abroad.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"When you see world-recognised figures like Juergen Klopp and Pep Guardiola behaving like that, it is then replicated by people in youth football and perpetuates the idea that it is OK to do it," Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy said.