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Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The plan, which was three years in the making, offers a path towards a two-state solution and presents a "contiguous" territory for a Palestinian state, the US president said.

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

With 27 wins and 82 points under their belt after only one defeat all season, red-hot Liverpool set a record-breaking pace to leave teams behind them in their wake and are six points shy of ending a 30-year wait for the top-flight title.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The following are talking points from the Premier League weekend:

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Among all the geographies where Amazon is fighting regulators, India is the only place where its lines are also tangled in a major corporate battle, this one with India's largest company by market capitalisation over the acquisition of Mumbai-based Future Group's retail chain, the country's second largest. No other corporate entity in any country offers a challenge to Amazon's hegemony in a way Reliance Industries does - and the final hearing of an arbitration case filed at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre between the two may decide at least some of these issues. This legal battle between one of the world's most powerful corporations and one of India's most powerful conglomerates could be complicated by a host of other developments.

Rodgers admits his future as Liverpool manager is in doubt

Rodgers admits his future as Liverpool manager is in doubt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his job is on the line, but has pledged to keep working towards improving Liverpool's results whether he stays on as manager for "one day more, one month, another year, or whatever".

Who's the boss? Rodgers asserts his position at Liverpool

Who's the boss? Rodgers asserts his position at Liverpool

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed speculation about his job by saying he is the best man to lead the club and that he expects to be in charge next season.

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in US

6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in US

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The news report said that a model prepared by the University of Washington projects that as the coronavirus hits a peak in Connecticut on April 15, hospitals here will fall dramatically short on available beds.

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Leicester pushed forward after the interval but were caught out on the break in the 64th minute when Ritchie's pass released Wilson who coolly rounded Schmeichel before sliding home.

'United under more pressure to qualify for Champions League'

'United under more pressure to qualify for Champions League'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'There is a difference where we want to be in the Champions League, but when you're a club like Manchester United, there's a need to be in the Champions League'

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Liverpool are champions and Norwich City, the side whom they beat on Aug. 9 to launch their title charge, are down and Manchester City are distant runners-up. After that everything is up for grabs.

3 Talking points from the English Premier League

3 Talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Here are the talking points from the weekend's action in the Premier League

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

Cremer puts Zimbabwe on top in first Test against Windies

Cremer puts Zimbabwe on top in first Test against Windies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Zimbabwe reached 19 for no loss in reply at the close with debutant opener Solomon Mire on 17 not out and his partner Hamilton Masakadza yet to get off the mark.

EPL: Leicester equaliser ends United's away winning streak

EPL: Leicester equaliser ends United's away winning streak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who had won their last ten away games in the Premier League, stay third on 27 points, a point behind second-placed Leicester.

Retiring Taylor looking forward to new innings in England

Retiring Taylor looking forward to new innings in England

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

'It's definitely a sense of sadness, a sense of disappointment. Sad in a way that I'm leaving my teammates, leaving my home country for a number of years'

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Temperatures have plunged to -30 degree Celsius (-22F) and below in parts of North America as extreme cold weather known as a polar vortex strikes the region. At least eight people are reported to have died in incidents related to the weather.

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli continued to top the ICC Test batsmen's ranking but his deputy Ajinkya Rahane slipped a place to ninth spot. Kohli has 928 points, 17 more than second-placed Australian run-machine Steve Smith, in the latest edition of the rankings released on Saturday.

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced.

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Brendan Taylor has been the boy on the burning deck all through his career for Zimbabwe.

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Manchester City now need, at most, 11 points from their remaining seven matches to secure their third Premier League title in four seasons.

Indian-American held for brandishing gun at gay pride parade

Indian-American held for brandishing gun at gay pride parade

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Aftabjit Singh, 38, pulled out the gun after another person allegedly threatened his 'significant other', police said.

Why coronavirus poses serious risks to athletes

Why coronavirus poses serious risks to athletes

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Professional athletes could be particularly vulnerable to falling seriously ill with the new coronavirus, the head of a global union representing them said on Thursday. Brendan Schwab, the executive director of the World Players' Association, added that some players are being asked to sign away rights that would normally give them legal and financial protection should they fall ill.

Sterling's nitrous oxide intake no laughing matter for Liverpool

Sterling's nitrous oxide intake no laughing matter for Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will speak to striker Raheem Sterling after footage emerged of the England international apparently taking nitrous oxide.

Football Focus: 'Spurs must aim higher than just finishing above Arsenal'

Football Focus: 'Spurs must aim higher than just finishing above Arsenal'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Klopp set for longest spell at club after extending Liverpool deal to 2024

Klopp set for longest spell at club after extending Liverpool deal to 2024

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Jurgen Klopp has agreed a contract extension with Liverpool until 2024

Liverpool manager Rodgers confirms Sterling transfer

Liverpool manager Rodgers confirms Sterling transfer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

"The situation is very simple. The club has agreed with another for a deal for Raheem to be transferred and subject to medical that will go through," Rodgers said.

9 reasons to raid your mom's wedding jewellery

9 reasons to raid your mom's wedding jewellery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Everyone is talking about the traditional Indian nose chain after Naeem Khan's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the New York Fashion Week.

Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bans

Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bans

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

CA has denied reports that former Australia captain Steve Smith and batsman David Warner's suspensions had been relaxed to allow them to participate in domestic first-class cricket ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Klopp set to sign as new Liverpool boss after agreeing terms

Klopp set to sign as new Liverpool boss after agreeing terms

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

After days of speculation, the charismatic 48-year-old was expected to finally sign his contract as replacement for Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday.

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.

Talking points from the EPL this weekend

Talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The following are three talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

'I don't think Rafa Benitez liked me as a person, not sure why'

'I don't think Rafa Benitez liked me as a person, not sure why'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Rafael Benitez was the best tactical manager Steven Gerrard ever played under but the former Liverpool captain said he felt the Spaniard did not like him as a person, according to an extract from his autobiography being serialized in the Daily Mail.

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith says he cried for four days as he tried to cope with the fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March.

EPL PIX: City get nervy win at Burnley; Arsenal's top-four hopes hit

EPL PIX: City get nervy win at Burnley; Arsenal's top-four hopes hit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Ten-man Arsenal suffered a 3-0 Premier League defeat at Leicester City on Sunday in another blow to their hopes of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the Champions League.

One of the great T20 knocks ever

One of the great T20 knocks ever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Rajneesh Gupta is amazed at Evin Lewis' whirlwind knock.

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leicester City won at Arsenal for the first time in 47 years on Sunday, with substitute Jamie Vardy's late close-range header enough to secure victory in the Premier League at The Emirates.