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Has Mourinho agreed to a deal with Manchester United?

Has Mourinho agreed to a deal with Manchester United?

Rediff.com25 May 2016

English football's biggest club seem to have secured the services of the sport's most colourful manager after Jose Mourinho, according to Sky TV reports, agreed personal terms with Manchester United on Tuesday.

New Zealand beat England in high-scoring 2nd ODI

New Zealand beat England in high-scoring 2nd ODI

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A resurgent New Zealand beat England by 13 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method in a high-scoring second One-day international, marred by a late rain interruption, at The Oval on Friday to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Why Bollywood is not growing

Why Bollywood is not growing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan now act in only about one film each year, and made money through advertisements and television.' 'This meant that many people, even if they had the money to spend on a movie and wanted to go, often had nothing available for them to watch.'

Christopher Nolan tells Princeton grads to chase reality, not dreams

Christopher Nolan tells Princeton grads to chase reality, not dreams

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Director Christopher Nolan in his speech to Princeton graduates, explained the open-ending of 'Inception' and asked them to chase their reality instead of dreams.

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A Nobel Laureate tells his inspiring story.

Rain respite for Kiwis after Shakib strikes thrice

Rain respite for Kiwis after Shakib strikes thrice

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan picked all three New Zealand wickets to fall as the visitors put up 107 for three before rain returned to halt play on Day 2 of the second and final Test on Tuesday.

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A patient 94 not out from Marlon Samuels helped West Indies recover against England to end the first day of the second Test on 188 for five in Grenada on Tuesday.

Iron Khan, Black Widow Chopra and other Bollywood Avengers

Iron Khan, Black Widow Chopra and other Bollywood Avengers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

What if we made The Avengers here in India?

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Deepika's airport fashion

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Deepika's airport fashion

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The airport is as good a place for fashion as any other for these stars!

Bar Refaeli shows off baby bump

Bar Refaeli shows off baby bump

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The 30-yr-old supermodel is 5 months pregnantSo which star has been in spotlight of late? Scroll down to read about all that's happening in the world of glitz and glamour.

Review: Doctor Strange is another league of visual magnificence

Review: Doctor Strange is another league of visual magnificence

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Just when it looked as though CGI overkill has ruined the fun of spectacle, here comes a film that charms with its kaleidoscopic vision and meticulous combats, says Sukanya Verma, who can't wait for more!

Ballance hits century but Bhuvneshwar's strikes put India on top

Ballance hits century but Bhuvneshwar's strikes put India on top

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped four wickets as India hit back with two late strikes to wrest the initiative on Day 2 of the second Test against England despite Gary Ballance's gutsy century at Lord's, on Friday.

EPL PHTOS: Benteke penalty hands Sherwood first Villa win

EPL PHTOS: Benteke penalty hands Sherwood first Villa win

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

A last-gasp Christian Benteke penalty handed Tim Sherwood his first win as Aston Villa manager.

New Zealand pick pace-heavy squad for India ODI series

New Zealand pick pace-heavy squad for India ODI series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

New Zealand named a virtually unchanged squad for the upcoming ODI series against India, with the selectors keeping faith in players who drew the recent five-match home assignment against the West Indies.

Super filmi week: Feasting on Achari Alia, Mastani Papdi!

Super filmi week: Feasting on Achari Alia, Mastani Papdi!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A week of bumping into trapped souls, savouring Achari Alia Paneer, envisaging Kishore Kumar crooning Kajrare and celebrating one year of Sukanya Verma's super filmi column.

Obama confirms Taliban chief's death in drone strike

Obama confirms Taliban chief's death in drone strike

Rediff.com23 May 2016

"We have removed the leader of an organisation that has continued to plot against and unleash attacks on American and coalition forces, to wage war against the Afghan people, and align itself with extremist groups like Al-Qaeda," the US president said in a statement.

McCullum blasts 195 to lift New Zealand to massive first day total

McCullum blasts 195 to lift New Zealand to massive first day total

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The New Zealand captain belted 18 fours and 11 sixes in his innings as he became the first New Zealand batsman to surpass 1000 Test runs in a calendar year and broke his own New Zealand record for the fastest century, which came off 74 balls.

World climate accord hailed as turning point from fossil fuels

World climate accord hailed as turning point from fossil fuels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

New text is "ambitious and balanced"

Ryder gets chance to 'show discipline, commitment on and off field'

Ryder gets chance to 'show discipline, commitment on and off field'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Aggressive top-order batsman Jesse Ryder was passionate about rekindling his international career after he was thrown a World Cup lifeline by being named in a New Zealand 'A' team for one-day matches in the United Arab Emirates next month.

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Manchester United won 2-1 at Crystal Palace to consolidate fourth spot.

Golden Globes 2014: Leave it to the Wolf

Golden Globes 2014: Leave it to the Wolf

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Raja Sen looks back at all the 'genuinely thrilling' films and artists that were honoured at the 71st Golden Globes.

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Nehru was singularly clear sighted about the international political situation.'

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Frank Lampard could make an emotional appearance against former club Chelsea this weekend as his new employers Manchester City host Jose Mourinho's side in an early showdown between the Premier League's heavyweights. Catch all the action.

Thank you George for the good times!

Thank you George for the good times!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

'I swayed my arms in the air with strangers when George Michael sang Careless Whispers' 'I was in heaven.'

WHO sees 'very low' risk of further Zika spread due to Olympics

WHO sees 'very low' risk of further Zika spread due to Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

There is a 'very low risk' of further international spread of Zika virus as result of the Olympic Games to be held in Brazil, the heart of the current outbreak linked to birth defects, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Roma and Inter share spoils in Serie A thriller

Football Extras: Roma and Inter share spoils in Serie A thriller

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG will probably have to show there was some legitimate reason to install software that led to false vehicle emissions tests.

Clinton, Trump make final appeals before D-Day

Clinton, Trump make final appeals before D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump burned the midnight oil on Monday in a star-studded climax to one of the most consequential election campaigns in US history.

Mrs Trump's fashion challenges

Mrs Trump's fashion challenges

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Though the incoming First Lady of the US is a former model who has retained all the glamour of the ramp, there is a curious radio silence on the subject of who's offering their sartorial services for her time at the White House, notes Kanika Datta.

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris has been described as the copycat version of the 2008 Mumbai assault by security experts who believe that the incident will be a game changer for how the West looks at the threat terrorism presents to all.

Can IS make its presence felt in India?

Can IS make its presence felt in India?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The next big destination for IS in South Asia could be India. In India, the SIMI-IM network can provide the logistics for an IS staging area, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The tri-series in Australia, India's final ODI engagement before the World Cup, gets underway on January 16, says Chandresh Narayanan, casting a fascinating look at the survivors from earlier World Cups.

Why 2017 is not 1962

Why 2017 is not 1962

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The bogey of the 1962 defeat must be laid to rest with a finality that is unquestionable. The myth of Chinese invincibility is a tall tale that belongs to an era gone by, says Vivek Gumaste.

Modi watch out: 'Al Qaeda wants to portray PM as enemy of Islam'

Modi watch out: 'Al Qaeda wants to portray PM as enemy of Islam'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Al Qaeda, which has announced the creation of a separate wing for India, wants to portray Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an enemy of Islam and as such India should take its threat "very seriously", a well-known American counter-terror expert said on Friday even as the United States tried to downplay the terrorist outfit's capabilities.

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Guess which Indian batsman has scored the most runs against New Zealand? Rajneesh Gupta tells you that and more.

Make Zaheer India's pace bowling coach!

Make Zaheer India's pace bowling coach!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'It is easy to criticise the fast bowlers, but do they have the support they need to grow as bowlers? No!'

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

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