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Petition for 2nd Brexit referendum now eligible for discussion in UK Parliament

Petition for 2nd Brexit referendum now eligible for discussion in UK Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

With signatures to the petition constantly rising, Labour MP David Lammy appealed to fellow MPs to ignore the result of the referendum on Friday which, he said, was only advisory.

Campbell in contract talks with Arsenal

Campbell in contract talks with Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Arsenal's England defender Sol Campbell has begun talks about extending his contract at Highbury.

Love in the air @Bombay Dreams

Love in the air @Bombay Dreams

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Australian great Margaret Court won 24 grand slam singles titles, one ahead of American Williams, who confirmed she was pregnant on Wednesday and will sit out the rest of the season.

Former heavyweight boxing champ Ken Norton dies at 70

Former heavyweight boxing champ Ken Norton dies at 70

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Ken Norton, the former heavyweight boxing champion who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in a 1973 bout, died on Wednesday at an Arizona hospital at age 70, his manager said.

Sterling won't sign Liverpool deal - not for any money, says agent

Sterling won't sign Liverpool deal - not for any money, says agent

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Raheem Sterling's agent has fuelled the fire surrounding the player's contract standoff with Liverpool by saying the England winger would not sign a new deal at Anfield - even for 900,000 pounds a week.

Champions League: Galatasaray boss Mancini not optimistic about beating Chelsea

Champions League: Galatasaray boss Mancini not optimistic about beating Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Mancini, who comes up against the Premier League leaders in the Round of 16 first-leg at the Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul on Wednesday, does not fancy his side's prospects.

6 memorable fights in boxing history!

6 memorable fights in boxing history!

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Six of the most memorable bouts to have ever taken place in the history of boxing.

Craving for authentic Bengali food?

Craving for authentic Bengali food?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Say hello to these delightful foodies from Kolkata!

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'One year Borg worked on his serve, another year on the slice, the third year on his grip.'

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce deserves credit for re-introducing the 'West Ham way' after a positive start to the Premier League season, co-chairman David Sullivan said on Friday.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

Search for MH370 could take decades: Malaysia Airlines

Search for MH370 could take decades: Malaysia Airlines

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The search for the missing Malaysian aircraft may take "decades" as its wreckage could be spread over a big area in the Indian Ocean, a top Malaysia Airlines official said, while criticising the government for not informing them about the air turn back made by the jet.

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Indian-origin head of an extremist Maoist sect, accused of enslaving three women in his home here for 30 years, tried to convince his British followers he was Jesus Christ, a former activist has claimed.

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Their pics will send you into a food coma!

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

EPL: Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom

EPL: Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Eden Hazard expects to enjoy playing with greater freedom and less pressure on his shoulders this season as Premier League leaders Chelsea demonstrate their strength in depth by challenging for four trophies, including the Champions League.

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Five players who excelled at the World Cup, but did little of note otherwise.These players were so impressive in a particular World Cup, but did so little otherwise.

Serena makes history by clinching Australian Open title

Serena makes history by clinching Australian Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Following Serena Williams's 19th Grand Slam title, here is the list of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated)

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Dr Kalyani Gomathinayagam, a young Indian doctor who volunteered to spend four weeks in west Africa helping those suffering and dying of Ebola, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com why she took on an assignment many would shy away from.

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