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Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

British Chancellor Gordon Brown has put the ruling Labour Party on high alert for a general election possibly next year, immediately after taking over as its new leader.

Unique World Cup record this player wants to be rid of

Unique World Cup record this player wants to be rid of

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Officially timed at 52 seconds, Jose Batista remains the fastest sending off in World Cup history.

Iraq war has been longer than expected: Bush

Iraq war has been longer than expected: Bush

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Addressing a join press conference with British PM Gordon Brown, US President Bush said that failure in Iran would send a message to the world that the US cannot be counted upon. He added that it was important to succeed in Iraq to defeat the Al Qaeda and to thwart Iran's 'ambitions' of acquiring nuclear weapons. Bush and Gordon both dismissed speculation that the relationship between the two was not as 'special' as that between Bush and former British PM Tony Blair.

'Businessmen will take over FIFA, UEFA'

'Businessmen will take over FIFA, UEFA'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Celtic manager believes the authority of world football's two most powerful organisations will eventually be ended by businessmen.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Harry Kane's injury-time goal gave England a 2-2 draw after a crazy finish to their World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday with Leigh Griffiths having struck twice for the home side in the final three minutes.

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Do Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Sharad Pawar want the deaths of the Bhima Koregaon accused to be associated with their regime? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Beckham sets up goal in loss to FC Seoul

Beckham sets up goal in loss to FC Seoul

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

David Beckham scored from the penalty spot but his LA Galaxy side were beaten 2-1 in a shootout by FC Seoul in a friendly on Saturday.

Is the internet all that it's cracked up to be?

Is the internet all that it's cracked up to be?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Is the internet just a fun thing to do like TV and radio?

France's Hyper President comes calling

France's Hyper President comes calling

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

When President Chirac arrived in Mumbai in 1998, he declared: 'In India, France is not at the level where it should be.' Ten years later, it is still true. France has a role to play in India, but will Delhi and Paris will be bold enough to seize the occasion?

Brown lauds India's rising prowess

Brown lauds India's rising prowess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

British PM Brown asked IMF and World Bank to reflect India's rising contribution to world economy.

Brown favours UNSC seat for India, entry into G-8

Brown favours UNSC seat for India, entry into G-8

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Favouring a greater role for New Delhi in the global arena, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday backed its bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council and sought expansion to G-8 to include India in it in view of the "new realities".

British PM heads to India with a mission

British PM heads to India with a mission

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Brown, who has pledged to accord 'very high priority' to strengthening and deepening relations with a 'pulsating, dynamic India,' leaves for China on Thursday en route to New Delhi -- his first visit as prime minister to the country after taking over from Tony Blair in June last year.

Galaxy beat Pachuca 2-1 in SuperLiga, sans Beckham

Galaxy beat Pachuca 2-1 in SuperLiga, sans Beckham

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Los Angeles Galaxy won their opening SuperLiga match 2-1 against Mexican side Pachuca on Tuesday despite missing the injured David Beckham.

Younis-Yousuf pair set new record against India

Younis-Yousuf pair set new record against India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The duo have aggregated 1372 runs in just nine innings - in which they have batted together against India - at a mind blowing average of 171.50.

Afghanistan: Troops capture Taliban stronghold

Afghanistan: Troops capture Taliban stronghold

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The operation in Musa Qala is one of the largest against the Taliban since the invasion in 2001. It was launched after weeks of air strikes and probing attacks had softened up their defences and killed hundreds of their fighters.

FM urges UK to ease Indian banks' entry

FM urges UK to ease Indian banks' entry

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has urged Britain to allow Indian banks to open more branches in that country.

Bill to raise FDI in insurance in Budget session

Bill to raise FDI in insurance in Budget session

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The government said on Thursday it will bring a legislation next month to increase foreign direct investment in insurance sector to 49 per cent from 26 per cent at present.

Indians stranded in UK pin hopes on PM-Brown meet

Indians stranded in UK pin hopes on PM-Brown meet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The group has already sent an appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to intervene in the matter.

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

It is time to formally recognise on a more consistent and regular basis the reality of the emerging new world order, he said.

Britain on high terror alert

Britain on high terror alert

Rediff.com1 Jul 2007

The country moved to its highest level of terror alert -- critical -- after a burning car crashed into the airport.

Celtic need point at Milan to deny Shakhtar

Celtic need point at Milan to deny Shakhtar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Celtic are chasing a win at already qualified AC Milan later on Tuesday even though they just need a draw to reach the Champions League last 16.

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

A London-based group campaigning to save Afzal Guru, sentenced to death for the attack on Indian Parliament, plans to seek the intervention of the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to get a reprieve for him.

PM invites Brown to India

PM invites Brown to India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Dr Singh invited Brown to visit India in the next few months, saying it will "play an important role in taking forward the partnership between the two countries that we have worked hard to build."

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

"Now let the work of change begin," he declared before entering 10 Downing Street, marking an end to the tumultuous decade-long Blair rule.

British PM-in-waiting for new War on Terror

British PM-in-waiting for new War on Terror

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

'Obviously people who know me know that I will speak my mind. I'll be very frank, the British national interest is what I and my colleagues are about.'

Class action lawsuit filed against Cognizant

Class action lawsuit filed against Cognizant

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

It was alleged that the IT major made "improper payments to obtain permits and building licences in India"

How Bhagavad Gita has charmed US corporates

How Bhagavad Gita has charmed US corporates

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

American business leaders may find that India's biggest impact on the global economy may be on the way executives think.

Managers reject 'bloodbath' talk before England-Scotland clash

Managers reject 'bloodbath' talk before England-Scotland clash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

England manager Roy Hodgson appeared to play down the old rivalry between Scotland and England when he said Tuesday's friendly was just another game, despite the intense atmosphere likely at Celtic Park.

'A Q Khan thought he could defy the world'

'A Q Khan thought he could defy the world'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

'If he looked at it purely as an Islamic bomb, he would not have sold the nuclear secrets to North Korea. Khan was fighting the West, through North Korea, Iran and Libya,'\nsays Gordon Corera.

Sachin faces Oz challenge on TV

Sachin faces Oz challenge on TV

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Steve Waugh is endorsing everything from tires to insurance, Brett Lee sports watches and models for whiskey.

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea.

Tri-series hangs in balance

Tri-series hangs in balance

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

There was a late flurry of sympathy for Goody after she wept on last night's show and made an impassioned plea that she was not racist.

Are cricket fans abusive?

Are cricket fans abusive?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

A South African player was heard making racist and abusive comments about Pakistan during the fourth day of the first Test.

New UK PM for strong ties with India

New UK PM for strong ties with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

In his short visit to India earlier this year, he came back even more convinced.

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The ninth seeded Indo-Romanian rallied to shock the three-time champions 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(9), 7-6(5) in their quarter-final match.

WICB to probe Lara's comments

WICB to probe Lara's comments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Brian Lara faces a probe for criticising selection policies and pitch conditions during the Test series against India

ISIS chemical weapons expert killed in US-led air strikes

ISIS chemical weapons expert killed in US-led air strikes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

A chemical weapons expert has been killed in a US-led air strike in northern Iraq.