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2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Jeev takes early lead at Irish Open

Jeev takes early lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh turned in a stunning seven-under 65 to grab the lead after the opening round in the star-studded Irish Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Thursday.

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Even if Ireland fail to make the quarter-finals of the cricket World Cup they and the other associate members have shown enough promise to warrant inclusion in future tournaments, skipper William Porterfield said on Saturday.

Gujarat Titans' Ranthambore Visit

Gujarat Titans' Ranthambore Visit

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The Gujarat Titans' off-days are always special. After their stunning edge-of-the-seat win over hosts Rajasthan Royals, the Titans were in for more thrill.

Spicejet reaches out of court settlement with Irish lessor

Spicejet reaches out of court settlement with Irish lessor

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Irish firms had sought to deregister SpiceJet.

Irish Church condemns reform in country's abortion laws

Irish Church condemns reform in country's abortion laws

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

The Irish Roman Catholic Church has strongly condemned legislation to liberalise abortion, saying that the move is 'licence the direct and intentional killing of the innocent baby'.

Irish PM appeals to Savita's husband to cooperate

Irish PM appeals to Savita's husband to cooperate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Wednesday appealed to the husband of Savita Halappanavar, an Indian dentist who died due to pregnancy-related complications after being denied abortion, to meet the head of the team probing her death, amid his demand for a full public investigation.

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

India on Friday summoned the Irish ambassador to convey its "concern and angst" over the untimely and tragic death of an Indian dentist in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a "Catholic country".

Irish batsman hits six sixes in row to win T20 club tourney

Irish batsman hits six sixes in row to win T20 club tourney

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

However, stand-in skipper Glass, who was on 51, launched the ball over the ropes off every delivery to finish unbeaten on 87, much to the disbelief of the Cregagh players and the crowd at Gibson Park.

Randhawa misses cut at Irish Open

Randhawa misses cut at Irish Open

Rediff.com20 May 2006

The Indian golfer finished with a total of seven-over after rounds of 79 and 72 and was tied 101st at the Irish Open.

3 pharma majors eye Wockhardt's Irish unit

3 pharma majors eye Wockhardt's Irish unit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Three leading international pharma companies have started due diligence to acquire Wockhardt Ltd's wholly-owned Irish generic drug company, Pinewood.

Irish magnates raise Man Utd stake

Irish magnates raise Man Utd stake

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Manchester United has been the subject of persistent takeover speculation since rival Chelsea was bought out by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in July.

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Australian dominator Kaylee McKeown crushed Regan Smith to extend her reign over the 100 metres backstroke before Irish trailblazer Daniel Wiffen became his nation's first man to win an Olympic swimming medal with 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday.

World Cup Diary: Irish Morgan is England's skipper! IRRITATING!

World Cup Diary: Irish Morgan is England's skipper! IRRITATING!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Seeing Dubliner Eoin Morgan become England's World Cup skipper was a 'wee bit irritating' for Ireland.

Jeev in joint lead at Irish Open

Jeev in joint lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh overcame a disastrous third shot on the par-five last hole to return a brilliant six-under 66 in the first round, which powered the Indian to joint lead with Australia's Richard Green at the Irish Open.

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

Rediff.com16 May 2008

India's Jeev Milka Singh and Australian Richard Green shared the lead after the opening day of the Irish Open at Adare Manor on Thursday. Green, aiming for a place in next month's US Open, joined Singh at the top of the board with a six under par 66 in superb conditions.

What went wrong for Pakistan? The skipper explains...

What went wrong for Pakistan? The skipper explains...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rued the mistakes his side made against India and the United States of America in their earlier Group A matches, even as the former champions bid adieu to the T20 World Cup with a consolation three-wicket victory over Ireland at Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday.

Kapur, Chowrasia make cut at Irish Open

Kapur, Chowrasia make cut at Irish Open

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Shiv Kapur was left to rue a wobbly back-nine as he carded a one-under 71 to slip to the tied 26th spot even as SSP Chowrasia turned in a stunning six-under 66 to zoom up the leader-board and make the cut at the 3 Irish Open golf tournament in Baltray.

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.'

Tiger's wife sues Irish magazine over pictures

Tiger's wife sues Irish magazine over pictures

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Tiger Woods's wife Elin has issued libel proceedings against an Irish magazine for publishing fake nude pictures of her during September's Ryder Cup tournament in Ireland.

Irish Prez intervenes in row over Savita death inquiry

Irish Prez intervenes in row over Savita death inquiry

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Irish President Michael D Higgins has intervened in the row over the inquiry into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar due to pregnancy-related complications after being denied abortion, saying the probe must meet the needs of her family as also the state.

Jeev tied 26th at Irish Open

Jeev tied 26th at Irish Open

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh endured another tough day at the Irish Open as he stuttered to a three-over 75 in the penultimate round to slip to the tied 36th spot on the leader-board. At the top, Welshman Bradley Dredge turned in a sparkling six-under 66 that elevated him to the top of the leader-board on nine-under 207, one clear of England's Richard Finch, who posted a seven-under 65.

Jeev makes the cut at Irish Open

Jeev makes the cut at Irish Open

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Shiv Kapur, Jyoti Randhawa failed to do so with scores of four-over 148 and seven-over 151. Frenchman Michael Lorenzo-Vera carded a second round of two-under 70 to post the leading score of six-under 138.

Century man O'Brien dishes out Irish treat

Century man O'Brien dishes out Irish treat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest ever World Cup century to propel Ireland to a stunning three-wicket win over England in a Group B match on Wednesday.

Wore 3 sweaters: How Chahal battled cold Irish weather

Wore 3 sweaters: How Chahal battled cold Irish weather

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'I'm not okay, I'm wearing three sweaters right now'

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Indian men's hockey team beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to more or less secure its passage into the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics.

Irish writer takes Booker bookies by surprise

Irish writer takes Booker bookies by surprise

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Banville's winning the Man Booker prize marks the victory of style over melancholy content.

Irish media baron plans to acquire 30% stake in Ja

Irish media baron plans to acquire 30% stake in Ja

Rediff.com19 Dec 2004

Tony O'Reilly, chief executive of Independent News and Media Group, is keen on an estimated 30% stake in Dainik Jagran, one of the largest circulated Hindi-language dailies.

Frustrated football fans poke fun at England

Frustrated football fans poke fun at England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The third dull performance in as many games had frustrated supporters poking fun at coach Gareth Southgate and his team.

Irish jockey Hughes loses appeal against ban in India

Irish jockey Hughes loses appeal against ban in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Irish jockey Richard Hughes has lost his appeal against a lengthy ban given to him while riding in India, putting his participation in doubt for the start of the British flat racing season.

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years and their neighbours south of the border beat world champions Germany to take a big step towards joining them at Euro 2016 in a memorable night for Irish football on Thursday.

Westlife's Shane Filan At Old Trafford

Westlife's Shane Filan At Old Trafford

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shane Filan, one of the main leads of the popular 1990s Irish boyband Westlife, was in the stands at Old Trafford, watching his favourite club Manchester United held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham Hotspur.

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Accepting his Best Actor Oscar for the biopic Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy gave a shout-out to his homeland, saying, 'I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.'

Unmoved by Savita case, Irish docs firm on abortion rules

Unmoved by Savita case, Irish docs firm on abortion rules

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

The Irish Medical Organisation has rejected a motion supporting the regulation of abortion -- when there is a real and substantial risk to the life of a pregnant woman -- as in the case of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar who died as a result of a miscarriage. The motion was defeated by 42 votes to 32 at the IMO's annual conference in Killarney.

T20 WC warm-ups: SL, Afghanistan score easy wins

T20 WC warm-ups: SL, Afghanistan score easy wins

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Dasun Shanaka produced a solid all-round performance, which included bowling figures of 4 for 23, as former champions Sri Lanka overcame some jittery moments to down Ireland by 41 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up game in Lauderhill (USA) on Friday.

Nations League PIX: England, Germany impress

Nations League PIX: England, Germany impress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Images from Saturday's action in the Nations League group stage matches.

Jeev finishes tied 40th in Irish Open

Jeev finishes tied 40th in Irish Open

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh's hopes of a top 20 finish went up in smoke. After an error-strewn front nine the Indian came tied 40th, signing off with a two-over 74 in the Irish Open in Adare Manor, Ireland. Englishman Richard Finch walked away with the title, closing with 70 for a total of 10-under 278.

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state as Israel seethes

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state as Israel seethes

Rediff.com22 May 2024

As several countries recognised Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz sent a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway stressing, "Israel will not remain silent."

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

His family originates from Varad region near Malwan along Maharashtra's Konkan coast.