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Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

'Confident' England will look to negotiate conditions in OD series

'Confident' England will look to negotiate conditions in OD series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

England skipper Eion Morgan is confident going into the opening match of the 3-match ODI series starting in Pune on Sunday.

George Keyt: The Picasso of South Asia

George Keyt: The Picasso of South Asia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Art historian Yashodhara Dalmia's book on the Sri Lankan artist, who fell so deeply for India that he even claimed Rajput descent, is a momentous publishing event, says Kishore Singh.

Ireland delays abortion bill vote after all-night debate

Ireland delays abortion bill vote after all-night debate

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Ireland's parliament was forced to adjourn the debate on a bill that would legalise abortion for the first time in the predominantly Catholic country after an all-night debate on the issue moved into a second day on Thursday.

Euro qualifiers, PHOTOS: Germany put Scots on the rocks; Portugal win

Euro qualifiers, PHOTOS: Germany put Scots on the rocks; Portugal win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The world champions now have 19 points while Poland, 8-1 winners over Gibraltar, are on 17.

Aus fans celebrate World Cup entry with Sydney party

Aus fans celebrate World Cup entry with Sydney party

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Australia's soccer team celebrated with hundreds of fans at a victory party in Sydney on Wednesday after eking out a nervous win over Iraq that sealed their ticket to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Atletico de Kolkata were crowned Indian Super League champions for the second time in three years after they edged out Kerala Blasters 4-3 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after both sides were locked 1-1 in regulation time in Kochi on Sunday.

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Irish striker Robbie Keane grabbed an extra-time winner as LA Galaxy won a record fifth Major League Soccer title with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in Sunday's championship-deciding MLS Cup.

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

If the company manages to get a go-ahead from the regulator for this plant, it might result in resumption of supplies of several of their products, barred from the US last year.

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.

Drama in store as Ibrahimovic writes final chapter

Drama in store as Ibrahimovic writes final chapter

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is poised to write the final chapter in a glittering career with Manchester United in England's Premier League and although drama is guaranteed, a happy ending is not.

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Manchester United's woes deepened as stunning goals by Moussa Sow and Jeremain Lens gave Fenerbahce a 2-1 Europa League win on Thursday that left Jose Mourinho's side facing a battle to reach the knockout stages.

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tyson Fury has been provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, women, fellow athletes and a range of other topics.

'Now we know what Mumbai-style attack looks like'

'Now we know what Mumbai-style attack looks like'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

After the Paris terror attacks, "we know what Mumbai-style attack looks like", a leading British daily said on Monday, underlining that this is war in which everyone is equally at risk.

Test defeat won't affect England in ODIs, says Morgan

Test defeat won't affect England in ODIs, says Morgan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan sees the upcoming three-match ODI series against India as a formidable challenge and expressed happiness at the quality of the teams his side will face in the two warm-up games in Mumbai, on Tuesday, and on January 12.

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Tiny Cape Verde Islands catapulted themselves into surprise World Cup contention with a 2-1 victory away to South Africa.

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

12 images that show the odd, odd world we live in.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

'India have all the attributes to go all the way'

'India have all the attributes to go all the way'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Ireland captain William Porterfield drew consolation from posting the highest total against defending champions India in the cricket World Cup so far despite a crushing defeat on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Ireland survive Zimbabwe scare, remain in hunt for quarters

PHOTOS: Ireland survive Zimbabwe scare, remain in hunt for quarters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Ireland survived a mighty scare before pulling off a sensational five-run win over Zimbabwe to keep themselves in the hunt for the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Hobart.

Denmark Open: Saina shocks Marin, Sindhu loses to Yufei

Denmark Open: Saina shocks Marin, Sindhu loses to Yufei

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Glasgow World Championship bronze medallist Saina got the better of two-time World champion Marin 22-20, 21-18 and in the process avenged her second round defeat to the Spanish ace at the Japan Open.

Dhokia, the man who frightened Ferrari's Vettel

Dhokia, the man who frightened Ferrari's Vettel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

A British man who walked across the track during the Singapore Grand Prix was charged in court Tuesday for committing a 'rash act'.

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.

Why the govt is right in banning the BBC film

Why the govt is right in banning the BBC film

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

There would have been no controversy if the convicted rapists were by now punished according to law and sent to meet their maker, in short hanged! But our criminal justice system remains dysfunctional. Ultimately besides the genuine social reform and gender equality it is the lack of effective laws that are at the root of women's insecurity, says Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale (retd).

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BBAM seeks $100 million, return of 6 Boeing 737s.

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

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

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

There is never a dearth of drama in European football and here is proof...

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, launched disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union on Sunday after violence marred the end of Russia's Euro 2016 match against England in Marseille on Saturday evening.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Sublime Lingard volley sees United win 12th FA Cup title

PHOTOS: Sublime Lingard volley sees United win 12th FA Cup title

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Manchester United substitute Jesse Lingard's superb volley in extra time secured a 2-1 win over CrystalPalace in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday for their first major trophy in three years.

Ronaldo scores twice as Real beat Chelsea in friendly

Ronaldo scores twice as Real beat Chelsea in friendly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at critical former boss Jose Mourinho in the best way possible on Wednesday with two goals to help Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1 and win the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament.

Jet-setting Modi: 26 nations in 12 months

Jet-setting Modi: 26 nations in 12 months

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

A list of all the foreign visits taken up by PM Narendra Modi this year and their outcomes.

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Though May won her Maidenhead seat in south-east England with 37,780 votes, she faced pressure to resign after losing her parliamentary majority.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

The unseen world of a soldier

The unseen world of a soldier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

These stunning pictures show the reality of life for a serving soldier in the British Army. From displaying true grit on the frontline, to the impressive sight of an Apache soaring out of a raging fireball, to troops simply enjoying some downtime, they offer a glimpse into what troops face daily. The pictures in the annual Army Photographic Competition have been taken by amateur and professional soldier cameramen.

Football Friendlies: Argentina star Aguero collapses, Germany unbeaten

Football Friendlies: Argentina star Aguero collapses, Germany unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

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

Spain beat Ireland 2-0 with two late goals

Spain beat Ireland 2-0 with two late goals

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Spain struck twice in the second half to overcome a typically spirited Ireland 2-0 in their friendly international at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.