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Meet Barcelona's new coach

Meet Barcelona's new coach

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Barcelona named former Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde on Monday as the successor to Luis Enrique and he will take charge of the La Liga runners-up on a two-year contract.

Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax

Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Jon Dahl Tomasson converted an 86th-minute penalty to salvage a point for Feyenoord in a 2-2 draw against arch rivals Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league on Sunday.

Review: De Niro, Pacino muck it up

Review: De Niro, Pacino muck it up

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Strictly speaking, Righteous Kill isn't an objectionably horrid film. It isn't rank unwatchable, like Avnet's last, 88 Minutes. Yet this one's worse, because it's heartbreaking.

6 reasons why Mourinho is WRONG to ban Chelsea doctor

6 reasons why Mourinho is WRONG to ban Chelsea doctor

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

FIFA say managers cannot dictate to doctors over injuries.

India should snap ties with Iran: US Senators

India should snap ties with Iran: US Senators

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

India's principles are poorly served and its interests 'damaged' by its support for the Iranian military, the senators have argued.

Kris Kolluri to manage NJ Turnpike

Kris Kolluri to manage NJ Turnpike

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

With additional charge as chair of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority entrusted to him, New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Kris Kolluri has become one of the most powerful people in New Jersey.

Gold: The most happening commodity in 2008

Gold: The most happening commodity in 2008

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Gold bugs celebrated the immediate returns, and remain confident the returns will continue throughout 2008 - but some near-term volatility may be in the books.

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fury serves as a great reminder of the devastation wars bring with them, says Paloma Sharma.

Crouch accuses foreigners

Crouch accuses foreigners

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has accused foreigners of play-acting following his sending off for a robust challenge on Chelsea's Jon Mikel Obi on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Bhuvi, Dhawan super show helps India pummel SA in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: Bhuvi, Dhawan super show helps India pummel SA in 1st T20I

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and South Africa at the Wanderers on Sunday

Doon Valley battle-gear shines in Hollywood

Doon Valley battle-gear shines in Hollywood

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Currently, the Rs 20-crore (Rs 200 million) company makes three types of products: collectors' items, edged weapons for the world's elite armed forces and replicas for Hollywood movies.

India to play decisive role in SL peace: Norway

India to play decisive role in SL peace: Norway

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Norway's special envoy to Colombo Jon Hanssen-Bauer said in an interview to PTI that India was to be the main partner for Sri Lanka in the future, and that Oslo was in regular touch with New Delhi over the issue of peace process in its neighbouring country.Norway had brokered the now-defunct ceasefire treaty between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2002.

England name provisional World Cup squad

England name provisional World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

England have named a provisional 30-man squad for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.

America's No. 1 cash crop? Marijuana

America's No. 1 cash crop? Marijuana

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Marijuana is the United States's biggest cash crop with estimates that the annual pot crop is worth $35 billion, according to a study.

Anand second in Norway chess after draw with Topalov

Anand second in Norway chess after draw with Topalov

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out a quick draw with eventual champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to finish second in the Norway chess tournament, which is part of the Grand Chess Tour.

Anand held by Caruana in first round of Norway Chess

Anand held by Caruana in first round of Norway Chess

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

It was a huge drama on the opening day as World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway lost on time from a winning position in the longest game of the day.

England elect to field in 5th ODI

England elect to field in 5th ODI

Rediff.com2 Sep 2007

India made one change, including Gautam Gambhir in place of seamer R P Singh.

Bring on the one-liners

Bring on the one-liners

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Aasif Mandvi has been making waves.

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Gay's reduced ban sends wrong message, says Bolt.

08/06 could have rivalled 9/11: Chertoff

08/06 could have rivalled 9/11: Chertoff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Homeland Security chief unveils details of a plot to use materials disguised as soft drinks to trigger mid-air explosions

Boston Red Sox win World Series

Boston Red Sox win World Series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 to win the Major League Baseball championship in their second four-game sweep of the Fall Classic in four years.

Mourinho loses suspended stadium ban appeal

Mourinho loses suspended stadium ban appeal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has lost an appeal against the suspended one-match stadium ban and 50,000 pounds ($76,115) fine he received last month, the Football Association said on Thursday.

Chelsea boss Mourinho gets stadium ban and fine

Chelsea boss Mourinho gets stadium ban and fine

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been given a one-match stadium suspension with immediate effect and fined 40,000 pounds ($61,680.00) over a misconduct charge, the Football Association said on Monday.

When Rakesh Sharma found himself in a different kind of space

When Rakesh Sharma found himself in a different kind of space

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Though this time India's first astronaut remained earth bound, P Rajendran/Rediff.com finds out more about his journey off the beaten track along America's East Coast.

Check out these DVDs this weekend

Check out these DVDs this weekend

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Being Jalal Talabani

Being Jalal Talabani

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The Guardian profiles the man who leads Iraq at its most troubled time.

Chasing Angelina Jolie

Chasing Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

A press reporter recounts being denied an interview of a lifetime with the actress of A Mighty Heart.

The power of positive thinking

The power of positive thinking

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Business leaders have always flocked to self-help books and gurus that focus on getting the most out of your career and your life, but since Oprah plugged Rhonda Byrne's The Secret the business of positive thinking is booming.

Kris Kolluri is first Indian-American governor

Kris Kolluri is first Indian-American governor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Kolluri, 38, who is transportation commissioner and a minister in Governor Jon Corizine's Cabinet, was the last in the line of succession.

Kris Kolluri is New Jersey Governor for a day

Kris Kolluri is New Jersey Governor for a day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Kolluri, 38, is the first Indian American to hold a cabinet post in New Jersey.

'The world still needs Superman'

'The world still needs Superman'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

SSC Test: Silva ton puts Sri Lanka in charge against Australia

SSC Test: Silva ton puts Sri Lanka in charge against Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Sri Lanka's Kaushal Silva roared back into form with a century in the final Test against Australia on Tuesday, boosting the hosts' hopes of a 3-0 sweep against the world number one team at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.

India's Thomas Cup journey ends

India's Thomas Cup journey ends

Rediff.com3 May 2006

India lost to Denmark 0-3 at the quarter-final stage of the badminton championship.

PGA Championship: Lahiri, Shubhankar set to create new landmarks

PGA Championship: Lahiri, Shubhankar set to create new landmarks

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Shubhankar Sharma becomes the youngest Indian and the third overall to have played all four Majors in a single year after Jeev Milkha Singh (in 2007) and Anirban Lahiri (in 2015 and 2016).

LFW designers to go international

LFW designers to go international

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Lakme Fashion Week has selected ten designers to showcase their creations at events across the world.

Younis masterclass gives Pakistan victory

Younis masterclass gives Pakistan victory

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Younis Khan scored 101 as Pakistan beat England by two wickets in the third ODI.

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Football idols Zidane and Ronaldo team up in UN Ebola fundraiser.

Gough to make ODI comeback

Gough to make ODI comeback

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

England have included two newcomers in a 16-man ODI squad to play Pakistan.

ICC charges Inzamam over forfeited Test

ICC charges Inzamam over forfeited Test

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The two charges brought forward are for changing the condition of the ball and for bringing the game into disrepute.