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Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement.

No injury returns for Man United, says Van Gaal

No injury returns for Man United, says Van Gaal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

None of Manchester United's injured players are likely to be fit for the next Premier League match against Newcastle United, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday.

Ronchi-Elliott's world record partnership steers NZ to win

Ronchi-Elliott's world record partnership steers NZ to win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott put on a world record 267-run partnership as New Zealand recovered from 93-5 to thump Sri Lanka by 108 runs in the fifth One-Day International in Dunedin on Friday.

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

London's airspace, one of the world's busiest travel routes, was temporarily closed on Friday due to a computer failure, causing severe disruptions in domestic and international flight operations.

14 injured in London 5-star hotel gas explosion

14 injured in London 5-star hotel gas explosion

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

At least 14 people have been injured in what is suspected to be a gas explosion at a 5-star hotel in central London, prompting authorities to evacuate over 500 guests from the posh hotel and launch an investigation.

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

An Australian Paralympic sailor and team official were robbed at gunpoint while training in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend, raising fears about the security of athletes and tourists in the leadup to the Olympic Games.

Manchester United's revenues fall

Manchester United's revenues fall

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

English Premier League club Manchester United posted a 10 percent fall in first quarter revenue as the absence of lucrative Champions League soccer this season took its toll.

Champions Trophy warm-up: Will Ashwin try new variations against NZ?

Champions Trophy warm-up: Will Ashwin try new variations against NZ?

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be in focus alongside speedster Mohammed Shami when defending champions India take on New Zealand on Sunday in their opening warm-up game ahead of the Champions Trophy in London.

PHOTOS: United ease past Everton, Liverpool clinch late win

PHOTOS: United ease past Everton, Liverpool clinch late win

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Manchester United climbed back up to second in the table after second-half goals by Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard earned a 2-0 victory at Everton -- their first win in five games in all competitions.

Van Gaal tries to play down hype over Martial

Van Gaal tries to play down hype over Martial

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Having set one record as football's most expensive teenager, recent signing Anthony Martial has another one in sight when Manchester United play at home to struggling Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Indian conditions compel Kiwis to stock squad with spinning options

Indian conditions compel Kiwis to stock squad with spinning options

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Nathan McCullum gets recall into Kiwi set-up for World T20; Nicholls gets call-up after good showing in series vs Pakistan

Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is fit to face Arsenal on Saturday, his manager Jose Mourinho said, after reportedly injuring his knee tripping over an energy drink bottle in the Wembley dressing room last week.

EPL PHOTOS: Salah helps Liverpool hammer Southampton to go top

EPL PHOTOS: Salah helps Liverpool hammer Southampton to go top

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

FA Cup: Fulham find form to knock out Norwich

FA Cup: Fulham find form to knock out Norwich

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Fulham forgot their Premier League struggles to sweep into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-0 victory over fellow top-flight strugglers NorwichCity in a third-round replay on Tuesday.

EPL: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

EPL: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Manchester United's struggle to achieve a top-four finish continued on Tuesday as Zlatan Ibrahimovic came to their rescue with an added time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against Everton in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Top-class goals from Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero took Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

After hammering the Kiwis 3-0 in the Tests, the focus now shifts to white-ball cricket . New Zealand will be bolstered by the presence of star allrounder Corey Anderson as captain Kane Williamson looks to avenge the defeat in Tests. Also, MS Dhoni's men will need to win the ODI series by a 4-1 margin to claim third place on the ICC ODI Championship.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

McCullum unlikely to play wicketkeeper again

McCullum unlikely to play wicketkeeper again

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Captain Brendon McCullum is unlikely to pull on the wicketkeeping gloves again for New Zealand, coach Mike Hesson said on Saturday. The 32-year-old is battling a long-term back injury and has already given up the gruelling role in test matches, with BJ Watling taking the gloves in the longest form of the game.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Take a look at images from events that caught our attention in the week gone by.

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bubba Watson won his second Travelers Championship the same way as the first, at the second extra hole.

2nd Test PHOTOS: Five-star Bhuvneshwar floors NZ

2nd Test PHOTOS: Five-star Bhuvneshwar floors NZ

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha's battling half-century helped India reach 316 before the hosts were dismissed in their first innings against New Zealand on the second morning of the second test at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

An American professor offers truth behind some popular beliefs. Read on!

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Banks put the airline's trademarks including Kingfisher logo and the once-famous tag-line 'Fly the Good Times' on the block

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The award function was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

'Phir ek baar Cameron sarkar': UK PM woos Indian-origin voters

'Phir ek baar Cameron sarkar': UK PM woos Indian-origin voters

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Cameron, on the last leg of campaigning for the May 7 general election, also hailed Modi as a 'dynamic' leader who is 'taking India forward'.

League Cup: Fellaini rescues Everton with extra-time winner

League Cup: Fellaini rescues Everton with extra-time winner

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Marouane Fellaini scored late in extra time to spare Everton's blushes as they came from a goal down to beat League One (third division) Stevenage 2-1 and reach the League Cup third round on Wednesday.

South Africa record series win over NZ after Amla ton; close in on No 1 ranking

South Africa record series win over NZ after Amla ton; close in on No 1 ranking

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Hashim Amla's composed century helped South Africa to within a sniff of reclaiming the One-day top ranking after they beat New Zealand by 72 runs to wrap up their three-match series with a game to spare on Friday.

'We were celebrating a World Cup win and enjoying ourselves'

'We were celebrating a World Cup win and enjoying ourselves'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Giving a peek into the Australian cricketers' celebration after the World Cup triumph, Brad Haddin, who's just announced retirement from One-Day International cricket, said all-rounder James Faulkner got his "clothes off" in the after party.

Debutant Worker powers New Zealand to T20 triumph

Debutant Worker powers New Zealand to T20 triumph

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

George Worker compiled a brisk 62 off just 38 balls on his international debut to enable New Zealand to complete their brief limited overs tour of Zimbabwe with an easy 80-run win in their only Twenty20 international on Sunday.

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

England coach Peter Moores should be removed from his current position and put in charge of the "kids", according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

REWIND! Stunning moments from the week that was

REWIND! Stunning moments from the week that was

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

15 photographs of events that occurred in the previous week.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.

Rewind: BEST PHOTOS from the first ten days at the World Cup

Rewind: BEST PHOTOS from the first ten days at the World Cup

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 2015 ICC World Cup has thrown up a lot of exciting moments since it began last week on February 14. Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback of all the action-packed, intense moments that had us watch in awe.

Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms

Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The RBI is not statutorily independent from the government but has long enjoyed wide latitude

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

A relay gold medallist at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow, the Jamaican said he was busier than ever after last year's retirement and focused, in the sporting arena at least, entirely on his nascent career as a footballer.

Thinspired? Beware!

Thinspired? Beware!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In the warped world of anorexia social networks, fans cheer and boo and urge anorexics to extremes.