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Things will get worse before they get better, warns UK PM on COVID-19

Things will get worse before they get better, warns UK PM on COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'From the start, we have sought to put in the right measures at the right time. We will not hesitate to go further if that is what the scientific and medical advice tells us we must do'

Study shows that media indulges in racial discrimination among athletes

Study shows that media indulges in racial discrimination among athletes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The fact cannot be denied that media affects and moulds the thought process of human beings, and a recent study has proved that there is racial stereotyping of athletes by it.

PIX: Golfer McIlroy walks hand-in-hand with girlfriend

PIX: Golfer McIlroy walks hand-in-hand with girlfriend

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Star golfer Rory McIlroy revealed very happy in his love with new girlfriend Erica Stoll.

UK records 6,193 post-Brexit hate crimes

UK records 6,193 post-Brexit hate crimes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The overall level of racist and hate related incidents was up 20 per cent in July 2015.

Why Germany striker Gomez was forced to leave Turkish club Besiktas

Why Germany striker Gomez was forced to leave Turkish club Besiktas

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Germany forward Mario Gomez is leaving Turkish champions Besiktas due to the volatile political situation in the country, he said on Wednesday.

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

To enable large-scale vaccine studies to take place across the UK, the aim is to get 500,000 people signed up by October, which is considered vital in the fight against coronavirus.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

Euro 2016: Lewandowski does not have to score, says Poland coach

Euro 2016: Lewandowski does not have to score, says Poland coach

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski can finish Euro 2016 without a goal to his name as long as the team keep grinding out results starting with Saturday's last-16 clash against Switzerland, coach Adam Nawalka said on Friday. The Poles eked out 1-0 wins over Northern Ireland and Ukraine and a 0-0 draw against Germany in the group stage, with Lewandowski often dropping into a deeper role to create space for strike partner Arkadiusz Milik.

Euro 2016: Points Table

Euro 2016: Points Table

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

How the teams stand in the European Football Championship.

Why golf champion McIlroy might skip Rio Games

Why golf champion McIlroy might skip Rio Games

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Rory McIlroy took a long time to decide he would represent Ireland at the 2016 Rio Olympics but the 27-year-old world number three could now miss golf's return to the Games after a 112-year absence because of concerns over the Zika virus.

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Poland's Robert Lewandowski has chalked up so many big-game landmarks during his club career that the 27-year-old seems overdue a major tournament performance with his country.

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The medal table of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Euro 2016: Spotlight back on the pitch

Euro 2016: Spotlight back on the pitch

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Bigger than ever, the European Championship kicks off in Paris next month with a four-week feast of football that promises to elevate the game above the corruption scandals and security fears that have overshadowed its build-up.

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Germany scored five times in 27 minutes in the first half to crush Estonia 8-0 and make it three wins in three Euro 2020 Group C qualifiers.

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Check out golf's hottest rivalry: McIlroy and Spieth

Check out golf's hottest rivalry: McIlroy and Spieth

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Jordan Spieth won a US Open that put all four majors in the hands of golf's young guns, signalling a changing of the guard is complete.

Euro Previews: Ukraine set to test new-look Germany defence; Croatia cautious

Euro Previews: Ukraine set to test new-look Germany defence; Croatia cautious

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Germany's defence will be put to the test in their opening Euro 2016 group match against Ukraine in Lille on Sunday with major questions still to be answered about the world champions' new-look rearguard.

Cisse and Evans handed hefty bans for spitting

Cisse and Evans handed hefty bans for spitting

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Newcastle United forward Papiss Cisse has been banned for seven matches and Manchester United defender Jonny Evans for six after they spat at each other during a Premier League match, the Football Association (FA) said on Saturday.

The secret of boxing icon Mary Kom's success...

The secret of boxing icon Mary Kom's success...

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Almost every medal that is there to be taken is in her kitty but M C Mary Kom says she still trains like a maniac, the latest result of the regimen being a gold on debut at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Saturday.

Euro 2016: Bale plays down importance of Ronaldo duel

Euro 2016: Bale plays down importance of Ronaldo duel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Gareth Bale says Wales' Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday will not be decided by his personal duel with Real Madrid team mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Over 1 mn sign petition demanding 2nd Brexit referendum in UK

Over 1 mn sign petition demanding 2nd Brexit referendum in UK

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The UK voted to leave the EU by 52 to 48 per cent in Thursday's referendum but the majority of voters in London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed the Remain side in a 72 per cent turnout.

Football briefs: Meet Delhi Dynamos' brand ambassador

Football briefs: Meet Delhi Dynamos' brand ambassador

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

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

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Professional soccer leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the novel coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others.

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on Sunday night.

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's qualifying matches for the Euro 2020 Finals.

Defending champions Spain start Euro 2016 campaign against Czechs

Defending champions Spain start Euro 2016 campaign against Czechs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

World champions Germany are to meet Ukraine, Poland and Northern Ireland in Group C.

Time to divide J&K into Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Time to divide J&K into Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'It is time to not merely assert that Kashmir is an internal problem, but begin to act on it,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Do you agree with Loew that the 16-team Euro format was better?

Do you agree with Loew that the 16-team Euro format was better?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

'There are teams playing ultra defensively. But they do that well. The smaller nations like Albania or Wales are defensively very well schooled. They see their chance in that, so that is why we had only up to two goals per game until yesterday's Spain win (3-0) over Turkey'

Euro 2016: Germany's Neuer ready to play mentor's role

Euro 2016: Germany's Neuer ready to play mentor's role

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is ready to play the mentor's role irrespective of who leads the team in their Euro 2016 opener against Ukraine on Sunday.

Just who is Robert Lewandowski?

Just who is Robert Lewandowski?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Poland's star striker Robert Lewandowski scored the winner to secure Poland a place at Euro 2016 with a 2-1 victory in Warsaw on Sunday.

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

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

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Men joined the gold quest through Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) as the team rejoiced its best ever medal haul at the mega-event on Saturday.

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

In a series of votes on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected a no-deal Brexit by 318 votes to 310, undermining the government's argument that Britain would be willing to crash out of the EU without an agreement.

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday.

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Davis Cup hero Andy Murray won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2015 at a star-studded reception in Belfast on Sunday.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Where does Britain go from here? What happens to the European Union?

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

Augusta Masters: Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory

Augusta Masters: Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Is second youngest Masters winner after Tiger Woods