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Europa League: Man United draw LASK, Wolves play Olympiakos

Europa League: Man United draw LASK, Wolves play Olympiakos

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Manchester United breezed into the next round with a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Brugge

Arthur to be Sri Lanka's next coach; Flower and Sekar among support staff

Arthur to be Sri Lanka's next coach; Flower and Sekar among support staff

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Australian Shane McDermott has already been roped in as team's new fielding coach.

Pakistan Air Force gets its first Hindu pilot

Pakistan Air Force gets its first Hindu pilot

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The youth, Rahul Dev, has been recruited as a General Duty (GD) pilot officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Daily Pakistan reported. Dev hails from Tharparkar, the largest district in Sindh province, which is the home to a large population of Hindu community, local media reported on Monday.

Pak army targets civilian areas along LoC; 2 BSF jawans injured

Pak army targets civilian areas along LoC; 2 BSF jawans injured

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Indian troops retaliated befittingly to silence the Pakistani guns along the LoC in Mankote, Mendhar and Khari Karmara sectors in Poonch district and along the IB in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, they said, adding there was no immediate report of any casualty.

Pak resorts to firing, shelling again along IB in Samba, Kathua districts

Pak resorts to firing, shelling again along IB in Samba, Kathua districts

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Stepping up ceasefire violations, Pakistani Rangers on Friday night resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on 8 BSF posts along the Indo-Pak border in Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing a strong retaliation from the Indian side.

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Images from action in the Europa League matches on Thursday.

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Fulham withstood a fierce fightback from Queens Park Rangers to beat their London rivals 3-2 and push Harry Redknapp's side closer towards Premier League relegation on Monday.

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

AC Milan grabbed a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the blockbuster Europa League last-16 first-leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Chhetri's penalty strike gives Bengaluru FC first win in ISL

Chhetri's penalty strike gives Bengaluru FC first win in ISL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A 56th-minute penalty strike from Sunil Chhetri was the difference between the two teams

No Eid sweets exchanged by BSF with Pakistan

No Eid sweets exchanged by BSF with Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The event was given a miss as the relations between the two countries are strained at present.

FA Cup: Sheffield United cause major upset at QPR

FA Cup: Sheffield United cause major upset at QPR

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Sheffield United pulled off the first major shock of FA Cup third round weekend when the third-tier English side triumphed 3-0 at Premier League outfit Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

In the shelling, a BSF jawan and a 17-year-old girl were killed while five civilians and a BSF jawan were injured and have been hospitalised.

F1: Impossible to organise British Grand Prix

F1: Impossible to organise British Grand Prix

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Formula One is planning two Grands Prix without spectators at Silverstone, which this year marks the 70th anniversary of hosting the first world championship race, immediately after two in Austria in early July.

Pak violates ceasefire, targets Indian forward area

Pak violates ceasefire, targets Indian forward area

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Tuesday fired at Indian posts along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district. "Pakistan Rangers have fired with small arms on the Indian post of Pindi along the International Border in Arnia sub-sector from 11.45 am today," said a senior Border Security Force officer.

Mob attacks temple in Pakistan's Punjab, damages idols

Mob attacks temple in Pakistan's Punjab, damages idols

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India summoned the Pakistani charge d'affaires in New Delhi and lodged a firm protest, expressing grave concerns at this reprehensible incident and the continued attacks on the freedom of religion of the minority communities and their places of religious worship in Pakistan.

BSF trooper killed, 3 others injured as Pak violates ceasefire

BSF trooper killed, 3 others injured as Pak violates ceasefire

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

In a major ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Wednesday opened heavy fire at Indian border outposts along the international border in Jammu district, killing a Border Security Force personnel and leaving three other troopers injured.

Newcastle romp past QPR and move up to second

Newcastle romp past QPR and move up to second

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Newcastle United thrashed Queens Park Rangers 6-0 away to move into second place in the Championship (second tier) on Tuesday with former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey scoring twice.

Pakistan provokes again, 1 civilian injured in firing in Jammu

Pakistan provokes again, 1 civilian injured in firing in Jammu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Pakistan indulged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on eight border outposts in Jammu district.

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Violating the ceasefire yet again, Pakistani Rangers resorted to firing of mortar bombs on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Women's football is expected to get a boost with India hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year and the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.

'Arsenal can't compete with big clubs in transfer window'

'Arsenal can't compete with big clubs in transfer window'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted they can't compete with big spending clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea in the transfer market.

'Rise of Real Kashmir FC nothing short of fairytale'

'Rise of Real Kashmir FC nothing short of fairytale'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Real Kashmir FC's rise as a top side in the I-League has been "nothing short of a fairytale", feels its Scottish coach David Robertson, who is happy to have refused more lucrative assignments in other countries considering the "pure passion" for the beautiful game in the Kashmir Valley.

EPL: Gerrard helps Liverpool inch closer to top four spot

EPL: Gerrard helps Liverpool inch closer to top four spot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Captain Steven Gerrard's 87th minute goal turned out to be a late winner for Liverpool as they inched closer to the top four in the English Premier League table after a 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers.

Time to make our forests fire-proof

Time to make our forests fire-proof

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Improved fire-fighting equipment and proper training for forest guards is a must to ensure that fires like the recent ones don't occur again. In the first of a three-part series, Geetanjali Krishna looks at the burning issues that need to be resolved.

5 civilians killed as Pakistani troops shell border villages

5 civilians killed as Pakistani troops shell border villages

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Over 100 border dwellers have been evacuated and put in safe shelters

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke

Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Leeds United were crowned champions of the second-tier Championship after third-placed Brentford lost 1-0 at Stoke City in their penultimate game of the season on Saturday.

Chenab current drifts BSF jawan, captured by Pakistan

Chenab current drifts BSF jawan, captured by Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A Border Severity Force jawan deployed along the Indo-Pakistan border was captured by Pakistani forces early on Wednesday after he was swept away by a strong current of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir.

WC qualifiers: Gurpreet heroics in vain as 10-man India lose to Qatar

WC qualifiers: Gurpreet heroics in vain as 10-man India lose to Qatar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

A winless India remained in fourth spot in the group with three points from six matches. India are already out of contention for a World Cup berth but they are still in the reckoning for the 2023 Asian Cup.

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu, targets four villages

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu, targets four villages

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Pakistani troops on Monday violated the ceasefire, targeting 4 villages in Hiranagar sector of the international border.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu second time within 24 hours

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu second time within 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire again by firing on outposts along the International Border in Jammu district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad launched to fight terrorism across country.

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

2 civilians, BSF jawan killed as Pak targets villages in Jammu

2 civilians, BSF jawan killed as Pak targets villages in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The heavy shelling took place in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.

India won't fire first bullet along the border: Rajnath Singh tells Pakistan

India won't fire first bullet along the border: Rajnath Singh tells Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Singh held that India wanted to engage in dialogue with Pakistan at different levels and that was why Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently met his Pakistani counterpart PM Nawaz Sharif at Ufa in Russia.

They made me comfortable: BSF jawan captured on Pakistan

They made me comfortable: BSF jawan captured on Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

A Border Security Force jawan, who was swept away into Pakistan by strong currents of Chenab River and picked up by Pakistan Rangers, on Friday said he was treated "better" than his expectation and was looking forward to meeting his family.

Pakistani firing along border gives villagers sleepless nights

Pakistani firing along border gives villagers sleepless nights

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

The locals in Gharna village in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector are petrified following yet another ceasefire violation by the Pakistani troops.

Pak shows white flags but doesn't turn up for flag meet

Pak shows white flags but doesn't turn up for flag meet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Pakistan on Monday displayed white flags along the International Border in Samba sector possibly as a mark for having peace but it did not respond to calls for a flag meeting between border guards to de-escalate tensions.

Europa: Sevilla, Leverkusen cruise into quarter-finals

Europa: Sevilla, Leverkusen cruise into quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Five-time winners Sevilla made light work of AS Roma when first half goals from Sergio Reguilon and Youssef En-Nesyri gave them a 2-0 win over AS Roma and sent them into the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday.