News for '-the-wire'

The light of the heart

The light of the heart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Aussies pull off last-gasp win

Aussies pull off last-gasp win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Sindhu goes down fighting in All England semis

Sindhu goes down fighting in All England semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Sindhu goes down fighting in All England semisSindhu goes down fighting in All England semis

Bhatt shocks Abhinn Shyam Gupta

Bhatt shocks Abhinn Shyam Gupta

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Victory over the defending champion earned Bhatt a meeting with top seed Chetan Anand in the men's final of the National Badminton Championships.\n\nBadminton Championships.

Stakes high in Sydney

Stakes high in Sydney

Rediff.com1 Jan 2004

Arun Prakash survives a scare

Arun Prakash survives a scare

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

The fourth seed was taken the full distance by Rupesh Roy in the boys' singles in the Asian Junior tennis championships.\n\n

Is LG G7 ThinQ better than OnePlus 6?

Is LG G7 ThinQ better than OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Here's what you need to know, says Ashish Narsale.

Arsenal and Man U slug out 2-2 draw

Arsenal and Man U slug out 2-2 draw

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

The English title race will go down to the the two teams battled out a pulsating and ultimately ill-tempered 2-2 draw at Highbury.

Mournful Conte bids farewell to Italy, looks forward to Chelsea adventure

Mournful Conte bids farewell to Italy, looks forward to Chelsea adventure

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Antonio Conte bowed out as Italy coach on Saturday after a Euro 2016 shootout defeat by Germany sounding almost broken-hearted that he was leaving behind a "fantastic" group of players.

A starry night at Hackensack

A starry night at Hackensack

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Warne, Ponting shocked by Australian collapse at Trent Bridge

Warne, Ponting shocked by Australian collapse at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Australian great Shane Warne and former captain Ricky Ponting lamented technical failings and mental approach as their countrymen were shot out for a humiliating 60 by England on the first morning of the fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

Schumi expects tough fight

Schumi expects tough fight

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Ferrari's five times world champion that the first half of the season had shown how hard it was to make predictions.

We could have won in another 5-6 overs: KL Rahul

We could have won in another 5-6 overs: KL Rahul

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Opener KL Rahul feels that had another six overs been available, India could have won the first Test against Sri Lanka, which ended in a draw after a riveting final day.

Mercedes to talk to Hamilton and Rosberg after clash

Mercedes to talk to Hamilton and Rosberg after clash

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Mercedes will take a firm line with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to make sure their clash at the US Grand Prix has no repercussions for the team, says motorsports director Toto Wolff.

Saina beats Sindhu in final; Prannoy shocks World No. 2 Srikanth

Saina beats Sindhu in final; Prannoy shocks World No. 2 Srikanth

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

H S Prannoy outwitted World No 2 and title favourite Kidambi Srikanth in a thrilling final to win the men's singles title at the 82nd Senior National Championship, in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

'Mumbai is sitting on a firebomb'

'Mumbai is sitting on a firebomb'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'In the last six years, there have been 29,140 fire incidents in Mumbai in which 300 people have died and 925 people have been injured.' 'So, at least 10 to 12 fire accidents take place in Mumbai every day.'

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

At a press conference, the Congress president-elect also said, "What Modiji has said about former PM Manmohan Singh is not acceptable."

Review: Finding Dory is a film kids will love

Review: Finding Dory is a film kids will love

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

This is a film packed with laughs and pathos, but the emotional manipulation is too blatant, too obvious, says Raja Sen.

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo on Sunday to keep the Formula One Championship alive with one race left this season.

Rosberg one win away from his first F1 title

Rosberg one win away from his first F1 title

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Win in Brazil on Sunday, win the Formula One title: Nico Rosberg's task sounds simple enough but is a lot harder to achieve.

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Modi government has pledged to lay 700,000 kms of broadband cable.

Anil Kumble helps me a lot, says legspinner Amit Mishra

Anil Kumble helps me a lot, says legspinner Amit Mishra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra may not be a regular in India's limited overs set-up but he is relishing the role of a senior spinner in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, in the absence of the rested Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. After not getting a game in the Test series, Mishra has made it count in the one-dayers by picking up three wickets in both Dharamsala and Delhi. "The experience (of helping youngsters) has been good so far. Whenever they ask me, I give them tips. Even in the game, they ask me during meetings and I try to help them as much as I can. I am really enjoying this role and I feel it is my duty to support the youngsters," said Mishra on the eve of the third ODI against New Zealand in Mohali on Sunday.

Was CRPF's movements leaked to Naxals in Dantewada?

Was CRPF's movements leaked to Naxals in Dantewada?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

"It is certain that the information about their movement was leaked. Somewhere or at some stage this has happened. The boys were doing a surprise non-operational movement and hence were in mufti. We are looking into it," CRPF Director General K Durga Prasad said.

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

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

Dubai Super Series: Sindhu loses at final hurdle

Dubai Super Series: Sindhu loses at final hurdle

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu suffered another heart-wrenching defeat against World No 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to finish as runner-up at the Dubai Super Series Final in Dubai on Sunday.

IPL PHOTOS: Pandey, Pathan guide KKR to thrilling win

IPL PHOTOS: Pandey, Pathan guide KKR to thrilling win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Manish Pandey and Yusuf Pathan hit half-centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders edged past Delhi Daredevils by four wickets, in the Indian Premier League, in Delhi, on Monday.

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The fandom of Walter Becker was rather obscure, but his death has left a huge void in the music industry.

Can Hamilton catch up with British F1 legend Jackie Stewart?

Can Hamilton catch up with British F1 legend Jackie Stewart?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Jackie Stewart, Britain's only triple Formula One world champion, knows his record is on borrowed time after Lewis Hamilton's storming victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Actor Elba joins forces with footballers Vieira, Toure to fight Ebola

Actor Elba joins forces with footballers Vieira, Toure to fight Ebola

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Africa United campaign (http://www.weareafricaunited.org), unveiled ahead of the African Cup of Nations draw in Equatorial Guinea's capital Malabo on Wednesday, broadcasts information on the disease and how to stop it spreading in French, English, Krio and other local languages.

McCullum mulls over controversial decision that had bearing on result

McCullum mulls over controversial decision that had bearing on result

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum refused to blame third umpire Nigel Llong's controversial review decision for his team's loss in the third and final Test against Australia but said the "frustrating" ruling had a major bearing on the game.

Bhullar bags fifth Asian Tour title with win in Indonesia

Bhullar bags fifth Asian Tour title with win in Indonesia

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar was in his element as he carded 16-under-268 for the week to lift his fifth Asian Tour title with victory at the Indonesia Open, in Jakarta on Sunday.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

Westinghouse likely to seal India reactor deal when Modi visits US

Westinghouse likely to seal India reactor deal when Modi visits US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The contract would give a big boost to India's $150 billion nuclear power programme, and a broader push to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Premier Badminton League: Chennai Smashers register 2nd win

Premier Badminton League: Chennai Smashers register 2nd win

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Chennai Smashers put up a clinical display to outplay Delhi Acers 4-3 and register their second consecutive win in an exciting Premier Badminton League (PBL) encounter in Lucknow on Tuesday.

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

More than 60 individuals and entities, an overwhelming number of them Indians, were on Thursday charged by the Justice Department for allegedly participating in a multi-million dollar scam involving call centres based in India which conned thousands of American citizens.

EPL: Man City on brink of Champions League spot, Arsenal win

EPL: Man City on brink of Champions League spot, Arsenal win

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Manchester City moved back into third place and almost guaranteed Champions League qualification thanks to a 3-1 home victory against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium.

Mithali Raj decodes the World Cup final loss

Mithali Raj decodes the World Cup final loss

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'Everybody was very nervous and I think that resulted in our defeat'

10 Harley Davidson Street 750 facts you totally must know

10 Harley Davidson Street 750 facts you totally must know

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

An IIT grad, last Tuesday, took a Harley Davidson Street 750 from a Hyderabad showroom on a test drive and never returned. While we are sure he had plenty of good reasons not to come back, here are 10 facts about the bike that you totally must know.