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'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Wednesday called for an end to what he described as "massacres" in Gaza, saying humanitarian aid must immediately be allowed into the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Chinese Staff Attacked This Man In Britain!

Chinese Staff Attacked This Man In Britain!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

During a demonstration against Xi Jinping outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester, Bob Chan, 30, originally from Hong Kong, said he was dragged inside the consulate grounds by masked men from the embassy, kicked and punched.

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Man United secure late win; Chelsea beat Brighton

EPL PIX: Man United secure late win; Chelsea beat Brighton

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Life under lockdown at Britain's quarantine hotels

Life under lockdown at Britain's quarantine hotels

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

People returning from any of 33 'high-risk' countries where travel to Britain is banned, they must pay 1,750 pounds as a 10-day quarantine hotel package.

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina downs Halep to set up Jabeur final

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina downs Halep to set up Jabeur final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final with a rousing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over her barbecue buddy Tatjana Maria on Thursday.

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings, Novak Djokovic is still considered the man to beat and still has the power to turn opponents into nervous wrecks.

UK PM's Deputy resigns over bullying allegations

UK PM's Deputy resigns over bullying allegations

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Sunak had been handed the independent report into allegations made by several civil servants on Thursday and a decision on Raab, who is also the UK Justice Secretary, was anticipated ever since.

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.

Winter Olympics: China fuels controversy as Uyghur athlete lights cauldron

Winter Olympics: China fuels controversy as Uyghur athlete lights cauldron

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The selection of Yilamujiang as a final torchbearer came as many western nations diplomatically boycotted the Winter Games over China's treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:

'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur still an inspiration despite loss

'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur still an inspiration despite loss

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Tunisians thronged cafes hoping to watch local heroine Ons Jabeur win the women's singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday but Czech Marketa Vondrousova had other ideas.

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Royal Ascot is not just about horse racing any more! It's about fashion and some stunning hats.

Tata Steel investment positive for UK ops, but stock has not moved much

Tata Steel investment positive for UK ops, but stock has not moved much

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Tata Steel UK is reformatting its operations in Port Talbot by investing 1.25 billion in an electric arc furnace facility with the UK government contributing 500 million. The project will take around three years to complete, if all the regulatory clearances come through. The facility will use scrap and be classified as green since it will utilise renewable power and cut carbon emissions considerably.

How much will the Wimbledon 2023 champions walk away with?

How much will the Wimbledon 2023 champions walk away with?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Ahead of this season's Wimbledon, here's a look at the prize money.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Spring is here and the flowers are in full bloom. Welcome to the Chelsea Flower Show, held from May 22 to May 26. This year the theme was 'Summer of Love', inspired by the Royal Wedding and the 1960's/70's cultural revolution. Here are colorful and cheery scenes from this year's grand garden party.

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt play

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt play

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Daniil Medvedev quelled the challenge of wildcard Arthur Fery and Marta Kostyuk fought back to upset Maria Sakkari and storm into the Wimbledon second round on a rainy Wednesday.

Tough day for India as Yuki-Myneni, Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out

Tough day for India as Yuki-Myneni, Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Indian doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a valiant fight before going down to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain and Adrian Mannarino of France in a three-setter.

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

Court issues fresh summons to BBC, Wikimedia, US library over documentary row

Court issues fresh summons to BBC, Wikimedia, US library over documentary row

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

They said according to the Hague Convention, the service upon a foreign entity had to be served through the prescribed rules.

Vodafone raises stake in VIL to 47.61%

Vodafone raises stake in VIL to 47.61%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

British telecom major Vodafone has raised its stake in debt-ridden Vodafone Idea Limited to 47.61 per cent through its subsidiary Prime Metals, a regulatory filing said on Monday. The company earlier held 44.39 per cent stake in Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL). "Prime Metals held 2,18,55,26,081 equity shares, representing 7.61 per cent of the equity share capital, of Vodafone Idea Limited (the "company").

Vijay Mallya contempt case: SC reserves order on quantum of punishment

Vijay Mallya contempt case: SC reserves order on quantum of punishment

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court Thursday reserved verdict on quantum of sentence against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, in a contempt case where he has been found guilty. A bench comprising Justices U U Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha reserved the judgement after hearing senior advocate and amicus curiae Jaideep Gupta on various aspects related to the contempt law. It even permitted the counsel, who was earlier representing Mallya, to file written submissions, if any, in the case by Tuesday.

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The federal probe agency has also called for documents and the recording of statements of some company executives under provisions of the FEMA, they said.

UK queen's official birthday marked with smaller ceremony

UK queen's official birthday marked with smaller ceremony

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The monarch, who turned 94 in April, was honoured on the grounds of Windsor Castle -- where she is self-isolating with 99-year-old husband Prince Philip -- with a small number of Welsh Guardsmen and military musicians.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

When the world wears a white blanket...

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'There is so much excitement brewing about Wednesday's Alcaraz and Rune quarter-finals showdown -- it could well be a juicy foretaste of things to come.'

Europa League PIX: Roma finish second in group, Liverpool lose

Europa League PIX: Roma finish second in group, Liverpool lose

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Rennes denied late Europa League equaliser due to little-known rule

Pix To Make You SMILE

Pix To Make You SMILE

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The world is slowly returning to normal... touch wood.

PHOTOS: Stars flock to Murray vs Djokovic shootout

PHOTOS: Stars flock to Murray vs Djokovic shootout

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Ace British tennis player Andy Murray ended his 2016 campaign on a perfect note after defeating Novak Djokovic in straights in the summit clash of the ATP World Tour Finals, assuming the mantle of year-end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. Murray dethroned Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in a contest that lasted for an hour and 43 minutes to earn his first title at the ATP finals and make sure he remained No. 1 until next season. Rediff.com takes a look at the hosts of celebrities from footballers, tennis champions and Hollywood stars, who attended this big clash.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Krawczyk-Skupski defend Wimbledon title

Krawczyk-Skupski defend Wimbledon title

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Krawczyk and Skupski became the first pair to successfully defend the mixed doubles title at the All England Club since Czech brother-sister duo Cyril Suk and Helena Sukova in 1997.

Tata Steel, UK govt ink 1.25 billion pound JV

Tata Steel, UK govt ink 1.25 billion pound JV

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The United Kingdom on Friday announced a joint investment package with Tata Steel worth 1.25 billion pounds, including a government grant of 500 million pounds, for the country's largest steelworks in Wales that will help protect thousands of jobs and boost the British economy. The government's grant has been dubbed as one of the largest British government support packages in history and a "defining moment" for the country's steel industry.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Man City; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Man City; Liverpool held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli fired a last-gasp winner to earn Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday.

No media or govt agency has right to peep into private lives of citizens: HC

No media or govt agency has right to peep into private lives of citizens: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

It said that it was "disheartening" to see that some news channels "are in the habit of publishing sleaze more than news."