News for '-vincent'

We trust China's promise on Brahmaputra dam: Govt

We trust China's promise on Brahmaputra dam: Govt

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The government on Monday said that it had ascertained that construction activity on Brahmaputra River inside Chinese territory would not adversely impact the downstream areas of India.

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Top Gun director Tony Scott

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Top Gun director Tony Scott

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Champions League PIX: Manchester City hold Ronaldo-less Real

Champions League PIX: Manchester City hold Ronaldo-less Real

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Manchester City survived a late grilling by Real Madrid thanks to goalkeeper Joe Hart to hold on for a 0-0 draw on Tuesday that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the Champions League final for the first time.

Disillusionment and ignominy for Mourinho and Chelsea after defeat at City

Disillusionment and ignominy for Mourinho and Chelsea after defeat at City

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

With the 3-0 loss, Chelsea and the Gaffer have now matched the club's worst records -- Mourinho suffered his joint-heaviest defeat as a Premier League manager, while, for the first time in 17 years, the Blues have failed to record a win in either of their opening league games

'We wanted this title and we deserved it'

'We wanted this title and we deserved it'

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany said he never stopped believing his side could beat Queens Park Rangers and win the English Premier League title even when they trailed 2-1 with the match into stoppage time.

Srikanth, Prannoy advance at Indonesia Open

Srikanth, Prannoy advance at Indonesia Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and H S Prannoy advanced to the second round of the men's singles competition at the US$ 1,000,000 Indonesia Super Series Premier in Jakarta, on Wednesday.

City striker Aguero ready for Burnley clash

City striker Aguero ready for Burnley clash

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The 29-year-old missed the last three ManchesterCity games and both of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers earlier this month following his road traffic accident in the Netherlands.

Much riding on Unnam for director Siby Malayil

Much riding on Unnam for director Siby Malayil

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The Malayalam film may change the fortunes of its team.

Abhijeet Gupta suffers shock defeat in Cappelle chess

Abhijeet Gupta suffers shock defeat in Cappelle chess

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kaido Kulaots of Estonia and went out of contention for a podium finish after seventh round of the 31st Cappelle La Grande international chess tournament in Cappelle La Grande, France.

India 'A'-WI 'A' draw series after 3rd ODI washed out

India 'A'-WI 'A' draw series after 3rd ODI washed out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The third and final unofficial cricket One-dayer between India 'A' and the West Indies 'A' had to be called off without a ball being bowled due to rain, leaving the series tied 1-1 in St George's, Grenada.

Marseille fine director for criticising coach

Marseille fine director for criticising coach

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Olympique Marseille sports director Jose Anigo has been fined for criticising coach Didier Deschamps, the Ligue 1 club's president said on Monday.

Japan Open: Shuttlers Jayaram, Prannoy, Srikanth make second round

Japan Open: Shuttlers Jayaram, Prannoy, Srikanth make second round

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

It was a mixed day for Indian shuttlers at the Japan Super Series as Ajay Jayaram, H S Prannoy and K Srikanth fought their way to the second round of the men's singles competition in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Toure on target for fourth straight African honour

Toure on target for fourth straight African honour

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Manchester City's Yaya Toure will be favourite to collect a record fourth successive African Footballer of the Year crown.

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based artiste Dev Mehta wants to use modern art to inspire people to think and see things differently. This is his story.

Gayle signs agreement with Windies Board

Gayle signs agreement with Windies Board

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Chris Gayle has signed an agreement with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) but there is still no clarity on the explosive opener's return to the national side. The agreement was brokered by CARICOM. Apart from the agreement, Gayle has written a 'side-letter' to the WICB, the contents of which were not disclosed.

Photos: Johnson, Permaul demolish Indian colts

Photos: Johnson, Permaul demolish Indian colts

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Imahes from the last day's play as West Indies 'A' scored a thunping 125-run victory over India 'A' in the second unofficial Test and level the three-match series at 1-1, in Arnos Vale, St Vincent, on Tuesday.

3rd ODI: Australia-Windies play out thrilling tie

3rd ODI: Australia-Windies play out thrilling tie

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Australia and West Indies played out a thrilling tie in the third One-Day International at a packed Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Tuesday.

Doherty spins Aus to opening win over Windies

Doherty spins Aus to opening win over Windies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Australia spinner Xavier Doherty took four wickets to lead the visitors to a 64-run victory over the West Indies in the first one-day international of their five-match series in Kingstown, St Vincent, on Friday.

Shorts: Srikanth, Sameer progress at Korea Masters

Shorts: Srikanth, Sameer progress at Korea Masters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Have kept an empty space in cabinet for Olympic gold: Sindhu

Have kept an empty space in cabinet for Olympic gold: Sindhu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Sindhu says the path to the Tokyo Olympic gold will be a tough one as now her opponents will look to exploit her weaknesses and she will need to add something new to her game to achieve success.

PSV win at Excelsior to close on Eredivisie leaders Ajax

PSV win at Excelsior to close on Eredivisie leaders Ajax

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Luuk de Jong's early goal set PSV Eindhoven on their way to a 3-1 victory at Excelsior in the Dutch league that moved them to within one point of leaders Ajax Amsterdam

HC stays proceedings against Sonia's aide in DA case

HC stays proceedings against Sonia's aide in DA case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Congress president Sonia Gandhi's close aide Vincent George on Monday got some relief from the Delhi high court which stayed trial court proceedings against him in a 12-year-old disproportionate assets case.

City take leaf from United's book with derby win

City take leaf from United's book with derby win

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Manchester City closed in on their first top flight title in 44 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 on Monday after doing what their rivals have done for years - keeping their nerve when all seemed lost.

Mixed day for Indian shuttlers in Korea Super Series

Mixed day for Indian shuttlers in Korea Super Series

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sindhu, Sameer progress to quarters, Kashyap ousted

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

Bajrang leads Indian wrestlers' charge; silver for Khatri, Dhanda

Bajrang leads Indian wrestlers' charge; silver for Khatri, Dhanda

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

A dominant Bajrang Punia overpowered his opponents with remarkable ease to claim gold medal in the men's freestyle 65 kg event at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Friday.

Interested in collecting art? Read this...

Interested in collecting art? Read this...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Collectors can now buy works by some of the best-known Western modern artists and at prices less than what they've paid for some works by the Indian modern masters.

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

ODI series: WI record first win over Aus in six years

ODI series: WI record first win over Aus in six years

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

West Indies beat Australia by five wickets on Sunday to record their first One-Day International win over their old rivals since 2006 and tie their five match series at 1-1.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

This is my answer to those who questioned me: Sindhu

This is my answer to those who questioned me: Sindhu

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sindhu is now the joint highest medal-winner in women's singles in the World Championships history with former Olympic champion Zhang Ning of China, who won an identical 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze between 2001 and 2007.

Vijayakanth changes constituency again

Vijayakanth changes constituency again

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

In 2006, in his debut election after founding the party in 2005, he won from Vridhachalam constituency in Cuddalore district. In the subsequent assembly election he contested successfully from Rishivandiyam in Villupuram District.

Finally, I am a World Champion: Sindhu

Finally, I am a World Champion: Sindhu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

As the Indian national anthem reverberated across the St Jakobshalle stadium, Sindhu stood at the podium with moist eyes.

La Liga: Messi leads thrilling Barca; Real down Osasuna

La Liga: Messi leads thrilling Barca; Real down Osasuna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The win increased Zinedine Zidane's side's advantage at the top of the standings to six points

'Manchester City were never out of the fight for the title'

'Manchester City were never out of the fight for the title'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Manchester City were never out of the title race and the Premier League champions did not need to change their style despite a frustrating to start the season, manager Manuel Pellegrini has said.

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1-0 to all but knock their rivals out of the title race on Saturday, while second-placed Atletico Madrid stayed seven points behind the Catalans with a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Czech Republic down France to retain Fed Cup title

Czech Republic down France to retain Fed Cup title

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The Czech Republic further established themselves as the dominant force in women's team tennis as they claimed a 3-2 comeback win against hosts France to capture their fifth Fed Cup title in six years on Sunday, and 10th overall. Karolina Pliskova and Barbora Strycova downed Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia 7-5 7-5 in the doubles to hand the visitors the decisive point. The nation won five titles as Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 80s before dominating the women's team competition in recent years.

Historic! India top medals tally at ISSF World Cup

Historic! India top medals tally at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Two-time Olympic champion Vincent Hancock of the USA won the men's skeet competition, the concluding event of the year's first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup.

Appeal rejected, Kompany to serve four-match ban

Appeal rejected, Kompany to serve four-match ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Manchester City centre-back Vincent Kompany will serve a four-match ban after the FA dismissed his appeal on Tuesday against the red card he was shown in last weekend's defeat by Manchester United.

Crowds pay tribute to Paris victims as French league restarts

Crowds pay tribute to Paris victims as French league restarts

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Nice defeat leaves Lyon 10 points behind leaders PSG