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Housefull 5 Arrives On OTT

Housefull 5 Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Aamir Khan's starry magic, Akshay Kumar's buffoonery and more on OTT this week.

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The glimpses of USA President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet prisoners, who were released from detention in Russia, upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, USA on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Wigan chairman Whelan threatens to quit over racism row

Wigan chairman Whelan threatens to quit over racism row

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says he will resign if the English FA find him guilty of racism over comments he made defending the appointment of controversial manager Malky Mackay.

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Dave Whelan, owner of Championship side Wigan Athletic, has been charged by the FA for insulting Jewish and Chinese people in a newspaper interview.

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. This was part of multi-country deal with Russia.

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

US basketball player Brittney Griner teared up during her first news conference after being detained in Russia for nearly 10-months.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

Martinez made offer by Liverpool: Wigan owner

Martinez made offer by Liverpool: Wigan owner

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez has been "made an offer" by Liverpool's American owners who are searching for a new manager after sacking Kenny Dalglish, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said.

US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed US WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, paving the way for her to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called "sham".

'Pentagon didn't have to be asked': Biden if Putin uses nukes

'Pentagon didn't have to be asked': Biden if Putin uses nukes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Biden, while not ruling out the meeting Putin at G20 meet, said that there are conditions attached.

Gibbs will remain unscathed in renewed probe, says lawyer

Gibbs will remain unscathed in renewed probe, says lawyer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs will emerge unscathed from any new probe by Indian authorities into the match-fixing saga involving now deceased captain Hansie Cronje in 2000, his lawyer Peter Whelan told the daily Business Day, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

Stoke manager Hughes charged with improper conduct

Stoke manager Hughes charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has been charged with improper conduct for his coat-throwing touchline tantrum during the 5-1 English Premier League defeat at Newcastle United on Thursday, the FA said.

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Russian court sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia, a ruling that President Joe Biden called "unacceptable."

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

EPL: Wigan fire manager Mackay

EPL: Wigan fire manager Mackay

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Wigan Athletic have fired manager Malky Mackay following their 2-0 home defeat by Derby County on Monday, the English Championship club said.

Gibbs arrested after drink-driving

Gibbs arrested after drink-driving

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

South African opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs as arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning for drink-driving in Cape Town, reports said on Friday. Gibbs recently signed up to play for Hyderabad in the inaugural Indian Premier League, the multi-million dollar Twenty20 event which begins on April 18, in a deal worth $575,000 dollars.

Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy

Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Rio police say tickets sold to Reliance made their way into black market; firm says it is probing the allegations.

Wigan manager Martinez to hold talks with Liverpool

Wigan manager Martinez to hold talks with Liverpool

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Liverpool have been granted permission to speak to Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez about taking over from Kenny Dalglish who was sacked on Wednesday.

Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held

Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Tottenham Hotspur's bid to break up the Premier League's big-four cartel suffered a hefty setback on Saturday when they lost 1-0 at home to Stoke City courtesy of an 86th-minute goal by Glenn Whelan.

Gibbs admits he received offers

Gibbs admits he received offers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The supporter ran on to the pitch at St Andrew's Stadium and made a beeline for Grealish, who did not see him coming, before landing a punch to the side of his face.

Rosler appointed Wigan Athletic manager

Rosler appointed Wigan Athletic manager

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

English FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic appointed former Manchester City and East Germany striker Uwe Rosler as manager of the Championship club on Saturday.

Ibrahimovic again fails to shine in City of Light

Ibrahimovic again fails to shine in City of Light

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

In the city where they are accustomed to savouring his magic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic once again failed to live up to his own exalted billing for Sweden as he went missing in their fortuitous 1-1 draw with Ireland.

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Poignant ceremonies mark 60th anniversary of Munich air crash

EPL PHOTOS: Tottenham's win at Stoke adds spice to title race

EPL PHOTOS: Tottenham's win at Stoke adds spice to title race

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Tottenham Hotspur took a large bite out of Leicester City's Premier League lead with two goals apiece from Harry Kane and Dele Alli earning them a 4-0 victory at Stoke City on Monday.

Euro: Clark own goal hands Sweden lucky draw vs Ireland

Euro: Clark own goal hands Sweden lucky draw vs Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A Ciaran Clark own goal earned Sweden a fortunate 1-1 draw against a spirited Ireland side in their Euro 2016 Group E opener at the Stade de France on Monday.

EPL PHOTOS: Hull edge clear of danger; Wigan relegated

EPL PHOTOS: Hull edge clear of danger; Wigan relegated

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Hull City edged towards Premier League safety while Wigan Athletic, will play in the third tier of English football.

Defence remains a hindrance to Manchester United progress

Defence remains a hindrance to Manchester United progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received from fans even after defeats but, if he does not act to strengthen his defense, he might soon find their patience running out.

Euro qualifiers: Scrappy wins for Spain, Italy

Euro qualifiers: Scrappy wins for Spain, Italy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 qualifiers

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

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Don't gain weight this party season

Don't gain weight this party season

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

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What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

A match by match look at this weekend's English Premier League fixtures.

'Would Mira Nair make a Missouri Masala now?'

'Would Mira Nair make a Missouri Masala now?'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Civil rights activist Deepa Iyer, former executive director, South Asian Americans Leading Together, a social justice organisation thought after a visit to the minority businesses hit in recent weeks that the tragic story in Ferguson, Missouri, offers Indian Americans an opportunity to stand up and decry police brutality and show sympathy and support for African Americans in the beleaguered city

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran