News for '81st'

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Get the latest updates from all the action in South Africa.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

The BEST Indian city for students is...

The BEST Indian city for students is...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Bengaluru is the best student city in India, London tops global list. The other top Indian cities include Mumbai (85th rank), Delhi (113) and Chennai (115), respectively.

Like father, like son

Like father, like son

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Rivaldo, son both score in Brazil's second tier.

Federation Cup: Mohd Sporting qualify for main phase

Federation Cup: Mohd Sporting qualify for main phase

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Mohammedan Sporting qualified for the main phase of the Federation Cup football tournament after defeating Goa's Vasco SC 1-0 at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday. Sporting, who needed just a draw to make it to the main round, scored through Suman Chandra Dey in the 81st minute.

Newcastle stay unbeaten, Liverpool held

Newcastle stay unbeaten, Liverpool held

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Newcastle United maintained their unbeaten start to the season Saturday, sending Wigan Athletic to the bottom of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at St James' Park thanks to a late winner from Frenchman Yohan Cabaye.

Manohar, Srinivasan elected unopposed

Manohar, Srinivasan elected unopposed

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Shashank Manohar and N Srinivasan on Tuesday retained unopposed their posts of Cricket Board president and secretary respectively with the closing of nominations ahead of Wednesday's 81st AGM.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag in final

Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag in final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Defending champions Prayag United ended Pune FC's Durand Cup campaign after defeating them 2-0 in the semi-final at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.

Srinivasan to take over BCCI reins from Manohar

Srinivasan to take over BCCI reins from Manohar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

In a smooth transfer of power, N Srinivasan would take over the reins of Board of Control for Cricket in India from incumbent president Shashank Manohar at the Board's 82nd Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Sunday.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

SAFF C'ship: India U18 beat Maldives to reach final

SAFF C'ship: India U18 beat Maldives to reach final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

India now play Bangladesh in the summit clash on Sunday.

Tata's stunning new concept car, Pixel

Tata's stunning new concept car, Pixel

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Based on the Tata Nano, the TataPixel - at just over three metres in length - is the most package efficient four-seater in the world.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Stats: Records galore in India vs SA tie

Stats: Records galore in India vs SA tie

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights of the Group B World Cup match between India and South Africa in Nagpur on Saturday.

Amarnath in IPL GC after Pataudi's refusal

Amarnath in IPL GC after Pataudi's refusal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India inducted former Test cricketer Mohinder Amarnath into the reconstituted Governing Council of the Indian Premier League after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi refused to be part of the revamped council and work as a non-paid honorary member.

Indian football round-up: Marcelo stars as Pune rout ATK 4-1

Indian football round-up: Marcelo stars as Pune rout ATK 4-1

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Last season's Golden Boot winner Marcelo once again proved why he was the biggest threat as he struck a double (13th and 60th minutes) and also assisted two other goals in a fine display of wingplay to bury ATK in front of their home fans.

I League: Bagan, Dempo share honours

I League: Bagan, Dempo share honours

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Struggling for form in recent times, Mohun Bagan on Thursday put up a spirited display to hold defending champions Dempo 2-2 in a fourth round I-League match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Lionel Messi kept his nerve from the penalty spot to give Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday and return his side to the top of the table.

PIX: Proteas down England to win first Test in four days

PIX: Proteas down England to win first Test in four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Kagiso Rabada proved the destroyer-in-chief with 4-103, assisted by Anrich Nortje who took three wickets for 56 runs as England fell short by 107 runs.

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 166 and combined in a fourth-wicket partnership of 196 with Asela Gunaratne to put Sri Lanka on course for a big first innings total against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test at Galle on Tuesday.

BCCI AGM: What's on the agenda

BCCI AGM: What's on the agenda

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

N Srinivasan, currently the Cricket Board's secretary, is all set to be elevated as the next president-elect at the BCCI's 81st Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Newsmakers of 2009

The Newsmakers of 2009

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

From victories to deaths, 2009 has seen its share of headlines. Here's a look at the year's most memorable stories.

A smile that didn't come easy

A smile that didn't come easy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The cast and crew of Smile Pinki are touring India, to spread the message of the film -- cleft lip operations -- and the greater vision of Smile Train.

Liverpool scrape through against Unirea Urziceni

Liverpool scrape through against Unirea Urziceni

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

David Ngog saved Liverpool the blushes as they beat Unirea Urziceni of Romania 1-0 to register their first win at the Europa League campaign on Thursday.

The world's fastest growing companies

The world's fastest growing companies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The world's fastest growing company is Canada-based Research In Motion, the maker of Blackberry phones.

Football Focus: 'Spurs must aim higher than just finishing above Arsenal'

Football Focus: 'Spurs must aim higher than just finishing above Arsenal'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

I-League: Pune FC register easy win over Salgaocar

I-League: Pune FC register easy win over Salgaocar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Edmar Figueira scored a goal in each half to guide Pune FC to a facile 3-1 victory over Salgaocar in the 10th round of the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao, on Sunday.

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Rahman has become the first Indian -- and by Indian, we mean born in India, raised in India and based in India -- to make it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Teaching the Slumdog how to dance

Teaching the Slumdog how to dance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Mumbai-based Longines has been choreographing for 15 years. He has won many dancing titles over the years. But his biggest reward may have been the moment Danny Boyle thanked him for his work in Slumdog Millionaire, on the Oscar stage. He spoke about his experiences.

'India needs a Swadeshi development model'

'India needs a Swadeshi development model'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

L K Advani, Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, addressed the 81st annual general meeting of the Federation of the Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Thursday. In his speech, Advani makes a strong case for Swadeshi, creatively redefined, as a model of development to benefit Bharat, and not just India.

Slumdog gets 10 Oscar noms

Slumdog gets 10 Oscar noms

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Slumdog Millionaire bagged 10 Oscar nominations at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

I-League: Yadav stars as Mumbai FC crush JCT

I-League: Yadav stars as Mumbai FC crush JCT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

Skipper Abhishek Yadav led from the front as a spirited Mumbai FC posted their second successive win in the I-League football championship by upsetting formidable JCT Phagwara 2-0 in a seventh round match at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Sunday.

Sexiest Man Alive to host Oscars

Sexiest Man Alive to host Oscars

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that Hugh Jackman will be the host of the 81st annual Oscars, to be held February 22.

Soccer Extras: FC Goa make positive start in ISL

Soccer Extras: FC Goa make positive start in ISL

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

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

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Batsman Kohli credits India captaincy for change in mindset

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Manchester City came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in a breathless and pulsating Premier League encounter, at Anfield, on Sunday. All four goals came in the second half.

PIX: Manchester United held; Arsenal and Inter win

PIX: Manchester United held; Arsenal and Inter win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen scored his first goal for the club since last month's move from Tottenham Hotspur to set up a 2-0 win at Ludogorets Razgrad in their Europa League last 32, first leg on Thursday. Getafe pulled off a surprise 2-0 home win over last year's Champions League semi-finalists Ajax Amsterdam, while Manchester United were held 1-1 at Club Brugge in wet and windy conditions. Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota scored a second successive hat-trick in the competition to lead his side to a 4-0 victory over Espanyol and Arsenal won 1-0 at Olympiakos Piraeus with a late Alexandre Lacazette goal.