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Schuerrle treble lifts Chelsea, Newcastle's Pardew sees red

Schuerrle treble lifts Chelsea, Newcastle's Pardew sees red

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Chelsea beat Fulham 3-1 to open a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday while Newcastle United's 4-1 win was marred by manager Alan Pardew's dismissal for head-butting Hull City's David Meyler.

Memories of a former American Idol

Memories of a former American Idol

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

The unstoppable Sanjaya Malakar is back -- with a book.

Why a rate cut is essential

Why a rate cut is essential

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The bottom line is that a change in the RBI's monetary stance by cutting rates is imminent. The choice is only one of timing. Recent global developments reinforce the signals from emerging domestic patterns, tilting the case of a rate cut now rather than later.

Spivak gets top faculty rank at Columbia Univ

Spivak gets top faculty rank at Columbia Univ

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

An Indian-American post-colonial theorist, who describes herself as a 'para-disciplinary, ethical philosopher,' has been appointed to the highest faculty rank at Columbia University, the school announced on Friday.

Antigua Test halted due to 'unfit' outfield

Antigua Test halted due to 'unfit' outfield

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The first day's play in the second Test match between West Indies and England was abandoned in Antigua on Friday because of an 'unfit and dangerous' pitch, match referee Alan Hurst said. West Indies bowlers were struggling to complete their run-ups because of sand on the ground used to plug holes in the outfield. England were seven for no wicket when play was halted.

F1 celebrates 1,000th race, give or take a few

F1 celebrates 1,000th race, give or take a few

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The fact is that some of the 999 championship races thus far have been questionable Grands Prix and several past race winners never even drove a Formula One car.

Watch out for Summer Bishil

Watch out for Summer Bishil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

While critics did not like the movie Towelhead, they unanimous in their praise for it's lead star, Summer Bishil. Summer is the daughter of an American woman and her Indian husband who took Saudi citizenship many years ago.

PICS: How England reigned over Spain in U-17 World Cup final

PICS: How England reigned over Spain in U-17 World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden struck twice as England came from behind to thrash European champions Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden Under-17 World Cup title, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Moyes admits FA improper conduct charge

Moyes admits FA improper conduct charge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Everton manager David Moyes admitted an FA charge of improper conduct on Monday after his reaction to a decision by the referee in a Premier League match against Stoke City two weeks ago.

If Myanmar had taken note of India's warning...

If Myanmar had taken note of India's warning...

Rediff.com9 May 2008

A report by ABC News has stated that the comments follow reports that Indian authorities warned Myanmar 48 hours before Nargis hit landfall and that many people in Myanmar learnt of the approaching cyclone from international media. Available information could have been used to warn against the likelihood of a major storm surge, according to Sharp and Melbourne-based CSIRO storm surge expert Dr Katherine McInnes.

Zola named as West Ham manager

Zola named as West Ham manager

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Gianfranco Zola, one of the greatest overseas players to grace the English game during his seven years at Chelsea, was named as the new manager of their Premier League rivals West Ham United on Thursday.

4 ways Swansea can sour Van Gaal's 'Happy' New Year hopes

4 ways Swansea can sour Van Gaal's 'Happy' New Year hopes

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Any hopes of a Happy New Year will evaporate for Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal if his side fail to beat struggling Swansea City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

World Billiards: Indians win

World Billiards: Indians win

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Indian players, including Pankaj Advani, Rupesh Shah and Geet Sethi scored easy victories during the opening day of the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore on Monday.

Younis upset at being questioned by ACU

Younis upset at being questioned by ACU

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

It took chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed's intervention to convince an "upset" Younis Khan to take the field in the first one-dayer against Banglades,h as the batsman was furious after being questioned by an ICC investigating officer just ahead of the match.

Publicis, Solutions in digital marketing pact

Publicis, Solutions in digital marketing pact

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

International digital marketing company Digitas has partnered with Solutions to enter the digital marketing sector in India. Digitas is owned by global advertising major Publicis Groupe. The new entity will be called Solutions Digitas. Digital marketing was not just online marketing and India is an upcoming market for digital marketing. Digitas will also introduce Prodigious digital production that manages the technology end of digital marketing for clients such as GM & P&G.

U-17 World Cup: England send Brazil packing

U-17 World Cup: England send Brazil packing

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Rhian Brewster struck a sensational hat-trick, his second in as many matches, as England handed pre-tournament favourites Brazil a stunning 3-1 defeat to cruise into their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup final, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

England puts rookies on stand-by

England puts rookies on stand-by

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Fearing that a number of senior players may opt out of the Test series in case England actually embarks on the tour of India, ECB has decided to keep three rookie bowlers on stand-by. According to a report in the Daily Mail, the untried Middlesex trio of Tim Murtagh, Alan Richardson and Steven Finn would be part of the England team which is scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi on Thursday to join the camp before the two-Test series against India.

Butt fined for umpiring outburst

Butt fined for umpiring outburst

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Pakistan's vice captain Salman Butt has been fined 50 percent of his match fee for his outburst against some of the umpiring decisions in the test series against South Africa.

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Brazil made a strong statement with a 2-1 victory over Spain in their opening Group D clash on October 7, and they would now look to build on the winning momentum.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mali are the runners-up side in the last edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2015 and this time they would be aiming to move one step ahead by clinching the title

'Manmohan Singh lacks clout for farm reforms'

'Manmohan Singh lacks clout for farm reforms'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

"Manmohan Singh is a highly reputable reform-oriented economist, but he does not have the authoritarian clout that enabled Deng Xiaoping to start China's agricultural reform in 1978," says Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the US Federal Reserve.

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face an entirely different beast in the form of Egypt, who should be revitalised by the return of their talismanic striker Mohamed Salah.

Football Focus: Aguero is a legend, deems Guardiola

Football Focus: Aguero is a legend, deems Guardiola

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

Benteke penalty snatches win for 10-man Liverpool vs Palace

Benteke penalty snatches win for 10-man Liverpool vs Palace

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Christian Benteke's last-gasp penalty completed 10-man Liverpool's fightback against Crystal Palace to keep alive their hopes of a top-four finish. Substitute Benteke went down after a faint challenge by Damien Delaney deep in stoppage time and coolly slotted home to add to Robert Firmino's equaliser on 72 minutes. James Milner's dismissal for a second yellow card on 62 minutes put Liverpool on the back foot, but Firmino took advantage of a scuffed clearance from Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to cancel out Joe Ledley's low drive just after the break. "First half we started OK but forgot to shoot on the goal. But what we did in the end was brilliant," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp told Sky Sports. "I feel sorry for Palace but I have just seen the replay (of the penalty decision) in the dressing room and it was a clear penalty. If there was no contact, Benteke would have been in a great position to shoot."

'It will be sad if Nano moves out of West Bengal'

'It will be sad if Nano moves out of West Bengal'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Alan Rosling, executive director, Tata Sons Limited, said on Monday in New York that it will be a sad day for the Tatas if the project to manufacture Nano, the company's Rs 1-lakh small car that has generated worldwide interest, cannot succeed in Singur, West Bengal.

ICC ACU officer questions Shoaib, Younis

ICC ACU officer questions Shoaib, Younis

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit officer Alan Peacock has reportedly questioned the two Pakistani players following claims by Shoaib Akhtar that he rejected offers to underperform in matches.

C K Prahalad world's most influential thinker

C K Prahalad world's most influential thinker

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Prahalad, who is the first Indian-origin thinker to claim the title, was ranked number three in last year's Thinkers 50 list brought out by Suntop Media. A professor at the University of Michigans' Stephen M Ross School of Business, Prahalad specialises in corporate strategy research and is a globally known figure consulted by the top management of many of the world's foremost companies.

Are high crude oil prices here to stay?

Are high crude oil prices here to stay?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Rising geopolitical uncertainty, a falling dollar and the growing speculative interest in commodities trading will keep crude prices volatile.

Taufel, Hill umpires for Asia Cup final

Taufel, Hill umpires for Asia Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The International Cricket Council appointed Simon Taufel and Tony Hill as umpires for the Asia Cup final, to be held in Karachi, on July 6. The six super-four games of the quadrennial event will be shared by Taufel and Ian Gould, and Tony Hill and Brian Jerling, while Alan Hurst will oversee all seven matches, an ICC statement said.

Hong Kong fined for slow over-rate against Pak

Hong Kong fined for slow over-rate against Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Alan Hurst of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fine after Tabarak Dar's side was ruled to be one over short of its target when time allowances were taken into consideration.

Why Manchester City want Champions League title the most

Why Manchester City want Champions League title the most

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Barring a monumental collapse Manchester City will win at least two trophies this season, but former England captain Alan Shearer believes European bragging rights are what the club's Abu Dhabi owners crave most.

PIX: Family, friends bid Joan Rivers goodbye

PIX: Family, friends bid Joan Rivers goodbye

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The veteran comedienne passed away at the age of 81 on September 5.

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Remember the heartbreaking image of the dead 3-year-old boy washed up on a beach?

Samuels-Kochar tape handed to ICC

Samuels-Kochar tape handed to ICC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

A two-member ICC team received tapes of alleged conversation between the West Indies all-rounder and bookie Mukesh Kochar.

EPL: Aguero, De Bruyne lift City to new heights

EPL: Aguero, De Bruyne lift City to new heights

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne put on an attacking masterclass to help City rout Leicester City 5-1.

Business books you must read

Business books you must read

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Written by experts in management, business and strategy, these books promise to be inspiring, informative and educational. Some of them may even be fun reads.

No foreign counsels for British paedophiles: HC

No foreign counsels for British paedophiles: HC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

A division Bench of Justices S Radhakrishnan and Roshan Dalvi took exception to the letter by a British NGO 'Fair Trials Abroad' to the chief justice. The NGO had stated that they wanted to engage British lawyers to represent Grant (63) and Waters (59) before the High Court. "We don't want communication from other agencies. You can't write such letters to the court," Justice Radhakrishnan noted and added, "Tell your clients that we are no more their colony."