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Wanted to stand up as a senior, says match-winner Jhulan

Wanted to stand up as a senior, says match-winner Jhulan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Veteran India pace bowler Jhulan Goswami said she was glad to have stood up for the side after the narrow loss in the second ODI against Australia by being a major contributor to the consolation win in the third and final match at Mackay on Sunday.

Australia PM says no queue-jumping for IPL players

Australia PM says no queue-jumping for IPL players

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'They're under their own resources and they'll be using those resources to, I'm sure, see them return to Australia.'

PIX: Check out F1's fastest and longest street circuit

PIX: Check out F1's fastest and longest street circuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Formula One unveiled its longest and fastest street circuit on Thursday, predicting top speeds of 322kph and wheel-to-wheel racing when Saudi Arabia hosts a race for the first time in Jeddah in December.

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Inter Milan got a crucial 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

"We suspended the deal as a simple preventive measure, since there are complaints that could not be explained well by the complainant, so we opened a preliminary investigation last week," said Rosario, head of the Federal Comptroller General.

Pfizer in final stages of vaccine deal with India: CEO

Pfizer in final stages of vaccine deal with India: CEO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

United States Pharma giant Pfizer is in the final stages of an agreement with India to supply anti-COVID-19 vaccines, Chief Executive Officer Dr Albert Bourla said on Tuesday, observing that the domestically manufactured vaccines would be the backbone of vaccinating the Indian people.

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Earlier in April, Pfizer said that it had offered a not-for-profit price for its vaccine for the government immunisation programme in India and it remains committed to continuing engagement with the government to make the vaccine available in India.

'Every time I was attacked, I used my pain and suffering as an impetus to work better'

'Every time I was attacked, I used my pain and suffering as an impetus to work better'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'I channelised my anxiety into making Padmaavat.' 'I think suffering has always been an incentive for my creativity.'

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Formula One plans to start its coronavirus-ravaged season in May after cancelling this weekend's opener in Australia on Friday and postponing the next three races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China. Confusingly, while Formula One said in a statement it expected to begin the championship in Europe at the end of May, the governing FIA's statement referred to May 1. Both may prove optimistic as the virus spreads across the continent.

10th La Liga title for Messi; 8th for Barcelona in 11 years

10th La Liga title for Messi; 8th for Barcelona in 11 years

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi became the first player to win 10 La Liga crowns with Barcelona and only the third player from any club to do so.

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

He possessed an IQ of 180, higher than Albert Einstein's, but his life and career took unexpectedly bizarre routes. Dhruv Munjal salutes the strange genius of Bobby Fischer.

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

ISL: Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC to win over Blasters

ISL: Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC to win over Blasters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Though Kerala Blasters battled valiantly, Chhetri scored the winner with a brilliant header in the 55th minute to preserve his side's unbeaten record in the ISL.

Dazed Hamilton takes dominant win in Spain

Dazed Hamilton takes dominant win in Spain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Lewis Hamilton is now just three wins short of Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's all-time record 91.

Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus

Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Barcelona are taking measures to cut the wages of their players and staff to reduce the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis, the La Liga club said on Thursday. All professional players at Barcelona, including six-times world player of the year Lionel Messi, as well as non-playing staff, will face a compulsory wage reduction during the period of lockdown, the club's directors decided at a board meeting held via video conference.

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the US, and hundreds of millions more worldwide, since December.

Bengaluru FC sack coach Carles Cuadrat

Bengaluru FC sack coach Carles Cuadrat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Naushad Moosa to step in as interim head coach.

'Messi will stay at Barcelona for next four-five years'

'Messi will stay at Barcelona for next four-five years'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Messi was at his devastating his best during the Celta Vigo clash as he netted a hat-trick, helping Barcelona secure a 4-1 win on Sunday.

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Meet this new Spanish left-hander in French Open quarters...

Meet this new Spanish left-hander in French Open quarters...

Rediff.com29 May 2016

A Spanish left-hander moved into the quarter-finals of the French Open on Sunday. No surprise there, although his name was not Rafael Nadal but Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from the club on Tuesday ahead of a vote of no confidence that was due to be held next month after some 20,000 fans signed a petition demanding that he step down.

Oxford debating society puts off Mamata event at 11th hour, draws fire

Oxford debating society puts off Mamata event at 11th hour, draws fire

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Oxford Union Debating Society, citing unforeseen "circumstances", on Wednesday sought to postpone a scheduled virtual address by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the last moment, drawing flak from the ruling Trinamool Congress, which sniffed "political pressure from the highest level" in the matter.

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'We're absolutely confident the Australian Open will go ahead'

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Atletico were fined 2800 euros ($3,150), while Costa 6010 euros over the incident.

Are you Chinese, Peng Liyuan asks northeast students

Are you Chinese, Peng Liyuan asks northeast students

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

China's First Lady Peng Liyuan mistook a group of students from the northeast as Chinese only to be told by them that they were Indians.

Pfizer, BioNTech to supply vaccines at Tokyo Olympics

Pfizer, BioNTech to supply vaccines at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com7 May 2021

According to the organisers, based on the feedback from the NOCs and NPCs, it is expected that a significant proportion of Games participants will have been vaccinated before arriving in Japan. The new MoU adds to these efforts.

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Barca play their final league La Liga game of the season at Alaves on Sunday before hosting Napoli on Aug. 8 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Nadal claims record-extending 10th Monte Carlo title

Nadal claims record-extending 10th Monte Carlo title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title as he geared up for his beloved French Open with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos on Sunday.

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Formula One could cope with up to 10 positive tests for COVID-19 when the sport starts the season in July, according to the chairman of the governing FIA's medical commission. Professor Gerard Saillant told Sky Sports television the sport would still need a 'red line', however, beyond which racing could not continue.

Accenture plans to reduce workforce

Accenture plans to reduce workforce

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In India, Accenture said it continues to hire, and as part of its ongoing compensation programs, it also recently recognised a number of its people with bonuses and promotions.

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma shares a few ideas on how to celebrate NYE inspired by Hindi films.

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, after a McLaren team member tested positive before the first practice session was scheduled to get underway at Albert Park.

Saxophone exponent Kadri Gopalnath passes away

Saxophone exponent Kadri Gopalnath passes away

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A Padma Shri awardee and one of the pioneers of saxophone music in the country, Gopalnath had the distinction of being the first Carnatic musician to be invited to the BBC Promenade concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1994.

La Liga chief predicts lower salaries for players, fewer transfers

La Liga chief predicts lower salaries for players, fewer transfers

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Spanish soccer clubs have no option but to face up to reducing players' salaries next season due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, La Liga president Javier Tebas said. The Spanish season has been on hold since March and although matches are due to re-start in June without spectators, the league still estimates clubs will lose a combined 300 million euros ($326.07 million) in lost revenue due to the disruption.

REWIND: The best images from the week gone by

REWIND: The best images from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

From the spread of coronavirus to International Women's Day, these 10 images sum up all the big stories from the previous week.

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

King's Cup: Barca book semis spot as Coutinho makes debut

King's Cup: Barca book semis spot as Coutinho makes debut

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Holders Barcelona reached the King's Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Thursday to overcome a first-leg deficit on a night when new signing Philippe Coutinho made his debut.

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'