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Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One lucky punter who believed 14 years ago that Josh Tongue would one day play for England and placed a cheeky bet will win 50,000 pounds ($63,000).

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine, World No 1 Iga Swiatek said.

Remembering Gulberg Tragedy 21 Years On

Remembering Gulberg Tragedy 21 Years On

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Zakia Jafri, the widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed along with 68 others in the Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad during the Gujarat riots of 2002, visited the Gulberg society on the 21st anniversary of the massacre on February 28, 2023.

Manchester City's Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Manchester City's Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Friday.

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Students claimed that they were attacked when they were watching the documentary on their mobile-phones as the screening could not be held.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain prevented any further play.

Movie halls in Bengal yet to agree to screen 'Kerala Story' despite SC order

Movie halls in Bengal yet to agree to screen 'Kerala Story' despite SC order

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Satadeep Saha, distributor of the film in Bengal, told PTI on Friday that none of the single screens and multiplexes in the state have come forward to show The Kerala Story as yet, including theatres owned by his family.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

Sunak, family opt for smaller flat above 10 Downing Street

Sunak, family opt for smaller flat above 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Sunak, along with his wife Akshata Murty and two daughters, stayed in the flat when he was chancellor to former prime minister Boris Johnson.

La Liga: With 'BBC' under pressure, can Real stay on top?

La Liga: With 'BBC' under pressure, can Real stay on top?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is under pressure to break up his misfiring attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale when he takes the La Liga leaders to Alaves on Saturday.

Haaland on track to shatter more records

Haaland on track to shatter more records

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Haaland's 45th goal was a personal record, too, for the 22-year-old who scored a total of 44 in 2019-20

AK Antony's son quits Cong over Modi documentary

AK Antony's son quits Cong over Modi documentary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Anil Antony announced his resignation via a tweet in which he said that he was getting "intolerant calls" to retract his tweet against the documentary and the "wall of hate/abuses" on Facebook over the same issue have prompted him to take the decision.

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide Australia to 339/5 as England wasted favourable bowling conditions on the first day of the second Ashes Test.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to the UK in his second visit outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly a year ago.

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday came under fresh pressure on the reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary after two Conservative MPs questioned his decision, days after she quit over data breaches.

Goalkeeper sent off for urinating in hedge during FA Cup tie

Goalkeeper sent off for urinating in hedge during FA Cup tie

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

'Sometimes when you have to go you have to go'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Several videos have emerged on social media which showcased people chanting slogans against restrictions imposed by the Chinese government to curb the spread of Covid.

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A man was arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening as he threw suspected shotgun cartridges into the palace grounds, Scotland Yard said.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

BBC pundit Chris Sutton said United had "hit rock bottom" while his former strike partner Alan Shearer put down the debacle to years of mismanagement at Old Trafford.

'Chamchon ka durbar': Ex-Cong leaders on Anil Antony's resignation

'Chamchon ka durbar': Ex-Cong leaders on Anil Antony's resignation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Another former Congressman and the current BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said nothing has changed in the Congress since he was 'forced out' of the party for 'speaking against dynasty'.

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'The Bharat Jodo Yatra successfully resurrected the Rahul Gandhi brand.' 'There's a critical mass that has built up for the Congress and Mr Modi is feeling the heat on the Adani issue, the raids on the BBC offices, the Opposition getting together.'

BJP will throw him out like...: Anil Antony's brother

BJP will throw him out like...: Anil Antony's brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'Pappa (A K Antony) was seen sitting with utmost pain in a corner of the house. I have never ever seen him so weak like this in my life. He did not shed tears, that's all'

Suarez 'tricks' as Barca rout Girona; 'BBC' back on air for Real

Suarez 'tricks' as Barca rout Girona; 'BBC' back on air for Real

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez combined to devastating effect to hammer Girona 6-1 on Saturday as they went 10 points clear at the top of La Liga and set a club record of 32 games unbeaten in the league.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

LeT cell in Mumbai had crucial role in 26/11: BBC

LeT cell in Mumbai had crucial role in 26/11: BBC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

Pakistan-based terrorist leaders who conveyed precise police positions to the 26/11 attackers may have been guided by LeT spotters on the ground in Mumbai rather than by live television coverage, a British Broadcasting Corporation investigative report claimed on Sunday.

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.' 'It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2 billion.'

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Rishi Sunak Charms The Tory Faithful

Rishi Sunak Charms The Tory Faithful

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, one of the finalists in the race to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party and Britain's prime minister, is campaigning hard to win over the Tory faithful who will vote from today, July 28, to August 31 to elect their next leader.

Anyone born in India, eating Indian food is Hindu: Kerala Guv

Anyone born in India, eating Indian food is Hindu: Kerala Guv

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

"Sir Syed Ahmed Khan once said that I do not think Hindu is a religious term, it is a geographical term. Anyone who is born in India eats food grown in India or drinks water from Indian rivers deserves to be called a Hindu," he said.

Britain's 18-year-old Rehan ready for IPL?

Britain's 18-year-old Rehan ready for IPL?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'It would be great if he got picked up at the IPL. It would be awesome if he did'

Will England's Wood be fit for T20 WC final?

Will England's Wood be fit for T20 WC final?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Wood's pace has added bite to England's attack in Australia with the 32-year-old claiming nine wickets in the group stage

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.