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EPL: Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

EPL: Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The win moved Liverpool level with City on 86 points in the standings

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Women have 100 per cent inclusion in the health sector. They are also teaching in the education sector. They are working in each and every one of those sectors where they are required'

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

China's PLA extends unprecedented military drills around Taiwan

China's PLA extends unprecedented military drills around Taiwan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

China on Monday continued its unprecedented military drills around Taiwan, extending the schedule of war games launched in retaliation to the visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the breakaway island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'

The World of Cricket

The World of Cricket

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The best news and features from the web.

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The 44-year-old actor, who is one of the most vocal environmentalists in Hollywood, shared a post by news outlet BBC on Instagram with the title, "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation".

'Cricket should resume only after COVID-19 is eradicated'

'Cricket should resume only after COVID-19 is eradicated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The 2011 World Cup hero feels a player already has to deal with an intense pressure while on the field and the thinking about the virus will draw the attention away from focussing on the game.

Lack of top seeds won't devalue US Open title: Navratilova

Lack of top seeds won't devalue US Open title: Navratilova

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

American Serena Williams has also said that the dropouts will not take the shine off a potential record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title for her.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

'Too late to sack Cook as captain, we're close to the World Cup'

'Too late to sack Cook as captain, we're close to the World Cup'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The clamour for his sacking as England's ODI captain has grown shrill after the debacle against India but former coach Ashley Giles feels it is too late to do this as the World Cup is just five months away.

Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Silverstone would be willing to host an unprecedented two successive Grands Prix without spectators to help Formula One fight back from the coronavirus crisis, circuit boss Stuart Pringle said on Sunday. The season has yet to start but the Liberty Media-owned sport's management are hoping to get going in the European summer with a revised and reduced schedule that could run into next year.

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Is Lewis Hamilton sufficiently appreciated at home?

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Ibrahimovic and Lukaku, who played together at Manchester United, exchanged words at the end of the first half before the pair had to be restrained as the players left the pitch for the interval.

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the world's worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.

World Cup blog: Gayle didn't just batter Zim, his Twitter critics were routed too

World Cup blog: Gayle didn't just batter Zim, his Twitter critics were routed too

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Out-of-favour Plunkett open to idea of playing for US

Out-of-favour Plunkett open to idea of playing for US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Liam Plunkett whose wife is American, has not played for England since claiming three wickets in last year's World Cup final.

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I have had it for 34 years and have never once tried to sell it. I like having it. It has incredible sentimental value.'

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

Will India Repeat Same Covid Mistakes?

Will India Repeat Same Covid Mistakes?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

We are entering 2022, facing another infectious variant, with much the same baseless confidence, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Singapore F1 GP cancelled for second year in a row

Singapore F1 GP cancelled for second year in a row

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Singapore Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The European Championship is well and truly up for grabs as the tournament enters the knockouts after a compelling group stage in which some top nations fell short of expectations while two fallen powers staged a resurgence.

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

Rediff.com23 May 2020

F1, Silverstone still optimistic despite UK quarantine rules

Afghanistan heading for civil war, Al Qaeda will return: UK defence minister

Afghanistan heading for civil war, Al Qaeda will return: UK defence minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Afghanistan is "heading towards civil war" and terror group Al Qaeda "will probably come back" as the security situation in the region continues to deteriorate, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Friday.

Amitabh among world's greatest actors

Amitabh among world's greatest actors

Rediff.com6 May 2003

The poll, conducted by Channel 4, also names Al Pacino, Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford.

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

'There is far more goodwill towards India from across the board in Afghanistan'

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A look at the actors, who have been a part of the franchise and are no more.

Greta's climate march brings UK streets to a halt

Greta's climate march brings UK streets to a halt

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The Swedish teen activist warned world leaders she will "not be silenced when the world is on fire". She accused politicians of ignoring the climate emergency and "sweeping their mess under the rug.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Verdasco questions French Open COVID-19 testing protocols after withdrawal

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Wood had knee surgery this week to clear up excess cartilage.

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tyson Fury has been provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, women, fellow athletes and a range of other topics.

'Failed states lead to an explosion of poverty and extremism': UK minister

'Failed states lead to an explosion of poverty and extremism': UK minister

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will inspire terrorists and trigger an "explosion" of extremism and security challenges for the world, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned on Thursday.

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.