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Will Manchester United drop goalkeeper De Gea?

Will Manchester United drop goalkeeper De Gea?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The Spaniard has made a number of uncharacteristic mistakes in recent games, including one that allowed Chelsea to equalise in Sunday's 1-1 draw.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!

Football Focus: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Emery

Football Focus: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Emery

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Leicester keeper Schmeichel defends under-fire De Gea

Jos Buttler is England's dangerman: Ponting

Jos Buttler is England's dangerman: Ponting

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has handpicked Jos Buttler as the dangerman for the hosts in the showpiece, stating May 30.

Leeds back in big time after 16-year absence

Leeds back in big time after 16-year absence

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Leeds United returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday as West Bromwich Albion's loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed them a top-two finish in the Championship. Three times English champions, Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004 after hitting financial trouble and being forced to sell a host of big-name players such as Robbie Keane, Jonathan Woodgate and Lee Bowyer.

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Altaf Hussain has been arrested in relation to the hate speech of 2016 in which he had urged his followers to take the law into their own hands, it said.

Lovers Rock review

Lovers Rock review

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Lovers Rock is sexy, romantic, charming and hugely entertaining -- a perfect gift for movie lovers in these tough times, feels Aseem Chhabra.

'AAP workers' embroiled in student visa scam in UK

'AAP workers' embroiled in student visa scam in UK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Two persons said to be members of the United Kingdom arm of the Aam Aadmi Party are embroiled in a student visa scam in Britain uncovered by the BBC.

Carneiro v Mourinho: FIFA medical chief backs former Chelsea doctor

Carneiro v Mourinho: FIFA medical chief backs former Chelsea doctor

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The head of FIFA's medical committee Michel D'Hooghe has stated his support for Chelsea's former club doctor Eva Carneiro, who has brought a legal case against the club for constructive dismissal, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan beat England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as the World Cup's first centuries from Joe Root and Jos Buttler were not enough to help the hosts and pre-tournament favourites overhaul the huge target of 349 set for them.

Here's what aided Olympian Johnson's recovery from stroke...

Here's what aided Olympian Johnson's recovery from stroke...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Sprint great Michael Johnson said that his 'Olympic mindset' had helped speed up his recovery from a mini stroke that the 51-year-old suffered earlier this year.

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.' A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.

Denly to open for England, Broad wary of Smith return

Denly to open for England, Broad wary of Smith return

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Roy, who was handed his Test debut after an impressive World Cup-winning campaign, has failed to deliver at the top of the order in the first three Tests of the series, scoring 57 runs in six innings with a highest score of 28.

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

Meet Justin Bibis: Internet's new darlings

Meet Justin Bibis: Internet's new darlings

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Two Pakistani girls have overnight turned into Internet sensations after a video of the duo singing a rendition of Justin Bieber's song 'Baby' was posted online.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Independence Day actor James Rebhorn dies at 65

Independence Day actor James Rebhorn dies at 65

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

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Sports Shorts: Injured Li Na to miss US Open

Sports Shorts: Injured Li Na to miss US Open

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

World No 2 Li Na of China has been ruled out of this year's US Open with a knee injury.

Udayan Rao Pawar bagged Natural History Museum's coveted photography award

Udayan Rao Pawar bagged Natural History Museum's coveted photography award

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Britain's Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife magazine names 14-year-old Udayan Rao Pawar the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

World number two Andy Murray will not be working with Swede Jonas Bjorkman next year after his French coach Amelie Mauresmo resumed her role following the birth of her son.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, leading the international investigation, believes that a hacking group known as Lazarus launched the attack.

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

English Premier League could be declared null and void

English Premier League could be declared null and void

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

West Ham United vice-chairman Karen Brady says hopes of re-starting the Premier League in three weeks are "dreamland" and believes this season could be declared null and void. England's top-flight soccer league, like the rest of world sport, finds itself in unprecedented peace-time territory as it attempts to react to the coronavirus pandemic which has infected nearly 800 people so far in Britain.

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In their first Test match in a summer dominated by the one-day World Cup, England could not even muster three figures against a nation playing its third Test match ever.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

US women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo accused former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment, claiming the veteran administrator touched her inappropriately during an event three years back.

Ronnie O'Sullivan shows why he is called Rocket!

Ronnie O'Sullivan shows why he is called Rocket!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Ronnie O'Sullivan showed why he is called Rocket as he earned a record-equalling sixth Masters title by thrashing Barry Hawkins 10-1 in the final at London's Alexandra Palace on Sunday.

Batting woes leave England on the brink in Ashes Test

Batting woes leave England on the brink in Ashes Test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

England batting coach Graham Thorpe said they will not give up hope of saving the third Test against Australia, but a woeful batting display from the hosts on Friday left them with a mountain to climb to regain the Ashes.

'Gatlin win not the perfect script'

'Gatlin win not the perfect script'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Justin Gatlin's win in the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships was "not the perfect script", IAAF president Sebastian Coe said on Sunday.

India's Covid vaccine hope rolls over to 2021; panel to meet again on Jan 1

India's Covid vaccine hope rolls over to 2021; panel to meet again on Jan 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The expert committee sought more information from Serum Institute regarding the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares will end the year as the top-ranked doubles duo after French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert lost at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday.

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

"Out on the field Jofra has clearly made a big impact," England captain Joe Root said.

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

China's President Xi Jinping congratulated scientists on the complete success of the Chang'e-5 mission.

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's World championships on Thursday by winning the 100 metres at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds.

Missing Bond actor Paul Bhattacharjee found dead

Missing Bond actor Paul Bhattacharjee found dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

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