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I wanted to retire after Rio but might go one more year: Bolt

I wanted to retire after Rio but might go one more year: Bolt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, may continue competing until the 2017 world championships in London, the Jamaican has told the BBC.

Shyamalan's film dominates 2011 Razzie Awards

Shyamalan's film dominates 2011 Razzie Awards

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

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I will be Mancunian for rest of my life, says Guardiola

I will be Mancunian for rest of my life, says Guardiola

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Guardiola, who led City to the Premier League title last season with a record points tally of 100, signed a contract extension with the champions earlier this year that will take him to the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Some secret files exposing widespread match-fixing in Tennis have rocked the Australian Open as about eight players, who were found suspicious in the past, are in the main draw of the 2016 tournament.

VOTE: Should the Delhi gang-rape documentary be aired?

VOTE: Should the Delhi gang-rape documentary be aired?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

We ask our Rediff readers if the ban on the film due to be broadcast on March 8, International Women's Day, justified.

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The IAAF ruling body of athletics is proactive in tackling doping and not protective of drug cheats, according to president Sebastian Coe.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Twilight leads People's Choice awards noms

Twilight leads People's Choice awards noms

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

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Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.

What the hounding of Ram Guha tells us about India

What the hounding of Ram Guha tells us about India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We can make all the noise we want to about being a tolerant society, but the reality is in front of us.'

Sexist remark from a champ: Woman's best place is in kitchen

Sexist remark from a champ: Woman's best place is in kitchen

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Newly crowned heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has attracted fresh controversy after making a string of sexist remarks, including some directing at Olympic and world heptathlete champion Jessica Ennis-Hill.

'End India's domination to set ICC right'

'End India's domination to set ICC right'

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Ending India's "domination" of the ICC and dismissing the "nonsense" idea of having a window for the IPL would top Tony Greig's agenda if the former England captain is given charge of cricket's world governing body.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

'Delhi Commonwealth Games was doomed from start'

'Delhi Commonwealth Games was doomed from start'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Legendary American athlete Michael Johnson joined the chorus of renowned sports persoanlities who have criticised the preparation of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi by saying they were "doomed from the start".

Warner and Finch opening the way for Australia

Warner and Finch opening the way for Australia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

For long periods it wasn't sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for 53, Warner kicked on to score a hugely impressive 166.

Global spam e-mail levels fall

Global spam e-mail levels fall

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Some of he world's most active spammers have stopped sending junk e-mail, but the lull may not last long, web security experts say.

Controversy at Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

Controversy at Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Olympique Lyonnais and Norway forward Ada Hegerberg won the inaugural Ballon d'Or award for the best player in women's football on Monday but the moment was tarnished when DJ Martin Solveig asked her to 'twerk'

Spot-fixing scandal: ICC writes to Akmal

Spot-fixing scandal: ICC writes to Akmal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Scotland Yard might not have called him for questioning but Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal remains under the International Cricket Council's scanner with cricket's world governing body reportedly writing to him in the wake of the 'spot-fixing' scandal.

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Joe Root became the first England player to score a century during the series as the visitors strengthened their stranglehold in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.

'Stokes can recover to be among England's best ever'

'Stokes can recover to be among England's best ever'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Ben Stokes can recover to become one of England's best ever players after his World Twenty20 nightmare when he was hit for four sixes in the last over of the final, team mate Stuart Broad said on Wednesday.

Meet your hosts for Oscar 2011

Meet your hosts for Oscar 2011

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

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Bollywood prays for Japan

Bollywood prays for Japan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting

Despite tough schedule, Murray will play Davis Cup

Despite tough schedule, Murray will play Davis Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Andy Murray is prepared to switch from grasscourts to clay in a matter of days to play for champions Britain against Serbia in the Davis Cup, the world number two said on Friday.

Pendleton joins Hoy in ditching Commonwealth Games

Pendleton joins Hoy in ditching Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

World and Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton became the latest British athlete to withdraw from this year's Commonwealth Games on Monday in favour of the European Championships, which carry Olympic qualifying points.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Britain's Andy Murray has said he is amazed by the criticism of his decision to appoint Amelie Mauresmo as his coach.

Now, broadband service a legal right in Finland

Now, broadband service a legal right in Finland

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Finland has become the first country in the world to make access to broadband services a legal right for its 53 lakh citizens.

Goal drought raises questions about Real's unimpressive forwards

Goal drought raises questions about Real's unimpressive forwards

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Following September's 1-0 win over Espanyol, Real had five games without a win -- a run in which they went eight hours and one minute without scoring.

Iran nuclear deal deadline may be extended to bridge 'serious gaps' in dialogue

Iran nuclear deal deadline may be extended to bridge 'serious gaps' in dialogue

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Foreign ministers trying to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme in Vienna are considering extending the negotiations as the Monday deadline looms large with "serious gaps" in the dialogue.

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Former US prosecutor Michael Garcia's appeal against the handling of his alleged corruption around the Russian and Qatar bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been rejected by FIFA.

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

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

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

These users span across four continents and included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists and senior government officials.

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

Study finds no link between cell phone use, cancer

Study finds no link between cell phone use, cancer

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The World Health Organisation's study on links between mobile phone use and certain types of brain cancer has proved inconclusive.The researchers said that even though there could be possible health risks from heavy mobile phone use, nothing conclusive has been found as yet. The 10-year study of 13,000 people focused on both healthy users of mobile phones and those with two types of brain cancer -- glioma and miningioma tumours. The study has been criticised as biased.

Bond girl to play Aung San Suu Kyi?

Bond girl to play Aung San Suu Kyi?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

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Someone bought Hitler's dreaded red telephone for Rs 1.6 crore

Someone bought Hitler's dreaded red telephone for Rs 1.6 crore

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Adolf Hitler's personal telephone which the Nazi dictator used to give deadly orders during the World War II has been sold for a whopping $243,000 (Rs 1.62 crore), more than double the starting price, at a US auction.

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Radcliffe, 25, is being considered for the role of Sam Houser.

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal