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I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

Tina Fey to co-host 2013 Golden Globes

Tina Fey to co-host 2013 Golden Globes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Former MotoGP champion Hayden in intensive care after accident

Former MotoGP champion Hayden in intensive care after accident

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden spent a second day in intensive care on Thursday after colliding with a car while cycling in eastern Italy.

Hewitt bids to salvage season

Hewitt bids to salvage season

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Lleyton Hewitt's two-year reign as world number one was partly built on his unrivalled will to win.

In PHOTOS: The city with 180 km traffic jams

In PHOTOS: The city with 180 km traffic jams

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Friday evenings are a commuter's worst nightmare in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo, which has some of the worst congestion problems in the world.

Will England's players pull out of Bangladesh tour over security concerns?

Will England's players pull out of Bangladesh tour over security concerns?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

England will not force any player to tour Bangladesh, limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan said, in the wake of the July 1 attack on a Dhaka cafe in which 22 people were killed.

Soon, whiskey 'leftovers' to fuel your cars

Soon, whiskey 'leftovers' to fuel your cars

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

A Scottish company has signed a 'first of its kind deal' in the world to turn by-products from its distillery into fuel for cars.

Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

After startling claims, on Monday, by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News accusing tennis authorities of failing to deal with 16 players repeatedly flagged up to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions of matches being thrown, former British Davis Cup player Arvind Parmar and Australian teenager Thanasi Kokkinakis have revealed that they were offered money to tank games.

First stem cell bank  in UK

First stem cell bank in UK

Rediff.com19 May 2004

The bank will accept embryonic cells as well as those from adults and from foetuses.

Hamilton ready to sign new contract with Mercedes

Hamilton ready to sign new contract with Mercedes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is ready to sign a new contract that, according to media reports, could net him more than $40 million a year.

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

With two men's five-set matches having caused a log-jam, Muguruza and Konta did not begin their match until 12:30 am local time (1330 GMT) on Friday at Margaret Court Arena, a record late start at the Grand Slam.

Broad apologises for England 'minimum wage' tweet

Broad apologises for England 'minimum wage' tweet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

England Twenty20 cricket team captain had tweeted that he heard that if one earns a minimum wage in England he is among the top 10 percent earners in the world.

For the great love of British TV shows

For the great love of British TV shows

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Love Sherlock, Dr Who, and Downton Abbey? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar finds out how the UK became one the world's largest creators of television content.

Former Aus pacer Gillespie closing in on England coach job?

Former Aus pacer Gillespie closing in on England coach job?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Former Australia fast bowler and current Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie is expected to hold talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board's Director for Cricket Andrew Strauss in the next 24 hours on the possibility of him accepting or not accepting the vacant position of the national head coach.

Even Michael Johnson astonished by Bolt's progress

Even Michael Johnson astonished by Bolt's progress

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

A year ago Michael Johnson predicted Usain Bolt would probably break his then 12-year-old 200 metres world record, but not yet. An hour later he was eating his words as his 19.32 was taken by the Jamaican's 19.30. Johnson, this time, said on Thursday he thought Bolt was too tired to take it down further, only to watch stupefied as he took 11 hundredths off to complete a clean sweep of world and Olympic sprint titles, all secured with world record runs.

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...

No condoms for HIV: Vatican

No condoms for HIV: Vatican

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Vatican leaders claim HIV, being several times smaller than the sperm, can pass through tiny holes in condoms.

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rajan said he believes that capitalism is breaking down because it is not providing equal opportunities.

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Andy Murray remains committed to playing a full part in Great Britain's Davis Cup defence despite the prospect of a packed schedule hampering the world number two's chances of leading the side to a repeat triumph.

Upset with Imran, Saudi crown prince recalled private jet: Report

Upset with Imran, Saudi crown prince recalled private jet: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Pakistan, however, has categorically dismissed as 'utter fabrication' the report published in the newspaper.

When Gatlin was second best again...

When Gatlin was second best again...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

After two decisive defeats at the hands of Usain Bolt in the space of five days, Justin Gatlin is showing the strain.

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will compete with European Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to clinch the BBC 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award.

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'I've seen some remarkable cricket moments in my life but that is the best I've seen in over 50 years. @benstokes38 saved the Ashes and gave magical inspirational innings. Even better than his World Cup performance. Well done @ECB_cricket'

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award

Football Focus: Is the time right to axe De Gea?

Football Focus: Is the time right to axe De Gea?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

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

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A former cop and Chelsea fan has reportedly apologised for his role in the racist incident on the Paris Metro but has denied being a racist.

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar have joined the chorus clamouring for cricket to become an Olympic sport, the BBC reported.

Here's why Sharapova is getting wildcards

Here's why Sharapova is getting wildcards

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The level of media coverage surrounding Maria Sharapova's return to tennis from a doping suspension has been a key factor in the five-time Grand Slam winner being offered wildcards to events, men's world number one Andy Murray has said.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'It will take time for him to get his intensity back'

COVID-19: What Modi must do NOW!

COVID-19: What Modi must do NOW!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The leadership needs to put all other government business aside, control the pandemic and save human lives. Searchlights are going to be held by the world community in the weeks and months ahead as the fatality rates start shooting up and Indians die like flies, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

10 best SUVs in India

10 best SUVs in India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

The manufacturers are not only keen to introduce small cars in India but also luxurious sedans and stunning SUVs.

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

World No 3 Andy Murray, who is enjoying his long stay at home, has been relying on fresh yoghurt and treacle, as he prepares for Wimbledon.

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologised for his controversial comments about racism on Friday but said he would not be resigning despite a growing clamour in Britain for him to step down.

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologised for his controversial comments about racism Friday but said he would not be resigning despite a growing clamour in Britain for him to step down.

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

A half-Indian Chandrika Darbari is creating waves in the international music industry.

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Britain's world number three Andy Murray has stressed the importance of gender equality in tennis, saying the work ethic required to succeed is the same for both men and women.

FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations

FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

FIFA has dismissed allegations made by a British Broadcasting Corporation programme against three executive committee members, saying Swiss authorities had already investigated and the case had been closed.

Athletics rocked by 'wild' doping allegations

Athletics rocked by 'wild' doping allegations

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The BBC report said a third of medals in endurance events at the Olympics and world championships between 2001 and 2012 were won by athletes who have recorded "suspicious tests".