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Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

SA board has approached me for coach job: Kirsten

SA board has approached me for coach job: Kirsten

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

After guiding the Indian team to the coveted World Cup title after a gap of 28 years in his final assignment as coach, Gary Kirsten may be seen in the same avatar with his native South Africa.

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'

FIFA opposes Premier League's overseas plan

FIFA opposes Premier League's overseas plan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned that the proposal could harm England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

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.

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.

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

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.

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.

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.

Doubles players at Aus Open questioned by officials over fixing report

Doubles players at Aus Open questioned by officials over fixing report

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Two players at the Australian Open revealed that they have been interviewed by officials over reports their opponents may have deliberately lost their first round mixed-doubles fixture, fuelling fresh fears of match-fixing in tennis.

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.

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Athletics scandal worse than FIFA crisis: Johnson

Athletics scandal worse than FIFA crisis: Johnson

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The corruption scandal that has rocked athletics is worse than the one that has plunged soccer body FIFA into crisis because it punished clean athletes, four-times Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson said on Tuesday. "With athletics, if you think about the victims, it is absolutely worse," the 400 metres world record holder told BBC radio. "The victims here are those (clean) athletes. They never had the opportunity to stand on the podium and they should have," added the American sprinter. An independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has stated in a damning report that "corruption was embedded" at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Murray pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Lithuania

Murray pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Lithuania

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

World number four Andy Murray has withdrawn from Britain's Davis Cup tie against Lithuania in March and will in future discuss his participation with the Lawn Tennis Association before every match.

Blatter is a victim, says Russian chief

Blatter is a victim, says Russian chief

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

FIFA's embattled president Sepp Blatter is 'a victim' and 'a very brave person', the chief executive of the 2018 Russian World Cup organising committee said on Friday.

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has advised Rafael Nadal to sack his long-term coach, uncle Toni and 'get a new damn coach' to get back to top form.

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.

Pietersen does not have slightest chance of England recall: Harmison

Pietersen does not have slightest chance of England recall: Harmison

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former England Test cricketer Steve Harmison has claimed that sacked batsman Kevin Pietersen 'does not have a cat in hell's chance' of a recall to the national squad.

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Prince William's wife Kate Middleton was on Monday admitted to a hospital and is in the early stages of labour, a palace official said.

Spanish guitar great Paco De Lucia dies

Spanish guitar great Paco De Lucia dies

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

According to reports, the news was announced by the mayor's office in Algeciras in southern Spain, where Lucia was born.

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

Rory McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year

Rory McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Rory McIlroy has been named the European Tour's Golfer of the Year for the second time in three seasons, capping an outstanding 2014 for the world number one.

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.

Why British politicians should take tips from us

Why British politicians should take tips from us

Rediff.com25 May 2009

I think the biggest mistake of the British parliamentarians was to make a little extra money, officially and within the rules. A far better way is to make off-balance sheet money -- as we do -- and keep it in Swiss banks. (Of course we bring it back, or some of it anyway, at election time and the rupee strengthens in the havala market.) If occasionally one does get caught with his pants down, he can always disclaim all knowledge about the money.

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.

Hill says Schumacher faces severe test next year

Hill says Schumacher faces severe test next year

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Michael Schumacher could find it hard going when he makes a Formula One comeback with Mercedes next year at the age of 41, former rival Damon Hill warned on Thursday.

Rusedski quits after Davis Cup win

Rusedski quits after Davis Cup win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Greg Rusedski announced his retirement after helping Britain to establish a 3-0 lead over the Netherlands in Davis Cup.

Swine flu vaccine to be available by Sept: WHO

Swine flu vaccine to be available by Sept: WHO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The World Health Organisation has announced that the first vaccines for the swine flu pandemic are likely to be ready for use by September this year. Many pharma companies in China, Australia, United States, United Kingdom and Germany have already made the first batches of the H1N1 vaccine and these are being clinically tested, reports the BBC.Pregnant women and young children are expected to be the first recipients of the vaccine.

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.

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Women's Tennis Association Chief Executive Steve Simon has defended the wildcard entry awarded to former world number one Maria Sharapova.

Brown asks Pak to 'take out' Osama

Brown asks Pak to 'take out' Osama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday stepped up pressure on Pakistan to "take out" the world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden and 'break' his Al Qaeda's network.

Blatter fears global influence of Premier League

Blatter fears global influence of Premier League

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

The increasing worldwide appeal of the Premier League is having a detrimental effect on other countries' domestic competitions, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Friday.

'Focus should be on England's one-day team, not Pietersen'

'Focus should be on England's one-day team, not Pietersen'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Kevin Pietersen does not warrant a recall to the England team despite apparent support from incoming incoming ECB chief Colin Graves, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain.

No dividends for Button after Mercedes takeover

No dividends for Button after Mercedes takeover

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Formula One champion Jenson Button cannot expect to cash in from the Mercedes takeover of Brawn even though the team want him to stay, Brawn chief executive Nick Fry said on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

ECB confirms playing conditions for The Hundred

Brawn confident of keeping Button

Brawn confident of keeping Button

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Formula One world champion Jenson Button is 99 per cent certain to stay with the Brawn team next season, team principal and owner Ross Brawn said on Sunday after reports linking the Briton with rivals McLaren.