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Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Austria and Turkey, at Leipzig stadium, Leipzig, Germany, on Tuesday.

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

Stokes on how England bounced back after shock Ireland loss

Stokes on how England bounced back after shock Ireland loss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The shock loss to Ireland did hurt but the players moved on quickly from that 'little blip' to focus on the road ahead, said star England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Shami to likely return for Bangladesh Test series

Shami to likely return for Bangladesh Test series

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant on track for IPL comeback

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Series levelled but India won't breathe easy yet

Series levelled but India won't breathe easy yet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'I knew it wasn't going to be an easy series. Three more to go. We'll keep our check on it and make sure we do most things right.'

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

England 'keeper Pickford breaks 55-year-old record

England 'keeper Pickford breaks 55-year-old record

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

England's Jordan Pickford is already guaranteed to pick up the Euro 2020 "Golden Glove" award, as he has five clean sheets to his name.

Hafeez Contractor roped in for Dharavi redevelopment

Hafeez Contractor roped in for Dharavi redevelopment

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Adani Group, which won the Dharavi Redevelopment Project from the state government last year, on Monday said it has onboarded three city planners, including Hafeez Contractor, to present a draft redevelopment plan for the largest slum cluster in Asia. In a statement, the group, which has promised to invest Rs 21,000 crore in the first phase, has roped in world famous architect Hafeez Contractor, design firm Sasaki, and consultancy firm Buro Happold as city and infrastructure planners for the project.

'This team can win trophies': Markram

'This team can win trophies': Markram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Markram was delighted to see South Africa finding a way to win on a challenging strip.

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Revealed! Why Kishan skipped Ranji Trophy despite BCCI diktak

Revealed! Why Kishan skipped Ranji Trophy despite BCCI diktak

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ishan Kishan is set to make a comeback to competitive cricket for his employers Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai's D Y Patil T20 tournament.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Kohli's experience makes him contender for T20 WC spot, but...

Kohli's experience makes him contender for T20 WC spot, but...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'...it's very important that he scores runs (in the IPL) because it will put him in a good frame going to the World Cup.'

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call from a New Zealand dialling code number, he ignored it thinking it could be from "anyone random".

Will end drain of wealth to crony corporates: Cong

Will end drain of wealth to crony corporates: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of aiding 'drain of wealth' from ordinary Indians to crony corporates, and said it will end this practice if it comes to power at the Centre.

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Only if we could have a Rohit versus Ashwin clash in the semis! What a perfect fill-up it would be for the resurgence of the Ranji Trophy.

World Cup Loss And Ishan Kishan's Absence

World Cup Loss And Ishan Kishan's Absence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'It is a long road, but the hunger to play cricket is back, and he wants to play in all three formats.'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors are the major factors that would dictate terms in the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Equity markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. From the global front, interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and Bank of Japan would also influence market trends.

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ted Dexter scored 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his Test career and took 66 wickets at an average of 34.93.

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match-day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia.

Sensex tumbles 796 points; Nifty closes below 20K

Sensex tumbles 796 points; Nifty closes below 20K

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, HDFC Bank emerged as the biggest loser, falling 4 per cent. JSW Steel, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Maruti, Tata Steel, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Larsen & Toubro were the other major laggards. Power Grid, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, NTPC, ITC and Infosys were among the gainers.

Will IPL 2024 Be RCB's Year?

Will IPL 2024 Be RCB's Year?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

RCB on paper look like a team that can make it to the playoffs and with Dinesh Karthik playing his last IPL, Faf turning 40 and Kohli and Maxwell in their mid-thirties, the Challengers will be determined to win it for the veterans of the team.

Telecom, auto, tech stocks help Sensex, Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs

Telecom, auto, tech stocks help Sensex, Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Bharti Airtel was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.37 per cent, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank and Nestle. Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv and NTPC were among the laggards.

Investors lose Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall

Investors lose Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall, with the BSE Sensex tumbling 796 points on Wednesday, amid weak global market trends ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Fresh foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of a host of interest rate decisions from global central banks also added to the overall bearish trend. Besides, the US Fed meeting, the BoE (Bank of England) and the BoJ (Bank of Japan) are also scheduled to meet this week.

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan aiming to keep their unbeaten run intact

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England will be determined to get their act together against defending champions Sri Lanka.

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

How will the markets fare in the Budget week?

How will the markets fare in the Budget week?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Interim Budget, the US Federal policy decision and quarterly earnings will be the major drivers for stock markets which may also see some consolidation this week, say analysts. Besides, investors would also focus on the trading activity of foreign investors and global trends for further cues. From the macroeconomic front, the PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data for the manufacturing sector is scheduled to be announced on Thursday.

'Opener' Jansen ready to make big contributions for SA

'Opener' Jansen ready to make big contributions for SA

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The South African is firm about progressing further in his journey as an all-rounder.

Softer US inflation, drop in yields prop up domestic markets

Softer US inflation, drop in yields prop up domestic markets

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Equity markets rallied after softer-than-expected inflation data in the US and UK rekindled hopes of the end of the rate-hiking cycle by major central banks. The soft inflation reading drove down bond yields and the US dollar, whetting the appetite for risky assets. The 10-year US bond yield fell below 4.5 per cent after topping 5 per cent less than a month ago.

'NDA has kept 65 t gold with Bank of England'

'NDA has kept 65 t gold with Bank of England'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The NDA government had kept 65.27 tonnes of gold with the Bank of England, violating the RBI Act, says Janata Party President Dr Subramanian Swamy.

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, "We will also think of revoking AFSPA."

1st Test: Kohli's India set to rely on present, England bank on deep 'Root'ed history

1st Test: Kohli's India set to rely on present, England bank on deep 'Root'ed history

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

India will aim to soar higher with the return of Virat Kohli against Joe Root's England

Markets extend losses; Sensex tanks 260 points

Markets extend losses; Sensex tanks 260 points

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Tata Motors was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, skidding 1.77 per cent, followed by SBI, Power Grid, Tata Steel, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries and Maruti. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, NTPC, HCL Technologies, HDFC and Sun Pharma were the gainers.

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.