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Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Indian boxing ace will train at the World famous boxing club 'The Wild Card Boxing Club' in Hollywood CA under legendary coach Freddie Roach -- a 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.

AIFF scraps India's football friendly with NKorea

AIFF scraps India's football friendly with NKorea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

With national coach Bob Houghton reportedly disagreeing with the proposal of India playing friendlies against African sides, All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Emergency Committee could not finalise the schedule for the India's international matches that were due to be played in the next two.

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey were on target for the United States on Tuesday as they made a confident start to their Gold Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Canada.

Bopanna and I have to become mentally tougher: Aisam

Bopanna and I have to become mentally tougher: Aisam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna's Pakistani doubles partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi says the pair will have to become mentally tougher to produce knockout performances that are required to win Grand Slams.

Bhutia not among WC qualifier probables

Bhutia not among WC qualifier probables

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The AIFF dropped as many as 13 senior players who were part of the 23-member squad for the Asian Cup in Qatar early this year. Most of the youngsters, who were part of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifying tournament in Malaysia, were named in the probables' list.

Obama visit: How trained are Indian policymakers?

Obama visit: How trained are Indian policymakers?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

India's policy-makers and commentariat need education on foreign policy,

I would have tampered if told to, says Australia coach Langer

I would have tampered if told to, says Australia coach Langer

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Justin Langer understands how Cameron Bancroft became embroiled in the ball-tampering scandal and said he would have cheated too if instructed to by senior players when he first played Test cricket.

Bopanna-Qureshi beaten in Monte Carlo semis

Bopanna-Qureshi beaten in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi's run at the Monte Carlo Masters ended on Saturday, when they were beaten in the semi-finals. The sixth seeded India-Pakistan duo lost to unseeded South Americans Juan Ignacio Chela and Bruno Soares 6-2, 6-7(4), 10-7 in a marathon match that lasted 86 minutes.

Despite loss, Indians earn respect from Aussies

Despite loss, Indians earn respect from Aussies

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Despite losing 0-4 to Australia, India earned respect for their doggedness from their formidable opponents who said Bob Houghton's wards deserved to be in the Asian Cup football tournament, the continent's biggest football event.

US: Bill proposed to secure govt computers data

US: Bill proposed to secure govt computers data

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Secure Federal File Sharing Act, introduced as a way to protect government information critical to citizens' privacy or America's national security, prohibits government employees and government contractors from installing dangerous file-sharing software on their government computers, a media release said.

CIA runs covert Army to hunt down Al Qaeda

CIA runs covert Army to hunt down Al Qaeda

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

America's CIA is running a 3,000-strong covert army to hunt down key leaders of Taliban and Al Qaeda in not only Afghanistan but across the border in Pakistan.

Force India's Perez hails best laps of his F1 career

Force India's Perez hails best laps of his F1 career

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Stunned Mexican Sergio Perez said he put in the best laps of his Formula One career to get Force India back on the podium on Sunday.

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarter-finals of Miami Masters

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarter-finals of Miami Masters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi eked out a hard earned win over Michael Mertinak of Slovakia and Dick Norman of Belgium to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri

Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Despite Sunil Chhetri's none-too-impressive outing, national football team coach Bob Houghton backed the US-returned striker moments after India registered a convincing win over Namibia in an international friendly at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

'I am not even that successful. Why is everyone bringing me down?'

'I am not even that successful. Why is everyone bringing me down?'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Shirish Kunder's on why his short film, Kriti is plagiarised.

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Indian football team will play against Qatar and Syria on December 19 and 26 respectively in what will be their last two international friendlies in the lead upto the Asian Cup in January next year.

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Mike Bryan of the United States claimed his 17th Grand Slam men's doubles title when he and Jack Sock beat Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in a thrilling Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Third seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes staged a brilliant comeback to shock top seeds and defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan and reach the final of the Western and Southern Open.

Jennifer Aniston chops if off!

Jennifer Aniston chops if off!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

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

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

World number eight Andy Roddick and 18th-ranked Sam Querrey will represent the United States in a first-round Davis Cup tie against Chile next month, captain Jim Courier said on Thursday.

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored his 55th international goal.

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi scored his 55th international goal to become his country's all-time leading scorer as Argentina thrashed hosts the United States 4-0 to ease into the final of the Centenary Copa America on Tuesday.

Revisiting Back to the Future

Revisiting Back to the Future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The 4-disc Blu-ray package which includes digital copies of all three movies has hours of extras and would make a great holiday gift. For the older generation, there is a great number of nostalgic thrills and fabulous insights into the making of the film.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with 'respiratory' ailment

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with 'respiratory' ailment

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue, family spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Thursday.

Review: Minions would have been better if it was Minion-sized

Review: Minions would have been better if it was Minion-sized

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Minions could have been a better edited, better directed and a much better written film, says Paloma Sharma.

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The Australian Open trophy continued to elude Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi as the re-united 'Indian Express' could not stop Mike and Bob Bryan from scoring a hat-trick of titles at the Melbourne Park on Saturday.

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Among the casualties, 50 are "seriously injured" according to police.

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

James Comey called for a national moment of reflection, in which everybody, regardless of partisan views, to evaluate the President and to consider whether he presents a threat to America itself.

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Veteran Leander Paes brushed off the disappointment of Rio Olympics as he and his German partner Andre Begemann made it to the final of the ATP Winston-Salem Open beating Swede Robert Lindstedt and Pakistan's Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi in a close encounter.

Market turbulence: Advice for Investors

Market turbulence: Advice for Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'Long-term retail investors should not worry about these sharp dips and jumps if they have chosen their stocks wisely.' 'Short-term volatility is a given and a rise and fall of two-three per cent should not worry them.'

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia remains a doubtful starter ahead of their Friday's match against Bahrain in the Asian Cup football tournament as he has still not recovered completely from his calf muscle injury, coach Bob Houghton said.

Bank of Baroda wins best bank award

Bank of Baroda wins best bank award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Leading public sector lender Bank of Baroda has been awarded the best bank of 2010, instituted by a business magazine.

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Keshav, the child prodigy who endeared himself to millions of viewers through his spectacular jugalbandi with 1000-odd drummers at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, is just an ordinary seven year-old who is 'happy' to be playing the tabla.

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, majority owner Bob Johnson said on Saturday. Johnson said further details would come from the NBA. Owners of the NBA's 29 other franchises must approve the sale.

Indian footballers slam team manager Chowdhury

Indian footballers slam team manager Chowdhury

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Team manager Pradeep Chowdhury's out-of-the-blue decision to part ways with the Indian football squad has not gone down well with national players, who are preparing in Dubai for the Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in Doha from January 7.

India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings

India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Lack of international matches and two recent losses to Thailand have hit India hard. Bob Houghton's side plunged 22 places and now occupy the 160th spot in the latest FIFA rankings.

Murray can come back after hip surgery: Bryan

Murray can come back after hip surgery: Bryan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Bryan said he had not advised Murray either way but hoped he would get the surgery to at least improve his quality of life.

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Toyota's global image took a beating when over eight million Toyota vehicles were recalled worldwide to fix faulty accelerator pedals and brakes.

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi earned a shot at their third title of the season as they set up the summit-clash of the ATP Aegon Championships against Mike and Bob Bryan in London.

No place for striker Ching in US WC squad

No place for striker Ching in US WC squad

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Experienced striker Brian Ching was surprisingly left off the United States World Cup squad on Wednesday when coach Bob Bradley named his final squad of 23 for South Africa.