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Mathews steadies SL in pursuit of big first innings lead

Mathews steadies SL in pursuit of big first innings lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Mathews has taken 253 balls on his way to what he hopes will be a 10th Test century and first in over a year

Money crunch forced me to quit international cricket: Taylor

Money crunch forced me to quit international cricket: Taylor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Zimbabwe's retired cricketer Brendan Taylor has admitted that the lack of financial security was the reason behind his decision to quit international cricket after the World Cup.

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

There were allegations that voters are receiving robocalls, spreading disinformation and encouraging people to stay home on Election Day.

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

India will have to show more willingness to import, and since Biden will not encourage sale of oil and gas to bridge the gap, it means there has to be more meaningful duty reduction in other areas even if Delhi baulks at a Free Trade Agreement so soon after walking out of RCEP.

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is 'no chance' fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.

Football Briefs: Rangers beaten in Gerrard's first Old Firm derby

Football Briefs: Rangers beaten in Gerrard's first Old Firm derby

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

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

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli was named in the Asia XI squad to take on a Faf du Plessis-led World XI in next month's Bangabandhu 100-year celebration three-match T20 International series in Dhaka.

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Thousands of people took to the New York City streets for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. It's the first time WorldPride is being held in the United States. The march coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

Rodgers admits his future as Liverpool manager is in doubt

Rodgers admits his future as Liverpool manager is in doubt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his job is on the line, but has pledged to keep working towards improving Liverpool's results whether he stays on as manager for "one day more, one month, another year, or whatever".

Who's the boss? Rodgers asserts his position at Liverpool

Who's the boss? Rodgers asserts his position at Liverpool

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed speculation about his job by saying he is the best man to lead the club and that he expects to be in charge next season.

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Leicester City suffered a frustrating night on the south coast as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The plan, which was three years in the making, offers a path towards a two-state solution and presents a "contiguous" territory for a Palestinian state, the US president said.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The following are talking points from the Premier League weekend:

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

With 27 wins and 82 points under their belt after only one defeat all season, red-hot Liverpool set a record-breaking pace to leave teams behind them in their wake and are six points shy of ending a 30-year wait for the top-flight title.

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

Retiring Taylor looking forward to new innings in England

Retiring Taylor looking forward to new innings in England

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

'It's definitely a sense of sadness, a sense of disappointment. Sad in a way that I'm leaving my teammates, leaving my home country for a number of years'

6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in US

6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in US

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The news report said that a model prepared by the University of Washington projects that as the coronavirus hits a peak in Connecticut on April 15, hospitals here will fall dramatically short on available beds.

Cremer puts Zimbabwe on top in first Test against Windies

Cremer puts Zimbabwe on top in first Test against Windies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Zimbabwe reached 19 for no loss in reply at the close with debutant opener Solomon Mire on 17 not out and his partner Hamilton Masakadza yet to get off the mark.

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

3 Talking points from the English Premier League

3 Talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Here are the talking points from the weekend's action in the Premier League

'United under more pressure to qualify for Champions League'

'United under more pressure to qualify for Champions League'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'There is a difference where we want to be in the Champions League, but when you're a club like Manchester United, there's a need to be in the Champions League'

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Among all the geographies where Amazon is fighting regulators, India is the only place where its lines are also tangled in a major corporate battle, this one with India's largest company by market capitalisation over the acquisition of Mumbai-based Future Group's retail chain, the country's second largest. No other corporate entity in any country offers a challenge to Amazon's hegemony in a way Reliance Industries does - and the final hearing of an arbitration case filed at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre between the two may decide at least some of these issues. This legal battle between one of the world's most powerful corporations and one of India's most powerful conglomerates could be complicated by a host of other developments.

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Liverpool are champions and Norwich City, the side whom they beat on Aug. 9 to launch their title charge, are down and Manchester City are distant runners-up. After that everything is up for grabs.

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Leicester pushed forward after the interval but were caught out on the break in the 64th minute when Ritchie's pass released Wilson who coolly rounded Schmeichel before sliding home.

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Temperatures have plunged to -30 degree Celsius (-22F) and below in parts of North America as extreme cold weather known as a polar vortex strikes the region. At least eight people are reported to have died in incidents related to the weather.

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Brendan Taylor has been the boy on the burning deck all through his career for Zimbabwe.

EPL: Leicester equaliser ends United's away winning streak

EPL: Leicester equaliser ends United's away winning streak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who had won their last ten away games in the Premier League, stay third on 27 points, a point behind second-placed Leicester.

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli continued to top the ICC Test batsmen's ranking but his deputy Ajinkya Rahane slipped a place to ninth spot. Kohli has 928 points, 17 more than second-placed Australian run-machine Steve Smith, in the latest edition of the rankings released on Saturday.

Sterling's nitrous oxide intake no laughing matter for Liverpool

Sterling's nitrous oxide intake no laughing matter for Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will speak to striker Raheem Sterling after footage emerged of the England international apparently taking nitrous oxide.

Liverpool manager Rodgers confirms Sterling transfer

Liverpool manager Rodgers confirms Sterling transfer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

"The situation is very simple. The club has agreed with another for a deal for Raheem to be transferred and subject to medical that will go through," Rodgers said.

9 reasons to raid your mom's wedding jewellery

9 reasons to raid your mom's wedding jewellery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Everyone is talking about the traditional Indian nose chain after Naeem Khan's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the New York Fashion Week.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

Indian-American held for brandishing gun at gay pride parade

Indian-American held for brandishing gun at gay pride parade

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Aftabjit Singh, 38, pulled out the gun after another person allegedly threatened his 'significant other', police said.

Klopp set to sign as new Liverpool boss after agreeing terms

Klopp set to sign as new Liverpool boss after agreeing terms

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

After days of speculation, the charismatic 48-year-old was expected to finally sign his contract as replacement for Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday.