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Saina thrashes China's Wang to enter All England semis

Saina thrashes China's Wang to enter All England semis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

India's Saina Nehwal thrashed Olympic silver medallist Yihan Wang of China to storm into the semi-finals of the All England badminton championships in Birmingham.

PIX: Young Boys stun Man United; Bayern thrash Barca

PIX: Young Boys stun Man United; Bayern thrash Barca

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

IOC warns of proposing IOA suspension

IOC warns of proposing IOA suspension

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The International Olympic Committee made it clear on Wednesday that it will propose suspension of the Indian Olympic Association at its Executive Board Meeting early next month if the upcoming elections are held under the government's Sports Code.

The #MeToo fallout in Bollywood

The #MeToo fallout in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Will Nana Patekar's role be deleted from Housefull 4? Will Subhash Kapoor lose the Jolly LLB franchise? Is Anu Malik's career in limbo?

Contrasting transfer deals for Beckham and Samba

Contrasting transfer deals for Beckham and Samba

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Paris St Germain signed a cut-price David Beckham on Thursday while English Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers took a big gamble on the costly Christopher Samba during transfer deadline day.

Hike in IGI airport charges: BA reviewing strategy

Hike in IGI airport charges: BA reviewing strategy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Other foreign airlines like Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Altantic have joined Indian carriers in opposing the hike in airport charges.

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Tarantino, who claims to have made Django Unchained as a tribute to Sergio Corbucci's 1966 Italian film Django, has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

Davis Cup: Somdev, Yuki win opening singles vs Indonesia

Davis Cup: Somdev, Yuki win opening singles vs Indonesia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri scored straight-set victories to put India 2-0 ahead in the Asia-Oceanic Davis Cup Group I first-round relegation play-off tie against Indonesia in Bangalore on Friday. Somdev defeated Wisnu Adi Nugroho 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 before Yuki saw off Christopher Rungkat 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association stadium.

British Airways offers special ticket for Mumbai flyers

British Airways offers special ticket for Mumbai flyers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The customer can get a Mumbai-London-Mumbai ticket for Rs 40,943 including all taxes and levies.

Jesuits

Jesuits

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Pope Francis I is the first ever Jesuit to be anointed pope. The Jesuits are one of the largest and most powerful orders under the Roman Catholic Church. Here are some interesting facts about this order that you may not have known.

Hockey India League signs up 10 Australian players

Hockey India League signs up 10 Australian players

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Hockey India on Tuesday signed up as many as 10 current Australian players for its inaugural franchise-based league (HIL) to be held across different cities of the country from January next year.

Watch: The NEW Superman trailer

Watch: The NEW Superman trailer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Zack Snyder's Superman reboot Man Of Steel looks promising.

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth sailed into the semi-finals of the of the $ 120000 Thailand Grand Prix Gold after registering a straight-game win over local player Kantaphon Wangcharoen in Bangkok on Friday.

US forms panel to investigate Benghazi consulate attack

US forms panel to investigate Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The US has formed a panel to investigate the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi that killed Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three other American officials.

Guyana

Guyana

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Guyana team for the Champions League T20, which kicks-off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, September 10.

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Defending champion Rohan Bopanna went down fighting in the thrilling doubles opening round game at the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, in Pune, on Wednesday. Playing alongside local boy Arjun Kadhe, the ace Indian player Bopanna dominated the game initially. However, after winning the first set convincingly, the Indian duo couldn't manage to continue the momentum further in the games against French pair of Benoit Paire and Antoine Hoang as they lost the match 3-6, 7-5, 10-7.

Badminton World Rankings: Saina loses top spot; Srikanth jumps to 3rd

Badminton World Rankings: Saina loses top spot; Srikanth jumps to 3rd

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Saina dropped two spots to third in the women's singles list, and is placed below Spaniard Carolina Marin (80752), who rose a rung following her Australian Open title triumph.

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

Ibrahimovic sets up leaders PSG for easy win

Ibrahimovic sets up leaders PSG for easy win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 18th goal of the season to inspire Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain to a comprehensive 3-0 victory at 10-man Stade Brest which lifted them three points clear at the top on Friday.

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Avengers is expected to end its run at $1.5 billion but Dark Knight Rises may not be too far behind.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

US ambassador to Libya killed by protesting mob

US ambassador to Libya killed by protesting mob

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Anti-US protests against an American-produced film which allegedly insults Prophet Mohammed, took a violent turn in the Middle East as the US embassy in Cairo was attacked and its consulate at Benghazi in Libya was set on fire, killing one American consular official.

Saina and Srikanth rise two spots in badminton rankings

Saina and Srikanth rise two spots in badminton rankings

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Riding on her stupendous performance at the Australian Open Super Series, Indian ace Saina Nehwal jumped two places to reach the World No. six in the latest BWF ranking released on Thursday. The 26-year-old from Hyderabad, who clinched the Australian Open title -- her first of the season - last Sunday, now has 75,369 points in her kitty.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Amritraj, Myneni to meet in Pune ITF Futures final

Amritraj, Myneni to meet in Pune ITF Futures final

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Prakash Amritraj and Saketh Myneni set up the men's singles title clash in the US $15,000 ITF Futures tournament after comfortable semi-final victories in Pune on Friday.

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

The Dark Knight Rises gets a new poster

The Dark Knight Rises gets a new poster

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The film will introduce Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and Marion Cottilard as Miranda Tate.

Nedunchezhiyan ousts Rungkat to make CCI-ITF SF

Nedunchezhiyan ousts Rungkat to make CCI-ITF SF

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan continued his good run since being crowned men's champion at the Senior Nationals, entering the semi-finals of the US $15,000 CCI-ITF Futures tennis tournament, in Mumbai, on Thursday. The left-hander, seeded 6 and ranked 400 in the world, got past No 1-ranked Indonesian Davis Cupper Christopher Rungkat.

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's HOT gym buddies yet?

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's HOT gym buddies yet?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Personal trainers Austin Cagley and Bree Banks inspire PeeCee to go beast mode in the gym.

How healthy will you be in 2040?

How healthy will you be in 2040?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Life expectancy will be higher for both men and women.

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Chris Gayle surprised one and all with his prophetic tweet after the first semi-final that Sri Lanka will play the West Indies in Sunday's final but Friday he took it upon himself to ensure that he lived up to his remark.

Chile kick-off 120 hour soccer match!!!

Chile kick-off 120 hour soccer match!!!

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chile internationals Christopher Toselli and Bryan Carrasco joined forces with amateurs in a "crazy" attempt to set a new world record for playing the longest soccer match.

Pistorius due back in court for culpable homicide ruling

Pistorius due back in court for culpable homicide ruling

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Friday after being cleared of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, but the South African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter could still be convicted of culpable homicide for the "negligent" shooting of the model.

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Art and music took centre stage at the Coachella festival in California.

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Kensington Palace also revealed other details from the royal wedding.

PM tweets: 'Saina, we are proud of you'

PM tweets: 'Saina, we are proud of you'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, praised Saina Nehwal after the ace Indian female shuttler suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the All England badminton championships.

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 2018 winning list, right here.

Asia Badminton C'ship: Saina sails to quarters, Sindhu ousted

Asia Badminton C'ship: Saina sails to quarters, Sindhu ousted

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal reached the quarter-finals of the Asia Badminton Championship after brushing aside Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in straight games, in Wuhan, China, on Thursday.

Firebrand British writer who baited Mother Teresa dead

Firebrand British writer who baited Mother Teresa dead

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

British writer and iconoclastic Christopher Hitchens who courted controversy by branding late Nobel laureate Mother Teresa "a fanatic and fraud" has died after a battle against cancer.