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2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Awards nominations.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The report of Kim's illness started doing rounds following his absence at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on the birthday of late state founder and his grandfather, Kim Il-sung, earlier this month.

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The election to replace outgoing Sepp Blatter will take place at an extraordinary congress on February 26 in Zurich.

Love in a hopeless place: Student proposes to girlfriend amid Hong Kong protests

Love in a hopeless place: Student proposes to girlfriend amid Hong Kong protests

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Despite clashes between police and protesters on the streets of Mong Kok in Hong Kong, a university student used a brief moment of quiet to relieve the tension and ask his girlfriend to marry him.

Badminton Worlds: Jayaram wins; Sameer, Rituparna bow out

Badminton Worlds: Jayaram wins; Sameer, Rituparna bow out

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram disposed off Netherland's Mark Caljouw in straight games to advance to the pre-quarterfinals but it was curtains for Sameer Verma and Rituparna Das at the World Championship in Glasgow.

Hard task for Asians to advance at US Open

Hard task for Asians to advance at US Open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Japan's Nishikori was the first man representing an Asian country to break through to a Grand Slam final at the 2014 tournament before Marin Cilic stopped him in the title match.

Summit scandal: Top Hyundai exec commits suicide

Summit scandal: Top Hyundai exec commits suicide

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Chung Mong-hun was embroiled in the embarrassing scandal over payment of money to North Korea to agree to a historic summit with South Korea.

Johl leaps to 10th place

Johl leaps to 10th place

Rediff.com5 May 2003

The Indian ace swelled his earnings on the the Asian PGA Tour Order of Merit to US$62,931.

Johl still in second spot

Johl still in second spot

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Korea's Chung Joon opened up a three-stroke lead going into the final round of the US$400,000 Maekyung Open.

1996 Olympics reunion: Paes catches up with Agassi, Bruguera at French Open

1996 Olympics reunion: Paes catches up with Agassi, Bruguera at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

It was a reunion of the medal winners in the men's singles at the 1996 Olympic Games as India's tennis ace Leander Paes caught up with American Andre Agassi and Sergi Bruguera of Spain during day four of the French Open in Paris, on Wednesday.

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Roger Federer savoured the latest chapter of a late-career fairytale that delivered a sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday and a very 'special' 20th Grand Slam title.

Johl goes down fighting

Johl goes down fighting

Rediff.com4 May 2003

Korea's Chung Joon held off the Indian ace to secure a one-shot triumph at the Maekyung Open.

Davis Cup round-up: India, S Korea split opening singles

Davis Cup round-up: India, S Korea split opening singles

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Somdev Devvarman had to dig deep into his reservoir of experience to tame a fighting Hyeon Chung, but Sanam Singh lost the second singles to Yong-Kyu Lim, leaving India and South Korea locked at 1-1 at the end of Day 1, in the second round Asia/Oceania Group I tie, in Busan, on Friday.

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

SC/STs have seen significant catch-up in education and incomes relative to non-SC/STs in recent years, says Pravin Krishna.

UEFA head Platini to announce FIFA presidency bid

UEFA head Platini to announce FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Michel Platini, the head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, is to announce in the next few days that he will stand for the presidency of FIFA, a source close to the former France international told Reuters on Tuesday.

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named Asian Player of the Year at the Asian Football Confederation's annual awards in Hong Kong on Monday, with Saki Kumagai from Japan claiming the women's prize.

India at French Open: Paes, Bopanna advance; Sania knocked out

India at French Open: Paes, Bopanna advance; Sania knocked out

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes crossed the first-round hurdle in the men's doubles with their respective partners while Sania Mirza crashed out of the women's doubles after a first-round loss at the French Open.

Bid for FIFA presidency: Meet the men who could replace Blatter

Bid for FIFA presidency: Meet the men who could replace Blatter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The race to succeed Sepp Blatter as president of Fifa is picking up steam and there is a scramble for nominations.

US suspends August military drills with South Korea

US suspends August military drills with South Korea

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

This comes after US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un held a historic summit in Singapore.

Soumyajit makes the cut at World TT Championships

Soumyajit makes the cut at World TT Championships

Rediff.com15 May 2013

India's Mouma Das, K Shamini and Madhurika Patkar have entered the main draw of the women's singles event while Soumyajit Ghosh too made the cut in the men's competition at the World Table Tennis Championships in Paris.

Rowing: Player's profile

Rowing: Player's profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Swarn Singh Virk secured his spot in the London Olympics by winning his event at the FISA Olympic Continental Qualification Regatta for Asia in Chung Ju in Korea.

Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne

Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Take a look at six of the up-and-comers who could upset the top names at the year's first Grand Slam.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photos from Day 1 of the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Monday

Fourteen-yr-old Chinese golfer earns ticket to US Masters

Fourteen-yr-old Chinese golfer earns ticket to US Masters

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Guan Tianlang is poised to become the youngest golfer to play at the US Masters after the Chinese 14-year-old won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Thailand on Sunday.

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be in Goa to attend the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress on September 27 to elect three additional AFC members to the FIFA council.

All England Championships: Jayaram, Prannoy, Gutta-Ponappa crash out

All England Championships: Jayaram, Prannoy, Gutta-Ponappa crash out

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Indian shuttlers had a bad day in office as Ajay Jayaram and H S Prannoy failed to cross the opening hurdle at the prestigious All England Championship in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths

Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Indian rowers Swarn Singh Virk along with Manjeet Singh and Sandeep Kumar booked their berths in the upcoming London Olympics after winning their individual events in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers at Chung Ju, Korea.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

Ship fire: 2 South Koreans granted bail

Ship fire: 2 South Koreans granted bail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Two South Korean nationals were granted bail on Saturday by a local court in a case registered against them for criminal negligence for the fire on board Korean chemical tanker Royal Diamond 7, off the Mumbai harbour. "The court granted bail to master of the vessel Chung Hyunil and chief engineer Kim Seong Hun," the duo's lawyer Rishi Buta said.

Dutch Open: Shuttler Jayaram loses in final

Dutch Open: Shuttler Jayaram loses in final

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram failed to notched up his third straight title in the Dutch Open badminton tournament as he went down fighting in the summit clash, in Almere, Netherlands, on Sunday.

Nadal logs 50th win at Barcelona Open after cruising into quarters

Nadal logs 50th win at Barcelona Open after cruising into quarters

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Third seed Rafael Nadal remains on course for a 10th Barcelona Open title, advancing to the quarter finals with a routine 6-3, 6-4 victory over Kevin Anderson.

Mary Kom in quarters of Asian Boxing Championship

Mary Kom in quarters of Asian Boxing Championship

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The 34-year-old, who is a five-time world champion besides being an Olympic bronze-medallist, beat local favourite Diem Thi Trinh Kieu in a split verdict in the opening round of the light flyweight (48kg) category.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Kashyap, a Commonwealth Games champion, was trailing 8-14 in the third game when he chose to retire after pulling his calf muscle.

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year's Globes was a bizarrely informal affair.

First Look: And the new Miss Universe 2011 is...!

First Look: And the new Miss Universe 2011 is...!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

The Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant drew to a close in Sao Paolo last night with the crowning of a new winner -- Miss Angola.

Vettel handed trophy, Korean GP wins award

Vettel handed trophy, Korean GP wins award

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Red Bull's 23-year-old German Sebastian Vettel also finally got his hands on the championship winner's trophy at the same International Automobile Federation (FIA) awards ceremony in Monaco on Friday night.

Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham

Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Bolton Wanderers ended Birmingham City's dream of an FA and League Cup double when South Korean Lee Chung-yong headed home in the 90th minute to secure a 3-2 win in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Sturridge scores again as Bolton beat Everton 2-0

Sturridge scores again as Bolton beat Everton 2-0

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

On-loan Bolton Wanderers striker Daniel Sturridge scored his third goal in three games to wrap up a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Africans in Asia debate: 'Training, not birthplace, helps win medals'

Africans in Asia debate: 'Training, not birthplace, helps win medals'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Ethiopian-born Maryam Yusuf Jamal thanked Bahrain for giving her the chance to earn a living from athletics on Wednesday and told Reuters that her Asian Games 1,500 metres gold medal was down to intensive training, not which country she originated from.

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.