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Boehly-led consortium wins bid to take over Chelsea

Boehly-led consortium wins bid to take over Chelsea

Rediff.com7 May 2022

A consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital has won the bid to acquire Premier League club Chelsea in a deal worth up to 4.0 billion pounds, Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported on Friday.

'Hard to be happy with 4th place at Olympics'

'Hard to be happy with 4th place at Olympics'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'I wish I had a medal, but I hope everyone is still happy. Going into the round, I didn't think about it (people watching her on TV) too much.'

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.

Words can't express how sorry we are: Leeds apologise to fans

Words can't express how sorry we are: Leeds apologise to fans

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Leeds United issued an apology to their fans for their 4-1 loss and also for a video that showed the players ignoring a young fan.

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

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

17 countries with the strongest economy

17 countries with the strongest economy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Out of 200-odd countries, just 16 nations have the coveted triple-A rating.

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as 'neutrals' this year.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Mbappe slams French FA boss for 'disrespecting' Zidane; Le Graet apologises

Mbappe slams French FA boss for 'disrespecting' Zidane; Le Graet apologises

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

French football president apologises for 'awkward remarks' on Zidane after backlash

Trucking startup BlackBuck's valuation crosses $1 bn, joins unicorn club

Trucking startup BlackBuck's valuation crosses $1 bn, joins unicorn club

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

BlackBuck, India's leading online trucking platform, has closed a $67 million round of equity financing. The round was led by Tribe Capital, IFC Emerging Asia Fund and VEF. Existing investors Wellington Management, Sands Capital, and International Finance Corporation also participated in the round. The investment has made the Bengaluru-based company a 'unicorn,' or a startup valued at more than $1 billion, according to the firm. The company will use these funds to further penetrate the market and launch new service offerings for its customer base.

NewsClick editor challenges arrest, HC seeks Delhi police reply

NewsClick editor challenges arrest, HC seeks Delhi police reply

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also asked the police to file replies to their applications seeking interim release till the pendency of the petitions.

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties

Infantino defends use of video replays at Club World Cup

Infantino defends use of video replays at Club World Cup

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the use of the video assistant referee system at the ongoing Club World Cup in Japan after the technology sparked controversy on both instances it was used.

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius Jr

PIX: Ronaldo fails to score on debut for Al Nassr

PIX: Ronaldo fails to score on debut for Al Nassr

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq on Sunday, but the fans that turned up to Mrsool Park in Riyadh in droves to see Cristiano Ronaldo in action were left disappointed.

All eyes on Isro as India to launch Chandrayaan-3 today

All eyes on Isro as India to launch Chandrayaan-3 today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Friday's mission is the fourth operational flight of LVM3 which aims to launch the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into a Geo Transfer Orbit.

Champions League: Russian clubs search for first points

Champions League: Russian clubs search for first points

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Ambitious Russian clubs and Spartak Moscow go in search of their first Champions League points this week as they attempt to improve their country's unimpressive record in the competition.

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Rachin Ravindra found the night of July 14, 2019, one of the longest and hardest to endure as he watched New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to England in the ODI World Cup final sitting in a Bengaluru pub.

Can't ignore Savarkar's sacrifice, but...: Pawar

Can't ignore Savarkar's sacrifice, but...: Pawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Pawar said, "Today, Savarkar is not a national issue, it is an old thing. We had said a few things about Savarkar but it was not personal. It was against Hindu Maha Sabha. But there is another side to it as well. We cannot ignore the sacrifice made by Savarkar ji for the independence of the country."

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

To lend his support, Former Indian footballer Mehtab joined Mamata Banerjee's march for the protesting wrestler's.

China's ruling CPC remains an all-men club

China's ruling CPC remains an all-men club

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Notwithstanding all its revolutionary rhetoric, China's ruling Communist Party remained an all-men club and also devoid of representation from the country's troubled ethnic minorities in the top governing body in its once-in-a-decade reshuffle.

The NaMo fan club at Wembley

The NaMo fan club at Wembley

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The Wembley stadium, which has a seating capacity of 60,000, is house-full. The Indian Diaspora is handing the Indian prime Minister a smashing reception.

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In the early hours Monday, his body arrived under fireworks in the city of about 430,000 people from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Obed Hrangchal, a 28-year-old Indian Jew from Mizoram who immigrated to Israel in 2020, has won the Jewish state's kickboxing championship and is likely to represent the country in international competitions.

Russia to deploy nukes in Belarus 'in response' to US

Russia to deploy nukes in Belarus 'in response' to US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Putin said work would be completed on building storage units for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on July 1, a move he likened to US nuclear deployments in Europe.

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents, CNN reported.

England's Sam Billings opens up on battle with skin cancer

England's Sam Billings opens up on battle with skin cancer

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Billings underwent two operations last year to remove a malignant melanoma on his chest

IIM-A students set up PE, VC interest club

IIM-A students set up PE, VC interest club

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

With around 50 students interested in being members, the club will be a forum for students interested in all aspects of private equity and venture capital. As part of formalising the club, the students are holding the first intra-institute event called the 'Zen of Investing', where the club plans to invite alumni working in the area of private equity, besides involving the faculty and students for the activity.

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

'Allegations against SAR Gilani are grievous and against the country'

'Allegations against SAR Gilani are grievous and against the country'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Allegations against ex-Delhi university lecturer SAR Gilani, arrested under sedition charges in connection with a Press Club event in New Delhi, are "grievous" and whatever he has purportedly said is against the country, the police told a Delhi court on Friday.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.

Asian Games: India face formidable China in football opener

Asian Games: India face formidable China in football opener

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

India were able to stitch a rag-tag final squad only on Friday and the team left for China on Sunday, leaving no time for the players to even have a training session together.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

English clubs to benefit despite no national team

English clubs to benefit despite no national team

Rediff.com30 May 2008

English clubs will profit from Euro 2008 despite the failure of the national team to qualify for the finals. The squad lists released for the June 7-29 tournament show 44 English-based players from 14 countries will be taking part in the 16-team event. Each of the 17 English sides sending players to Euro 2008 will receive compensation of approximately 4,000 euros ($6,237) per player per day for as long as he remains in the finals.