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Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Rediff.com26 May 2025

According to the 2021 England and Wales Census data, of the 915,855 citizens born in India, 49 per cent (444,500) said English was their main language, followed by 41 per cent (373,583) who said another language was their main language but that they spoke English very well or well.

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

No. 6 seed Yuan Yue came back from down 3-0 in the second set to win the last six games of the match and defeat former world No. 1 Simona Halep on Monday in the opening round of the Hong Kong Open.

Czechs recall Nedved for World Cup play-off

Czechs recall Nedved for World Cup play-off

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The Juventus midfielder will return to the Czech Republic squad for their World Cup play-off against Norway, ending a 16-month absence from the team.

Changwon WC: Bhanwala, Rhythm Sangwan bag bronze

Changwon WC: Bhanwala, Rhythm Sangwan bag bronze

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

This was Anish and Rhythm's second medal as a pair in the ISSF Shooting World Cup, after having won the gold in the 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team event at the Cairo World Cup in March this year.

Czechs win doubles to take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup final

Czechs win doubles to take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Holders Czech Republic took a 2-1 lead over hosts Serbia in the Davis Cup final after Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek romped to a 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(4) win over Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac in Saturday's doubles.

Photos: This 90 pc tattooed hunk could be Czech's new prez

Photos: This 90 pc tattooed hunk could be Czech's new prez

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Vladimir Franz nicknamed 'Avatar', whose 90 per cent of the body is covered in tattoo, is running at a surprising third place in polls ahead of this week's Czech Republic a presidential election.

Can Neeraj reclaim the top spot in Poland?

Can Neeraj reclaim the top spot in Poland?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

After breaching the coveted 90m mark in Doha, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming for an even bigger throw at the ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

David Ferrer produced an epic comeback to beat Radek Stepanek and put Spain 2-0 up in the Davis Cup final against Czech Republic on Friday after Rafael Nadal's earlier victory had given the hosts an ideal start. Nadal, relishing a return to clay, brushed aside Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 to announce his return to form in the opening rubber of the best-of-five match at the indoor Palau Sant Jordi.

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

Rediff.com20 May 2025

India's mango exports to the US are registering healthy growth, and irradiation operations at a key mango treatment facility in Mumbai have been normalised after a brief disruption due to a data recording error earlier this month, an official said on Tuesday. The Mumbai-based irradiation facility, which handles the highest volume of mangoes destined for the US, faced an issue during the irradiation process conducted on May 8 and 9, 2025.

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Double Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Bhaker finished sixth in 25m pistol after entering the eight-shooter final placed fifth with an aggregate 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588.

Ashok Leyland, Czech truck arm enter UK market

Ashok Leyland, Czech truck arm enter UK market

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland, part of the London-based Hinduja Group, is to enter Britain's mid-range truck market through a tie-up by its Prague-based subsidiary, Avia Ashok Leyland.

Czechs want to win for Poborsky

Czechs want to win for Poborsky

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

The Czechs are determined to give Karel Poborsky the perfect retirement gift -- a Euro 2004 winners' medal to go with his 100th international cap.

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca to give his side a flying start and Matteo Arnaldi then outlasted Thiago Monteiro to put the hosts into a 2-0 lead.

PICS: Sabalenka, Pegula to clash in US Open final

PICS: Sabalenka, Pegula to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

WC qualifier: Czechs hold Denmark to goalless draw

WC qualifier: Czechs hold Denmark to goalless draw

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

The Czech Republic hung on to claim a point away to Denmark with a 0-0 draw in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Spain outclass Czechs, win fourth Davis Cup

Spain outclass Czechs, win fourth Davis Cup

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

Spain secured their second successive Davis Cup triumph, and their fourth in all, when they extended their lead over Czech Republic to an unassailable 3-0 in Saturday's doubles.

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Turkey have left it late to bid for a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 but defender Gokhan Gonul believes they still have a chance, if they can beat a buoyant Czech side in their final Group D game on Tuesday.

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Russia, last year's runners-up, were unable to call on world number six Maria Sharapova who was injured

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's tennis campaign at the Rio Olympic Games ended in disappointment as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna were blown away by the Czech Republic team of Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradceka in the bronze medal play-off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A warning in the closing few seconds cost Shiva Thapa (56kg) dearly as the promising Indian boxer settled for a silver medal after going down narrowly in the final of the 43rd men's and women's Grand Prix in Usti and Labem, Czech Republic.

Germany exit after losing to Czechs

Germany exit after losing to Czechs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive

Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

The World Cup debutants scored once in each half to win 2-0 and stay in the race for a place in the second round.

Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up

Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

The Czech Republic suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Hungary in their final Euro 2012 warm-up game despite dominating possession as Adam Gyurcso netted a late winner for the visitors on Friday.

Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster comeback in Doha

Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster comeback in Doha

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will kick off his season at the Doha Diamond League on May 16.

ATP round-up: Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis

ATP round-up: Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland will clash in the ABN Amro Open semi-finals on Saturday after both posted victories on Friday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Fed Cup: France beat Dutch to set up final with Czechs

Fed Cup: France beat Dutch to set up final with Czechs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Netherlands' dream run in the Fed Cup ended agonisingly short of the final when they lost the deciding doubles rubber of a thrilling semi-final against France in Trelaze.

Czech Berdych wants two-yearly Davis Cup contest

Czech Berdych wants two-yearly Davis Cup contest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Double Davis Cup winner Tomas Berdych has called for the annual competition to be played every two years, warning the current format was destroying tennis's top team prize.

Czechs hope Ronaldo has an off-day in Warsaw

Czechs hope Ronaldo has an off-day in Warsaw

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored at will in the Spanish and English leagues in recent seasons but can struggle for Portugal, leaving the Czech Republic hopeful that he fails to shine in their Euro 2012 quarter-final later on Thursday.

Davis Cup: Spain crash out; Czechs advance to quarters

Davis Cup: Spain crash out; Czechs advance to quarters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Top seeds Spain crashed out of the first round of the Davis Cup for the first time since 2006 when Milos Raonic beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to give Canada an unassailable 3-1 lead in their world group tie on Sunday.

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

A round-up of all the tennis action from around the globe.

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

6,000 free tickets for Friday's training session were snapped up in a few minutes when they went on sale and some are now being offered in small additions for hundreds of Euros

PHOTOS: Czechs lift Davis Cup with victory over Spain

PHOTOS: Czechs lift Davis Cup with victory over Spain

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The Czech Republic beat holders Spain 3-2 to win the Davis Cup for the first time as an independent nation when Radek Stepanek overcame Nicolas Almagro in four tough sets before a raucous home crowd on Sunday.

Chopra finishes 2nd at Poland meet

Chopra finishes 2nd at Poland meet

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Julian Weber finished atop the pile with a throw of 86.12m.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram maintained their lead in the Prague Masters chess tournament after drawing their fifth-round match.

Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian men's team got off to another 3-0 start, led by Dommaraju Gukesh's triumph over H Stefansson of Iceland, in the second round.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Big men to settle Dutch v Czechs

Big men to settle Dutch v Czechs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004