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Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.

Don't underestimate India, warns guru Greg Chappell

Don't underestimate India, warns guru Greg Chappell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Greg Chappell said the defending champions cannot be written off as one of the strong contenders for the World Cup.

Meet the hardest working cricketers in the world!

Meet the hardest working cricketers in the world!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Players with the maximum work load in 2015.

Pakistan, WI in ICC's executive committee but no place for SA

Pakistan, WI in ICC's executive committee but no place for SA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

West Indies cricket president James Cameron and Pakistan board chairman Najam Sethi have been awarded seats on the International Cricket Council's new executive committee, but South Africa has been snubbed from the game's new world order.

Christchurch Test: Pattinson bowls Australia into winning position

Christchurch Test: Pattinson bowls Australia into winning position

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

James Pattinson grabbed three wickets to brighten Australia's prospects of a comprehensive victory in the second Test against New Zealand with the hosts reeling at 121 for four by the end of the third day on Monday.

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Rafael Nadal swept into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday with a ruthless 6-4, 6-1 victory over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov. The top seed, who will reclaim the world number one ranking from Roger Federer if he wins his eighth title in Rome, turned in a near-flawless performance, losing only five service points as he honed in on victory in an hour and 22 minutes.

Kiwis rule the roost in ICC T20 rankings

Kiwis rule the roost in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

New Zealand's Colin Munro and Ish Sodhi have started the year with a bang after vaulting to the top of the ICC T20I Player Rankings for batsmen and bowlers respectively, following stellar performances in the series against the West Indies, which recently concluded at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday.

US lawmaker compares Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi

US lawmaker compares Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

A senior lawmaker from United States President Barack Obama's Democratic party has compared intelligence leaker Edward Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi, saying the controversial whistleblower was engaged in a "non-violent" act of "civil disobedience".

No Messi, no Neymar in WC qualifiers: Giants Brazil, Argentina lose

No Messi, no Neymar in WC qualifiers: Giants Brazil, Argentina lose

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Argentina and Brazil both lost their opening World Cup qualifiers on Thursday as the South American campaign for Russia 2018 started in unexpected fashion.

Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia

Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Marcus Stoinis scored his maiden one-day century but it was not enough to give an undermanned Australia an astonishing victory in the opening match of their one-day series against New Zealand at Eden Park on Monday.

How Britain rose from Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders!

How Britain rose from Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Britain's rise from embarrassing Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders has been nothing short of spectacular and they will begin slight favourites to reach a first final in 37 years against Australia on Friday.

Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Wales were billed as a team dependent on Gareth Bale but a 2-1 win over Slovakia in their Euro 2016 opener on Saturday was built on a pacey, fearless performance that should help prove they are more than a one-man show.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Kohli jumps to second spot in MVP list

Kohli jumps to second spot in MVP list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

But where are the other Indians?

Federer advances in Paris; books 12th Tour Finals spot

Federer advances in Paris; books 12th Tour Finals spot

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Roger Federer booked his place in the ATP World Tour Finals for a record-tying 12th consecutive year when he dismissed South African Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Federation Cup: Kinshuk guides Bagan to inconsequential win

Federation Cup: Kinshuk guides Bagan to inconsequential win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Kinshuk Debnath scored the lone goal to guide Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 win over Shillong Lajong to end their campaign on a happy note in an inconsequential Group B league match of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament at Tilak Stadium in Vasco on Tuesday.

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

Rediff.com11 May 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal set a new record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface by beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

IPL: Punjab, Delhi clash in desperate bid to stay afloat

IPL: Punjab, Delhi clash in desperate bid to stay afloat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Struggling teams Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab take on each other in an Indian Premier League match in Mohali on Sunday as they desperately seek to get back to winning ways to stay in the hunt for a play-offs berth.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic, Zverev battle through, Sharapova to face Kerber; Muguruza, Wawrinka out

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic, Zverev battle through, Sharapova to face Kerber; Muguruza, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Images from matches played on Day 4 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Former NZ player Vincent gives evidence on match-fixing: report

Former NZ player Vincent gives evidence on match-fixing: report

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent has provided officials from the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit "with a treasure trove of information about matches which were targeted for spot-fixing and the names of players who were involved", the London Telegraph reported.

EPL transfers: Barkley snubs Chelsea, City fail to sign Sanchez

EPL transfers: Barkley snubs Chelsea, City fail to sign Sanchez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

On a day of frenetic spending that took the Premier League total to a record far above one billion pounds ($1.29 billion), Antonio Conte's side also missed out on two of their other targets - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fernando Llorente.

Why Wolf Of Wall Street is an irresponsible film

Why Wolf Of Wall Street is an irresponsible film

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Martin Scorsese's The Wolf Of Wall Street could set a bad precedent, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Federer seeded seventh for US Open

Federer seeded seventh for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is the top seed in the men's draw which includes five-times US Open champion and 17-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer as seventh seed - his first time the Swiss has been placed outside the top three in a Grand Slam in over ten years.

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.

Serena will be top contender at Wimbledon: Chris Evert

Serena will be top contender at Wimbledon: Chris Evert

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Wozniacki battles past Kerber into Eastbourne final

12 PHOTOS from an odd, crazy world

12 PHOTOS from an odd, crazy world

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there!

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's qualifying matches for the Euro 2020 Finals.

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Spurs begin season with entertaining wins

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Spurs begin season with entertaining wins

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri made a winning start to life in the Premier League as his team enjoyed a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday.

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A summary of the action on Day 3 at the US Open.

'Big Four' advance to star-studded Cincinnati quarters

'Big Four' advance to star-studded Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer all picked up third round wins at the Western and Southern Open on Thursday to set up a star-studded last eight in Cincinnati.

Champions Trophy: England stun Australia, Belgium beat Pakistan

Champions Trophy: England stun Australia, Belgium beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

England shocked five-time reigning champions Australia 3-1, while Belgium defeated Pakistan 2-1 in their Pool A matches on the opening day of the Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes' death.

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Robert De Niro tells you how to deal with rejection

Robert De Niro tells you how to deal with rejection

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

"When you feel you can't fight it, just go with it." said Robert De Niro's commencement speech to students graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts!

Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is bland and tacky

Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is bland and tacky

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is made so tackily, it hurts, says Raja Sen.