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World champions Australia eye good start against 'aggressive' India

World champions Australia eye good start against 'aggressive' India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Australia coach Darren Lehmann expects the upcoming limited-overs series against India to be an exciting one given the 'aggressive' brand of cricket that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men have been playing of late.

Champions League PIX: Messi sets hat-trick record; PSG wasteful

Champions League PIX: Messi sets hat-trick record; PSG wasteful

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Barcelona swatted Celtic aside 7-0 at the Nou Camp to lay down a marker in Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Champions League: Bayern far from convincing in win over City

Champions League: Bayern far from convincing in win over City

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng returned to haunt his former club with a last-gasp goal that secured a 1-0 win over English title holders Manchester City in their opening Champions League Group E clash on Wednesday.

'India, Australia, South Africa favourites to win 2015 World Cup'

'India, Australia, South Africa favourites to win 2015 World Cup'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

With the teams entering the final phase of their preparations for next year's World Cup, former batting great Ian Chappell said defending champions India, Australia and South Africa are the favourites to win the game's showpiece event.

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Trump had come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats for his muted response to the violence unleashed by white supremacists during a rally in Charlottesville.

US works on Syria attack plan, releases videos of chemical attack

US works on Syria attack plan, releases videos of chemical attack

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

A United States Senate Intelligence Panel has released 13 videos showing images of the chemical attack in Syria allegedly carried out by President Bashar al-Assad's regime, as the White House pressed its case for military action in the strife-torn country.

Predicting the Golden Globe winners, 2015

Predicting the Golden Globe winners, 2015

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Raja Sen makes his predictions for Hollywood's first awards show of the year.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Belgium sink Russia; Croatia leave it late

Euro qualifiers PIX: Belgium sink Russia; Croatia leave it late

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 qualifiers played on Thursday

PHOTOS: How Bayern reached fifth Champions League semis in a row

PHOTOS: How Bayern reached fifth Champions League semis in a row

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Bayern Munich booked their fifth successive Champions League semi-final spot with a 2-2 draw at Benfica on Wednesday to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory that kept the Germans on course for a treble of titles.

US pharma companies want dialogue with India on IPRs

US pharma companies want dialogue with India on IPRs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Top executives of American pharma companies favour "dialogue" with India and "not confrontation" to address their concerns on key issues like the protection of intellectual property (IP) and clinical trials.

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs thrash Swansea

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs thrash Swansea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Chelsea came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at Manchester City and forge further clear at the top of the Premier League as a dramatic top-of-the-table clash ended in a mass brawl and two City players being sent off on Saturday.

The long and short of Adam Voges's Don Bradman-esque rise

The long and short of Adam Voges's Don Bradman-esque rise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The amazing high of confidence and the sober knowledge of cricket mortality have combined to inspire Australia batsman Adam Voges to the astonishing feats of his golden summer, according to his coach Justin Langer.

PIX: Ibra's PSG record, Bayern's 5-1 win over Dortmund decorate Euro weekend

PIX: Ibra's PSG record, Bayern's 5-1 win over Dortmund decorate Euro weekend

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

All the latest football news from around Europe.

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Multinational search teams were racing against time to locate the black box of the crashed airliner, as Malaysia revised the account of the critical final communication received from the jet.

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Keeping it short and so sweet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Satyajit Ray's fabulous use of fantasy to condemn fascism and Shah Rukh Khan's gift of enthralling oratory, Sukanya Verma's fantastic filmi week.

India can still win Adelaide Test: Gavaskar

India can still win Adelaide Test: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes India can win the Adelaide Test if they remain in a positive frame of mind despite another good batting show by Australia on the fourth day of the match.

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

"We must also look beyond this terrible moment and decide what we as a nation are willing to do to prevent hatred, gun violence and domestic terrorism," said Congressman Ann Kirkpatrick from Arizona.

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Oscar nominations 2014: According to Raja Sen, this year's chosen ones are (mostly) loud and showy examples of the best in the craft.

Football Briefs: Van Persie goal helps Feyenoord to Dutch Cup triumph

Football Briefs: Van Persie goal helps Feyenoord to Dutch Cup triumph

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

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

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Monday

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India's new soccer league with its cast of celebrity owners, experienced foreign managers and a sprinkling of high-profile players will kick off on Sunday, igniting hopes of waking the country from its football slumber.

Furious India hits back, strips US diplomats of privileges

Furious India hits back, strips US diplomats of privileges

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

In a strong retaliation, India on Tuesday initiated a slew of steps to strip US diplomats and their families of privileges including withdrawing all airport passes and stopping import clearances for the US embassy, terming as "barbaric" the arrest and strip searching of India's Deputy Consul General in New York Devyani Khobragade.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Thursday.

PHOTOS: QPR down after City mauling, Liverpool held at Stamford Bridge

PHOTOS: QPR down after City mauling, Liverpool held at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Queens Park Rangers bowed out of the Premier League with a whimper after Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick to lead his side to a crushing 6-0 victory over the London club on Sunday.

Champions League PIX: Real fight back to beat Napoli 3-1; Bayern rout sorry Arsenal

Champions League PIX: Real fight back to beat Napoli 3-1; Bayern rout sorry Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Alexis Sanchez had equalised for the visitors, scoring on the rebound after Manuel Neuer saved his 30th-minute penalty but the Gunners suffered when captain Laurent Koscielny limped off injured to leave the defence exposed.

Champions League PIX: Manchester Utd's progress on hold; Chelsea in last 16

Champions League PIX: Manchester Utd's progress on hold; Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

A summary of Wednesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Bravehearts who battled injury to fight it out in the middle

Bravehearts who battled injury to fight it out in the middle

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta salutes Tamim Iqbal's courage in the Asia Cup's opening game on Saturday and lists instances where cricketers braved injuries to battle it out for their teams.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

EPL PIX: Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late

EPL PIX: Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Chelsea were given a stiff examination by Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday before extending their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Confederations Cup: Spain quash doubts, fans get behind Brazil

Confederations Cup: Spain quash doubts, fans get behind Brazil

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The early signs from the Confederations Cup are that Brazil's fans can help rather than hinder the team at home, reports of Spain's demise are premature and the heat is going to cause problems for everyone at the World Cup.

Liverpool go five clear, Arsenal and Everton win

Liverpool go five clear, Arsenal and Everton win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title in 24 years with a 3-2 win at a plucky Norwich City on Sunday, opening up a five point lead over second-placed Chelsea with three matches remaining.

Fast bowlers rush to Abbott's defence after Hughes blow

Fast bowlers rush to Abbott's defence after Hughes blow

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

As the global cricket community prays for Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes' recovery from a severe head injury, fast bowlers rushed to the defence of Sean Abbott, whose short-pitched ball struck the batsman and left him fighting for his life.

Bundesliga: Robben 'tricks' for Bayern and other bizarre goals...

Bundesliga: Robben 'tricks' for Bayern and other bizarre goals...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Lightning struck twice for Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Saturday when the Borussia Moenchengladbach goalkeeper scored a bizarre own goal in a 1-1 draw at Eintracht Braunschweig and his opposite number also put through his own net.

How will Britain behave with Modi?

How will Britain behave with Modi?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The best message the Prime Minister could bring to London is that he will return to India to focus on economic matters. Britain, on its part, should ensure that it addresses matters that concern India, instead of engaging in pomp during his visit, says Adam Roberts.

Soccer Roundup: Aguero sizzles for City in derby; Barca lose again

Soccer Roundup: Aguero sizzles for City in derby; Barca lose again

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Barcelona lost for the second straight La Liga game in a 1-0 home reverse against Celta Vigo but there was no such trouble for Manchester City, who beat 10-man Manchester United 1-0 thanks to Sergio Aguero.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.