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EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Some lament the FA Cup having lost much of its romance in recent years, in the face of obsession with the Premier League, but this tie had it in bucket loads.

Royals' Pretorius shines on SA20 debut

Royals' Pretorius shines on SA20 debut

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Durban's Super Giants pip Pretoria Capitals

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

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

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

How best to remember George Fernandes?

How best to remember George Fernandes?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'A fierce crusader against communalism, George joined hands with majoritarian forces, never to revisit or re-assess his saffron association.' 'He was a Union minister in 1998-2004, a time when people like Graham Staines were lynched in Orissa.' 'On the Gujarat pogrom of 2002, George went on to kind of justify the slashing of pregnant women, by saying in the Lok Sabha that this was nothing new for India.' 'Thus, he was in sharp contrast to what he had himself stood for in the heyday of his political career in the 1970s and 1980s, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Arun Jaitley: George as I knew him

Arun Jaitley: George as I knew him

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'George was a politician with a difference. He had the ability to stand alone, take a position, however extreme, and sustain that position,' remembers Arun Jaitley.

FA Cup: Luton knock out Everton; Maidstone stun Ipswich

FA Cup: Luton knock out Everton; Maidstone stun Ipswich

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Luton Town knocked out Everton and sixth tier Maidstone United upset Championship Ipswich Town

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

It's official! George Clooney, Amal post wedding banns

It's official! George Clooney, Amal post wedding banns

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here.

Moving tribute: Mexican town buries teen killed by police

Moving tribute: Mexican town buries teen killed by police

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The emotional funeral service was attended by about 300 people, a witness said. Video of the final winning 'goal' by Martinez has gone viral on Mexican social media.

Junk food as bad as drugs and alcohol: Masterchef George Calombaris

Junk food as bad as drugs and alcohol: Masterchef George Calombaris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Masterchef George Calombaris shares food secrets, his love for Indian cuisine and more..

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Eight of South Africa's top cricket stadiums, including Wanderers in Johannesburg, Durban's Kingsmead and Newlands in Cape Town, have been confirmed as venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, a News24 report said on Wednesday.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory on Tuesday, urging its nationals to move to safer areas in the country, a day after a missile fired from Lebanon killed one Indian and injured two others.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA), told PTI.

George Clooney set to tie knot in London ahead of Venice nuptials

George Clooney set to tie knot in London ahead of Venice nuptials

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The 53-year-old actor started dating his London-based barrister fiancee last September. They became engaged in April.

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Vitaliy Mykolenko's 39th-minute own goal had put Luton ahead before Jack Harrison cheered the Everton faithful with an equaliser in the 55th minute, hammering in a low shot that Luton keeper Tim Krul allowed to let slip through his hands.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

ICC's first African president Percy Sonn was laid to rest, six days after he died from complications following colon surgery.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake missed the fastest 100 metres of the year by the blink of an eye on Wednesday, his 9.84 seconds a mere 0.02 behind world record holder and training partner Usain Bolt's mark.

PIX: Manchester City continue march; Burnley relegated

PIX: Manchester City continue march; Burnley relegated

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Manchester City took another decisive step toward an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title with a 4-0 demolition of Fulham.

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India agreed to give up the Poonch salient as well as Uri. To the north India also proposed to give up land in the Gurez sector giving the entire Neelam/Kinshanganga valley to Pakistan. In return India sought control of the post dominating Kargil town, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

UP recommends CBI probe into Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP recommends CBI probe into Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police had on Tuesday constituted an 18-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of the seer and detained a disciple of his in Haridwar.

The Joy Of Seeing Mother Alive

The Joy Of Seeing Mother Alive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Saadet Sendag's son reacts as his mother is rescued after 177 hours at the site of a collapsed building in Hatay, Turkey.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Tahir fined over spat with Warner during Cape Town ODI

Tahir fined over spat with Warner during Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been fined 30 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the side's 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town last evening.

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Two professions have to be necessarily independent, a judge and a journalist. If they falter, democracy collapses,

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

The Maharaja Who Asked The British To Quit India

The Maharaja Who Asked The British To Quit India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

When he stood to speak for the princes, he surprised the British when he declared, 'The breeze is blowing from east to west. It will uproot and blow off the British. It is my earnest request to my British friends to now quit India respectfully'.