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Gilchrist returns to innocence

Gilchrist returns to innocence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

The Aussie keeper believes players should take some responsibility to reduce the umpires' pressure.

Girl for Steffi  Graf, Andre Agassi

Girl for Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

This is the couple's second child.

Kasprowicz seals series win

Kasprowicz seals series win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Fast bowler Mike Kasprowicz destroyed Sri Lanka with five wickets as Australia won the fourth one-day international by 40 runs.

Ferrari 'door open' for Schumacher's son Mick

Ferrari 'door open' for Schumacher's son Mick

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has said the 'door at Maranello will always be open' for Michael Schumacher's son Mick should the German prospect follow in his father's footsteps and progress to Formula One.

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Brazil coach Tite has recalled veteran central defender Thiago Silva to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.

Leicester storm back to beat Villa and go second

Leicester storm back to beat Villa and go second

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Leicester City staged a thrilling comeback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and go second in the Premier League table on Sunday, scoring three times in 17 minutes.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Frenchman, voted the world's third best player of 2016, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since signing a new contract with Atletico in May 2017.

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Barcelona fall to shock Malaga defeat.

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy of its wildly diverse population in welcoming the world on Friday to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, all to the pounding beat of samba, bossa nova and funk.

What I find compelling about masala movies...

What I find compelling about masala movies...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'...that it takes fantasy seriously as a part of real life'... A fascinating excerpt from Jonathan Gil Harris's book, Masala Shakespeare: How A Firangi Writer Became Indian.

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What makes Indian abstract art more valuable is its relative rarity. V S Gaitonde, S H Raza and J Swaminathan are the only major names in modern Indian art known for their abstracts.

'68% of counterfeit goods seized in US come from China'

'68% of counterfeit goods seized in US come from China'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

In 2013, Chinese counterfeit and pirated goods seized in the US accounted for a total value of $1.1 billion, representing 68 per cent of all such goods seizures by the Customs and Border Protection, the US Department of Homeland Security said on Monday in its annual report.

Football friendly: Willian strike gives Brazil victory over Ecuador

Football friendly: Willian strike gives Brazil victory over Ecuador

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Brazil beat Ecuador 1-0 in an international friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday with a first half goal from Willian enough to give coach Dunga his second successive victory.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Why family matters so much in India's diamond trade

Why family matters so much in India's diamond trade

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

There are around 6,500 diamond manufacturers of which Palanpuri Jains operate a mere 6 per cent, or around 400 companies. But they stand out for being highly interlinked through blood ties.

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

LaShawn Merritt ran a blistering anchor leg to return the men's 4x400m title to the United States, and win his third Olympic gold medal, in the final athletics event of the Rio Games on Saturday.

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

France stretched their unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champions a 2-1 win in their Nations League top-tier Group 3 match on Wednesday.

Villa's Richards gets in heated argument with fans

Villa's Richards gets in heated argument with fans

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Aston Villa captain Micah Richards became embroiled in a heated pitchside debate with disgruntled fans on Saturday as the Premier League strugglers' desperate season unravelled further with a 1-1 draw at fourth-tier Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup.

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A man wanted by Massachusetts in connection with a murder case against former professional football player Aaron Hernandez has surrendered in Miramar, Florida, police said on Friday.

Serie A: Juve close in on title, Totti scores in Roma win

Serie A: Juve close in on title, Totti scores in Roma win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

AS Roma stalwart Francesco Totti came off the bench with four minutes left and scored twice to give his Champions League-chasing side a dramatic 3-2 win over Torino in Serie A on Wednesday.

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

Football Briefs: Immobile hat-trick destroys Milan's perfect record

Football Briefs: Immobile hat-trick destroys Milan's perfect record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

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

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who suffered a heart attack in May, has been registered by the club to play in this season's Portuguese league.

Sports Shorts: Ruthvika, Lakshya enter quarters; Joshna in semis

Sports Shorts: Ruthvika, Lakshya enter quarters; Joshna in semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Kishore Singh on Jean-Michel Basquiat and his worth.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Croatia draw with Italy amid flares, crowd trouble

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Croatia draw with Italy amid flares, crowd trouble

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Croatia, helped by a mistake by veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, held Italy to a 1-1 away draw on Sunday, but their evening was ruined by their fans who twice interrupted play by throwing flares onto the pitch.

The absolutely bizarre photo album

The absolutely bizarre photo album

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Here are 10 photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there!

Holders Arsenal progress as Cup shocks dry up

Holders Arsenal progress as Cup shocks dry up

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Arsenal beat Brighton and Hove Albion 3-2 to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Tata was concerned that most innovations were happening outside India, some by Indians.

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Brutally cold conditions in Pyeongchang are warping skis and forcing some athletes to toss them out after training runs, an Alpine skiing course worker told Reuters on Wednesday.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

From hero to villain: Suarez denied place in Cup final after pivotal role

From hero to villain: Suarez denied place in Cup final after pivotal role

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Luis Suarez was incredulous after being sent off in Barcelona's thrilling King's Cup semi-final second leg with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, ruling him out of the final in May after playing a pivotal role in getting his team there.

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Saturday's top-of-the-table showdown at the Nou Camp as late strikes by Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave the Catalans an 11-point lead at the top of the table.

Markets end flat on Sep F&O expiry, BHEL zooms 7%

Markets end flat on Sep F&O expiry, BHEL zooms 7%

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

BSE Power, Healthcare, Capital Goods, FMCG and Metal indices gained between 0.6-1%.

Rate-cut hopes drive markets higher; bluechips gain

Rate-cut hopes drive markets higher; bluechips gain

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Benchmark indices finished higher on hopes of economic reforms

World Bank keeps faith in India story

World Bank keeps faith in India story

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Bank suggested reforms in infrastructure sector.

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

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