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This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rosberg takes Monaco hat-trick after Mercedes gaffe

Rosberg takes Monaco hat-trick after Mercedes gaffe

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Germany's Nico Rosberg celebrated a surprise hat-trick of Monaco Grand Prix victories on Sunday after Mercedes blew championship-leading team mate Lewis Hamilton's chances with a needless pitstop.

EPL: Wijnaldum scores four as Newcastle hammer Norwich

EPL: Wijnaldum scores four as Newcastle hammer Norwich

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Newcastle United's Dutchman Giorginio Wijnaldum scored four times as they won their first Premier League match this season at the ninth attempt by thrashing Norwich City 6-2 to climb off the bottom of the table on Sunday.

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.

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'I pray to god that nothing like that happens again in our country so that we are forced to make something like Uri again.'

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For the Eagles, who previously lost title games in 1981 and 2005, the win capped a remarkable late-season charge that most observers considered unthinkable when starting quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury in December.

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The daughter of Indian immigrants from Punjab, Haley was the first woman tapped by Trump for a top-level administration post during his transition to the White House.

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Investing in special situations can help you tap opportunities that arise during adverse conditions, advises Joydeep Sen.

Why Pietersen may never play in England again...

Why Pietersen may never play in England again...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Kevin Pietersen may have played his last professional game of cricket in England, former international team mate Geraint Jones said on Thursday.

Lyth hits ton and Cook claims record before NZ rally

Lyth hits ton and Cook claims record before NZ rally

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Adam Lyth upstaged his captain Alastair Cook by scoring his maiden Test century to lift England to 253 for five at the close on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

What's the Mata? 'FA Cup goal was 200 percent offside'

What's the Mata? 'FA Cup goal was 200 percent offside'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Referee Robert Madley was "200 percent wrong" to allow Juan Mata's goal to stand during Manchester United's 3-0 FA Cup fifth-round win over League One Shrewsbury Town, according to former FIFA official Mark Halsey.

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Trent Bridge Triumph was India's second biggest win against England in England. Rajneesh Gupta serves up the interesting numbers from the third Test.

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

After a successful but controversial career, off-spinner Ajmal finished with 178 wickets in 35 Tests, the last of which was at Galle in Sri Lanka in 2014, where his bowling action was reported for a second time.

China's Li Na bids adieu to tennis

China's Li Na bids adieu to tennis

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

China's Li Na, Asia's only grand slam singles champion, announced her retirement from tennis on Friday, citing the effect of long-term injuries, especially her knees.

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Cricket Buzz: England name Ramprakash as batting coach

Cricket Buzz: England name Ramprakash as batting coach

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The 45-year-old, who played 52 Tests between 1991 and 2002, replaced his former international team mate Graham Gooch who stepped down from the role in May.

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Manchester United won 2-1 at Crystal Palace to consolidate fourth spot.

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her 23rd grand slam singles title and become the most successful tennis player in the open era.

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

Obama on why US is failing to retain talented people

Obama on why US is failing to retain talented people

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Obama said a lot of foreign students come to USA to study.

Winning 2011 World Cup priceless moment: Tendulkar

Winning 2011 World Cup priceless moment: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'I did cry when I went out in the middle... I did cry. This was the only time I had happy tears... because that moment was just a priceless moment. That moment was something that you can only dream off'

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:

Attention on helmets after Hughes tragedy

Attention on helmets after Hughes tragedy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A week ago, cricket was considered one of the safest games in the world, a sport that anyone can play without any real fear for their safety.

Abhinav Bindra on how India can win 30, 40 medals

Abhinav Bindra on how India can win 30, 40 medals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'10,000 athletes compete at an Olympic Games, only 300 go back with a gold medal.' 'It takes time for an athlete to develop, you have to give the athletes a chance and time to develop.'

Ajmal vows to return with clean action, eyes 2015 World Cup

Ajmal vows to return with clean action, eyes 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Banned Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal vowed to correct his illegal bowling action and return to cricket before next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Edgbaston Test: Finn's five wickets put England on brink of victory

Edgbaston Test: Finn's five wickets put England on brink of victory

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Paceman Steven Finn's five-wicket haul put England on the brink of a 2-1 Ashes series lead over Australia on Thursday with the tourists facing a desperate battle to avoid a humiliating third Test defeat.

Doing a SIP in stocks on your own? Beware!

Doing a SIP in stocks on your own? Beware!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Averaging works only in a portfolio which is what SIP helps you do. Averaging does not work in case of a single scrip. Here's why

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open titles and leave the Briton heartbroken again at Melbourne Park.

The Winning the Match with a 6 Club

The Winning the Match with a 6 Club

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Only 5 batsmen have hit a six to take their team to victory when they needed 4 or more off the final ball.

Can Modi leverage global eminence to advance India's interests?

Can Modi leverage global eminence to advance India's interests?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'You can see the essential contours of his new Pakistan strategy. Rather than keep engaging with or humouring them, he'd rather work on taking their four biggest supporters -- the US, China, the UAE and later Saudi Arabia -- away from them.' 'In his calculation,' says Shekhar Gupta, 'with the total support of all four of these, Pakistan will be forced to moderate its policies.'

BJP's 'look east' politics may come at a cost

BJP's 'look east' politics may come at a cost

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Even as the BJP makes inroads into previously unfamiliar territories in eastern India, the party will have to be wary of losing out elsewhere, says Amulya Ganguli.

Markets riding for a fall unless budget delivers

Markets riding for a fall unless budget delivers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

India is Asia's third-best performing equity market.

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Why did SRK oust Dada from KKR?

Why did SRK oust Dada from KKR?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

In this exclusive excerpt from his autobiography, A Century Is Not Enough, Sourav Ganguly makes some startling revelations.

Honduras qualifies For World Cup, Mexico to playoff

Honduras qualifies For World Cup, Mexico to playoff

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Honduras qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil on Tuesday by clinching the last of the automatic qualifying spots in North and Central America and the Caribbean, while Mexico stayed in contention by claiming the playoff spot after Panama suffered a heartbreaking loss to the United States.

Organisers hopeful of West Indies' World Cup participation

Organisers hopeful of West Indies' World Cup participation

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Organisers are confident West Indies will take part at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand early next year despite the crisis caused by their withdrawal from the tour of India earlier this month.

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

And no, it doesn't begin with a W...

PHOTOS, Day 3: Smith, tail-enders inspire Australia's fightback

PHOTOS, Day 3: Smith, tail-enders inspire Australia's fightback

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

India lost the crucial wicket of opener Murali Vijay after Steven Smith led Australia's fightback with a magnificent century on his captaincy debut. He received able support from Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc, who both scored half-centuries. At close of play on Day 3 in the second Test , India were 71 for one in their second innings. Check out some images from the day's play.