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EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Manchester City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions.

Meet the 'bad girl' of British tennis

Meet the 'bad girl' of British tennis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Naomi Broady was branded the 'bad girl' of British tennis.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

Winning first badminton gold for India is a moment to cherish: Bhagat

Winning first badminton gold for India is a moment to cherish: Bhagat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

It was a "moment to cherish" for Pramod Bhagat who on Saturday clinched India's first badminton gold in Paralympics and he attributed his win against Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the finals to a strategy that he devised after losing to the same opponent in the past.

PIX: Easy for Swiatek; Kasatkina whips Miyazaki

PIX: Easy for Swiatek; Kasatkina whips Miyazaki

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

2020 Olympics: India men clubbed with defending champs Argentina

2020 Olympics: India men clubbed with defending champs Argentina

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The other teams in India's pool are Spain, New Zealand and hosts Japan. The Pool B is made up of Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Canada and South Africa in the groupings announced by world governing body FIH on Saturday.

Making a splash! STUNNING images from the European Aquatics C'ships

Making a splash! STUNNING images from the European Aquatics C'ships

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Rediff.com brings you images from the May 9-22 meet. Enjoy the feast your eyes!

We Missed Industrial Revolution

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Is India headed there again? questions Ajit Balakrishnan

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.

PIX: EPL champs Man City's blue parade!

PIX: EPL champs Man City's blue parade!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Neither the weather nor the anti-climax of the ceremony taking place the day after the FA Cup final defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United 2-1 could dampen the spirits as flags, bananas and even a blow-up Jack Grealish dummy were held aloft in triumph.

Survey exposes Britons' general knowledge

Survey exposes Britons' general knowledge

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Believe it or not, more than three quarters of Britons don't know the names of countries that comprise Great Britain. Yes, a survey has revealed that 75 per cent of people in Britain are unable to name Great Britain's three countries -- only less than a quarter actually identified England, Wales and Scotland as being its part.

Public outrage as convicted rapist competes in Paris

Public outrage as convicted rapist competes in Paris

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Some boos as convicted Dutch rapist makes Olympic beach volleyball debut

Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz

Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'If I was running for a drop shot, I was limping there more than running.'

Harmanpreet's late goal helps India lift Johor Cup title

Harmanpreet's late goal helps India lift Johor Cup title

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Harmanpreet Singh converted two penalty corners to help India successfully defend its Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 hockey title, beating Great Britain 2-1 in a keenly-contested final.

PIX: Qualifier Raducanu wins US Open women's singles crown

PIX: Qualifier Raducanu wins US Open women's singles crown

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

British qualifier Emma Raducanu beat Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in a battle of two unseeded teenagers to win the U.S. Open women's title on Saturday.

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from the Weltklasse Diamond League athletics meeting at the Letzigrund Stadium, in Zurich, on Thursday.

EPL: Veteran Vardy helps Leicester earn draw against Spurs

EPL: Veteran Vardy helps Leicester earn draw against Spurs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Brazilian Richarlison missed a golden opening to win it at the death and Spurs had to settle for one point in a match they really should have taken all three from.

Charithra Chandran, Bridgerton's Indian Star

Charithra Chandran, Bridgerton's Indian Star

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Oxford graduate is the daughter of medical professionals from Tamil Nadu.

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'We will be celebrating our friend's ascension as king by distributing sweets.'

Bopanna-Dodig in US Open pre-quarter-finals

Bopanna-Dodig in US Open pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Croatian partner Ivan Dodig advanced to the men's doubles pre-quarter-finals of the US Open with a three-set victory over the pair of Hugo Nys of Monaco and Arthur Rinderknech of France, in New York.

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nadal on the US Open entry list

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

However, the 6,000-odd athletes, 3,000 performers, 300,000 spectators and dozens of world leaders had to endure heavy rain for much of the event.

The Great War, online

The Great War, online

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Facebook owns WhatsApp and Microsoft owns Skype, the two services that are at the centre of the current "net neutrality battle".

Britain's envoy to US resigns amid row over leaked emails

Britain's envoy to US resigns amid row over leaked emails

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Darroch is at the eye of a diplomatic storm after remarks he made about US President Donald Trump's administration, and shared with UK officials in confidence, were leaked over the weekend.

Hockey India announces cash award for Sultan of Johor Cup winning junior men's team

Hockey India announces cash award for Sultan of Johor Cup winning junior men's team

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The top-scorer at the 10th Sultan of Johor Cup was India's Sharda Nand Tiwari with 7 goals to his name, and the Player of the Match in the Final against Australia was Sudeep Chirmako.

Azlan Shah: India lose to Malaysia 1-0, fail to enter final

Azlan Shah: India lose to Malaysia 1-0, fail to enter final

Rediff.com5 May 2017

A listless India slumped to a heart-breaking 0-1 defeat to hosts Malaysia in their last league match as they failed to reach the final of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament for the second consecutive year in Ipoh, Malaysia on Friday.

Katariya 'tricks' as India women make Olympics hockey quarter-finals

Katariya 'tricks' as India women make Olympics hockey quarter-finals

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

India's chances of going through depends on the result of the last Pool A match between Ireland and Great Britain, later in the day.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Take a look at the factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

PIX: Argentina, Netherlands to clash in women's hockey final

PIX: Argentina, Netherlands to clash in women's hockey final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The Netherlands entered the Olympics women's hockey final for the fifth straight time after a thumping 5-1 victory over 2016 Rio Olympic champions Britain, in Tokyo, on Wednesday.

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

Triathlon races underway as Seine passes water tests

Triathlon races underway as Seine passes water tests

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Organisers make the call based on analysis of river samples taken the previous day at 5 a.m. and after discussions with experts on weather, according to Paris 2024.

Pakistan, Korea score upsets

Pakistan, Korea score upsets

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Pakistan beat Spain while Korea shocked Australia in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday

Pressure? What pressure? says Raducanu after defeat

Pressure? What pressure? says Raducanu after defeat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Raducanu said defeats like the one she suffered on Wednesday were just part of the learning process.

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Nicole Scherzinger is often seen by Hamilton's side at his biggest races and she did turn heads as she arrived to support her man in Abu Dhabi.