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Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

Spain beat Ireland 2-0 with two late goals

Spain beat Ireland 2-0 with two late goals

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Spain struck twice in the second half to overcome a typically spirited Ireland 2-0 in their friendly international at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.

Serena puts friendship aside against Wozniacki

Serena puts friendship aside against Wozniacki

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

There were no wild celebrations or fist pumps from Serena Williams after she beat Caroline Wozniacki at the WTA Finals on Saturday.

Football Friendlies: Argentina star Aguero collapses, Germany unbeaten

Football Friendlies: Argentina star Aguero collapses, Germany unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

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

This supermodel is the sexiest woman of 2017

This supermodel is the sexiest woman of 2017

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The stunner is known for her hot body and close friendship with the Jenners and Hadids.

Denmark Open: Saina shocks Marin, Sindhu loses to Yufei

Denmark Open: Saina shocks Marin, Sindhu loses to Yufei

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Glasgow World Championship bronze medallist Saina got the better of two-time World champion Marin 22-20, 21-18 and in the process avenged her second round defeat to the Spanish ace at the Japan Open.

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

he also talked about India's tradition of respecting the nature through festivals like 'Chhat' and referred to the ongoing cleanliness campaign.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup.

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

PHOTOS: Germany hit Norway for a six, England rally to win

PHOTOS: Germany hit Norway for a six, England rally to win

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Marcus Rashford's superb second-half strike earned England a 2-1 comeback victory over Slovakia on Monday that put them on the verge of qualification for next year's World Cup finals.

Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at Diggi Palace

Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at Diggi Palace

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Soulful strains of classical music wafted through the chilly air as the ninth edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off in Jaipur on Thursday at its usual venue, the sun-kissed Diggi Palace grounds, amid elaborate security arrangements.

Cartwheeling Hassan an unlikely star of the World Cup

Cartwheeling Hassan an unlikely star of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

With his face covered in warpaint and his hair kept in place by a bandana in the Afghan flag colours, fast bowler Hamid Hassan has emerged as one of the cult figures of the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Images from the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers played across the globe on Saturday

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

PHOTOS: Germany crush Azerbaijan, England struggle to victory

PHOTOS: Germany crush Azerbaijan, England struggle to victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

World champions Germany cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan to stay on track for a spot in next year's World Cup in Russia, while England laboured to a 2-0 victory over Lithuania.

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

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

Woods six back as Casey shares lead in Turkey

Woods six back as Casey shares lead in Turkey

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Former World No 3 Paul Casey was among a trio of players sharing the lead and Tiger Woods trailed six shots off the pace when darkness fell in the rain-hit Turkish Airlines Open first round on Thursday.

'The only two countries that could have given birth to Hollywood and Bollywood'

'The only two countries that could have given birth to Hollywood and Bollywood'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

'We are two countries that, as Swami Vivekananda said in Chicago more than a century ago, have sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations on Earth.' 'People are watching to wait and see if this Modi moment is going to be the moment when the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy finally capitalise on the full, inherent potential of this relationship.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from the State Department's lunch for Prime Minister Modi.

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Saluting Alan Rickman.

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A day after suffering her heaviest defeat since she was a teenager, Serena Williams was back to her brilliant best as she swatted aside Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-1 in her final round robin match at the WTA Finals on Thursday.

How Brexit will affect India, global economy

How Brexit will affect India, global economy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A referendum will be held on Thursday, June 23, to decide whether Britain should exit (Britain's exit, hence the term Brexit) or remain in the European Union.

The lasting image of Nelson Mandela is his smiling visage

The lasting image of Nelson Mandela is his smiling visage

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

For the anti-apartheid icon, all life and struggle were occasions to be relished with joy, says Shreekant Sambrani

V-Day recipes: Strawberry Truffles, Eggless Tiramisu and more

V-Day recipes: Strawberry Truffles, Eggless Tiramisu and more

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Vishaka Rautela tells you how to plan a surprise date at home.

US Open: Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Simon stuns Ferrer

US Open: Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Simon stuns Ferrer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Caroline Wozniacki upset French Open champion Maria Sharapova in a groundstroke marathon to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals, while Gilles Simon registered the first big surprise in the men's draw.

Birthday Special: Sonam Kapoor's 30 MOST STYLISH looks!

Birthday Special: Sonam Kapoor's 30 MOST STYLISH looks!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

As Sonam Kapoor turns 30, we look at her most fashionable avatars.

The secret behind David Rudisha's speed

The secret behind David Rudisha's speed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Kenyan athletes are in danger of hitting the wall unless traditional training methods are replaced with more modern thinking, according to the coach of Olympic 800 metres champion David Rudisha.

PHOTOS: Uniquely dressed fans add novelty to World Cup

PHOTOS: Uniquely dressed fans add novelty to World Cup

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

New Zealand's pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Who were they? What led them to mass murder?

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

British Open: Zach attack earns Johnson victory

British Open: Zach attack earns Johnson victory

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

American Zach Johnson claimed the second major triumph of his career after winning a four-hole playoff at the end of a captivating, cliffhanger of a final round in the British Open on Monday.

Ten-man United beaten in Van Gaal's first Manchester derby

Ten-man United beaten in Van Gaal's first Manchester derby

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

A goal by Sergio Aguero gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory against neighbours Manchester United, who played with 10 men for more than 50 minutes on Sunday.

The best places to eat in Mumbai

The best places to eat in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Zomato's Users Choice Awards features the best restaurants in Mumbai.

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Photos from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Ireland on Tuesday.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

'My destiny was to write about the game'

'My destiny was to write about the game'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

'That has always been my ambition -- to take the reader behind the scenes, to the places he was not allowed to visit, but which I had the privilege of entering.' Haresh Pandya remembers Ted Corbett, sports journalist extraordinaire, who passed into the ages on August 9.

Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Ireland qualified for its third successive ICC Cricket World Cup after its World Cricket League Championship match against Netherlands on Tuesday ended in a sensational tie in Amstelveen, on Tuesday.

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Ireland stunned world champions Germany 1-0 thanks to Shane Long's 70th-minute strike on Thursday to throw Euro 2016 qualifying Group D game.