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New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It appears there is a new power couple in the sporting world. Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan attended a charity event with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and rumors suggest the two are romantically paired up.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Princes in uniforms: Who looks better?

Princes in uniforms: Who looks better?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Prince Harry and Prince William appeared at the Royal Wedding wearing military uniforms. We ask you who looks better in them -- the groom or the Best Man!

PHOTOS: India crush Ireland by 8 wickets, maintain clean sheet

PHOTOS: India crush Ireland by 8 wickets, maintain clean sheet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Images from the World Cup match between India and Ireland at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.

ICC trims WCup teams to 10, Ireland outraged

ICC trims WCup teams to 10, Ireland outraged

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Enraged by the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the 2015 World Cup to 10, the Irish cricket authorities and captain William Porterfield said the move is an 'absolute disgrace' and damaging to the game.

Air India considers operational base at Dublin

Air India considers operational base at Dublin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Air India had earlier initiated hub operations at Frankfurt but withdrew last year after facing a severe financial crunch.

Duminy anchors SA into last eight

Duminy anchors SA into last eight

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

JP Duminy agonisingly missed out on his first World Cup hundred by a run but his sparkling effort propelled South Africa into the quarter-finals with a crushing 131-run win over Ireland on Tuesday.

In-form South Africa see easy prey in Ireland

In-form South Africa see easy prey in Ireland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

South Africa seem to possess just too many weapons for Tuesday's Group B match against an Irish team which look exhausted after pulling off the first upset of the World Cup.

I'll always cherish Tendulkar's wicket: Dockrell

I'll always cherish Tendulkar's wicket: Dockrell

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Sachin Tendulkar's dream wicket in the ongoing World Cup is Irish teenager George Dockrell's biggest scalp in his short career and the promising left-arm spinner said he will cherish that moment throughout his life and narrate the story to his kids.

Anil Kumble: Nehra must play; it's his home ground

Anil Kumble: Nehra must play; it's his home ground

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

India, says Anil Kumble, urgently need to inject life into their World Cup campaign; their approach so far, has been far too desultory.

ICC approve Morgan as Pietersen's replacement

ICC approve Morgan as Pietersen's replacement

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

England batsman Eoin Morgan was approved as a replacement for Kevin Pietersen at the World Cup by the International Cricket Council on Monday.

Silly Point: Will Ireland roger India?

Silly Point: Will Ireland roger India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande discuss the prospect of Ireland hammering India at today's match!

Sri Lanka plan spin attack on Australia

Sri Lanka plan spin attack on Australia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

It's a Super Saturday! Australia take on Sri Lanka in a crucial World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo.

Kevin O'Brien fashions Ireland upset of England

Kevin O'Brien fashions Ireland upset of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest cricket World Cup century off 50 balls as Ireland scored an upset three-wicket victory over England in Group B on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Ireland ready for Bangladesh challenge

Ireland ready for Bangladesh challenge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Dismissing Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's suggestion that Ireland will struggle on the spin-friendly conditions in Dhaka, Irish skipper William Porterfield insisted that his team is well prepared to handle any situation when they take on the hosts in their Group B World Cup match on Friday.

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

James Milner completes Man City move

James Milner completes Man City move

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Manchester City completed the signing of England midfielder James Milner on Wednesday with Stephen Ireland moving to Villa Park as part of the deal.

Keane hits out at Manchester United's 'cry babies'

Keane hits out at Manchester United's 'cry babies'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Don't get that worried about what the manager's said about you... you get out there and play. You can follow it up after the match but when the game's going on liven up. Play with pride, play with energy, play with spirit.'

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal

Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Besides screening of Benegal's films Zubeidaa and The Making of the Mahatma, he will deliver a public lecture on April 22 and participate in the discussion on his films after screening.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Hopes shines as rusty Australia see off Ireland

Hopes shines as rusty Australia see off Ireland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Australia survived a spirited Ireland run chase to secure an unconvincing 39-run victory in a one-day international on Thursday. The Irish were 80 without loss chasing Australia's total of 231 for nine, but James Hopes took five wickets to halt their momentum and the hosts subsided to 192 all out at the Clontarf Cricket Club. Medium-pacer Hopes completed figures of five for 14 off nine overs.

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

A little over six years after almost losing his life in a training-ground accident with the Ireland team, defender Shane Duffy will probably start one of the biggest games of his career against France in the second round of Euro 2016.

Dublin Airport woos AI to make it the European hub

Dublin Airport woos AI to make it the European hub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The talks have been going on for the past several months since the national carrier started looking for another hub in Europe after Frankfurt.

Once bitten, Air India shies away from Europe

Once bitten, Air India shies away from Europe

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

After the costly Frankfurt experiment , says Dublin hub idea not worth it.

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The U2 lead singer had emergency back surgery, to prevent possible paralysis.

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Atwood's The Testaments and Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other earned each author an equal share of the 50,000 prize.

Will players union threaten BCCI?

Will players union threaten BCCI?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

One of the key recommendations of the Lodha committee was to form a players' union and subsequently a steering committee was formed to facilitate the process.

PIX: Anna Kendrick, Julie Delpy, Dev Patel at TIFF 2015

PIX: Anna Kendrick, Julie Delpy, Dev Patel at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Take a look.

South Africa agree to 'compressed' tour of India

South Africa agree to 'compressed' tour of India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

South Africa have given their consent to a 'compressed tour' of India, comprising two Tests and three One-Day Internationals, if the Board of Control for Cricket in India ensures minimum travel between matches during the series next year.

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Ireland's dream of pulling off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Test cricket by beating England at Lord's were shattered as they collapsed to 38 all out to lose by 143 runs.

Women's T20 WC: Semis berth in bag, India meet Australia in inconsequential game

Women's T20 WC: Semis berth in bag, India meet Australia in inconsequential game

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

India will face their biggest challenge so far in the ICC Women's World T20 when they lock horns with a gifted Australian team in an inconsequential game, in Guyana, on Saturday.

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.

Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologised to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.

Corporate governance goes kaput--again

Corporate governance goes kaput--again

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Indian IT company joins Enron, WorldCom and Societe Generale on list of notorious corporate frauds.

UK seeks further Brexit extension until June 30

UK seeks further Brexit extension until June 30

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Under the current terms agreed with the European Union, the UK is due to leave the bloc by May 22 if the British prime minister's repeatedly-rejected divorce bill clears the House of Commons or crash out without any deal in place by April 12.

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Football's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

'Wherever Indians went there was quick backlash'

'Wherever Indians went there was quick backlash'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Author Minal Hajratwala tells Arthur J Pais about her tryst with family history