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McIlroy and former agents settle legal case

McIlroy and former agents settle legal case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has settled his legal dispute with his former management company, the two sides said on Wednesday, avoiding a potential eight weeks in court.

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Roti, Beti and Modi's Sickularism

Roti, Beti and Modi's Sickularism

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

'The test of true secularism in India is when a girl in your family decides to marry someone from another religion. If you accept her decision happily, then you are truly secular. If you don't, it means your secularism is fake,' argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Dodd eyes third title

Dodd eyes third title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Kanishka: Prosecution winds up arguments

Kanishka: Prosecution winds up arguments

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Main accused Ajaib Singh Bagri and co-accused Ripudaman Singh Malik will get one last chance to rebut evidence against them in what is considered the most expensive trial in Canadian history.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Ireland beat Croatia 1-0

Ireland beat Croatia 1-0

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Striker Robbie Keane's 24th strike for his country helped Ireland beat Croatia 1-0 in a friendly international.

Glazer seizes control of Man Utd

Glazer seizes control of Man Utd

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Glazer gets majority stake in Man U

Glazer gets majority stake in Man U

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The U.S. sports tycoon won control of Manchester United, clinching a deal to buy out the English soccer club's biggest shareholder and launching an offer to mop up the remaining shares.

'We want Manmohan Singh to hold talks with us'

'We want Manmohan Singh to hold talks with us'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

'They want us to talk to Shivraj Patil. Vajpayee had appointed Advani for holding talks with us. Advani had a certain standing,' says Hurriyat leader Moulvi Abbas Ansari.

Only one more Pope?

Only one more Pope?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Kanishka: Canada Parliament supports inquiry

Kanishka: Canada Parliament supports inquiry

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Opposition members of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons united on Tuesday to pass a motion calling for public inquiry.

Ferguson settles dispute with Magnier

Ferguson settles dispute with Magnier

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

The Manchester United manager settled his dispute with Irish racing tycoon John Magnier over stud rights to record-breaking racehorse Rock of Gibraltar.

No entry for Indians in British chess championship

No entry for Indians in British chess championship

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

The organisers have decided to restrict participation to English and Irish players.

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

After Brexit, French politicians want English language out of EU

After Brexit, French politicians want English language out of EU

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The English language may be one of the casualties of Brexit as it emerged that no state other than the United Kingdom has registered it as a primary language among the 28 countries within the European Union.

Troy's Eric Bana to play Bond

Troy's Eric Bana to play Bond

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Pierce Brosnan, the Irish heart-throb who made the role all his own this last decade, gave up his license to kill last week. \n\n\n\n

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

Man U denies wongdoing on transfers

Man U denies wongdoing on transfers

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The club said it did not break any rules in paying 13.4 million pounds ($24.2 million) to agents on top player transfers from 2001 to 2004.

Lindsey Lohan's new venture!

Lindsey Lohan's new venture!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Fear not students, there is hope in America

Fear not students, there is hope in America

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'They (students) were born in a borderless world, a world of the internet and a deep-seated belief that they could live and work anywhere they wished.'

Honeymoon over for golf star McIlroy

Honeymoon over for golf star McIlroy

Rediff.com10 May 2017

After a five-week layoff that saw him wed American Erica Stoll in an Irish castle, soak up the sun on a Caribbean honeymoon and strike a new multi-million dollar equipment deal, Rory McIlroy is keen to start a new chapter in his life at The Players in Florida this week.

Wockhardt Q1 Net dips 14 pc to Rs 323 cr

Wockhardt Q1 Net dips 14 pc to Rs 323 cr

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 377.97 crore (Rs 3.77 billion) in the same period of previous fiscal.

Shalimar, George and Sherlock Holmes

Shalimar, George and Sherlock Holmes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Pierce Brosnan: Bye, bye Bond!

Pierce Brosnan: Bye, bye Bond!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

30 years later, kin of Kanishka bombing victims re-unite in grief

30 years later, kin of Kanishka bombing victims re-unite in grief

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

30 years later, relatives of the 329 people who perished in the Kanishka bombing gathered at a moving service in Ahakista, Cork in Ireland.

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the face of climate disaster, a new environmental movement by the name of Extinction Rebellion has risen up, and they will make sure you hear their plea -- 'To governments of the world: we declared a climate and ecological emergency. You did not do enough. To everybody else: rebel' The environmental group, which was founded in the United Kingdom, has planned a large coordinated movement -- called International Rebellion -- in more than 60 global cities. Demonstrators blocked roads and bridges leading to the Palace of Westminster in central London. They staged a "die-in" in Wellington, New Zealand. They obstructed a major roundabout in Berlin and splattered fake blood on Wall Street's "Charging Bull" sculpture. Here are some of the most powerful images from the movement.

In America is a holiday treat!

In America is a holiday treat!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

FA Cup: Man City end Newport's dream

FA Cup: Man City end Newport's dream

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Manchester City endured some anxious moments but escaped from fourth-tier Newport County with their FA Cup hopes intact as Phil Foden scored twice in an ultimately comfortable 4-1 fifth-round victory on Saturday.

Hill's return boosts England

Hill's return boosts England

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Tata Engg, Phoenix ink pact

Tata Engg, Phoenix ink pact

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Phoenix Venture Holdings Ltd, the owners of MG Rover Group, will distribute Tata Engineering's "Safari off-roader" and "Loadbeta pick-up" trucks in the UK and Irish markets

Johl maintains lead

Johl maintains lead

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Closely following the Chandigarh ace at the halfway stage of the Macau Open is another Indian, Harmeet Kahlon.

Johl leads at Macau Open

Johl leads at Macau Open

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The Chandigarh golfer smashed the course record at the tournament with a stunning nine-under-par 62 to raise hope of a second successive Indian winner on the Asian Tour.

Guinness Book of Records co-founder dies

Guinness Book of Records co-founder dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

He had set up the Guinness Book of Records with his twin Ross in the mid-1950s.

Chelsea wallop Wolves, go to the top

Chelsea wallop Wolves, go to the top

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Ferguson urges fans not to protest

Ferguson urges fans not to protest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom wins historic 6th GOLD, Sonia bags silver

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom wins historic 6th GOLD, Sonia bags silver

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

The legendary M C Mary Kom won historic sixth gold medal in the 48kg final in the Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Saturday.

Decamping to the desert?

Decamping to the desert?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004