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SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BBAM seeks $100 million, return of 6 Boeing 737s.

Dhokia, the man who frightened Ferrari's Vettel

Dhokia, the man who frightened Ferrari's Vettel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

A British man who walked across the track during the Singapore Grand Prix was charged in court Tuesday for committing a 'rash act'.

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Tiny Cape Verde Islands catapulted themselves into surprise World Cup contention with a 2-1 victory away to South Africa.

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

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.

Ronaldo scores twice as Real beat Chelsea in friendly

Ronaldo scores twice as Real beat Chelsea in friendly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at critical former boss Jose Mourinho in the best way possible on Wednesday with two goals to help Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1 and win the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament.

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, launched disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union on Sunday after violence marred the end of Russia's Euro 2016 match against England in Marseille on Saturday evening.

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

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

There is never a dearth of drama in European football and here is proof...

PHOTOS: Sublime Lingard volley sees United win 12th FA Cup title

PHOTOS: Sublime Lingard volley sees United win 12th FA Cup title

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Manchester United substitute Jesse Lingard's superb volley in extra time secured a 2-1 win over CrystalPalace in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday for their first major trophy in three years.

Jet-setting Modi: 26 nations in 12 months

Jet-setting Modi: 26 nations in 12 months

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

A list of all the foreign visits taken up by PM Narendra Modi this year and their outcomes.

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.

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.

The unseen world of a soldier

The unseen world of a soldier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

These stunning pictures show the reality of life for a serving soldier in the British Army. From displaying true grit on the frontline, to the impressive sight of an Apache soaring out of a raging fireball, to troops simply enjoying some downtime, they offer a glimpse into what troops face daily. The pictures in the annual Army Photographic Competition have been taken by amateur and professional soldier cameramen.

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Though May won her Maidenhead seat in south-east England with 37,780 votes, she faced pressure to resign after losing her parliamentary majority.

Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Jon Hamm: The next Bond? VOTE!

Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Jon Hamm: The next Bond? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Take your pick!

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

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

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.

Blogs: Is ICC World Cup really 'world's third-biggest sporting event'?

Blogs: Is ICC World Cup really 'world's third-biggest sporting event'?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

'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.'

Ousted Zimbabwe have paid the price for sloppiness, reckons Taylor

Ousted Zimbabwe have paid the price for sloppiness, reckons Taylor

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

'We've played some excellent cricket for 80 percent of the time we've been here but that 20 percent is why we're not going to progress'

Ireland's Cusack takes two in last over to knock out Zimbabwe

Ireland's Cusack takes two in last over to knock out Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Cusack took two wickets in three balls in the final over as Ireland knocked Zimbabwe out of the World Cup with a thrilling five-run win in their Pool B match at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Ireland sneak past UAE

PHOTOS: Ireland sneak past UAE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Photos of the World Cup match between UAE and Ireland being played in Brisbane.

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 Murderers who terrorised Britain

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Who were they? What led them to mass murder?

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.

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.

Sports Shorts: Rooney decided on United future; Rossi recovering

Sports Shorts: Rooney decided on United future; Rossi recovering

Rediff.com26 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Salary cap for youngsters would help English soccer: Campbell

Salary cap for youngsters would help English soccer: Campbell

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Former England international defender Sol Campbell says English soccer would benefit from a salary cap for youth players which would make academies less attractive for overseas talent.

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.

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.

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'A foot-in-mouth disorder seems to grip the government, and is growing chronic by the day,' says Sunil Sethi.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.