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Ref lets off Costa for kicking Skrtel during EPL match

Ref lets off Costa for kicking Skrtel during EPL match

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has avoided disciplinary action after appearing to kick out at Liverpool's Martin Skrtel in Saturday's 3-1 defeat, according to English Football Association sources.

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

PIX: 10-man Leeds shock Manchester City; Liverpool win

PIX: 10-man Leeds shock Manchester City; Liverpool win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Match-fixing rears its ugly ahead in tennis circuit

Match-fixing rears its ugly ahead in tennis circuit

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Italian tennis player Marco Cecchinato has been banned for 18 months and fined 40,000 euros ($44,024) for match-fixing, the Italian tennis federation has announced.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

'Dhoni's contribution will be massive for India in World Cup'

'Dhoni's contribution will be massive for India in World Cup'

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Gavaskar also spoke highly of Dhoni's wicket-keeping skills and how they aid skipper Virat Kohli in making field placements.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Ayodhya verdict today

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Ayodhya verdict today

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Both Hindus and Muslim parties have filed review pleas against the verdict that paved way for a Ram temple at the disputed while giving 5-acre land for a mosque elsewhere.

Corruption hits projects in India: Bill Gates

Corruption hits projects in India: Bill Gates

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Software czar Bill Gates engaged in a large number of social projects in India, has told US lawmakers that the northern parts of the India face difficult challenges.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CNN sues Trump, his White House aides over barring of reporter

CNN sues Trump, his White House aides over barring of reporter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The suit alleges that Acosta and CNN's First and Fifth Amendment rights are being violated by the ban.

Best in US-India ties yet to come: US VP Mike Pence

Best in US-India ties yet to come: US VP Mike Pence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Pence, in response to a question from Chambers, who is also the USISPF chairman, said that he truly believes that the relationship between the US and India, because much of the work that the corporate sector have done, and the work of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has never been stronger.

Obama's choice to lead US troops in Afghanistan is worried about terror havens in Pak

Obama's choice to lead US troops in Afghanistan is worried about terror havens in Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Terrorist safe havens inside Pakistan, providing shelter to terrorist outfits like the Taliban and the Haqqani network, is a serious problem, a top US general nominated to be the commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan said.

Net profits for Kohli? Captain adopts innovative training method

Net profits for Kohli? Captain adopts innovative training method

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

He has encountered technical problems outside the off-stump and perhaps that's one of the reasons he opted for throwdowns against the red duke ball, an effort to counter the swing factor in England at the on-going Champions Trophy.

NSA Doval, US Defense Secy vow to boost Indo-US security ties

NSA Doval, US Defense Secy vow to boost Indo-US security ties

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Mattis applauded India's efforts to promote stability in the South Asia region, said Pentagon Spokesperson

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

Here's what Smith, Warner ought to do in Australia team

Here's what Smith, Warner ought to do in Australia team

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Langer said Smith and Warner's experience made them natural authority figures and that their leadership would be 'crucial' for success on and off the field.

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Federer, meanwhile, became the first man to lose a Wimbledon singles final after holding match points since 1948 when John Bromwich failed to convert three of them against Bob Falkenburg.

Finding the upside in an economic downturn

Finding the upside in an economic downturn

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Ramakrishna Momidi, director, HR, Microsoft Global Services India, on how young employees can use the economic downturn to upgrade their skills and productivity.

IPL spot-fixing: 'Srinivasan has made Sreesanth a scapegoat'

IPL spot-fixing: 'Srinivasan has made Sreesanth a scapegoat'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Calling the life ban imposed on S Sreesanth "bizarre", his lawyer Rebecca John said the tainted pacer will challenge the BCCI's decision in court as it is "completely against the principles of natural justice".

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

EPL PHOTOS: Late Costa strike helps Chelsea hold Man United

EPL PHOTOS: Late Costa strike helps Chelsea hold Man United

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

A goal in added time by Diego Costa earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday and preserved Guus Hiddink's unbeaten record while denying Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal victory.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.

Meet little masters of the brand market

Meet little masters of the brand market

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The world over, small brands have challenged the big boys. India is no exception

Will underperforming Pant be left out of 3rd T20I?

Will underperforming Pant be left out of 3rd T20I?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

India concluded the two-match US leg of the series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after notching up a 22-run win in the second game on Sunday.

Americans head to Olympics after show of strength

Americans head to Olympics after show of strength

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

"Watch out London - the Americans are coming" was the message after the US team recorded their best showing at the world indoor championships with 10 gold medals in Istanbul.

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Rediff.com24 May 2012

General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Fixing of petro price: SC declines plea

Fixing of petro price: SC declines plea

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The high court had declined to entertain the petition after it was informed that the apex court had on November 18, 2011, refused to hear a PIL filed by an NGO on the same issue.

'We are praying we do not fill the beds'

'We are praying we do not fill the beds'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We are hoping the preparations we have made will not be needed.'

Paes-Stepanek have it easy at the All England Club

Paes-Stepanek have it easy at the All England Club

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek brushed aside the challenge of Colin Ebelthite and John Peers in straight sets to progress to the second round of the men's doubles event of the Wimbledon championships on Thursday.

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Australia's bad boys of tennis Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have been named in the Davis Cup squad for the World Group playoff against Slovakia after bowing out of the US Open in typical controversy.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open matches played in New York on Wednesday

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).