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Bomb Taliban targets in Afghanistan: Pak army chief tells US

Bomb Taliban targets in Afghanistan: Pak army chief tells US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif has asked the United States to target the hideouts of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan terrorists and their chief Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan.

EPL PIX: Man City bounce back; Chelsea win at Crystal Palace

EPL PIX: Man City bounce back; Chelsea win at Crystal Palace

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Chelsea kept up their pursuit of the Premier League's top three clubs with a 1-0 win away to London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday, thanks to a strike by N'Golo Kante early in the second half.

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Four-time world champion John Higgins of Scotland reigned supreme on the green baize as he thrashed England's Joel Walker 4-0 to enter the second round of the Indian Open World Ranking Snooker tournament in New Delhi.

'We have forgotten to be normal'

'We have forgotten to be normal'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Shoojit Sircar takes Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni behind the sets of October, and right inside his beautiful mind.

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC thrash Delhi; jump to fourth spot

ISL: Chennaiyin FC thrash Delhi; jump to fourth spot

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Chennaiyin FC produced another superlative performance to overwhelm Delhi Dynamos by a whopping 4-0 margin and put themselves in contention for the play off in the second Hero Indian Super League football Championship, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Religion to play crucial role in US polls: Report

Religion to play crucial role in US polls: Report

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

A poll conducted by Time magazine found that those who consider themselves 'very religious' support incumbent George W Bush over his democratic challenger John Kerry by 59 per cent to 35 per cent.

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Foxcatcher is deathly dull and far too graceless.

Golay's tricky road ahead

Golay's tricky road ahead

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sikkim's new chief minister will have to achieve growth without compromising nature.

The more composed team will have better chance of winning: Kohli

The more composed team will have better chance of winning: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'You can have any sort of combination possible for us starting tomorrow' 'The trend I have seen is every team is trying to get in first and then explode in the middle and the end'

Midfield advocate Conte could ring in positive change at ageing Chelsea

Midfield advocate Conte could ring in positive change at ageing Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A fierce work ethic, an astute tactical brain and the ability to forge superb team spirit all combined to make Italian Antonio Conte an acclaimed winner in his own country which is why Chelsea have chosen him to revive their fortunes in England.

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Manchester City failed to fire in a frustrating 0-0 home draw with StokeCity on Wednesday that dealt a damaging blow to their Premier League title hopes and left them 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea.

'US-India relationship is not only about trade'

'US-India relationship is not only about trade'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'They are geopolitical, commercial, educational, cultural and about innovation.' 'Also, they are about a common value system.'

Entrepreneurs support crucial for 'Make in India' campaign

Entrepreneurs support crucial for 'Make in India' campaign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the two countries were working in the fields of space, medical sciences, climate change, clean energy and agriculture.

Back at full power, Nadal closing in on La Decima

Back at full power, Nadal closing in on La Decima

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Since returning in January Rafael Nadal looks a man reborn. No wonder it is hard to find anyone not backing him to claim 'La Decima' in Paris.

Kerry won debate, say  polls

Kerry won debate, say polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Initial polls by leading American televison networks put the democratic contender ahead after the debate.

Kiwis ready for India tour

Kiwis ready for India tour

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

'We have been working very hard on our ability to play spin by,' said New Zealand's stand-in coach Ashley Ross.

Sri Lanka ready for Aussies

Sri Lanka ready for Aussies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Australia have never won an one-day series or tournament in Sri Lanka.

Kerry wins in Nevada and Washington DC caucuses

Kerry wins in Nevada and Washington DC caucuses

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

All eyes are now on Wisconsin state where primaries are due on Tuesday and the result could lead to some of the hopefuls dropping out. Opinion polls show Kerry is leading in that state too.

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

Churchill down Bagan, move to second place

Churchill down Bagan, move to second place

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Francis Afonso goal gave the Goa team a 1-0 victory in the National Football League.

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The United States is deploying up to 275 military personnel in Iraq to protect its citizens and property as the war-torn country battles a dramatic sweep by insurgents there.

Who will be the next British PM?

Who will be the next British PM?

Rediff.com26 May 2019

UK environment secretary Michael Gove became the latest Tory MP to announce his intention to challenge Johnson on Sunday.

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.

China Open: Nadal survives Pouille fright to advance; Halep faces Sharapova

China Open: Nadal survives Pouille fright to advance; Halep faces Sharapova

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nadal needed all his experience to keep Pouille at bay in the decider and the match looked to be heading for another tiebreak before he pounced to break Pouille's serve for the first time to go 6-5 up in the third.

5 reasons why claycourt king Nadal is favourite to regain Paris throne

5 reasons why claycourt king Nadal is favourite to regain Paris throne

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Nadal has turned back the clock to sweep through the European claycourt season with titles in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid and is a daunting obstacle for anyone with genuine title ambitions.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home - as long Ferrari had not won the Grand Prix in Hockenheim.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

Vieira injury doubt for Champions League

Vieira injury doubt for Champions League

Rediff.com22 Feb 2004

The Arsenal captain is a doubt for the match against Celta Vigo after injuring his knee on Saturday.

Can Modi get Saudis to invest their promised $100 bn?

Can Modi get Saudis to invest their promised $100 bn?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'The Saudis are in the driving seat in navigating the relations with India; they set its compass and calibrate its pace,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Champions League semis: Messi magic downs Liverpool in first leg

Champions League semis: Messi magic downs Liverpool in first leg

Rediff.com2 May 2019

IMAGES from the Champions League 2nd semi-final first leg match between Barcelona and Liverpool at Nou Camp on Wednesday

Stephen's to bid farewell to 'controversy's child' Thampu

Stephen's to bid farewell to 'controversy's child' Thampu

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Marking an end to his tenure as St Stephen's principal, the college will on Sunday bid farewell to Valson Thampu who referred to himself as "controversy's child".

Nishikori reverses 2014 US Open result

Nishikori reverses 2014 US Open result

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Kei Nishikori exacted a measure of revenge against Marin Cilic when the Japanese world number five overcame the Croatian in the semi-finals of the Citi Open.

EPL: City back on top after tense win over Spurs

EPL: City back on top after tense win over Spurs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The victory puts the pressure back on title rivals Liverpool who are at Cardiff City on Sunday and trail by a point with each side having played 34 games.

Wright banking on bowling skills of Sachin, Sourav

Wright banking on bowling skills of Sachin, Sourav

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

The Indian coach is banking on the bowling skills of part-timers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly to make up for the fifth bowler's slot

EPL PIX: Palace hit late to frustrate Man City; Arsenal held

EPL PIX: Palace hit late to frustrate Man City; Arsenal held

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL: Terry's effort helps Chelsea end Everton's resistance

EPL: Terry's effort helps Chelsea end Everton's resistance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Chelsea scrambled a stoppage-time winner to snatch a 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, showing their Premier League title mettle by claiming three points when they looked on course to suffer another damaging blow.

'I have fears but I will not let them out!'

'I have fears but I will not let them out!'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

'Just close your eyes and think that you can do it,' Nathalia Kaur tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com