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EPL PIX: Manchester derby ends in stalemate; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Manchester derby ends in stalemate; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

When Mandela hugged a Kolkata cop

When Mandela hugged a Kolkata cop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Kolkata police sergeant Guruprasad Banerjee, who acted as an escort to Nelson Mandela's convoy during his visit to Kolkata in October 1990, recalls the legendary anti-apartheid activist as one of the most down to earth international dignitaries.

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The US side is yet to respond to the invitation but initial indication has been positive, it is learnt.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Which films are *you* rooting for?

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Pictures from the starry night.

Awesome photos of the month: August

Awesome photos of the month: August

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the best images clicked across the globe in the month of August.

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Magna Carta inspired legends like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela for liberty to their lands and people, Prime Minister David Cameron said.

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A quick look at the Oscar 2016 nominations.

Ireland warm-up for World Cup with upset of Bangladesh

Ireland warm-up for World Cup with upset of Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Ireland set out their stall as potential World Cup giant-killers by beating Bangladesh by four wickets in their final warm-up match at Blacktown Oval on Thursday.

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs back on top but Liverpool fire warning

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs back on top but Liverpool fire warning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Bayern win German Super Cup

Football Briefs: Bayern win German Super Cup

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Vijender to fight for WBO Asia title in India

Vijender to fight for WBO Asia title in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Unstoppable so far, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh will now gun for his maiden title in the professional circuit when he fights for the WBO Asia belt come June in front of home fans in the national capital. The middleweight boxer, who earned worldwide fame by becoming India's first Olympic and World Championships medallist at the amateur level, has exhibited rampaging form even in the pro arena. Since his debut in the circuit last October, the 30-year-old from Haryana has won all his three pro contests via knockouts. His next bout is scheduled for March 12 in Liverpool, the opponent for which is yet to be named. "I am already excited. My first title fight, that too in front of my own people, in my own country. It cannot get better than this. I have no idea who my opponent is going to be but I am sure I will carry on the way I have so far," Vijender told PTI from Manchester where he is currently training for the March 12 showpiece.

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Take a look at the nominees!

What do Janet Jackson, Farah Khan, Meryl Streep have in common?

What do Janet Jackson, Farah Khan, Meryl Streep have in common?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Celebs who became mommies after they were well past 40. Janet Jackson just gave birth to her first child at 50!

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Congress chief celebrated her 69th birthday like a never-seen-before affair where she engaged with her supporters and was all smiles.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Rediff.com brings you some images of the Mahatma's statues erected around the globe.

PHOTOS: Plucky Ireland score first upset of World Cup

PHOTOS: Plucky Ireland score first upset of World Cup

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Ireland justified their giant-killer tag by shocking the West Indies by four wickets in their opening World Cup encounter at the Saxton Oval, in Nelson, on Monday.

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai have been awarded the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for 2014.

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

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

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

What Modi can learn from Akhilesh

What Modi can learn from Akhilesh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Narendra Modi can pick up a tip from the Samajwadi Party ramlila. If he doesn't want L K Advani as President, he might anoint him Bharatiya Bhishma Pitamah, suggests Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Organisers hopeful of West Indies' World Cup participation

Organisers hopeful of West Indies' World Cup participation

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Organisers are confident West Indies will take part at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand early next year despite the crisis caused by their withdrawal from the tour of India earlier this month.

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tanzania where he held talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli.

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration for one of the best-known figures of the 20th century.

From US First Lady to possible first female president, Hillary's done it all

From US First Lady to possible first female president, Hillary's done it all

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Ninety-six years after women won the right to vote in the United States of America, a woman stands a chance of winning the US presidential race. Hillary Clinton -- former first lady, former US senator, and former secretary of state -- has become the first woman to capture a major-party nomination for president, taking another step in a journey that once seemed impossible, but over the last eight years has seemed inevitable. Like everything about her campaign, it was harder than expected.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

United down Newcastle after Saints stun Chelsea on a dramatic night in the English Premier League.

The myth of the Magna Carta

The myth of the Magna Carta

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The Magna Carta was not quite a grand demand for equality, freedoms and rule of law but just a narrow demand for restricting the ruler's powers to ring fence the interests of the elite. But its consequences greatly expanded over the centuries into a charter, which guarantees individual liberties, equality and justice to all, irrespective of race, religion and class, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Rediff.com10 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.