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Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

'Leicester City's triumph transcends sport'

'Leicester City's triumph transcends sport'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Leicester City's remarkable Premier League triumph after starting the season as 5,000-1 outsiders transcends sport and might never be repeated, according to the league's executive chairman Richard Scudamore. Leicester, who were on the brink of relegation last campaign, clinched the English league title for the first time in their 132-year history on Monday after second-placed Tottenham Hotspur drew with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino's men trail the Foxes by seven points with two games left to play. "We've had our peaks before. This one, though, is bigger than sport. It has much more human interest in it," Scudamore told The Times. "It's a life-affirming story, which is why it's attracted more interest than you'd normally get.

Leicester's fairytale: From impending doom to glorious resurrection

Leicester's fairytale: From impending doom to glorious resurrection

Rediff.com3 May 2016

In April last year Leicester City were seven points adrift at the foot of the Premier League and seemingly going down.

'It was scored with the head of Diego and hand of God'

'It was scored with the head of Diego and hand of God'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Legendary Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona died following a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

After a morale-boosting victory that snapped a six-game losing streak, Delhi Daredevils would look to build on the winning momentum and keep themselves afloat in the competition, as they take on Kings XI Punjab in their Pepsi Indian Premier League match in New Delhi on Tuesday.

New Zealand Olympic venue evacuated following BBQ fire

New Zealand Olympic venue evacuated following BBQ fire

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

A gas barbecue caught fire and exploded on Wednesday night at New Zealand's Olympic hospitality centre, forcing the evacuation of some 300 people.

'Virat brings in a lot of vibrancy and the future looks bright'

'Virat brings in a lot of vibrancy and the future looks bright'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

He has always admired Virat Kohli's batting qualities and Sir Vivian Richards feels that one should not be too critical of the Indian Test captain's on-field aggression as he possesses the "quality" to match his attitude.

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Nitin Singh, tourist guide, spent 75 minutes with Donald and Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. 'They were very down to earth and listening to me intently as I told them the story of the Taj and the Mughals.'

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

A standing ovation for the Oscars

A standing ovation for the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha applauds the Oscars for Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand.

Robin refuses  to blame openers for batting failure

Robin refuses to blame openers for batting failure

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Refusing to put the blame only on the openers for the team's batting woes in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians coach Robin Singh said that every batsman must take responsibility for the failure.

Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee bash: Fireworks & rock 'n roll

Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee bash: Fireworks & rock 'n roll

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The celebration of the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II rocked Britain, quite literally. Here's a look

Stats: Levi comes to the party against CSK

Stats: Levi comes to the party against CSK

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

# Richard Levi (50 off 35 balls) has posted his first fifty in the IPL -- his seventh in Twenty20.

Mumbai Indians thrash champions CSK in IPL opener

Mumbai Indians thrash champions CSK in IPL opener

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

South Africa T20 specialist Richard Levi made an instant impression with his six-hitting prowess as Mumbai Indians thrashed defending champions Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets, in the opening match of the fifth edition of Indian Premier League.

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Viswanathan Anand had to be content with a joint third place finish following a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the 13th and final round of the Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherland.

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

India in their allotted 50-overs posted a target of 192 for the hosts. West Indies got off to a bad start

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

Rahul Gandhi sidelines senior Congress leaders, allege partymen

Rahul Gandhi sidelines senior Congress leaders, allege partymen

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Now is the winter of our discontent,' said Richard, summing the emotions of most active Congressmen. But this winter seems chillier with senior party leaders not seeing eye-to-eye on how to muster up a consummate opposition in the parliament and is made bitter by the poor morale of the senior leaders who feel they are being sidelined by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, says R Rajagopalan.

IPL 8 auctions: Rs 135 cr up for play!

IPL 8 auctions: Rs 135 cr up for play!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

This year's auctions will wrap up in one day.

EPL PIX: Five-star United crush Bournemouth; Vardy nets 100th goal

EPL PIX: Five-star United crush Bournemouth; Vardy nets 100th goal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

EPL PHOTOS: Emotional Mahrez seals points for Man City at Tottenham

EPL PHOTOS: Emotional Mahrez seals points for Man City at Tottenham

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It was not the free-flowing City of late and Tottenham will rue missing some good chances to salvage something from a disjointed affair on a patchwork pitch at a half-empty Wembley.

Indian doctor chosen for Thai award

Indian doctor chosen for Thai award

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

The award is constituted in the memory of Prince Mahidol, the father of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

Reasons to be cheerful

Reasons to be cheerful

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

OK - you're feeling flatter than a pancake that's been parked under an elephant's ass for the last week.

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Nobel Prize committee has given up trying to reach musician Bob Dylan, days after he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League -- the limited ten-over format cricket -- that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

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!

Never term coaches as Indian or overseas: Bangar

Never term coaches as Indian or overseas: Bangar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

India's assistant cricket coach Sanjay Bangar feels competence, not nationality, should be the sole criteria while judging a coach and criticism should never be based on whether the person is an Indian or not.

Fun numbers from IPL Auction 2017

Fun numbers from IPL Auction 2017

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives you the numbers-that-matter from the IPL auction 2017.

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Bhanu Athaiya on the films she has designed for, how Gandhi happened, and what it means to be a woman in a man's world.

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Jasminder Singh, one of Britain's richest Asian businessmen, has bought the prestigious Inter Continental May Fair London hotel at a cost of pound 115 million.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

President Donald Trump talked to the Saudi King, during which the latter flatly denied having any knowledge of the missing journalist.