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Under-pressure Wenger says Arsenal want to finish as high as possible

Under-pressure Wenger says Arsenal want to finish as high as possible

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been feeling the pressure in the race for a Champions League place but a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Thursday got his team back up to third spot.

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Carmelo Anthony came to Team USA's rescue with a record-breaking effort on Wednesday as the defending Olympic basketball champions beat Australia 98-88 in a thrilling encounter to extend their overall winning streak to 20 games.

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Germany scored five times in 27 minutes in the first half to crush Estonia 8-0 and make it three wins in three Euro 2020 Group C qualifiers.

Alexa, can I trust you with my data?

Alexa, can I trust you with my data?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

One of the key concerns for non-users of voice assistants is trust.

Ashwin becomes No. 1 ranked all-rounder in Test cricket

Ashwin becomes No. 1 ranked all-rounder in Test cricket

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

India's Ravichandran Ashwin has jumped to the number one position in the ICC Player Rankings for Test all-rounders by virtue of his stellar show in the recently-concluded first Test against the West Indies at Kolkata.

Sports Shorts: Chennaiyin FC appoint Englishman Gregory as Head Coach

Sports Shorts: Chennaiyin FC appoint Englishman Gregory as Head Coach

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

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

CL: Eriksen winner keeps Tottenham in hunt for last-16 place

CL: Eriksen winner keeps Tottenham in hunt for last-16 place

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Christian Eriksen kept Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of completing a remarkable salvage job and reaching the last 16 of the Champions League alive with a late winner in his side's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan at Wembley on Wednesday.

India Inc banks on PM Modi for turning around economy

India Inc banks on PM Modi for turning around economy

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Congratulating Narendra Modi on becoming the Prime Minister, India Inc on Monday said it is looking forward to an era of renewed trust and expressed confidence that the nation will leapfrog into a higher orbit of growth creating more jobs, income and social stability.

EPL PHOTOS: Salah helps Liverpool hammer Southampton to go top

EPL PHOTOS: Salah helps Liverpool hammer Southampton to go top

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Kohli rises to No 1 in ICC ODI rankings

Kohli rises to No 1 in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli reclaimed the top batting spot, while Australia's pace ace Josh Hazlewood has achieved the number-one position in the bowlers' rankings for the first time in his career in the latest MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings.

UAE beat Manila in humdinger to jump to second spot in IPTL

UAE beat Manila in humdinger to jump to second spot in IPTL

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

UAE Royals returned to winning ways by posting a thrilling 26-21 victory over Manila Mavericks on Day 2 of the Singapore leg of the International Premier Tennis League.

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Real Madrid's stuttering season continued as they were reduced to 10 men and then slumped to an 11th La Liga defeat of the campaign by going down 3-1 at Real Sociedad.

Note ban raises Bitcoin hopes, but RBI plays safe

Note ban raises Bitcoin hopes, but RBI plays safe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Exchanges believe its legal status may now change, with the government pushing for digitised transactions.

Kiwis rule the roost in ICC T20 rankings

Kiwis rule the roost in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

New Zealand's Colin Munro and Ish Sodhi have started the year with a bang after vaulting to the top of the ICC T20I Player Rankings for batsmen and bowlers respectively, following stellar performances in the series against the West Indies, which recently concluded at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday.

Once again... it's master Van Gaal v his pupil Mourinho

Once again... it's master Van Gaal v his pupil Mourinho

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

When Jose Mourinho jumped to beleaguered Louis van Gaal's defence in February, sympathising that he should be given time.

Check out the TOP 10 richest soccer clubs

Check out the TOP 10 richest soccer clubs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Real Madrid are the richest soccer club by revenue for the 11th straight year and La Liga rivals Barcelona have leapfrogged Manchester United into second.

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

In webcast address to India, Microsoft CEO says Azure seeing 'incredible' momentum here, with technology adaption racing in unprecedented ways.

Australia displace India from top of ICC ODI rankings

Australia displace India from top of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Sunday night's dramatic one-run victory in Abu Dhabi and the cancellation of the third ODI between India and the West ensured top billing for George Bailey's side as the race to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 heats up amongst some of the top-ranked sides.

There is some good news and bad as Barca aim to clinch La Liga crown in final round

There is some good news and bad as Barca aim to clinch La Liga crown in final round

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes his team deserves to win "the best league in Europe" as they aim to clinch La Liga in a potentially thrilling climax to the Spanish season on Saturday.

Bayern made to wait for title after Gladbach draw

Bayern made to wait for title after Gladbach draw

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Bayern Munich's party was wrecked by Borussia Moenchengladbach who hit back for a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, forcing the Bavarians to wait at least a week to clinch a fourth straight Bundesliga title.

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 2016 upstart, called Jio, dislodged rivals and has emerged as the nation's No. 4 carrier by offering call services free for life and data transmission at dirt cheap rates.

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia finished second in Pool A after Mitchell Starc bowled the World Cup co-hosts to a seven-wicket victory against Scotland in a match that lasted just 41 overs at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Saturday.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

McTominay injury takes gloss of vibrant United display

India to become third largest economy in world by 2030: PwC

India to become third largest economy in world by 2030: PwC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

The accountancy giant said the rapid rise of the Indian economy with its young workforce would push it up from being the 10th largest economy in 2013 to the third largest by 2030.

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If he doesn't, two things are guaranteed: Failure for him, and continued slide for his nation despite its talented people, strong nationalism, the gift of geography and a formidable army, points out Shekhar Gupta.

PHOTOS: Rosberg wins Italian GP, cuts Hamilton's lead

PHOTOS: Rosberg wins Italian GP, cuts Hamilton's lead

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Germany's Nico Rosberg won the Italian Grand Prix for dominant Mercedes on Sunday to cut teammate Lewis Hamilton's Formula One world championship lead to two points with seven races remaining.

Lauda criticises Verstappen, says he needs a psychiatrist

Lauda criticises Verstappen, says he needs a psychiatrist

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has received a flurry of criticism from the Formula One world, including legendary driver Niki Lauda who asked him to consult a psychiatrist after the teenage driver was involved in a three-car collision in last week's Belgian Grand Prix.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

I-League: Pune FC down Royal Wahingdoh; go top of table

I-League: Pune FC down Royal Wahingdoh; go top of table

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Pune FC braved a rain soaked evening and clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Royal Wahingdoh FC.

CONCACAF football: Gold Cup US edge Costa Rica, Cuba through

CONCACAF football: Gold Cup US edge Costa Rica, Cuba through

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The United States topped Group C with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica on Tuesday while Cuba also advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals as one of the best third-place teams after beating Belize by four goals.

Football Extras: Real Madrid go third with win over Sevilla; PSG hit 9

Football Extras: Real Madrid go third with win over Sevilla; PSG hit 9

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

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

Sports Shorts: Force India fear podium will be a one-off boost

Sports Shorts: Force India fear podium will be a one-off boost

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

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

Bundesliga: Dortmund close on Bayern

Bundesliga: Dortmund close on Bayern

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus scored twice in a 3-1 victory at Werder Bremen on Saturday to put them within five points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich while Borussia Moenchengladbach continued their sensational winning run with a 4-1 demolition of Hertha Berlin.

Ease of doing biz: What helped India's ranking?

Ease of doing biz: What helped India's ranking?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been instrumental in pushing up India's ranking in the 'Doing Business' report

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

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

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

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

Ashwin still leads Test rankings while Rabada, De Kock leap

Ashwin still leads Test rankings while Rabada, De Kock leap

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock have achieved career-high positions in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings after firing South Africa to an emphatic 177-run victory over Australia in the opening Test of the three-match series in Perth on Monday.

Euro qualifiers: Wales lose but make finals with Belgium and Italy

Euro qualifiers: Wales lose but make finals with Belgium and Italy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

The Dutch, who have not missed a Euro finals since 1984, kept their playoff chances alive with a 2-1 win in Kazakhstan

What not to miss in EPL this weekend

What not to miss in EPL this weekend

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.