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Dubai now home to world's most sustainable building

Dubai now home to world's most sustainable building

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

After constructing the world's tallest tower, Dubai has now earned the distinction of having the "most sustainable" commercial building in the world - The Change Initiative (TCI).

Why Indian umpires face a huge challenge post COVID-19

Why Indian umpires face a huge challenge post COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Lack of experience, especially in Tests, will pose a "huge challenge" for Indian umpires when they get down to officiate in the post coronavirus world, believe current and former officials. The ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended the appointment of local match officials (umpires and match referees) in the short-term to avoid international travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement from football on Saturday after being released by Queens Park Rangers.

Hunter claims IAAF cover-up deal

Hunter claims IAAF cover-up deal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Former world shot put champion CJ Hunter has claimed the IAAF tried to make him cover up a positive drugs test before the 2000 Olympics.

Afghan captain Naib calls for calm after fan clashes

Afghan captain Naib calls for calm after fan clashes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

'To all the audiences watching these kinds of matches, this is only a cricket game. Just watch the cricket game. It's a sport'.

Dwayne Johnson welcomes Priyanka to Baywatch cast

Dwayne Johnson welcomes Priyanka to Baywatch cast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The actress-singer will start shooting for her first Hollywood film from next week.

'The broadest bat in the world'

'The broadest bat in the world'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.

Sehwag, Muralitharan to lead MCC sides in Middle East

Sehwag, Muralitharan to lead MCC sides in Middle East

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Out-of-favour India batsman Virender Sehwag and Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan will lead two MCC sides in a series of matches in the Middle East to help launch the new county season.

Quick turnaround may see Smith miss third Ashes Test

Quick turnaround may see Smith miss third Ashes Test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Smith, however, had developed symptoms overnight and after further testing on Sunday, which is part of the process, Saw ruled him out of the fifth day.

Villeneuve eyes McLaren role

Villeneuve eyes McLaren role

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Jacques Villeneuve has approached McLaren with a view to becoming a test driver after losing his seat at BAR.

'Whatever we learnt from this series, it will be useful for 2019 World Cup'

'Whatever we learnt from this series, it will be useful for 2019 World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

India pacer Shardul Thakur stated it is never easy to come off the bench and perform straight away in high-pressure games, and he too felt the heat in the series-deciding third and final ODI against England in Leeds.

Schumacher scorns his team

Schumacher scorns his team

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Ralf Schumacher slammed his own Williams-BMW team yesterday, accusing them of costing him a chance of victory in Sunday's US grand prix.

Sri Lanka's Chameera out of England tour with injury

Sri Lanka's Chameera out of England tour with injury

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sri Lankan paceman Dushmantha Chameera will return home from England with a lower back injury, his country's cricket board announced on Tuesday, compounding the team's woes on the tour.

No complacency on World Cup security: ICC

No complacency on World Cup security: ICC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

International Cricket Council's chief executive David Richardson said security will remain an 'absolute priority' going into the World Cup.

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

India 'A' began their UK tour on a promising note, thrashing England Cricket Board XI by 125 runs following half centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan.

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United. Here are some of the best and worst Ferguson signings.

Rain washes out first England-Australia ODI

Rain washes out first England-Australia ODI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Rain washed out the first of five one-day internationals between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

Injuries are a sportsmen's worst nightmare: Pietersen

Injuries are a sportsmen's worst nightmare: Pietersen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Kevin Pietersen admitted he had made mistakes over the incident that saw him dropped by England on disciplinary grounds last season before he returned to the side.

Soccer player to quit game after revealing he is gay

Soccer player to quit game after revealing he is gay

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

United States international Robbie Rogers has said it is 'impossible' to remain in soccer after publicly declaring your homosexuality.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

Neville fears early exit for United

Neville fears early exit for United

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Captain Root keeps England's hopes alive

PHOTOS: Captain Root keeps England's hopes alive

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third Test at Headingley.

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.

Viduka's exit will leave sour taste

Viduka's exit will leave sour taste

Rediff.com14 May 2004

His reported wages of 65,000 pounds ($115,300) a week make Viduka a soft target for those Leeds fans shocked by the incredible decline of the club.

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The study is the first to evaluate a smartphone app as the sole method for monitoring weight loss, with researchers at the University of Leeds creating My Meal Mate to trial against similar products for monitoring food intake, an on-line food diary and the traditional paper version.

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Some good news for Team India amidst the ruins...

Some good news for Team India amidst the ruins...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The beleaguered Indian team on Tuesday received a boost with pacer Jasprit Bumrah being declared fit and available for selection for the third Test against England starting in Nottingham on Saturday.

Lankan pacer Eranga suspended for illegal bowling action

Lankan pacer Eranga suspended for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Sri Lankan fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been suspended for bowling in international cricket with immediate effect by the International Cricket Council ( ICC) after an independent assessment found his bowling action to be 'illegal'. Eranga underwent assessment at the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough, where all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.

Swann takes four to bowl England towards victory

Swann takes four to bowl England towards victory

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Set an improbable 468 to win at Headingley, New Zealand limped to 158 for six at close on Day 4 of the second and final Test.

Row over Kewell transfer

Row over Kewell transfer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The move to Liverpool was soured by a furious row between his former club and the player's agent over the five million pounds ($8.16 million) fee

All you need to know about Ashes series

All you need to know about Ashes series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Factbox on the five-Test Ashes series between England and Australia

FA Cup: Chelsea thump Brentford, Aguero double lifts City

FA Cup: Chelsea thump Brentford, Aguero double lifts City

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

The Premier League's big-hitters restored some normality to the FA Cup on Sunday with holders Chelsea crushing third tier Brentford 4-0 in a fourth round replay while Manchester City also dismissed Leeds United 4-0 in a fifth round tie.

EPL: What are the options for restarting season?

EPL: What are the options for restarting season?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The English Premier League has not played any matches since March 9 due to the coronavirus pandemic but with UEFA having set a deadline of May 25 for leagues to inform them of their re-start plans, the clubs are actively seeking a way to resume the 2019-20 season and finish the remaining nine games. Doing so would ensure they avoid potential financial penalties from broadcasters, crown the champions and decide the questions of European qualification and relegation. The league will hold a meeting with all 20 clubs on Friday and say they are evaluating a number of scenarios - so what are the options?

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives all the numbers in another record breaking day in the skipper's career.

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani proved his class once again as he notched up his seventh World Billiards Championship title after comprehensively beating defending champion and seasoned Englishman Mike Russell in the final in Leeds.

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Seven-time World champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships in Leeds on Sunday.

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The FA is to investigate the incident in which Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked during a match by an opposing fan, English soccer's ruling body said on Saturday.