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ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

P V Sindhu won the ESPN's 'Female Sportsperson of the Year' award while young shooter Saurabh Chaudhary bagged the honour in the male category.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Indian Medical Association and the Mumbai Association of Medical Consultant have written a letter to Narendra Modi expressing disappointment over his statement during the Bharat ki Baat Sabke saath event in London.

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Balbir Sr's three Olympic gold medals came in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) as vice-captain, and Melbourne (1956) as captain.

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the "Unicorn" tag, is a milestone. Enterprises typically reach the milestone only by series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later. Zeta achieved it at the first one. On May 25, the six-year-old banking tech firm raised $250 million from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, at a post-money valuation of $1.45 billion. "This is the first time we have raised institutional money," Zeta co-founder Bhavin Turakhia beamed on the conference call. This trajectory is uncommon in start-ups.

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

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

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Flight of high-paying banking jobs to other European cities will hurt the prospects of Indian real estate developers and desis in the hospitality business in the UK, says Kunal Bose.

US assured support to me during Pakistan visit: Ijaz

US assured support to me during Pakistan visit: Ijaz

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said he had been assured by the US of its support during his upcoming visit to Pakistan to testify before a judicial panel probing the memo scandal.

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Anil Kumble has not accompanied the Indian team to the West Indies for a limited-overs series starting June 23, citing his commitment to an ICC meeting in London.

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Subrata Roy all set for first deal from Tihar

Subrata Roy all set for first deal from Tihar

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Jail officials, group to thrash out finer details to enable late night skype with Los Angeles-based buyers.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Ashes hero Stokes gets EPL offer!

Ashes hero Stokes gets EPL offer!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Newcastle coach Bruce offers the England all-rounder centre-half role

VAR chaos and controversy in EPL

VAR chaos and controversy in EPL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Unlike the Champions League, Premier League referees have so far refused to take a second look at decisions on pitchside monitors

Farooq Abdullah undergoes successful kidney transplant

Farooq Abdullah undergoes successful kidney transplant

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, who underwent a successful kidney transplant in London, was making good recovery on Monday.

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, which had been formally tasked by the UK government last month with the process of clearance after the jab emerged "safe and effective" against the novel coronavirus in human trials, is expected to authorise the vaccine by December 28 or 29 after the final data is provided on Monday, 'The Daily Telegraph' quoted senior government sources as indicating.

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

As stalwart midfielder Sardar Singh called time on his illustrious International career, Hockey India on Friday congratulated the 32-year-old Khel Ratna awardee on his long-serving career that spanned over 12 years.

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, a donors conference in London, that the new funding arrangement would help 'vaccinate more than 80 million children against diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea.'

Accession Remains the Live-Wire of Kashmir Politics

Accession Remains the Live-Wire of Kashmir Politics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The festering dispute over the accession of Jammu and Kashmir stands out as one of the world's most volatile fault lines that divides regions, countries, societies, communities and ethnic groups, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs, on Sheikh Abdullah's 39th death anniversary.

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The BJP threw a counter punch, claiming that the Gandhi family tried to help Mallya's floundering Kingfisher Airlines in 2011-12.

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

'We have tided over the crisis in this part of the country, hopefully'

'We have tided over the crisis in this part of the country, hopefully'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'In the second wave, probably due to the mutants, probably due to COVID-19-inappropriate behaviour, we are seeing it coming in the younger population, say from ages 30 to 50.' 'Also, we've seen that sometimes they deteriorate pretty rapidly and therefore we may need to keep a closer watch on the symptoms and on the oxygen levels at home.'

Chelsea fined 25,000 pounds and face probe for too many yellow cards

Chelsea fined 25,000 pounds and face probe for too many yellow cards

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Chelsea will be fined 25,000 pounds ($38,327) and asked for their observations on three disciplinary incidents that occurred in Saturday's eventful 2-1 defeat at London rivals West Ham United.

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

London Games bronze medallist boxer M C Mary Kom on Tuesday described her trials for Rio Olympics as "unfortunate" and said things probably would have been in her favour had there been more competitions for women. "I only got two chances to qualify. Male boxers get five to six chances, but even then many of them did not qualify," she said expressing hope that things would change for better after the upcoming boxing federation elections.

Were international gold prices manipulated?

Were international gold prices manipulated?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The metal might see-saw between $1,200 and $1,400. A breakout beyond either of these limits could result in a decisive trend.

Cancer-hit shooter 'real champ' in online meet

Cancer-hit shooter 'real champ' in online meet

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

An online shooting tournament, held in bedrooms and basements, brought some positivity and a smile on the face of a young national- level shooter undergoing treatment for cancer in a Kolkata hospital. From her hospital bed, the ailing markswoman joined the proceedings in the second international online shooting championship through Zoom App, and expressed her delight at being part of an initiative that also resulted in a virtual post-match press conference.

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Gadkari, who was on a 3-day visit to London, listed the Hinduja family and Sri Prakash Lohia of the Indorama Corporation among the donors.

Unlike Olympics, no TV coverage for Rio Paralympics in India

Unlike Olympics, no TV coverage for Rio Paralympics in India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Unlike the Olympics that was widely covered, the Rio Paralympics set to begin tomorrow will not have any television coverage in India as it failed to attract any national broadcasters after a city-based NGO on Tuesday highlighted the "discrimination" of the para athletes. With no television coverage, a city-based NGO who works with the para athletes today highlighted the plight of the para athletes in India and appealed for proper media coverage to give the athletes their due credit

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Bengaluru-based firm competes with US rival Uber whose lukewarm IPO last year has contributed to the lag in valuation trend among the unicorns across the Indian start-up ecosystem.

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The ban on Russia's track and field athletes from the Rio Games will scare drug cheats and help cleaning up the sport, Jamaica's six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said.

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi hopes to start work on the bid for the 2020 Olympics after staging the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Nadal withdraws from Brisbane tournament

Nadal withdraws from Brisbane tournament

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The 31-year-old Spaniard has not played since he withdrew from the season-ending World Tour Finals in London in November with a knee injury. He had already withdrawn from an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi that starts later on Thursday.

Australia won't stay silent in England, says captain Paine

Australia won't stay silent in England, says captain Paine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Australia will not stay silent during their one-day series in England, the first tour since the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket, captain Tim Paine said.

The Work From Home Revolution

The Work From Home Revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Payet showboating doesn't bother West Ham boss Bilic

Payet showboating doesn't bother West Ham boss Bilic

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has defended France midfielder Dimitri Payet after Watford players accused him of showboating last Saturday.

New UK-India group to hasten road projects

New UK-India group to hasten road projects

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The group, which held its first meeting in London on Monday will focus mainly on the construction of major highways and district-level roads. It will comprise major road building contractors from the UK and India.

I will manage somewhere next season, says Arsenal's Wenger

I will manage somewhere next season, says Arsenal's Wenger

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Arsene Wenger said on Friday that he will definitely still be a manager next season, whether at Arsenal or 'somewhere else'.

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.