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Haye defeats Chisora in British heavyweight grudge match

Haye defeats Chisora in British heavyweight grudge match

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Former world heavyweight champion David Haye knocked fellow Briton Dereck Chisora to the canvas twice in the fifth round to win their grudge match in pouring rain at Upton Park in east London on Saturday.

Britain select two former drug offenders in Olympic team

Britain select two former drug offenders in Olympic team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Sprinter Dwain Chambers and shot putter Carl Myerscough, who have served doping bans after testing positive for anabolic steroids, were named on Tuesday in the British athletics team for the London Olympics.

Bolt's main rival out of World Championships with injury

Bolt's main rival out of World Championships with injury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Canadian was expected to be Bolt's main rival for his 100 metres crown in the Jamaican's farewell championship but he suffered a hamstring strain in training on Monday and will miss the rest of the season.

JLR to generate 4,500 jobs in UK

JLR to generate 4,500 jobs in UK

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover plans to generate 4,500 manufacturing and engineering jobs in London over next five years, JLR executive director Mike Wright has said.

Benitez relishing massive challenge at Chelsea

Benitez relishing massive challenge at Chelsea

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez said the challenge of trying to win five trophies this season was too great an opportunity to turn down as he returned to the Premier League on Thursday.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

PHOTOS: Underdog Bellew stuns Haye in heavyweight clash

PHOTOS: Underdog Bellew stuns Haye in heavyweight clash

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Underdog Tony Bellew stopped former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye in the 11th round of their thrilling clash at London's O2 Arena.

How much will this painting sell for?

How much will this painting sell for?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

This is the largest single-owner sale of Indian modern art, but it is for reasons other than this historicity that it will be remembered, says Kishore Singh.

Rohit using experience to boost India's World Cup challenge

Rohit using experience to boost India's World Cup challenge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

'You want to make sure that you start the innings and you finish off the innings as well. That gives you immense pleasure'

Here's why it will be special Wimbledon for new mom Azarenka

Here's why it will be special Wimbledon for new mom Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Victoria Azarenka is looking forward to a special Wimbledon after arriving with an'extra member' in tow.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

How Trump decided to launch Syrian strikes

How Trump decided to launch Syrian strikes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

In less than four hours after Trump gave the green signal, missiles were launched against the Syrian regime

EPL: 'Need to turn decisive moments in our favour'

EPL: 'Need to turn decisive moments in our favour'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The north London outfit were brushed aside by a dominant City side in last Sunday's League Cup final with Pep Guardiola's team converting all three of their shots on target to win 3-0 while Arsenal failed to convert either of their chances.

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Ambassador Rao says role of Indian American entrepreneurs take on new meaning; also acknowledges the contribution and inspiration of Nobel Laureate Hargobind Singh Khorana.

Sensex take a breather; ends down 53 points

Sensex take a breather; ends down 53 points

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Losers included Bharti Airtel, SBI, Wipro, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Reliance Industries, falling up to 2.18 per cent.

Football Extras: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players

Football Extras: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

A man who tried to rob Arsenal players Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac at knifepoint in a failed North London carjacking last July was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Friday.

Wenger prefers EPL glory over Europa League

Wenger prefers EPL glory over Europa League

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Arsenal can sustain a Europa League challenge but a top-four finish in the Premier League would be the best way to reach next season's Champions League, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Alli and Kane on target as Spurs bolster top four hopes

Alli and Kane on target as Spurs bolster top four hopes

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Tottenham Hotspur's England duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli fired them to a comfortable 2-0 win over mid-table Watford that cemented their place in the top four at Wembley on Monday.

Pele pays tribute to 'goalkeeper with magic' Banks

Pele pays tribute to 'goalkeeper with magic' Banks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The death of the 81-year-old former England keeper was announced by his former club Stoke City on Tuesday.

Balasingham was my best friend: LTTE chief

Balasingham was my best friend: LTTE chief

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Balasingham first met Prabhakaran in Tamil Nadu in the late 1970s and since then they had been close associates.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This year's ATP Finals boasts a fresh new

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM is now scheduled to travel to Malaysia next week and to China on November 3 to seek financial assistance from the two friendly countries.

Sabarimala: PM says Left govt disrespecting Kerala's culture

Sabarimala: PM says Left govt disrespecting Kerala's culture

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Modi said his government had made efforts to make all kitchens in the country smoke free.

Britain's MI6 to hire 1,000 more spies by 2020

Britain's MI6 to hire 1,000 more spies by 2020

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

MI6 is expected to grow from 2,500 to nearly 3,500 to provide extra security for their operations and staff, according to BBC sources.

Best ride ever, says UK astronaut after landing on Earth

Best ride ever, says UK astronaut after landing on Earth

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

A three-member crew, including British astronaut Tim Peake, on Saturday landed on Earth at the end of a seven-hour return journey after completing a historic six-month mission on the International Space Station.

BCCI clears India's participation in ICC Champions Trophy

BCCI clears India's participation in ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com7 May 2017

It was also decided that no legal recourse will be taken against the International Cricket Council as per the diktat of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators.

BJP, Congress spar over Vadra's links with absconding arms dealer

BJP, Congress spar over Vadra's links with absconding arms dealer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The BJP asked the Gandhis to speak up over the issue.

Davis Cup: Paes eyes doubles world record

Davis Cup: Paes eyes doubles world record

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

All eyes will be on veteran Leander Paes, who is the on the cusp of a historic world record in perhaps his last appearance in Davis Cup.

Mumbai blasts 'dastardly act': Shah Rukh Khan

Mumbai blasts 'dastardly act': Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan have condemned the terrorist attacks on Mumbai.

Narang named for Khel Ratna, Zaheer for Arjuna

Narang named for Khel Ratna, Zaheer for Arjuna

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang, who won four gold medals at last year's Commonwealth Games, is set to be conferred the country's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- after being recommended for the honour by the awards selection committee on Friday.

Musharraf mayFearing arrest Pakistan's former military ruler Perv

Musharraf mayFearing arrest Pakistan's former military ruler Perv

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Fearing arrest Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Thursday decided not to return home from self-exile by this month end as promised, but said that he will take a decision after consultations with his party leaders.

Shastri gets his team, Arun back as bowling coach

Shastri gets his team, Arun back as bowling coach

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

BCCI on Tuesday appointed Bharat Arun as the Indian cricket team's bowling coach, ending days of drama surrounding the position.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 49-year-old had a hugely successful spell coaching former world number one Novak Djokovic from 2013 to 2016, a period in which the Serb won six of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

Even after World Championship bronze I have no sponsorship: Gutta

Even after World Championship bronze I have no sponsorship: Gutta

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Despite all her success, badminton ace Jwala Gutta laments lack of support from the Badminton Association of India.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful: UK SC

Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful: UK SC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Johnson suspended, or prorogued, parliament for five weeks earlier this month, saying it was to allow for a Queen's Speech to outline policies of his new government.

EPL: Lampard regrets rant against Jurgen Klopp

EPL: Lampard regrets rant against Jurgen Klopp

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Chelsea is currently at the fourth place in the Premier League standings with 63 points from 37 matches.