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'I worked hard to match Shah Rukh'

'I worked hard to match Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Mourinho complains of Chelsea inflation

Mourinho complains of Chelsea inflation

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho believes his former club Chelsea are making it difficult for him to sign Deco and Ricardo Carvalho.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury on Saturday.

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

For many years now, India has given the Commonwealth short shrift so its support for the Commonwealth trade initiative signals a renewed interest in the body.

Hiddink disciplines Cole and warns players

Hiddink disciplines Cole and warns players

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Guus Hiddink has disciplined Ashley Cole and had firm words with the rest of the Chelsea squad after the left-back was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour near a London nightclub on Wednesday.

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

On her 101st birth anniversary, November 19, four letters that reveal a different side to inarguably India's toughest prime minister.

Sharapova owed apology from WADA, her lawyer says

Sharapova owed apology from WADA, her lawyer says

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Maria Sharapova's lawyer blasted WADA chief Craig Reedie for making remarks about the five-times grand slam champion at a conference in London on Monday and said the Russian tennis player was owed an apology.

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I'm a professional competitor who did her best today, and that's all there is to that'

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi was at the centre of a controversy over allegations that he had leaked defence secrets to middleman Abhishek Verma and arms manufacturers after being "honey trapped", a charge he stoutly denied.

Peter Moores follows suit

Peter Moores follows suit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

English cricket plunged into deep crisis with coach Peter Moores also resigning.

Football Briefs: Injured England striker Kane could return next month

Football Briefs: Injured England striker Kane could return next month

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

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

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some major events that occurred from 1885, when the Indian National Congress was formed, till August 15, 1947, when India achieved Independence.

Honorary LSE fellowship for RBI Governor

Honorary LSE fellowship for RBI Governor

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science for his contribution to the cause of the under-privileged.

Bolt says he can run 9.54s 100 metres

Bolt says he can run 9.54s 100 metres

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt predicted on Tuesday he could reduce his own world 100 metres record to 9.54 seconds when the right opportunity comes.

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Seeking to strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Britain on his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron.

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Authorities arrange helicopters to shift Sharif to jail; 300 PML-N workers arrested.

Thai badminton ace Ratchanok cleared of doping violation

Thai badminton ace Ratchanok cleared of doping violation

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

World number four Ratchanok Intanon has been cleared of an anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Monday, paving the way for the Thai medal hope to compete at the Rio Olympics.

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Manchester United kept up their impressive chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Thursday. Relegation-threatened Bournemouth had a late goal disallowed by VAR as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

Phelps, beware! Le Clos is here!

Phelps, beware! Le Clos is here!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

South African Chad le Clos threw down the gauntlet to rival Michael Phelps with a cheeky grin after powering to the 100 metres butterfly gold.

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Arsh Ali's work is about getting reliable evidence about the ancient Buddhist link between India and Egypt, discovers Veenu Sandhu.

'You have to look at India,' says Vettori

'You have to look at India,' says Vettori

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

With more Twenty20 games under their belt, India have a slight edge over the other teams in the ICC World T20 Championship starting on June 5, feels New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

Olympic marathon champion targets world record

Olympic marathon champion targets world record

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru has targeted the men's world record in the London marathon on Sunday (9:45 a.m.) if conditions are favourable and the pace fast.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

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

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

There is a stark contrast between the two teams' form, with Chelsea having won 10 league games in succession to open up a six-point lead at the top while Palace have managed only one victory in their last 10 matches.

WADA claims, organised crime controls 25 percent of world sport

WADA claims, organised crime controls 25 percent of world sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The man tasked with eliminating drug cheats says criminal gangs now control a quarter of all world professional sport.

Scolari says Lampard is staying at Chelsea

Scolari says Lampard is staying at Chelsea

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

New manager Luiz Felipe Scolari said on Tuesday that Frank Lampard would remain at Chelsea for this season and beyond, underlining the club's refusal to consider any offers for the England midfielder. Speaking at his first news conference since taking the Chelsea post, Scolari said he had spoken to Lampard and received assurances the player was still committed to the London club.

Help clean up the economic mess: IMF to G-20

Help clean up the economic mess: IMF to G-20

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Observing that the world is at a crossroads now as it faces the greatest economic crisis in 60 years, the IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said at a news conference that the G-20 leaders have the opportunity to spur a recovery next year if they take the right action.

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials in or around the dressing room area at halftime'

EPL PIX: Spurs record first loss at new home stadium

EPL PIX: Spurs record first loss at new home stadium

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Kashmir a solvable problem, says Zardari

Kashmir a solvable problem, says Zardari

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

'We must make viable peace. This (Kashmir) is a solvable problem that must not take further lives,' Zardari said in a 'special vision statement' read out at a conference organised by Tehelka magazine in London on Friday. Pending a final settlement, 'we agree with the statement of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh supporting an autonomous Kashmir running much of its own affairs', Zardari said.

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio Olympics

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The disappointment of missing out on an individual Olympic double has not left Allyson Felix, but the world 400 metres champion could still win three gold medals at the Rio Games.

Bolt says Jamaican doping issues costing him money

Bolt says Jamaican doping issues costing him money

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt said on Saturday that controversy over Jamaica's anti-doping programme is scaring off potential sponsors and costing him money.

Cech's injury dents Arsenal's title hopes

Cech's injury dents Arsenal's title hopes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will be out for three to four weeks with the calf injury he picked up in Wednesday's Premier League defeat by Swansea City, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

Lalit Modi connection emerges in Sahara hotel deals

Lalit Modi connection emerges in Sahara hotel deals

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Former IPL chief shooed off potential buyers at the behest of Sushanto Roy, says broker

No bonus for UK bankers: Brown

No bonus for UK bankers: Brown

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

After US, it is now Britain which is turning the taps off on perks for the chief executive officers and bankers, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown warning them that time was off on the current culture of "big bonuses"