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PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The world number one had arrived in Tokyo aiming to become the first man to win all four majors and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. But that quest came to an end after he was beaten by fifth-ranked German Alexander Zverev in Friday's semi-final.

Doctor with a Difference

Doctor with a Difference

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

Inspired and charmed by Tyson, Shiva now eyes Olympic glory

Inspired and charmed by Tyson, Shiva now eyes Olympic glory

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

He is the youngest Indian pugilist to qualify for the Olympics but Shiva Thapa was busy trying his hand at athletics and football to start with before catching the phenomenal Mike Tyson on TV charmed him into taking up boxing.

Deepika stuns former World champ, but loses in QF

Deepika stuns former World champ, but loses in QF

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Locked 5-5 after the regulation five-setter, the 27-year-old Indian held her nerves in the shoot-off to deliver a perfect 10, hitting the bull's eye, to topple the Russian, a team silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Will Rishi Sunak move next door, into 10, Downing Street?

Will Rishi Sunak move next door, into 10, Downing Street?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

As Boris Johnson's "partygate" troubles mount and members of his own Conservative Party demand he step down as the British prime minister, one name is doing the rounds as a frontrunner to take charge -- his Indian-origin chancellor and Downing Street neighbour Rishi Sunak.

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

Banks eye bigger slice of education loan pie

Banks eye bigger slice of education loan pie

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Banks have come to realise that recession or no recession, education loans are a low-risk business.

My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Every February 28th, Zakia Jafri relives the agony of witnessing the brutal massacre of her husband, former Congress MP Ahsan Jafri, along with scores of other women and children. Despite deteriorating health, her hope that those responsible will be brought to justice, remains strong, notes Najid Hussain.

Badminton in times of COVID-19

Badminton in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Top shuttler B Sai Praneeth and doubles player Dhruv Rawat have already pulled out after testing positive in the pre-departure testing.

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Unlike before, the players cannot just go out in the evenings after a long day in the field. This is where it is very important that the families are there to help the players switch off after play and not feel the heat. The BCCI has always had the interest of the players in mind and this time too the board stood like a rock to help get the necessary clearance from the UK government with assistance from the ECB.'

Choksi may have taken girlfriend to Dominica for dinner: Antigua PM

Choksi may have taken girlfriend to Dominica for dinner: Antigua PM

Rediff.com30 May 2021

He said that Government of Dominica and law enforcement agencies, unless the court rules otherwise, can deport him to India because he is an Indian citizen, Antigua News Room reported.

Like Deepika's messy bun look in Cannes? VOTE!

Like Deepika's messy bun look in Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

What do you have to say about her beach look? Look at the pictures and VOTE below!

With only one Russian athlete in the fray, Americans eye bumper medals haul

With only one Russian athlete in the fray, Americans eye bumper medals haul

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The United States is expected to run away with the athletics competition in Rio, taking podium spots often the preserve of Russians such as double pole vault gold medalist Yelena Isinbayeva and 110m hurdles world champion Sergei Shubenkov.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

All eyes on Emma Watson at Harry Potter premiere

All eyes on Emma Watson at Harry Potter premiere

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

Check out the cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 at the film's world premiere in London.

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A Vodafone Group insider with more than 25 years in the telco across geographies, he's like the eyes and ears of the multinational in India.

Indian women's cricket team eyes slice of history, glory

Indian women's cricket team eyes slice of history, glory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

History beckons the Indian women's cricket team when it takes on England in the ICC World Cup final in London on Sunday, aiming to cap a fairytale run with a maiden title triumph and put some past demons to rest.

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring with breathing problems

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring with breathing problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Raducanu retired from the match because of 'difficulty breathing'.

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

If British industry succeeds in saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic it will be due in part to the pioneering role played by Formula One racing teams in the country. Seven of the 10 Formula One teams have joined forces with leading aerospace and engineering companies to ramp up production of ventilators while Mercedes has also worked with medics and academics to produce an alternative breathing aid.

Harnaaz, Leena or Gita: Who's Your Icon?

Harnaaz, Leena or Gita: Who's Your Icon?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Is winning a glamour contest, a beauty parade, a bigger achievement than getting to run one of the world's best known luxury brands or the IMF? asks Sandeep Goyal.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Lata Alimchandani is the first Indian woman over 60 to complete the World Marathon Majors. She's also among the world's elite marathon runners in her age group. But she won't stop running.

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

He has Biden's ear and because of the past relationship, Biden will actually listen to him, unlike some past residents of Roosevelt House.

Jayant Chaudhary is reinventing RLD

Jayant Chaudhary is reinventing RLD

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Jayant Chaudhary has plenty of time to make his own mistakes. But this election is a crucial test of his leadership.

India eye win over NZ to keep hopes alive in hockey

India eye win over NZ to keep hopes alive in hockey

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Their Olympic campaign off to a losing start, erstwhile champions India would be desperate to return to winning ways against an unpredictable New Zealand in their second Group B match of the men's hockey competition on Wednesday.

Champions League Previews: City buoyant; Barca eyeing chance to make amends

Champions League Previews: City buoyant; Barca eyeing chance to make amends

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are not yet ready to compete with Europe's elite but his side will be confident of opening their Champions League campaign with victory over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Tuesday.

Russia eyes gas pipeline deal with India

Russia eyes gas pipeline deal with India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The country may propose pipeline via China when Putin visits this year.

How Aditya Chopra Changed Divya Dutta's Life

How Aditya Chopra Changed Divya Dutta's Life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

In life, you always need that someone who directs you to the right path, who shows you the way. In my case, I was very fortunate it was Aditya Chopra.

Mary Kom won 2 of the 3 rounds, but still lost! How?

Mary Kom won 2 of the 3 rounds, but still lost! How?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom's pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarter-finals of the Tokyo Games after she went down to Colombia's Ingrit Valencia, the 2016 edition's bronze-medallist, in a fiercely-fought 51kg showdown on Thursday.

Porto locals' fury as COVID rules eased for English soccer fans

Porto locals' fury as COVID rules eased for English soccer fans

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Some Porto residents fear a spike in infections because of the highly contagious coronavirus variant spreading in parts of England after first being identified in India.

Have you met the new curvy Gigi Hadid?

Have you met the new curvy Gigi Hadid?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The supermodel has got a lookalike, and it's not her sister Bella Hadid that we are talking about.

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'If this (victory) remains a beautiful memory in a dark moment or if instead it becomes a symbol of rebirth depends only on us.'

Spotlight on Harry-Meghan as they prepare for royal bow

Spotlight on Harry-Meghan as they prepare for royal bow

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The evening event was the couple's first joint official appearance since announcing their decision to step down as senior royals, which takes effect on March 31.

Sun Yang was a dirty swimmer, says Le Clos

Sun Yang was a dirty swimmer, says Le Clos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Sun Yang was banned for eight years last Friday for missing an out-of-competition test in 2018, and Chad Le Clos, who lost to his rival in the 200-metres freestyle final in Rio de Janeiro four years ago, believes justice has been done.

IOC, ONGC arm eye Saudi gas field

IOC, ONGC arm eye Saudi gas field

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The Indian Oil Corporation and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's overseas arm ONGC Videsh Ltd will mount a joint bid for acquiring the South Ghawar gas field, one of the largest onshore fields in Saudi Arabia.

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The move came soon after Belgium confirmed a case of the B.1.1.529 variant in someone who had travelled back from Egypt earlier this month, with the European Union (EU) member states agreeing to a snap travel ban on seven African nations.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At the stage where we are in today in the country, by the time mass vaccination becomes available, it would be around the middle of next year.' 'Most of those people, who got infected this year, will be next year back to level zero -- once again susceptible.'