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Confident India aim to seal semis berth in rain-threatened tie

Confident India aim to seal semis berth in rain-threatened tie

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Kohli promoting Pandya ahead of Dhoni is an indication that the skipper is looking to use his former captain more as an accumulator -- in Javed Miandad mould who would rotate strike, frustrate bowlers and launch a furious counter-attack after getting his eye in.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

And Sgt Schumacher's Club Band plays on

And Sgt Schumacher's Club Band plays on

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

It began because of tear gas. Twenty years ago, the French-Belgian Bertrand Gachot was all set to drive for the Jordan team at his home grand prix, the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, but handcuffs got in the way.

CWG: Bronze-winning Bond marks successful transition from boat to bike

CWG: Bronze-winning Bond marks successful transition from boat to bike

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Double Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond has reinforced his successful transition to cycling by claiming a bronze medal in the individual time trial at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Our only child. A Communist.' 'There was an encounter by the police inside this room, five years ago. He was shot in one arm, but managed to escape.' 'Missing since then. May Jesus keep him alive.' A revealing excerpt from Asim Mukhopadhyay's Half Man: A Novel On The Naxal Movement.

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

A turbulent run-up to the Rio Games behind him, Narsingh Yadav will be eyeing a fairytale climax while old warhorse Yogeshwar Dutt would look to bid adieu with a second straight medal when India begin their Olympic wrestling campaign on Monday.

UK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit deal

UK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit deal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The lawmakers voted by 312 to 308 to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances.

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The road to the knockout stage for Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men is just an improbable mathematical calculation and that too provided Pakistan win the toss and bat first.

'Ashamed and embarrassed' Shapovalov fined $7,000 for striking umpire

'Ashamed and embarrassed' Shapovalov fined $7,000 for striking umpire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Canada's Denis Shapovalov was left mortified after joining tennis's hall of infamy on Sunday, offering an apology and promising that he would learn from his momentary explosion of temper that left a Davis Cup umpire needing a visit to hospital.

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The stars were out in full force at the Kensington Roof Gardens, in London, on Thursday night.

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'There is no future for the Shiv Sena under Uddhavji's leadership.'

Sania, Somdev lead India's challenge at Wimbledon

Sania, Somdev lead India's challenge at Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman would look to improve their Grand Slam singles records even as veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi eye their first major title together after rejoining forces when the Wimbledon Tennis championships start in London on Monday.

'James Bond has come of age'

'James Bond has come of age'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'It's not old men playing Bond and going out with young women anymore.'

Meet the Sexiest Asian Women!

Meet the Sexiest Asian Women!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Priyanka Chopra bags the Sexiest Asian Women title for the third time!

Indian aviation sector on a roll

Indian aviation sector on a roll

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Review: Dil Juunglee recycles rotten ideas of romance

Review: Dil Juunglee recycles rotten ideas of romance

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Just when it looks our film-making is moving away from idolising toxic archetypes for the sake of romantic fulfillment, Aleya Sen's Dil Juunglee comes along and squashes it in entirety,' says Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The store segmentation approach that Shoppers Stop is taking is intended to improve its hit rate at a time when local and international fashion retailers are crowding the market with new merchandise across price points.

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims to break new grounds

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims to break new grounds

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Neeraj is currently ranked fourth in the new rankings of the international federation.

Ecclestone turns assault into an advert

Ecclestone turns assault into an advert

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has turned a mugging into advertising by showing off his black eye in a newspaper advert for a Swiss watchmaker.

Review: Tanu Weds Manu is charming

Review: Tanu Weds Manu is charming

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Tanu Weds Manu engages best if you can read in between the lines and draw your own sub-text.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Eden Hazard scored twice and created a third to steer Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over London rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final in what looks likely to be the Belgium winger's final game for the Blues.

It's going to be a good IPL season 4: Modi

It's going to be a good IPL season 4: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

He might be far away from the ongoing Indian Premier League players' auction in Bangalore, but suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi kept a close eye on the first day's proceedings which saw some of the Indian players going under the hammer for record sums. Modi, the brain behind the Twenty20 league's runaway success, followed the bidding war between Bollywood stars and corporate bigwigs on the first day of the auction through television from London.

Yes, boss! Pollution blinding Gangetic dolphins, ministry's U-turn to support Uma

Yes, boss! Pollution blinding Gangetic dolphins, ministry's U-turn to support Uma

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The ministry said it has launched an inquiry to ascertain as to how this "factual information" was not included in the ministry's response to an RTI query.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Two-goal Neymar shines as Brazil beat Scotland

Two-goal Neymar shines as Brazil beat Scotland

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Teenage strike Neymar scored twice on his third appearance for Brazil as the South Americans outclassed Scotland 2-0 in a friendly played in something of a carnival atmosphere at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement of intent as the stylish Bulgarian beat David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to win the ATP Finals.

China to leave Asian Games rivals in wake

China to leave Asian Games rivals in wake

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

With little doubt that China will top the medal count for an eighth straight Asian Games, the hosts mammoth delegation will compete to surpass their imperious achievements at the 2006 Doha Games.

Arbaaz Khan visits Tiger Kingdom

Arbaaz Khan visits Tiger Kingdom

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Rediff.com2 May 2019

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

Magnificent Mary!

Magnificent Mary!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The Manipuri Wonder Woman has won the World Boxing Championship five times. With her eyes set on the London Olympics, she is hoping for a grand finale.

Pakistan High Commission summons Hameed

Pakistan High Commission summons Hameed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Yasir Hameed, who made damning revelations about match fixing involving the Pakistan team, was on Sunday summoned to the country's High Commission in London.

'I don't regret anything in life'

'I don't regret anything in life'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Urvashi Rautela tells Rediff.com's Patcy N why she became a part of Hate Story 4.

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Bangalore-based couple Sneha Sundaram and Bharath Bevinahally tell us how Kutuki, an early learning app, will change the way 200 mn kids in Indian will access education.

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

He expressed hope that it will also benefit a large number of Hindi-speaking umpires and those giving training in this field, to whom the rules in English are hard to understand.