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Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

England rugby team invoke spirit of '66

England rugby team invoke spirit of '66

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Their team are only one match away from winning the World Cup, something beyond either their soccer or cricket counterparts in the past 37 years

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

AC Milan entered the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in eleven years, with a draw in the round of 16 second leg against Tottenham Hotspurs.

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Milkhaji taught me that you couldn't move on in life with the baggage of negativity and ill will.'

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal

Can You Crack This Whiskey Quiz?

Can You Crack This Whiskey Quiz?

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Test your knowledge of whiskey.

Champions League PIX: Dortmund stun Chelsea; Benfica win

Champions League PIX: Dortmund stun Chelsea; Benfica win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Borussia Dortmund snatched a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina downs Halep to set up Jabeur final

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina downs Halep to set up Jabeur final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final with a rousing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over her barbecue buddy Tatjana Maria on Thursday.

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

These women never not impress no matter what they wear.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Animals in the snow

Animals in the snow

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

One admires the spirit of these animals, how they get going in such heavy snow.

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck

UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent a message to the England soccer manager to wish the team luck ahead of its most anticipated game since the 1966 World Cup final.

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Indian men's team, led by Srikanth, had beaten powerhouse and 14-time champions Indonesia in the final to win the country's maiden Thomas Cup title on Sunday.

F&O expiry blues dampen market spirits after dream run

F&O expiry blues dampen market spirits after dream run

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Most of the session's gains for both the indices were wiped out as investors rushed to book profits ahead of F&O expiry on Thursday and also due to concerns over stretched valuations.

Arsenal's fighting spirit is fine by Wenger

Arsenal's fighting spirit is fine by Wenger

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

The Arsenal manager said the bust-up between Patrick Vieira and Lauren proves his team still burn with desire to reach new heights.

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India on Friday launched a no-holds-barred attack on Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his 'uncivilised' outburst against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the comments were a 'new low' even for that country.

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Rangers joined Barca in the last eight despite losing 2-1 at Red Star Belgrade, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

WTC final: Why NZ will have slight edge over India

WTC final: Why NZ will have slight edge over India

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Brendon McCullum predicted a 'ripping match' when India and New Zealand clash in the inaugural WTC final

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The data collated by Dealroom.co and revealed in London this week shows that the Indian investment figures coincided with record investment numbers registered by the UK in 2019, at USD 13.2 billion, behind the US (USD 116 bn) and China (USD 33.5 bn). Both India and the UK witnessed a record year in terms of investments into their respective technology sectors in 2019. India attracted tech investments worth USD 9.36 billion last year, which marks a 95 per cent hike on the previous year, it said.

American soccer star Morgan tests positive for COVID

American soccer star Morgan tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

"Unfortunately, my family and I closed out 2020 learning that we had contracted Covid while in California over the holidays," Morgan said

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor will face-off in an electoral contest on Monday for the post of All India Congress Committee chief, as the party gets set to have a non-Gandhi president in over 24 years.

Sara Sends A Postcard From Istanbul

Sara Sends A Postcard From Istanbul

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Sushmita and her thoughts... Malaika-Gauri get together... Divyanka's ode to summer...

League Cup: Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs in semi-finals

League Cup: Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs in semi-finals

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

In a thriller at Anfield, a weakened Liverpool side came back from the brink to beat Leicester City on penalties after a 3-3 draw, setting up a semi-final against Arsenal.

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

'We need more laughter in the world'

'We need more laughter in the world'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'Comedy and humour are important tools and open the hearts of people.' 'Anything that brings a smile on somebody's face has merit.'

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Saina showed signs of regaining her form on her way to a sensational win over Chinese world number 9 He Bing Jiao

Highlights of Day 13: Sindhu shines before Narsingh ban dampens spirits

Highlights of Day 13: Sindhu shines before Narsingh ban dampens spirits

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Shuttler P V Sindhu scripted a new chapter in Indian Olympic history with unprecedented feat but the embattled Narsingh Yadav's dreams lay in tatters after being slapped with a four-year doping ban on a bitter-sweet day for the country at the Rio Games.

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

EPL: Arsenal snatch vital win with late goals against Wolves

EPL: Arsenal snatch vital win with late goals against Wolves

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Arsenal's third successive league win lifted them above West Ham United into fifth place with 45 points, one behind Manchester United but having played two fewer games.