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Friendlies: England record first win over Ireland since 1985

Friendlies: England record first win over Ireland since 1985

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

England created numerous chances but Calvert-Lewin's penalty was the only addition to the score as the hosts impressed ahead of Nations League clashes against Belgium and Iceland.

Boris Johnson leaves hospital, thanks NHS for saving his life

Boris Johnson leaves hospital, thanks NHS for saving his life

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

On the advice of his medical team, he will not be returning to work immediately, with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to continue deputising as he recuperates.

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

England will beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lens on Thursday if they match the team spirit of Chris Coleman's side, according to former captain David Beckham. Wales top the group after their 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the weekend while England were held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille. "It's a big game," Beckham said in a BBC interview.

Djokovic, Federer bow out as 'Next Gen' stars roar into semis

Djokovic, Federer bow out as 'Next Gen' stars roar into semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The 21-year-old has now recorded victories over all of tennis's so called 'Big Three' this year, having beaten Roger Federer at the Australian Open and Rafa Nadal in Madrid.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Oval Test: England thwarted by rain after Roland-Jones stars

Oval Test: England thwarted by rain after Roland-Jones stars

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Toby Roland-Jones saw his dream debut continue as he completed a five-wicket haul to end South Africa's belated resistance and ensure England maintained their domination of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home moves to and fro between light-hearted slice-of-teen life and an underprepared Avenger second guessing what's right, real and responsible, notes Sukanya Verma.

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'But to see the effects of that, it will take a week or two more.'

'Wore sunglasses to keep a lid on my emotions'

'Wore sunglasses to keep a lid on my emotions'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Paula Radcliffe struggled to hold back the tears as she tore down the Mall in front of her adoring fans.

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The World Anti-Doping Agency is not fit for purpose and should be replaced, Britain's double Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson has said following its decision last month to lift a ban on Russia's anti-doping body.

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Flight of high-paying banking jobs to other European cities will hurt the prospects of Indian real estate developers and desis in the hospitality business in the UK, says Kunal Bose.

Winter Fashion with Kangana, Ranveer

Winter Fashion with Kangana, Ranveer

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

While most of us would rather stay indoors reading a book or sip hot cocoa, Bollywood's adventurous inhabitants take off to the wintriest of destinations bundled up in their glamorous woollens beating frost with fashion. Sukanya Verma makes note of their coolest winter looks.

Hong Kong Open: Saina, Sindhu, Prannoy enter 2nd round; Kashyap, Sourabh ousted

Hong Kong Open: Saina, Sindhu, Prannoy enter 2nd round; Kashyap, Sourabh ousted

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina staved off a spirited challenge from World No 44 Mette Poulsen of Denmark 21-19, 23-21 in a 46-minute match.

And the gold for dramatic gesture goes to...

And the gold for dramatic gesture goes to...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Losing at the Olympics hurts. But suffering an injustice, real or imagined, is agony.

India's badminton protest rejected for lack of evidence

India's badminton protest rejected for lack of evidence

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

India's appeal against the result of a Group B match between Japan and Chinese Taipei in the Olympics women's doubles badminton competition, which they alleged was not played in the right spirit and resulted in the elimination of the Indian pair, was turned down on Wednesday. Badminton Association Of India president Akhilesh Das Gupta said the formal protest was rejected because of lack of evidence.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Greek athlete withdrawn for racist tweet

Greek athlete withdrawn for racist tweet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Greek triple jumper Paraskevi Papachristou was withdrawn from the London Olympics on Wednesday after causing an uproar at home for a tweet slammed as racist, the Greek Olympics team said.

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

2020 has dimmed the animated bulbs that create magical images and transform Kolkata into a mesmerising fairyland during Durga Puja.

PHOTOS: India's highs and lows at the Games, Day 7PHOTOS: India's highs and lows at the Games, Day 7

PHOTOS: India's highs and lows at the Games, Day 7PHOTOS: India's highs and lows at the Games, Day 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Armyman Vijay Kumar turned out to be the unlikely hero as he lifted the sagging Indian spirits by clinching the silver medal after fighting a nerve-wracking battle with five other top marksmen in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Olympic Games on Friday.

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi enter final round of SAG qualifiers

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi enter final round of SAG qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Aruna Mishra, among others, booked their place in the final round of the South Asian Games in Shillong on Thursday. Kom overcame a spirited Nikhit Zareen, while Sarita Devi passed the Meena Kumari test. Meanwhile, Mishra emerged winner in a bout which had to be decided on the basis of two rounds after power failure in the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games venue disrupted the game. Others who made the cut are Sarjubala Devi, Soniya and Pooja Rani. Earlier, the famed MC Mary Kom was forced to come out of her comfort zone by the versatile Nikhit Zareen, who started on an impressive note.

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Tsitsipas had lost all five previous matches against the Russian, but turned the tables in impressive fashion.

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

London Olympics bronze medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Pooja Rani are all set to represent India in the upcoming 12th South Asian Games 2016 to be held in Guwahati and Shillong. The trio emerged triumphant in the final round bouts of their respective weight categories during the South Asain Games Test event and Elite Women's National Boxing Selection trial held at the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games in Shillong on Friday. While five-time world champion Mary Kom beat Sarjubala Devi in the fly-weight category to claim the SAG spot, Sarita ousted a spirited Soniya in the light-weight category.

US Open: Somdev goes down fighting

US Open: Somdev goes down fighting

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Somdev Devvarman, playing only his second match after returning from a shoulder surgery, put up a spirited fight before losing the first round of the US Open to Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain, in New York on Tuesday.

PIX: The Hottest Christian Girls In Bollywood

PIX: The Hottest Christian Girls In Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Deepika Padukone plays the free-spirited Veronica in this Friday release Cocktail.

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Guardiola wants Manchester City to become 'believers'

Guardiola wants Manchester City to become 'believers'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola had his spirits cheered with a 5-0 FA Cup thrashing of West Ham United on Friday that the Spaniard hopes will turn his side into "believers" for the rest of the campaign.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'We have got Brexit done and we can now take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities available to us as an independent trading nation, striking trade deals with other partners around the world,' Downing Street said in a statement.

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

'The themes of my novel are universal'

'The themes of my novel are universal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Debutante novelist Kamala Nair speaks to Arthur J Pais.

3rd Test, Day 1: Stokes grabs six wickets for England before Windies hit back

3rd Test, Day 1: Stokes grabs six wickets for England before Windies hit back

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

West Indies staged a spirited fightback against England after being skittled for 123 as batsmen suffered a torrid opening day of the series-deciding third Test at Lord's on Thursday.

FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round

FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Arsenal subdued a spirited Leeds United to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory in a lively third-round replay at Elland Road on Wednesday.

Kane's halftime pep-talk inspires Tottenham fight back

Kane's halftime pep-talk inspires Tottenham fight back

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'We said we had 45 minutes to give everything. I'm a fan first and foremost and I know how much it means to the club'

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The flowers are a national symbol of Japan, and the annual display draws huge crowds -- and the attention of social media users.

Hockey coach Harendra quits after loss to Malaysia

Hockey coach Harendra quits after loss to Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Indian men's hockey team national coach Harendra Singh on Tuesday resigned from his post after his side crashed out of the Asian Games final with a 3-4 defeat by Malaysia in the second semifinal in Guangzhou, China.

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The 66-year-old leader was recovering after the operation at Princess Grace Hospital in London and was expected to be conscious in a few hours.

Offloaded Greenpeace activist addresses British MPs via Skype

Offloaded Greenpeace activist addresses British MPs via Skype

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Three days after she was stopped from boarding a flight to London by immigration officials, Greenpeace India activist Priya Pillai on Wednesday addressed British MPs through video conferencing and talked about the "struggle" of people of Mahan area in Madhya Pradesh.

iPhone X launch: The LONG lines and madness around the world

iPhone X launch: The LONG lines and madness around the world

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The race to get your hands on the flagship iPhone is on.