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Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The rebel Congress leader said he expressed his desire to join BJP and work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah. He also discussed Assam's political and flood situation.

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Portugal winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce from Manchester United with the Turkish club saying negotiations were underway and he will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical.

World Cup chit-chat: Van Gaal outlines Dutch preparations

World Cup chit-chat: Van Gaal outlines Dutch preparations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will take a group of home-based players to a training camp next month at the start of his World Cup preparations, the Dutch football association said on Friday.

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The much-anticipated ISL, an IPL-style football league to be organised by IMG-Reliance, is throwing up some interesting possibilities, both on and off the field.

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

Sports Shorts: Manchester United seal Kroos deal

Sports Shorts: Manchester United seal Kroos deal

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos and are set to make a stunning move for his team-mate Arjen Robben.

Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United

Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Louis van Gaal wants to put Manchester United back top of the English game as soon as possible, he said after being confirmed as the Premier League club's manager on Monday.

Party animal Van Gaal the perfect fit for Manchester United

Party animal Van Gaal the perfect fit for Manchester United

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A strict disciplinarian with a larger-than-life personality, Van Gaal is in many ways similar to Ferguson who ruled Old Trafford with an iron fist for 26 years before David Moyes's miserable 10 months at the helm.

10 things on Van Gaal's Man United 'to-do' list

10 things on Van Gaal's Man United 'to-do' list

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Dutchman Louis Van Gaal faces a series of challenges to restore Manchester United to the top of the English and European game if, as expected, he is confirmed as the club's new manager next week. Here are 10 issues which should be at the top of his to-do list when he starts work at Carrington.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City crush Sunderland, Leicester lose to Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Man City crush Sunderland, Leicester lose to Liverpool

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Leicester City were give a Premier League reality check when the unlikely leaders lost 1-0 at Liverpool on Saturday after Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive league defeat to pile more pressure on manager Louis van Gaal.

Former players back inexperienced Giggs to lead United revival

Former players back inexperienced Giggs to lead United revival

Rediff.com2 May 2014

As Manchester United ponder the vital decision about who will become their next manager former players continue to champion the cause of Ryan Giggs.

United must move fast with vital window looming

United must move fast with vital window looming

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Manchester United must move quickly to appoint a new manager and give him maximum time to operate in what will be a critical transfer window for the club.

Confession! 'I'm a very crazy coach'

Confession! 'I'm a very crazy coach'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Manchester United are finally beginning to look like their old selves.

Cry babies on Day 1 at the Games

Cry babies on Day 1 at the Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

An emotional gymnast Louis Smith. He clenches his fists and cries during the Artistic Gymnastics men's qualification at the London Olympics on Saturday.

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Wreckage was found on Sunday following a privately-funded underwater search and a body recovered on Wednesday and taken to southern England.

The 8 women who crashed BJP's boys' club

The 8 women who crashed BJP's boys' club

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday revamped the party's national executive. Of the 178 members, only eight are women.

Mourinho reveals how Sanchez can help Rashford

Mourinho reveals how Sanchez can help Rashford

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

New Manchester United signing Alexis Sanchez can act as a catalyst in the development of fellow forward Marcus Rashford, manager Jose Mourinho said.

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shubhankar got the real taste of Northern Ireland's wet and windy weather as he went out to practice on Wednesday.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

A last-minute goal by substitute Louis Martins guided Churchill Brothers to a 4-3 win over JCT in the NFL.

Manchester United's Memphis vows to return stronger next season

Manchester United's Memphis vows to return stronger next season

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay is keen to breathe fresh life into his faltering career in England under new manager Jose Mourinho after enduring a disappointing debut campaign under former boss Louis van Gaal.

FA Cup: Relief for Van Gaal as Manchester United march into last eight

FA Cup: Relief for Van Gaal as Manchester United march into last eight

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Manchester United provided some blessed relief to under-fire manager Louis van Gaal by powering into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 romp at League One (third-tier) Shrewsbury Town.

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

It seems like Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could stay with the club beyond the three-year contract he signed in the summer.

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The bizarre challenge started in China but has followers all over the world.

Everton were more motivated and aggressive than us: Van Gaal

Everton were more motivated and aggressive than us: Van Gaal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Louis van Gaal accused his Manchester United players of being out-fought in a 3-0 defeat at Everton.

'Extraordinary' Xavi makes 700th Barca appearance

'Extraordinary' Xavi makes 700th Barca appearance

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Lionel Messi and some of his Barcelona colleagues paid warm tribute to teammate Xavi on Friday after he extended his appearances record to 700 in the midweek King's Cup match at Getafe.

Manchester United leave out Schweinsteiger from Europa League squad

Manchester United leave out Schweinsteiger from Europa League squad

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League squad by coach Jose Mourinho, as the midfielder continues to be marginalised at the club.

REVEALED! Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

REVEALED! Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Alex Ferguson has revealed that David Moyes, the man chosen as his managerial successor at Manchester United, was sixth on a list of ideal replacements headed by Pep Guardiola and four others, who were all 'unavailable' at the time.

Manchester United can still be in thick of title race: Van Gaal

Manchester United can still be in thick of title race: Van Gaal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Victory at Chelsea on Sunday would put Manchester United back in Premier League title contention, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday as the former champions were again linked with Jose Mourinho. Fifth-placed United are 10 points behind leaders Leicester City with 14 games remaining and the Dutchman, buoyed by a 3-0 home victory over Stoke City last weekend, said his side should not be counted out. United finally produced some much-needed swagger at Old Trafford to give Van Gaal breathing space as his future continues to be the subject of media speculation. "The competition is still not finished," Van Gaal told reporters on Friday.

US economy is slowly but surely healing

US economy is slowly but surely healing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

With the US housing and labour markets on the mend, the healing looks more durable, say RBS's Sanjay Mathur and Louis Kuijs.

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Its latest member is a Frenchman. Bernard Arnault's fortune is now estimated at $100.4 billion.

United's Carrick out for the season, confirms Van Gaal

United's Carrick out for the season, confirms Van Gaal

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will miss the final three games of the Premier League season with a calf problem, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho has accused Manchester United's Premier League rivals of playing a "defensive game" ahead of the coming campaign but is making no secret of his side's own title aspirations.

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for his club again season due to a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal goes into the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday facing echoes of the 1990 showpiece between the two sides that proved so pivotal in the career of Alex Ferguson.

Fenerbahce start transfer talks with United's Van Persie

Fenerbahce start transfer talks with United's Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Fenerbahce have opened transfer talks with Manchester United over signing Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, the Turkish club said on Thursday.

Charlton honoured as Old Trafford stand is named after him

Charlton honoured as Old Trafford stand is named after him

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Bobby Charlton, still Manchester United's record goalscorer more than 40 years after retiring as a player, was given an emotional salute on the Old Trafford pitch on Sunday when the South Stand was named the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand in his honour.

'Would Mira Nair make a Missouri Masala now?'

'Would Mira Nair make a Missouri Masala now?'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Civil rights activist Deepa Iyer, former executive director, South Asian Americans Leading Together, a social justice organisation thought after a visit to the minority businesses hit in recent weeks that the tragic story in Ferguson, Missouri, offers Indian Americans an opportunity to stand up and decry police brutality and show sympathy and support for African Americans in the beleaguered city

Will Ronaldo reunite with Manchester?

Will Ronaldo reunite with Manchester?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has expressed his desire to bring back their former star Cristiano Ronaldo to the club, saying that he is 'hopeful' for the latter's return.