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SOS Mother Earth: This is the 'biggest ever' climate change march

SOS Mother Earth: This is the 'biggest ever' climate change march

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Across the world rallies were held to draw attention to climate change ahead of a United Nations summit in New York.

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

After opening with a 4-0 win over Chelsea, Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, would have been a second straight win, had Paul Pogba converted his second half penalty kick.

Black Cap Williamson out with shoulder injury

Black Cap Williamson out with shoulder injury

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

New Zealand's Kane Williamson is likely to miss the next three One-day Internationals in the World Cup warm-up series against Sri Lanka to recover from a minor shoulder injury.

Liam Hemsworth is the sexiest male vegan of 2016

Liam Hemsworth is the sexiest male vegan of 2016

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Did you know that this blue-eyed, handsome hunk survives solely on a plant-based diet?

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands.

Carlsen first in London Classic; Anand joint 2nd

Carlsen first in London Classic; Anand joint 2nd

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

World Champion Indian Viswanathan Anand drew against Russian Vladimir Kramnik to finish joint second with Luke Mcshane of England at the 2010 London Chess Classic at Olympia in London.

Badla review: Terrific mind games in slow-moving suspense

Badla review: Terrific mind games in slow-moving suspense

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Badla wears the air of a cold, civil, old-fashioned whodunit, which treats its premise like an insidious game and characters with undisguised suspicion, feels Sukanya Verma.

Donald named European Tour Golfer of Year

Donald named European Tour Golfer of Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Luke Donald, who this season became the first player to win the orders of merit on both sides of the Atlantic, was named the European Tour Golfer of the Year on Thursday.

We first lost concentration then match, rues Williamson

We first lost concentration then match, rues Williamson

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

New Zealand batsmen have the necessary skills to negotiate the Indian spinners on turning tracks but must apply themselves for longer periods, captain Kane Williamson said after his team's loss in the opening Test on Monday.

Manchester United will fight to the finish for Champions League spot

Manchester United will fight to the finish for Champions League spot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

I'm not happy with just fighting for fourth, I want to fight for trophies, says manager Jose Mourinho

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.

Kiwi batsman Williamson to fly home with fractured thumb

Kiwi batsman Williamson to fly home with fractured thumb

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson will reportedly fly home from Bangladesh following a fractured left thumb, which has left him in doubt for the home series against West Indies.

How, Woodcock named in NZ World Cup squad

How, Woodcock named in NZ World Cup squad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

All-rounder Luke Woodcock and top-order batsman Jamie How were surprise inclusions in New Zealand's 15-man World Cup squad on Wednesday.

Headingley Test: Ruthless New Zealand complete emphatic win

Headingley Test: Ruthless New Zealand complete emphatic win

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

New Zealand ripped through England's top order to close in on a series-leveling victory as the hosts limped to 102 for five at lunch on the last day of the second and final Test on Tuesday.

Carlsen joins Anand, McShane in lead

Carlsen joins Anand, McShane in lead

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand signed truce after failing to break Englishman Luke McShane's solid defenses while Magnus Carlsen defeated local hope David Howell to join the leaders after the fifth round of the London Chess Classic on Monday. Anand and McShane are the only two undefeated players in the tournament following a draw between them while Carlsen benefitted from an oversight by Howell in the second time control.

Anand beats Short, in joint lead with McShane

Anand beats Short, in joint lead with McShane

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand outwitted Nigel Short of England to jump into joint lead with Luke McShane of England, after the end of the fourth round of the London Chess Classic, underway at the Olympia.

London: Vishy Anand held by Nakamura

London: Vishy Anand held by Nakamura

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand tried his best but could not penetrate the solid defences of Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the opening round of the London Chess Classic in London, on Thursday.

Solskjaer named permanent Manchester United manager

Solskjaer named permanent Manchester United manager

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The 46-year-old Norwegian has guided United to 14 wins in 19 matches in all competitions as caretaker boss since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December.

Abera wins Mumbai Marathon as Ethiopians rule roost

Abera wins Mumbai Marathon as Ethiopians rule roost

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Ethiopian Tesfaye Abera won the Mumbai Marathon crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 46 seconds on Sunday.

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease the financial burden on the club as they struggle with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the La Liga club said

World Cup, New Zealand v Sri Lanka: How the teams stack up

World Cup, New Zealand v Sri Lanka: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Factbox on World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval.

London: Anand beats Carlsen, rises to second

London: Anand beats Carlsen, rises to second

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Magnus Carlsen of Norway to jump to joint second spot after the end of the third round of the London Chess Classic in London, on Saturday.

London: Anand draws again, slips to third

London: Anand draws again, slips to third

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw with lowest rated David Howell of England but local hero Luke McShane downed compatriot Nigel Short to shoot into sole lead after the second round of the London Chess Classic in London, on Friday.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

Australia bag 11th Champions hockey crown

Australia bag 11th Champions hockey crown

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Australia trounced England 4-0 and claimed a third successive Champions Trophy, 11th in all, in a rain-delayed match in Moenchengladbach (Germany), on Sunday. England, who had never finished better than fifth, were runners-up while the Netherlands placed third after beating Germany 4-1. Spain beat New Zealand 3-1 to finish fifth.

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

How Asif Shaikh designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Bopanna serves big in Tata Open title win with Sharan

Bopanna serves big in Tata Open title win with Sharan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Bopanna lost just four points on his serve during the entire match as the top seeded Indians produced a dominating 6-3, 6-4 win over British pair of Luke Bambridge and Jonny O'Maara.

Commonwealth Games images: Day 6

Commonwealth Games images: Day 6

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Images from Day 6 of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Harminder wins 20km walk bronze

Harminder wins 20km walk bronze

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

India secured an unexpected bronze in the men's 20km walk when Harminder Singh finished third behind the Australian duo of Jarred Tallent and Luke Adams with a personal best of 1:23:28s at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

Gul's six gives Pakistan victory

Gul's six gives Pakistan victory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Umar Gul took six wickets in a devastating display of quick bowling as Pakistan kept the One-day cricket series alive with a 23-run victory over England at the Oval on Friday.

UK teen banned for sending hate-mail to Obama

UK teen banned for sending hate-mail to Obama

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

According to media reports, Luke Angel, 17, had sent an insulting email to the White House in a drunken state after watching a programme about September 11 attacks on the US.

Hindi film nominated for Oscar

Hindi film nominated for Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Kavi, directed-produced-written by Gregg Helvey, has been nominated in "Short Film" (Live Action) category of 82nd Academy Awards.

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'This country's backwardness is exposed when Indians bribe, coax and cajole agents to get back-breaking jobs abroad to save a little money at home,' observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Root and Edwards named England cricketers of the year

Root and Edwards named England cricketers of the year

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Joe Root was named on Monday as England's cricketer of the year for 2014-15, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Meteorite strikes county match

Meteorite strikes county match

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The sparse crowd watching a regular county match was treated to an out of the world experience, quite literally, when a 4.5 billion years old meteorite came hurtling towards the ground. According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, the rock, was a few inches long and up to 4.5 billion years old.

PIX: Pogba misses penalty as United held at Wolves

PIX: Pogba misses penalty as United held at Wolves

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Manchester United were held 1-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers and missed out on taking top spot in the English Premier League.

Hockey World Cup: Images (Day 13)

Hockey World Cup: Images (Day 13)

Rediff.com14 Mar 2010

Images from the final of the 12th World Cup Hockey in New Delhi on Saturday.

Hockey World Cup: Australia break title jinx

Hockey World Cup: Australia break title jinx

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

Australia shattered Germany's dream of registering the first hat-trick of world titles in the history of the game, beating the double defending champions 2-1 in the summit clash of the FIH World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday.

Ryder recalled to New Zealand One-day side after long absence

Ryder recalled to New Zealand One-day side after long absence

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Aggressive batsman Jesse Ryder has returned to the New Zealand side after a doping suspension and an absence of nearly two years when he was included on Thursday in the limited overs squad for matches against West Indies later this month.