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Review: Star Wars Episode VII is a rollicking cover version

Review: Star Wars Episode VII is a rollicking cover version

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 'can be likened, in essence, to a new Salman Khan actioner where the core audience goes in with a checklist knowing they'll get some cheeky dialogue, some trite punchlines, an item song and one eventually shirtless fight scene,' says Raja Sen.

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

London's airspace, one of the world's busiest travel routes, was temporarily closed on Friday due to a computer failure, causing severe disruptions in domestic and international flight operations.

FA Cup: Arsenal end Lincoln's adventure

FA Cup: Arsenal end Lincoln's adventure

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

FA Cup: Arsenal end Lincoln's adventure

14 injured in London 5-star hotel gas explosion

14 injured in London 5-star hotel gas explosion

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

At least 14 people have been injured in what is suspected to be a gas explosion at a 5-star hotel in central London, prompting authorities to evacuate over 500 guests from the posh hotel and launch an investigation.

The Ole revolution at ManU

The Ole revolution at ManU

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'Solskjaer has improved morale by freeing players from the shackles with which Mourinho had bound them.' 'He has made his team a happier bunch of people,' says Suhit K Sen.

Manchester United's revenues fall

Manchester United's revenues fall

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

English Premier League club Manchester United posted a 10 percent fall in first quarter revenue as the absence of lucrative Champions League soccer this season took its toll.

Football Briefs: Mourinho worried by United's 'very bad' pre-season

Football Briefs: Mourinho worried by United's 'very bad' pre-season

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

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

Euro 2016: Rooney is 'doing great'; Schweinsteiger doubtful

Euro 2016: Rooney is 'doing great'; Schweinsteiger doubtful

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney "is doing great" in his recovery from a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

Hockey WC: England beat NZ, to meet Argentina in quarters

Hockey WC: England beat NZ, to meet Argentina in quarters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

England scored through Will Calnan's (25th minute) field strike and penalty corner conversion by Luke Taylor (44th) to register the comfortable win.

Why 'Feminism' is the word of the year

Why 'Feminism' is the word of the year

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

It was the most searched word on Merriam-Webster in 2017.

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement.

FA Cup: Man City fight back but Man United crash out

FA Cup: Man City fight back but Man United crash out

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Premier League leaders Manchester City recovered from two goals down to beat Championship side Swansea City 3-2 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday and progress to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Van Gaal tries to play down hype over Martial

Van Gaal tries to play down hype over Martial

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Having set one record as football's most expensive teenager, recent signing Anthony Martial has another one in sight when Manchester United play at home to struggling Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win. Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

An Australian Paralympic sailor and team official were robbed at gunpoint while training in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend, raising fears about the security of athletes and tourists in the leadup to the Olympic Games.

FA Cup: Fulham find form to knock out Norwich

FA Cup: Fulham find form to knock out Norwich

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Fulham forgot their Premier League struggles to sweep into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-0 victory over fellow top-flight strugglers NorwichCity in a third-round replay on Tuesday.

EPL: United fall to Burnley; Spurs edge past Norwich

EPL: United fall to Burnley; Spurs edge past Norwich

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Indian conditions compel Kiwis to stock squad with spinning options

Indian conditions compel Kiwis to stock squad with spinning options

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Nathan McCullum gets recall into Kiwi set-up for World T20; Nicholls gets call-up after good showing in series vs Pakistan

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

McCullum unlikely to play wicketkeeper again

McCullum unlikely to play wicketkeeper again

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Captain Brendon McCullum is unlikely to pull on the wicketkeeping gloves again for New Zealand, coach Mike Hesson said on Saturday. The 32-year-old is battling a long-term back injury and has already given up the gruelling role in test matches, with BJ Watling taking the gloves in the longest form of the game.

Champions Trophy warm-up: Will Ashwin try new variations against NZ?

Champions Trophy warm-up: Will Ashwin try new variations against NZ?

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be in focus alongside speedster Mohammed Shami when defending champions India take on New Zealand on Sunday in their opening warm-up game ahead of the Champions Trophy in London.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is fit to face Arsenal on Saturday, his manager Jose Mourinho said, after reportedly injuring his knee tripping over an energy drink bottle in the Wembley dressing room last week.

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Take a look at images from events that caught our attention in the week gone by.

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bubba Watson won his second Travelers Championship the same way as the first, at the second extra hole.

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

An American professor offers truth behind some popular beliefs. Read on!

Football Extras: Will Barca struggle without Suarez?

Football Extras: Will Barca struggle without Suarez?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

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

League Cup: Fellaini rescues Everton with extra-time winner

League Cup: Fellaini rescues Everton with extra-time winner

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Marouane Fellaini scored late in extra time to spare Everton's blushes as they came from a goal down to beat League One (third division) Stevenage 2-1 and reach the League Cup third round on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: United ease past Everton, Liverpool clinch late win

PHOTOS: United ease past Everton, Liverpool clinch late win

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Manchester United climbed back up to second in the table after second-half goals by Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard earned a 2-0 victory at Everton -- their first win in five games in all competitions.

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

After hammering the Kiwis 3-0 in the Tests, the focus now shifts to white-ball cricket . New Zealand will be bolstered by the presence of star allrounder Corey Anderson as captain Kane Williamson looks to avenge the defeat in Tests. Also, MS Dhoni's men will need to win the ODI series by a 4-1 margin to claim third place on the ICC ODI Championship.

EPL: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

EPL: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Manchester United's struggle to achieve a top-four finish continued on Tuesday as Zlatan Ibrahimovic came to their rescue with an added time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against Everton in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

'Phir ek baar Cameron sarkar': UK PM woos Indian-origin voters

'Phir ek baar Cameron sarkar': UK PM woos Indian-origin voters

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Cameron, on the last leg of campaigning for the May 7 general election, also hailed Modi as a 'dynamic' leader who is 'taking India forward'.

2nd Test PHOTOS: Five-star Bhuvneshwar floors NZ

2nd Test PHOTOS: Five-star Bhuvneshwar floors NZ

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha's battling half-century helped India reach 316 before the hosts were dismissed in their first innings against New Zealand on the second morning of the second test at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

South Africa record series win over NZ after Amla ton; close in on No 1 ranking

South Africa record series win over NZ after Amla ton; close in on No 1 ranking

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Hashim Amla's composed century helped South Africa to within a sniff of reclaiming the One-day top ranking after they beat New Zealand by 72 runs to wrap up their three-match series with a game to spare on Friday.

REWIND! Stunning moments from the week that was

REWIND! Stunning moments from the week that was

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

15 photographs of events that occurred in the previous week.

'We were celebrating a World Cup win and enjoying ourselves'

'We were celebrating a World Cup win and enjoying ourselves'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Giving a peek into the Australian cricketers' celebration after the World Cup triumph, Brad Haddin, who's just announced retirement from One-Day International cricket, said all-rounder James Faulkner got his "clothes off" in the after party.

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Banks put the airline's trademarks including Kingfisher logo and the once-famous tag-line 'Fly the Good Times' on the block

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

England coach Peter Moores should be removed from his current position and put in charge of the "kids", according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

EPL PIX: Liverpool down Chelsea, West Ham down United

EPL PIX: Liverpool down Chelsea, West Ham down United

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Photos from the Premier League matches played on Sunday