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Di Maria cleared by Real over crotch-grabbing incident

Di Maria cleared by Real over crotch-grabbing incident

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Real Madrid have exonerated Argentina winger Angel Di Maria over an incident in Monday's La Liga game at home to Celta Vigo when he was caught on camera grabbing his crotch while being substituted.

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek dominated ninth seed Maria Sakkari to win the Indian Wells final.

Rakesh Maria believes facts will absolve him

Rakesh Maria believes facts will absolve him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

On the night of November 25, at around 10.30 pm, Rakesh Maria hand-delivered a long letter to Chandra Iyengar, the state additional home secretary. He took three hours to draft his letter because he has attached a detailed rebuttal with his letter expressing a desire to resign if he is not defended.

Candidates Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

Candidates Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

D Gukesh played out a creditable draw against top seed Fabiano Caruana but slipped a rung to the joint second position.

Fadnavis seeks info from Maria on his meeting with Lalit Modi

Fadnavis seeks info from Maria on his meeting with Lalit Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has been asked to provide "info" on his statement regarding his meeting with tainted ex-IPL boss Lalit Modi in London.

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show which took place at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova must be driving herself crazy every time she steps on court to face Serena Williams.

Maria disagrees with Gaffoor on local involvement

Maria disagrees with Gaffoor on local involvement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Following the clarification from Maria, Gaffoor sang a different tune, and said that what he had meant was that 16 persons were involved in the terror attacks. Nine of them were killed, one is in custody with us, two others have been arrested, and four handlers are based in Pakistan, he said

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday as the world number one joined third seed Coco Gauff in making an early exit from the Miami Open.

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Summary of the Europa League semi-final matches played on Thursday.

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Maria Sharapova has offered her congratulations to pregnant rival Serena Williams.

Shiv Sena backs Maria over his meeting with Lalit Modi

Shiv Sena backs Maria over his meeting with Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Hitting out at its ally the BJP, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday asked why the government was not backing Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria.

Di Maria may miss Manchester United's trip to Tottenham

Di Maria may miss Manchester United's trip to Tottenham

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Manchester United will await tests on winger Angel Di Maria to see if he has a chance of facing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after the Argentine suffered a pelvic injury in training.

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Two days after he was shunted from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, Rakesh Maria's supervisory role in the Sheena Bora murder case remained clouded in uncertainty and the Maharashtra government was working on legal procedures to soon give him statutory powers.

Was unaware of Maria-Modi meet, says former Maharashtra CM Chavan

Was unaware of Maria-Modi meet, says former Maharashtra CM Chavan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

"Such trips are cleared at the level of home minister. I wasn't briefed about it," Chavan, who was the chief minister last year said.

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Maria Sharapova overcame Briton Laura Robson and a partisan crowd on Number One court to reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

My god knows I am innocent: Maria Susairaj

My god knows I am innocent: Maria Susairaj

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, who walked out of jail on Saturday after serving more than three years behind bars in Neeraj Grover murder case, claimed she is innocent and the conviction is a "stigma" on her life.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

Google doodles for Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Google doodles for Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Today's Google is celebrating German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Maharashtra govt defends Rakesh Maria's appointment; dissent grows

Maharashtra govt defends Rakesh Maria's appointment; dissent grows

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Amid reported discontent among some senior IPS officers over the appointment of Rakesh Maria as Mumbai Police Commissioner, Maharashtra government on Monday defended the move, saying there was nothing "unprecedented" about it.

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina's Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.

ICONIC! Alcaraz Meets His 'Crush'

ICONIC! Alcaraz Meets His 'Crush'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'She has been my crush since I started playing tennis. I was thrilled to see her in person. She was very charming.'

Sports Shorts: Di Maria expected back at Real for training

Sports Shorts: Di Maria expected back at Real for training

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Angel Di Maria to begin pre-season training on August 5 and has no information about the Argentina winger leaving for Paris St Germain.

Di Maria positive that PSG can make Champions League final

Di Maria positive that PSG can make Champions League final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain have what it takes to reach rhe Champions League final this season after three consecutive quarter-final exits, Argentine winner Angel Di Maria said on Friday.

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Maria Sharapova was recently spotted with her new engagement ring, which was given to her by her fiancee L.A. Laker Sasha Vujacic.

Di Maria 'no show' adds fuel to rumours of PSG move

Di Maria 'no show' adds fuel to rumours of PSG move

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal "does not know why" Angel Di Maria has not joined the Premier League club's pre-season tour of the U.S following media reports the winger is close to signing for Paris St-Germain.

Day after being shunted, Rakesh Maria clarifies he is not resigning

Day after being shunted, Rakesh Maria clarifies he is not resigning

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

A day after he was shunted out of the post of Mumbai police commissioner, senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Wednesday said he was not contemplating quitting.

Hrithik, Rekha, Jacqueline At Whose Shaadi?

Hrithik, Rekha, Jacqueline At Whose Shaadi?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Film folk wore their prettiest saris and smartest suits for a grand wedding reception held over the weekend.

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Angel Di Maria has claimed his former club Real Madrid put pressure on Argentina not to play him in the World Cup final in another bitter chapter in his departure from the Spanish giants.

No resignation letter from Maria: Home minister

No resignation letter from Maria: Home minister

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The Maharashtra government has not received any resignation letter from Mumbai Police Crime Branch chief Rakesh Maria, Home Minister R R Patil said. Patil's clarification comes in the wake of media reports that Maria threatened to resign, upset over the allegations made against him by Vinita Kamte, widow of martyred Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte (East), in her book To the Last Bullet, on the circumstances leading to her husband's death.

Meet IPL hottie Rochelle Maria Rao

Meet IPL hottie Rochelle Maria Rao

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The former Miss India on men, saris and 'jumping jhapak'

Made In Heaven Actor Rio Kapadia's Last Post

Made In Heaven Actor Rio Kapadia's Last Post

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Rio Kapadia, who was known for his work in films like Chak De! India, Dil Chahta Hain and Mardaani, has passed into the ages.

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is seeking to have her two-year doping ban wiped out or reduced as she lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday.

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

Di Maria 'very happy to join PSG', has medical ahead of move

Di Maria 'very happy to join PSG', has medical ahead of move

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The former Real Madrid wide midfielder, whose 59.7 million pounds ($93.28 million) transfer a year ago set a British record, is preparing to join the French champions for a considerably lower fee, according to media reports.

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Naomi Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou

Argentina to face Uruguay without Di Maria and Aguero

Argentina to face Uruguay without Di Maria and Aguero

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero will miss Argentina's final South American World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on Tuesday as the team who have already booked their place at next year's finals prepare to field yet more reserves.