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Di Maria named Argentina's player of the year

Di Maria named Argentina's player of the year

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Manchester United's Angel Di Maria has been voted Argentina's foreign-based player of the year by the country's sports journalists.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

Angel Di Maria set to leave United for PSG

Angel Di Maria set to leave United for PSG

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Angel Di Maria's brief career at Manchester United came to an end as the winger will join Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal.

When Cummins considered stepping down as Australia captain

When Cummins considered stepping down as Australia captain

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Australia captain Pat Cummins is yet to come to terms with the death of his mother and described flying to India for a Test series as she received treatment at home as the "hardest time of my life".

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian wrestlers have not missed a medal since the 2008 Beijing Games and the onus is now on Vinesh Phogat & Co to continue the trend.

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Maria Sharapova has been suspended as a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations after the former world number one admitted she had tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at this year's Australian Open.

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

'Love is all shades of blues and hues'

'Love is all shades of blues and hues'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Film folk get romantic on Valentine's Day, and post loved-up pictures and messages.

Sania-Maria flop in Dubai

Sania-Maria flop in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

While Mahesh Bhupathi and Wesley Moodie were ousted in the second round in Rotterdam

Ligue 1: Di Maria fires PSG 10 points clear

Ligue 1: Di Maria fires PSG 10 points clear

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Angel Di Maria volleyed in with 15 minutes left to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win at Stade Rennais on Friday and extend their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table to 10 points.

World TT C'ship: Indian women down Spain; enter knockouts

World TT C'ship: Indian women down Spain; enter knockouts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Indian women's team came from behind to beat Spain 3-2 in its final group game and progressed to the knockout phase.

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Rogers Cup with a sore left arm on Thursday, putting the five-time grand slam champion's US Open participation in doubt.

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China's Yang Jiayu claimed gold in the women's 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39 off 27 balls. She went onto amass 68 runs in seven innings in the tournament before switching her focus back to tennis.

Real Madrid investigate Di Maria crotch-grabbing incident

Real Madrid investigate Di Maria crotch-grabbing incident

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Real Madrid have launched an internal inquiry after their Argentina winger Angel Di Maria was seen to grab his crotch while he was being substituted in Monday's 3-0 La Liga win at home to Celta Vigo.

Maria Sharapova's latest fashion statement

Maria Sharapova's latest fashion statement

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Tennis was the last thing on former champion Maria Sharapova's mind just five days before Wimbledon as she posed in the window of a luxury department store on Wednesday.

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A summary of the day's tennis action at Roland Garros.

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Italian police have arrested the owner of the agriculture company who dumped a 31-year-old Indian worker on the road without medical assistance after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery, causing his death, a tragic incident that shocked the country and its leadership.

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.'

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.

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Islamic State of Iran and Syria has claimed responsibility for the massive attack on concert hall in the Russian capital, CNN reported.

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.

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Brazil missed a string of chances and were left to rue a lack of quality in the final third after they were held 0-0 by Costa Rica.

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.

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.

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

Nine-year-old Indian girl critical after shooting at London restaurant

Nine-year-old Indian girl critical after shooting at London restaurant

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Metropolitan police said the girl was inside a restaurant in the Kingsland High Street area of Hackney having dinner with her family when the shooting occurred on Wednesday night.

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.

World Jr Girls' chess: Divya Deshmukh has slender lead

World Jr Girls' chess: Divya Deshmukh has slender lead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

International Master Divya Deshmukh maintained a slender half-point lead after defeating Norman Kseniya of Russia in the eighth round of the World Junior Girls' chess championship in Gandhinagar on Monday.

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.

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.

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals.