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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.

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.

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.

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Swiatek, the 2022 champion, made her intentions clear early on with an aggressive start to claim a break for a 2-1 lead. She pulled further away when Kostyuk hit a double fault two games later, wrapping up the opening set in 31 minutes.

Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks World No 2 Wang

Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks World No 2 Wang

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Manika Batra shocked World No. 2 Wang Manyu of China to secure the biggest win of her singles career.

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to retain the Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Spaniard needed less than 90 minutes to dispatch the 23rd seed from Italy

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.

Angel Di Maria dazzles as Argentina crush world champions Germany

Angel Di Maria dazzles as Argentina crush world champions Germany

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

A brilliant performance from Angel Di Maria spurred Argentina to a crushing 4-2 friendly win over world champions Germany on Wednesday in an entertaining rematch of July's World Cup final.

Maria Sharapova launches own candy line

Maria Sharapova launches own candy line

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Maria Sharapova has launched her own line of candy, titled Sugarpova, in New York.

Factbox: French Open champion Maria Sharapova

Factbox: French Open champion Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Factbox on Maria Sharapova, who became the 10th woman to complete a career Grand Slam after beating Sara Errani to win the French Open title on Saturday.

Russia fumes: 'Unjust' ban from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Russia fumes: 'Unjust' ban from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Russia says IOC decision to ban Russian athletes from Olympic parade unjust

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova is renowned for her sheer determination in the face of adversity but in Singapore on Saturday, the Russian was quick to cast doubt over her chances of winning the WTA Finals after an injury-ravaged second half of the season.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Exclusive: Rakesh Maria on Mumbai terror attacks

Exclusive: Rakesh Maria on Mumbai terror attacks

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

'If you get impressed by the indoctrination of these youth that turned them to terrorism and brought them to Mumbai from Karachi, then you very well trust us too. We underwent three years of Indian police's rigorous training and 27 years of experience in dealing with criminal brains. Don't underestimate our investigative skills.' Joint Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria, the man investigating the Mumbai terror attacks case, in an exclusive interview.

PIX: Gizele, Arshad Warsi-Maria attend Ghanta awards

PIX: Gizele, Arshad Warsi-Maria attend Ghanta awards

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A look at star arrivals!

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova towers over Hollywood actor

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova towers over Hollywood actor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Russian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, who recently met Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon at an award function, easily towered over the actor during the event.

Neeraj Grover murder: Jerome, Maria get light convictions

Neeraj Grover murder: Jerome, Maria get light convictions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

A Mumbai sessions court on Thursday held small-time Kannada actress Maria Susairaj and her boyfriend Emile Jerome Mathew, a Navy lieutenant, guilty in the murder case of television executive Neeraj Grover.

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.

Did prosecution bungle case against Maria and Jerome?

Did prosecution bungle case against Maria and Jerome?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Between the Mumbai crime branch announcing the cracking of the sensational Neeraj Grover murder in May 2008 and the culpable homicide not amounting to murder verdict last week, lies a tale of shoddy case preparation. Toral Varia picks holes in the prosecution's case against Maria Susairaj and Emile Jerome

What is Maria Sharapova's secret recipe for success?

What is Maria Sharapova's secret recipe for success?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Maria Sharapova recently revealed that the secret behind her success is her 'competitive drive', which helped her achieve triumph in every aspect of life.

Maria Sharapova strips; reveals secrets of sexy abs

Maria Sharapova strips; reveals secrets of sexy abs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova is on the cover of the September 2013 issue of Shape magazine.

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

This has come at a time when Maria is personally heading investigations in the Sheena Bora murder.

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria walks free, visits church

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria walks free, visits church

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, sentenced to three-year imprisonment in the 2008 murder of television executive Neeraj Grover, on Saturday walked free out of a jail in Mumbai as she has already spent the term behind the bars.

Maha govt gives clean chit to Rakesh Maria on his meeting with Lalit

Maha govt gives clean chit to Rakesh Maria on his meeting with Lalit

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government has given a clean chit to Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria after finding 'satisfactory' his explanation

From20 footballs to 80 million euro, Di Maria has seen it all

From20 footballs to 80 million euro, Di Maria has seen it all

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Manchester United midfielder Angel di Maria's transfers might have amounted to more than 100 million euros, but the price of the Argentine when his first ever transfer was made was just 20 footballs.

Di Maria's last-gasp goal takes Argentina past Switzerland

Di Maria's last-gasp goal takes Argentina past Switzerland

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Angel Di Maria scored in the dying minutes of extra-time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Switzerland and a place in the last eight of the World Cup in Sao Paulo on Tuesday.

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Here's a round up of all the celebs (besides Poorna Jagannathan) who showed up at the curtain raiser show at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Former Real Madrid players Alonso, Di Maria, Carvalho charged with tax fraud

Former Real Madrid players Alonso, Di Maria, Carvalho charged with tax fraud

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Spanish prosecutors have brought tax fraud charges against three former Real Madrid players, Xabi Alonso, Ricardo Carvalho and Angel di Maria and opened investigations into two other players, a prosecution source confirmed on Wednesday.

Maria to replace Raghuvanshi as Maha ATS chief

Maria to replace Raghuvanshi as Maha ATS chief

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

K P Raghuvanshi removed as the chief of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, said sources from Maharashtra's home department on Thursday.

How Maria Sharapova may soon not be a Russian!

How Maria Sharapova may soon not be a Russian!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova would soon be an outlaw if she does not fly to Moscow and comply with President Vladimir Putin's new law that requires all 10 million Russians with dual citizenship to register with the Kremlin.

Di Maria says sacrifice worthwhile; dream comes true for Modric

Di Maria says sacrifice worthwhile; dream comes true for Modric

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria accepted a Man-of-the-Match award from Alex Ferguson on Saturday and said winning the Champions League made a sore leg and a year of sacrifice worthwhile.