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EPL PIX: Leeds hold City; Everton and Chelsea cruise

EPL PIX: Leeds hold City; Everton and Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

James Rodriguez netted twice and Dominic Calvert-Lewin became the first Everton player to score in the opening four matches of a Premier League season as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 on Saturday to stay top of the table with a maximum 12 points.

Why Dalai Lama wants a woman to succeed him

Why Dalai Lama wants a woman to succeed him

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has weighed into Australia's bitter gender debate raging around Premier Julia Gillard by saying his successor may be a female as women have the all qualities needed in leaders.

Pics: Shriya, Gauhar, Lisa turn on the heat

Pics: Shriya, Gauhar, Lisa turn on the heat

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Glimpses from the India Beach Fashion Week in Goa.

Why Chung is in the spotlight

Why Chung is in the spotlight

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The absence of Japan's Kei Nishikori from this year's Australian Open has turned the spotlight on Chung Hyeon as Asia waits for its first men's Grand Slam singles champion.

Soccer PIX: Barca beaten; Atletico slump to biggest defeat

Soccer PIX: Barca beaten; Atletico slump to biggest defeat

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

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

India eye revival, redemption in T20 series against Australia

India eye revival, redemption in T20 series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Outplayed in the ODIs, a faltering India will look to get the balance right as they eye redemption in a three-match Twenty20 series against Australia starting in Adelaide on Tuesday which also kicks off their build-up for the World T20 Championships in March-April.

EPL: Super sub Aguero gets winner for City; Chelsea held

EPL: Super sub Aguero gets winner for City; Chelsea held

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday

What Freedom means for Women

What Freedom means for Women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Most women are searching for freedom within families, not freedom from families. They want to find the 'I' within the 'We' as they navigate the world inside and outside their homes, says Deepa Narayan.

India aim to claim series against England on Sunday

India aim to claim series against England on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Unlike in the T20I series, England do not have the option of battling this phenomenon with a practice outing against the spin-bowling machine, Merlyn. With both teams travelling to London on Friday, there might not even be enough time to sit down for some video analysis. In that light, the English batsmen will have to contend mentally with how to play Yadav on Saturday.

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'The real problem of joblessness and democratic politics is happening here in India. And it is happening now, right before us.'

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The portraits -- painted by African American artists -- will shake up the assumptions of visitors to US presidential galleries.

Why Indian wrestlers returned empty-handed from World Championships

Why Indian wrestlers returned empty-handed from World Championships

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh blamed the organisers for the country's dismal show at the World Championships, saying the lack of facilities in Paris resulted in wrestlers losing out on 15 days of training ahead of the mega-event.

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Two South Korean speed skaters are facing growing calls for them to be banned from the national team after they appeared to blame a team mate for their failure to reach the semi-finals of the women's team pursuit at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

The doosra: Score at the Sydney Cricket Ground - Australia 13, India 1

The doosra: Score at the Sydney Cricket Ground - Australia 13, India 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com, looking at the lighter side of things, believes Thursday's semi-final against Australia will not be a walk in the park for the defending champions.

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

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

Hardly a drop to drink, but water not a poll issue for Dravidian majors

Hardly a drop to drink, but water not a poll issue for Dravidian majors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

At first look, the reader would be aghast at the similarities in the DMK and AIADMK's manifestos, wondering if the same hand had drafted both. Yet, when it comes to drinking water and irrigation supplies, both parties are equally silent on the subject -- as if summer did not exist, as didn't water scarcity, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Finally! Kohli's India show they can defend big totals

Finally! Kohli's India show they can defend big totals

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli smashed a superb half-century to help India amass 240 in the final T20I against the Windies. India eventually did well to defend the score and went on to win the series 2-1.

Soccer Extras: Udinese stun sterile Milan

Soccer Extras: Udinese stun sterile Milan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Milan replaced Gennaro Gattuso with former Sampdoria coach Giampaolo during the close season in a bid to improve on last season's fifth place and to take them back to the Champions League.

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Dr Pinakin Shah visited the Land of the Thunder Dragon and returned mesmerized.

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

English Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton. A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City.

Ireland T20Is: India aim to kick off English summer on winning note

Ireland T20Is: India aim to kick off English summer on winning note

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The games will mark the onset of a long summer for the Indian team, with sterner tests against England to follow this short series in Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin.

Confident India aim to seal semis berth in rain-threatened tie

Confident India aim to seal semis berth in rain-threatened tie

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Kohli promoting Pandya ahead of Dhoni is an indication that the skipper is looking to use his former captain more as an accumulator -- in Javed Miandad mould who would rotate strike, frustrate bowlers and launch a furious counter-attack after getting his eye in.

Did you cheat on your partner? Here's a 7-step break-up guide

Did you cheat on your partner? Here's a 7-step break-up guide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Here are a few things that could help you both get through the break-up...

Football Briefs: Ronaldo miss turns into an assist as Juve beat Lazio

Football Briefs: Ronaldo miss turns into an assist as Juve beat Lazio

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

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

6 ways women can save money for retirement

6 ways women can save money for retirement

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Women are multitasking and management queens. The pointers here can easily be managed by all women along with juggling their current tasks at hand. Superheroes are fictional whereas superwomen are real. They are all around us!

What does the F word really mean?

What does the F word really mean?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Most slang words don't exactly mean what you think they do; some are too literal in their meaning.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Pandya brings right balance to the team: Kumble

Pandya brings right balance to the team: Kumble

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The moment you start putting pressure, it doesn't work that way. So, even with his batting, he (Pandya) has all the freedom, doesn't really matter what the situation is'

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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

PHOTOS: India's gold-glut continues at South Asian Games

PHOTOS: India's gold-glut continues at South Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

India's dominance went uncontested for the fifth successive day at the 12th South Asian Games, as its shooters, wushu players and track-and-field athletes annihilated competition to sweep most of the gold medals up for grabs, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

It's do or die for us, says South Africa's Morris

It's do or die for us, says South Africa's Morris

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

South Africa woefully struggled to get their act right in the matches gone by.

PIX: Atletico overpower Ronaldo's Juventus; City rally to victory

PIX: Atletico overpower Ronaldo's Juventus; City rally to victory

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Ten-man Manchester City staged a dramatic comeback with late goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling securing them a 3-2 win at Schalke 04 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

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.

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I asked the coach for an explanation. An explanation can be just two minutes long. It's not complicated ... But I am still at the coach's disposal. The coach knows this' 'I have the feeling that my name is being manipulated for reasons that have nothing to do with football'

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.