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Zardari met CIA director secretly: Report

Zardari met CIA director secretly: Report

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari secretly met the director of America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Michael Hayden on his recent US visit, a media report said on Monday.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins to take overall lead

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins to take overall lead

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to seize the championship lead from team mate Nico Rosberg for the first time this season.

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Most expressed shock and a degree of sympathy for Maria Sharapova others were less charitable.

Korea, Australia in thrilling draw

Korea, Australia in thrilling draw

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Olympic champions Australia were down by two goals, but rallied to finish with a 3-3 draw in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

A streaker, Federer and others who made news in the last 24 hours!

A streaker, Federer and others who made news in the last 24 hours!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The last 24 hours have been a follow-through to that and other sporting events across the world. Rediff.com brings you five Best Sports Photos of all the action that sum up memorable events of the last 24 hours.

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Wives and partners of team members cheering on their men.

Aditya Puri in Barron's list of 30 best CEOs

Aditya Puri in Barron's list of 30 best CEOs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

20 CEOs are from the companies based in US.

PHOTOS: Giroud scores 50th EPL goal as Arsenal go back to top

PHOTOS: Giroud scores 50th EPL goal as Arsenal go back to top

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Arsenal enjoyed an easy 2-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday to soar to the summit of the Premier League and leave their hapless opponents rooted at rock bottom.

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Four-times champion Roger Federer took apart Mischa Zverev 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 with a clinical display of all-court tennis to reach his 13th Australian Open semi-final in 92 minutes on Tuesday.

Wawrinka wins testy Tsonga clash to reach Aus Open semis

Wawrinka wins testy Tsonga clash to reach Aus Open semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Former champion Stan Wawrinka engaged in a war of words with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga before winning the only argument that mattered on Tuesday, storming into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-3 win over the Frenchman.

Fed Cup: Vasco stun Mohun Bagan

Fed Cup: Vasco stun Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

Agnelo Colaco struck in the second half as Vasco SC stunned Mohun Bagan 1-0 to throw open Group D in the 30th Federation Cup at the floodlit Vidyasagar Krirnagan in Barasat on Sunday.

Watson ruled out of Australia's series against Pakistan

Watson ruled out of Australia's series against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson has been ruled out of Australia's entire series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates with a calf injury, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

India v Australia: Many records set to tumble again...

India v Australia: Many records set to tumble again...

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents interesting numbers at the start of India-Australia Test series.

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former Australian tear-away pacer Rodney Hogg, says why India don't have a chance to retain the World Cup.

Force India had 2.2m pounds worth dues to be paid before July

Force India had 2.2m pounds worth dues to be paid before July

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The report also revealed the parlous finances of the Vijay Mallya-owned team at the time they were taken into administration last July.

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'These are interesting days for watchers of English cricket and central banking,' points out Amol Agrawal.

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Australia batsman Michael Clarke has said his recovery from surgery on his torn hamstring was progressing as expected and he still hoped to lead his country at next year's World Cup.

10 interesting photos from across the world

10 interesting photos from across the world

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A series of defining photographs from across the globe.

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Former India captain Kapil Dev says the iconic Sachin Tendulkar "did not know how to make double hundreds, triple hundreds and 400 though he had the ability" to scale such peaks and was "stuck in the Mumbai school of cricket".

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.

Finally, an end to Lost

Finally, an end to Lost

Rediff.com26 May 2008

After holding us captive with it's never-ending flashback and umpteenth characters, ABC's island saga will finally wrap up in a two-hour season finale on May 29.

This is what makes Hamilton stronger

This is what makes Hamilton stronger

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Ferrari fans had mocked up a picture of Lewis Hamilton as a cry baby ahead of the Italian Grand Prix but the Mercedes driver was not the one shedding tears

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women's World Cup.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

It was ecstasy and then agony for Olympic champ Phelps

It was ecstasy and then agony for Olympic champ Phelps

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Olympic champion swimmer failed to qualify for 400m freestyle final.

EPL PIX: Title-chasing Liverpool frustrated in goalless derby draw

EPL PIX: Title-chasing Liverpool frustrated in goalless derby draw

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

It promises to be a tense and thrilling finale to the season but Liverpool, who have frittered away a seven-point lead, will need to regain their momentum quickly if they are to push for their first league title since 1990.

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the next step in his side's development would be securing a trophy as they look to cap off a promising season by winning the Europa League. United, who finished third in the Premier League, hold a 5-0 lead over Austrian side LASK Linz heading into the second leg of their last-16 tie which will be played without fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second title of the season, swatting aside Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.

Brazilian GP: All the possible scenarios

Brazilian GP: All the possible scenarios

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Ferrari's Felipe Massa could hold the key to the Formula One championship in his home Brazilian Grand Prix on October 21, despite being out of the reckoning himself.

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on taking his "unassuming" character beyond the cricket field as the player looks to rebuild his reputation.

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Michael Clarke signed off from One-day cricket on a high on Sunday after his team beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG and fittingly dedicated the triumph to Philip Hughes, who tragically lost his life in a freak on-field accident.

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

After a string of defeats, defender Danny Simpson admits that Leicester City is struggling. Here is how they can do better

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'By giving cameras unimpeded access to their world-class training facilities and coaches, and by showing off Guardiola's genius, All Or Nothing is a striking show of power, a declaration of their conviction of being the bigger club in Manchester,' says Dhruv Munjal.

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday lauded Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia for their handling of the recent DRS controversy but feels the infamous 'Monkeygate' episode of 2007-08 series dragged on far too long.

HK firm to build $125 mn wind farm in Gujarat

HK firm to build $125 mn wind farm in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The companies will build a wind farm in Gujarat with a capacity of 100.8 mw, CLP said in an e- mailed statement on Monday.

Virat breaks one record after another

Virat breaks one record after another

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers to tell us how the Indian skipper creates new record after record.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.