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WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A walk down the memory lane through pictures!

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Farmers must call off chakka jam in the national interest

Farmers must call off chakka jam in the national interest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The government and the farmers must come back to the negotiating table with only the interest of the country in mind, suggests Vivek Gumaste.

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.

PHOTOS: Poland's mishaps help Senegal claim first African win

PHOTOS: Poland's mishaps help Senegal claim first African win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Senegal took full advantage of their opponents' errors to beat Poland 2-1 in their opening Group H match, finally giving Africa something to cheer about at the World Cup as the group favourites failed to fire.

Why Germany's World Cup was a disaster waiting to happen...

Why Germany's World Cup was a disaster waiting to happen...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Germany should really not be surprised by their earliest World Cup exit in 80 years.

'The perpetrators are cowards'

'The perpetrators are cowards'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'Only when they are in a group or in mobs, then they attack.'

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Second-half goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling stunned Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 and move seven points behind leaders Chelsea.

PIX: Young Boys stun Man United; Bayern thrash Barca

PIX: Young Boys stun Man United; Bayern thrash Barca

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

EPL PIX: City one win away from title now

EPL PIX: City one win away from title now

Rediff.com7 May 2019

City are on top of the table with a one point advantage over Liverpool.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.

EPL PIX: Man City surge on, United sink Spurs to stay second

EPL PIX: Man City surge on, United sink Spurs to stay second

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I have hot water with haldi. It's great for immunity.'

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

EPL PIX: Salah back on the scoresheet; Man City in champion form

EPL PIX: Salah back on the scoresheet; Man City in champion form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Manchester City displayed champions' swagger as they roared clear at the top with a 5-0 trouncing of Burnley but it was drama which engulfed their neighbours Manchester United and Jose Mourinho that dominated the Premier League agenda on Saturday.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

'City not finished yet, desperate to win treble'

'City not finished yet, desperate to win treble'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Pep Guardiola's insatiable team were already thinking beyond the magnificent 2018-19 campaign and contemplating a third straight English title win next season with the Spaniard having said they will get even better.

PIX: Juventus edge Inter; Lewandowski equals record

PIX: Juventus edge Inter; Lewandowski equals record

Rediff.com16 May 2021

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

India needs a weak coalition government

India needs a weak coalition government

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'A rag-tag coalition is more insecure and hence, more inclined to reform,' argues Devangshu Datta.

PHOTOS: City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

PHOTOS: City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Manchester City had to come from behind to hold Liverpool 1-1 as both teams lost ground in the Premier League following victories for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'The residual historical hostility against India was certainly a factor,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Actor Fry demands homophobic Russia be stripped of 2014 Winter Games

Actor Fry demands homophobic Russia be stripped of 2014 Winter Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

With growing concerns over the new anti-gay laws in Russia and the abusive treatment against its people from the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, English actor, journalist and activist has written an open letter to the IOC asking for the 2014 Winter Games to be banned.

The politics of religious Census

The politics of religious Census

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

For a country with a huge atheist vote bank, relatively few claim to be irreligious, says Devangshu Datta

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What matters right now is what I am able to do in these times of distress for the people of J&K.'

'Attack, attack, attack!' That's what Manchester City did

'Attack, attack, attack!' That's what Manchester City did

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Attack is the best form of defence for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

EPL: Man City hold Arsenal; Middlesbrough frustrate Swansea

EPL: Man City hold Arsenal; Middlesbrough frustrate Swansea

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played across England on Sunday.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

EPL PIX: Liverpool sweep Spurs aside as Chelsea go top

EPL PIX: Liverpool sweep Spurs aside as Chelsea go top

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Liverpool continued their perfect start to the season to stay top of the Premier League after a goal in each half gave them a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Saturday.

Former Union minister, senior Congress leader Murli Deora dies

Former Union minister, senior Congress leader Murli Deora dies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Murli Deora passed away in Mumbai early Monday morning after prolonged illness.

Why Modi's u-turn on China is a smart move

Why Modi's u-turn on China is a smart move

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'It needed political courage on the part of the prime minister to make such an intervention at the present juncture when the hawkish opinion rules the roost in the Indian foreign-policy discourses in our media, and, unfortunately, the sane voices have largely fallen silent,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Have you sat through all 100 overs of a ODI game?

Have you sat through all 100 overs of a ODI game?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The 50 over format is now seen as an unexciting rigmarole that most would happily give up watching, argues Dhruv Munjal.

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling grabs last-gasp victory for City, then sent off

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling grabs last-gasp victory for City, then sent off

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Seconds after Bournemouth had a chance to snatch victory the ball went back down the other end and Sterling's deflected shot looped past helpless Bournemouth keeper Asmir Begovic.

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

'I am a very funny girl'

'I am a very funny girl'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'I crack the best jokes in the world!'

What Rahul must be careful about

What Rahul must be careful about

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'The 2019 battle is a battle for the kind of India that we want to live in.' The Congress's long history is pockmarked with sins great and small, but Mr Gandhi has the advantage of representing a new generation with a relatively clean slate, and a chance to redefine contemporary perception,' says Mitali Saran.