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Spotted: Uthappa, Dhoni

Spotted: Uthappa, Dhoni

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Reader Badri Narayanan sent us this picture from Belfast.

Pankaj Advani in final

Pankaj Advani in final

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

The Indian national champion easily beat fifth seeded Brendan O'Donoghye of Ireland in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championships.

HCL plans BPO unit in Pondicherry

HCL plans BPO unit in Pondicherry

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Focussing its attention on technology and, research and development based outsourcing, HCL BPO will open an offshoring centre in Pondicherry in 2006

George Best factfile

George Best factfile

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

- George Best, one of the most talented footballers to grace the 'beautiful game'.

I want to punch myself, says dejected McIlroy

I want to punch myself, says dejected McIlroy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

McIlroy was tipped as one of the favourites for the first Open in Northern Ireland since 1951 but now faces a battle to get back amongst the leaders.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Sunderland appoint O'Neill as manager

Sunderland appoint O'Neill as manager

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Sunderland have appointed Martin O'Neill as manager after sacking Steve Bruce earlier this week, the Premier League club said on Saturday

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

Scotland, Wales mull co-hosting Euro 2016

Scotland, Wales mull co-hosting Euro 2016

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Scotland and Wales have held "tentative talks" about the possibility of hosting the European soccer championship in 2016, the Scottish FA said on Wednesday.

Two more NRIs in House of Lords

Two more NRIs in House of Lords

Rediff.com1 May 2004

Euro 2016: UEFA tells Wales to keep their children off the pitch

Euro 2016: UEFA tells Wales to keep their children off the pitch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The sight of Welsh players bringing kids on to the pitch after their quarter-final victory over Belgium at the European Championship last week may have warmed the hearts of millions around the world, but for UEFA it appears to have been a step too far.

Queen At Buckingham Palace One Last Time

Queen At Buckingham Palace One Last Time

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

On Tuesday night, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stayed at Buckingham Palace in London, where she lived almost all her life, for one last time.

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Poland's first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will miss Thursdays Euro 2016 clash with Germany but could return for their final Group C game against Ukraine, coach Adam Nawalka said.

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.

Liz Truss becomes 15th PM to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II

Liz Truss becomes 15th PM to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Conservative Party leader Liz Truss was on Tuesday formally appointed as Britain's new Prime Minister by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the third female premier of the country.

Ronaldo spares Portugal blushes in Euro 2008 tie

Ronaldo spares Portugal blushes in Euro 2008 tie

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

Cristiano Ronaldo saved Portugal from an embarrassing defeat in Armenia on Wednesday while Belgium dented Serbia's hopes of reaching Euro 2008 with a 3-2 qualifying win.

'LoC is a very good border'

'LoC is a very good border'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Who needs $10 million? He just wants the trophy!

Who needs $10 million? He just wants the trophy!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Rory McIlroy, whose season was interrupted by injury, said he just wants to get back to winning and does not care about the $10 million bonus that could come with victory at the Tour Championship.

Best to be given Stormont funeral

Best to be given Stormont funeral

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

George Best will be buried in Belfast on Saturday after a funeral service at Stormont, Northern Ireland's parliament buildings.

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shubhankar got the real taste of Northern Ireland's wet and windy weather as he went out to practice on Wednesday.

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

Rediff.com16 May 2008

India's Jeev Milka Singh and Australian Richard Green shared the lead after the opening day of the Irish Open at Adare Manor on Thursday. Green, aiming for a place in next month's US Open, joined Singh at the top of the board with a six under par 66 in superb conditions.

Jeev now ranked 79th, Jyoti 70th

Jeev now ranked 79th, Jyoti 70th

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

A second place finish at the inaugural Ballantine's Championships in South Korea helped Jeev Milkha Singh climb 11 spots to be placed at 79th in the latest official world golf rankings.

'Title just a matter of time,' says Jeev

'Title just a matter of time,' says Jeev

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Two runners-up finishes in five weeks have convinced Indian ace Jeev Milkha Singh that his game is going in the right direction and a title is just round the corner.

McDowell halts Jeev's victory march

McDowell halts Jeev's victory march

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Graeme McDowell birdied the third sudden-death playoff hole against India's Jeev Milkha Singh to win the title in Korea.

Jeev tied second along with Edfors

Jeev tied second along with Edfors

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh came up with a disciplined performance to card a six-under 66 in the second round and maintain his tied second spot in the $ 2.9 million Ballantine's Championship in Jeju on Friday.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Atwal, Hoey set early pace in Jakarta

Atwal, Hoey set early pace in Jakarta

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The duo lead the field in the opening round of the Enjoy Jakarta Standard Chartered Indonesia Open.

Rooney available for England

Rooney available for England

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Bolton snatch 1-1 draw at West Ham

Bolton snatch 1-1 draw at West Ham

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

West Ham United defender George McCartney scored his first club goal in over seven years on Sunday but Kevin Nolan made it 1-1 in injury time to snatch a Premier League point for struggling Bolton Wanderers.

HCL Tech to hire 5000 more

HCL Tech to hire 5000 more

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

HCL Technologies will be adding 5,000 people to its business process outsourcing division, which now has 10,000 members.

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Dutch envoy said to Tirumurti "You should not have abstained in the GA. Respect the UN Charter."

Extras: Dutch back where they belong, says Van Dijk

Extras: Dutch back where they belong, says Van Dijk

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

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

Belfast bids farewell to George Best

Belfast bids farewell to George Best

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

Tens of thousands turned out to pay their final respects to the football legend, who died last week after losing a battle with alcoholism.

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Manchester United's England striker says he would like to reach the playing heights scaled by George Best before his career is over.

Manchester United fightback to down West Ham

Manchester United fightback to down West Ham

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Second-half goals from Wayne Rooney and John O'Shea gave them a 2-1 victory and second place in the EPL table.

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland

Italy, Greece and Spain get back on track

Italy, Greece and Spain get back on track

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

World Cup holders Italy and European champions Greece got back on track in Euro 2008 qualifying on Wednesday, but England laboured to beat Andorra and Sweden suffered an upset in Northern Ireland.

Soccer great George Best arrested

Soccer great George Best arrested

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The former Manchester United great was arrested for drunk driving.