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FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

the countries assured of places in the 32-team field for next year's World Cup finals in Russia after Tuesday's qualifiers.

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Should Scotland be an independent country? Voters face a straightforward question yes and no as they head to the polls to cast their ballot in the country's landmark referendum.

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Davis Cup hero Andy Murray won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2015 at a star-studded reception in Belfast on Sunday.

Bhullar has big drop, Kapur moves up in South Africa

Bhullar has big drop, Kapur moves up in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Gaganjeet Bhullar faltered in the third round as he stumbled to a two-over 74 and dropped from overnight ninth to tied 35th at the the Tshwane Open in Centurion on Sunday.

Football briefs: Meet Delhi Dynamos' brand ambassador

Football briefs: Meet Delhi Dynamos' brand ambassador

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

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

The secret of boxing icon Mary Kom's success...

The secret of boxing icon Mary Kom's success...

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Almost every medal that is there to be taken is in her kitty but M C Mary Kom says she still trains like a maniac, the latest result of the regimen being a gold on debut at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Saturday.

O'Neill to be new Irish boss, Keane assistant

O'Neill to be new Irish boss, Keane assistant

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Ireland is set to appoint Martin O'Neill as manager and Roy Keane as his assistant, more than a decade after the former captain walked out on the team at the 2002 World Cup, FAI chief executive John Delaney said on Tuesday.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Where does Britain go from here? What happens to the European Union?

The Importance of Ajit Doval

The Importance of Ajit Doval

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'Under Doval, foreign powers traditionally suspicious of India were wooed.' 'Enemies were embraced.'

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin was among the first to tweet his reaction.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

McIlroy shatters tournament record at Wells Fargo

McIlroy shatters tournament record at Wells Fargo

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Rory McIlroy won for the second time in three weeks and shattered the tournament record when he clinched a seven-stroke victory at the $7.1 million Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday.

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, which had been formally tasked by the UK government last month with the process of clearance after the jab emerged "safe and effective" against the novel coronavirus in human trials, is expected to authorise the vaccine by December 28 or 29 after the final data is provided on Monday, 'The Daily Telegraph' quoted senior government sources as indicating.

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In the Kashmir Valley, we need to begin to make a distinction between an insurgent who fights the security forces and a terrorist who murders unarmed civilians, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Spain and Italy were placed in the same qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as were the Netherlands and France, but holders Germany were handed a kinder campaign with the Czech Republic their chief rivals in the draw made on Saturday.

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

Sports Shorts: Irishman Lowry wins British Open

Sports Shorts: Irishman Lowry wins British Open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

Euro Preview: Wales could hit heights or depths in final countdown

Euro Preview: Wales could hit heights or depths in final countdown

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The thousands of Welsh supporters who have brought their nation's famed singing, not to mention plenty of plastic dragons, to a major tournament after a wait of more half a century are steeling themselves to hit the heights -- or rock bottom -- on Monday.

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany bolstered their back line with the return of central defender Mats Hummels on Thursday but lacked penetration at the other end of the field as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Poland at Euro 2016.

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Never a man of many words, Ukraine coach Mykhailo Fomenko could find no other reason to explain his side's spirited but ultimately vain attempt to hold off the German steamroller in an opening Euro 2016 Group C game that ended 2-0.

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.

World champs Germany go for youth in preliminary Euro 2016 squad

World champs Germany go for youth in preliminary Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Germany coach Joachim Loew has named four talented youngsters, including three uncapped players, in his preliminary 27-man squad for Euro 2016.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

PIX: Germany crush Estonia 8-0; Italy, France win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Germany scored five times in 27 minutes in the first half to crush Estonia 8-0 and make it three wins in three Euro 2020 Group C qualifiers.

Dubai Open: Indian golfers Kapur, Atwal share lead

Dubai Open: Indian golfers Kapur, Atwal share lead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Shiv Kapur and Arjun Atwal staged a fine comeback on the back nine to take a share of the lead into the final round of the inaugural Dubai Open.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

Time to divide J&K into Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Time to divide J&K into Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'It is time to not merely assert that Kashmir is an internal problem, but begin to act on it,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Mata hails 'genius forever' George Best as United eye PSV win

Mata hails 'genius forever' George Best as United eye PSV win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Juan Mata hailed George Best "a genius forever" as an injury-hit Manchester United aim to mark the 10th anniversary of the Northern Irishman's death with a Champions League victory against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The UK will now be taking forward a solution that brings together the work on the National Health Service app and the Google/Apple solution.

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Men joined the gold quest through Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) as the team rejoiced its best ever medal haul at the mega-event on Saturday.

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The UK prime minister stressed that a complete lockdown was the only answer to prevent the overrunning of the country's state-funded National Health Service, which would be a "medical and moral disaster" beyond the raw loss of life.

With less time for acquaintance, draw at Moscow good enough for Van Gaal

With less time for acquaintance, draw at Moscow good enough for Van Gaal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Manchester United would settle for a point away to CSKA Moscow in their Champions League Group B clash on Wednesday, according to manager Louis van Gaal.

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

May is now expected focus on pushing her controversial withdrawal agreement through for a last-ditch Commons vote next Tuesday

Former England great Finney dies aged 91

Former England great Finney dies aged 91

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Tom Finney, one of England's greatest players who was famously known as the 'Preston Plumber, has died at the age of 91, his former club Preston North End said on Friday.

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Here's what you must know in the lead-up to the biggest political event of the past five years, and why it matters

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Professional soccer leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the novel coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others.

Meet Priti Patel, the first desi woman minister in Cameron cabinet

Meet Priti Patel, the first desi woman minister in Cameron cabinet

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday promoted one of its most prominent Indian-origin MPs Priti Patel by making her the new employment minister, as he unveiled the first all-Conservative cabinet in nearly 20 years with his top four aides retaining their previous portfolios