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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.

UK allows quarantine-free travel to low-risk countries

UK allows quarantine-free travel to low-risk countries

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

India and the US are among the countries excluded from the list of nearly 60 low-risk countries.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

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.

Countries begin to seal off UK amid new Covid surge

Countries begin to seal off UK amid new Covid surge

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The new variant is said to be 70 per cent more transmissible, though health experts say there is no evidence that it is more deadly or would react differently to vaccines.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Wednesday, Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Jeremy stamps class on CWG debut, India climb to sixth in medal table

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

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.

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.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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