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PIX: Barty storms into semis; Halep through

PIX: Barty storms into semis; Halep through

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

World number one Ash Barty delighted the Memorial Drive crowd by breezing through to the Adelaide International semi-finals with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 victory over Sofia Kenin on Friday.

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Revealed! How Rohit plans to tackle England's bowlers

Revealed! How Rohit plans to tackle England's bowlers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

India opener Rohit Sharma has revealed that he has made some technical changes in his batting, like staying steady at the crease and playing the ball closer to his body, in his bid to be successful in the challenging English conditions.

Mata wants Pogba to extend Manchester United stay

Mata wants Pogba to extend Manchester United stay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Pogba said last month that he could seek a new challenge after three years at United, while his agent recently told The Times that the 26-year-old intends to leave the club amid reports linking him to Juventus and Real Madrid.

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Formula One leader Max Verstappen passed Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win a tense French Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday and canter 12 points clear at the top.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In the first quarter-final of the day, Germany eked out a narrow 3-1 win over Spain via the shoot-out after both the teams were locked at 2-2 in regulation time. Later, Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1.

The 10 Top Liveable Cities in the World

The 10 Top Liveable Cities in the World

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Auckland in New Zealand has been named the world's most liveable city.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool beat Chelsea; United held by West Ham

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool beat Chelsea; United held by West Ham

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Images from EPL matches played on Wednesday

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Ayew strikes as Palace hold Southampton to 2-2 draw

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Manchester United tightened their grip on second place in the Premier League

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

EPL: Rashford's late strike earns United win at Bournemouth

EPL: Rashford's late strike earns United win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Manchester United substitute Marcus Rashford scored in stoppage time as they came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 away and close the gap on the top four in an exciting Premier League clash.

UK govt wants EPL back 'as soon as possible'

UK govt wants EPL back 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Premier League, which has been on hold since March 13, remains suspended until at least April 30 while lockdown measures are in place in the United Kingdom until May 7, when the government is set to review the current restrictions in place.

FA Cup: Late extra-time Maguire winner edges United past Norwich

FA Cup: Late extra-time Maguire winner edges United past Norwich

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The win extends United's unbeaten run in all competitions to 14 matches and secures a 30th appearance in the last four of the FA Cup for the club.

Umpire Reiffel leaves the field after being hit by ball

Umpire Reiffel leaves the field after being hit by ball

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

On-field umpire Paul Reiffel was forced to leave the field on Thursday for medical attention after being hit on the back of the head by a throw from fielder Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the post lunch session on Day 1 of the Mumbai Test.

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

After opening with a 4-0 win over Chelsea, Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, would have been a second straight win, had Paul Pogba converted his second half penalty kick.

EPL: Mourinho hits back at Scholes over Pogba criticism

EPL: Mourinho hits back at Scholes over Pogba criticism

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Leicester's Mahrez finds form in time for January sales

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

Transmission of Covid through water not a concern: Experts

Transmission of Covid through water not a concern: Experts

Rediff.com12 May 2021

V K Paul, Member (Health), Niti Aayog said, "Spread of transmission through water is not a concern. Not to worry."

Foreigner arrested for blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Foreigner arrested for blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A foreign national has been arrested by Pakistani security agencies in connection with the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) Hafiz Saeed in Lahore, according to media reports.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

NorthEast United FC were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium, in Bambolim

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Awards nominations.

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The World Nature Photography Awards announced the winners of their 2020 competition, showcasing an array of talented photographers from around the world. The grand prize winner award went to Thomas Vijayan for his image of the endangered Bornean orangutan. Vijayan spent hours up a tree, waiting to see if one of the local orangutans would use it to cross over to a nearby island. Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton overtook main rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday and go eight points clear in the Formula One standings.

FA Cup: Crawley stun Leeds; easy for Spurs, Chelsea, Man City

FA Cup: Crawley stun Leeds; easy for Spurs, Chelsea, Man City

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Premier League Leeds United suffered the biggest upset of the FA Cup third round when they fell to a 3-0 defeat by fourth-tier Crawley Town on Sunday

Oval Test: Moeen Ali's third century leads England revival

Oval Test: Moeen Ali's third century leads England revival

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Moeen Ali made a superb century to lift England to 328 all out after Pakistan had taken four early wickets on the first day of the final Test at The Oval on Thursday.

PIX: Pogba misses penalty as United held at Wolves

PIX: Pogba misses penalty as United held at Wolves

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Manchester United were held 1-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers and missed out on taking top spot in the English Premier League.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The players, and referee Michael Oliver, also took a knee as the opening whistle was blown, following a moment's silence before kick off in memory of those who died in the pandemic.

Buttler hits 110 off 55 balls as England edge Pakistan

Buttler hits 110 off 55 balls as England edge Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2019

England batsman Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 110 off 55 balls as the hosts beat Pakistan by 12 runs in a thrilling run-packed second One-Day International on Saturday. Buttler's blitzkrieg and half-centuries by Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and skipper Eoin Morgan helped England to a huge total of 373 for three wickets in 50 overs.

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Europa League.

Why Mourinho is finally impressed with Martial

Why Mourinho is finally impressed with Martial

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his French winger Anthony Martial is finally understanding exactly what is required from him after he delivered an outstanding performance in Sunday's 2-1 Premier League win over Everton.

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There will be very strong interest in cooperating with India under any future American administration, but on the margins India will need to be careful not to tip its hand regarding the election.'

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation at designated health care facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

PIX: Manchester United hit Roma for six; Arsenal lose

PIX: Manchester United hit Roma for six; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scored twice each as Manchester United took a giant step towards the Europa League final with a 6-2 drubbing of AS Roma in their semi-final first leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

T20s: Dhawan takes centre stage as India sweep Windies

T20s: Dhawan takes centre stage as India sweep Windies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The left-hander's classy 92 off 62 balls guided India to the brink of victory, and he was helped by powerful hitting from Rishab Pant, whose 58-run knock was part of the 130-run partnership that formed the backbone of the Indian chase.