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4 detected with SA Covid variant, 1 with Brazil strain: Govt

4 detected with SA Covid variant, 1 with Brazil strain: Govt

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

All travellers and contacts have been tested and quarantined.

PICS: Real Madrid see off Bayern to reach Champions League final

PICS: Real Madrid see off Bayern to reach Champions League final

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Holders Real Madrid reached the Champions League final for a third year in a row after taking advantage of Bayern Munich's carelessness in attack and defence to draw 2-2 in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday, and winning 4-3 on aggregate, at the Santiago Bernabeu, in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday.

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro struck twice to help NorthEast United FC beat FC Goa 2-0 and register their second consecutive win in the Indian Super League football in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Take a look at players in contention for PFA award

Take a look at players in contention for PFA award

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chelsea pair Diego Costa and Eden Hazard were named on Thursday on the shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Philander leads South Africa's comeback after Steyn blow

PHOTOS: Philander leads South Africa's comeback after Steyn blow

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth, on Friday.

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rodriguez whipped Everton in front from the edge of the box, and Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin ensured it was two wins from two in the Premier League so far this season.

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero had said a number of players would be fearful of resuming the season amid the virus outbreak with more than 4.02 million people infected globally and over 276,000 dead.

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho was delighted that Manchester United were on the brink of signing France midfielder Paul Pogba from Serie A champions Juventus, the Portuguese coach said on Sunday.

Williamson rues letting Delhi off the hook

Williamson rues letting Delhi off the hook

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'We believed it was a winning total and it looked like it for a long time, they started well and had all the momentum, they had some quality players, as expected on this wicket we squeezed them back and got ourselves ahead, we weren't very clinical with the catching or in our bowling, we weren't great today'

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

'Abductions are evidence of Naxal hypocrisy'

'Abductions are evidence of Naxal hypocrisy'

Rediff.com3 May 2012

On February 16 last year, while serving as the collector of Malkangiri district of Odisha, R Vineel Krishna was abducted by Naxals. He was released nine days later. The IAS officer recounts his experience

Morgan to 'definitely' captain England for India series

Morgan to 'definitely' captain England for India series

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Batsman Eoin Morgan will be England's limited-overs captain during the three-match one-day international series against India in January despite missing the tour of Bangladesh over security concerns, assistant coach Paul Farbrace said. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler stood in as skipper for the 2-1 series win against a Bangladesh side that had won their six previous ODI series at home.

When will COVID-19 end in India? Here's the answer

When will COVID-19 end in India? Here's the answer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

According to a study done by Singapore University of Technology and Design Data, coronavirus will 100 per cent end across the world on December 8.

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Rediff.com9 May 2019

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a crushing 80-run win at Chepauk and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side stands in their way again, only the stakes are much higher.

PIX: Cavani, Greenwood rally Man Utd past Tottenham

PIX: Cavani, Greenwood rally Man Utd past Tottenham

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Root said England could not afford to lower their guard against an attack which featured three bowlers -- Jason Holder, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel -- who are among the top 20 in official Test rankings.

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Despite losing the top spot to Mumbai, ATK Mohun Bagan will still harbour hopes of salvaging their season with a second successive Hero ISL title.

Transfer Talk: Will Pogba stay at Manchester United?

Transfer Talk: Will Pogba stay at Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to build his team around midfielder Paul Pogba despite media speculation linking the French World Cup winner with a move away from Old Trafford.

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 24 in five Tests.

Leaders hail vaccination drive, medicos express hope

Leaders hail vaccination drive, medicos express hope

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

As India launched the world's largest vaccination drive against the coronavirus pandemic, showing the light at the end of a 10-month tunnel that upended millions of lives and livelihoods, here are some of the quotes from politicians across parties and other people who took the jab:

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

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

Cricket Buzz: Australia to trial new Kookaburra ball in Sheffield Shield

Cricket Buzz: Australia to trial new Kookaburra ball in Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

CA said the difference between the old ball and the new one was an updated lining of the leather designed to increase the resilience of the seam.

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

With 36 different playing XIs in as many Tests under Kohli's captaincy, the Indian line-up is begging for some consistency.

'Credit to India, they played pretty well'

'Credit to India, they played pretty well'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

India was able to finish Day 1 of third Test on 307 for six because their batsmen capitalised well on the conditions at Trent Bridge and did not offer any chances in the middle session, said England pacer Chris Woakes.

PHOTOS: Another captain's innings by Kohli boosts India

PHOTOS: Another captain's innings by Kohli boosts India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli was frustrated to be dismissed three runs short of his century but another fine captain's knock inspired India on their best batting day of the series in the third Test against England at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

The Oval Test: Tons by Shafiq, Younus help Pakistan edge ahead

The Oval Test: Tons by Shafiq, Younus help Pakistan edge ahead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Asad Shafiq and Younus Khan made gritty centuries to lift Pakistan to 340 for six as England's bowlers toiled in perfect batting conditions on the second day of the final Test at The Oval on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Casey wins Valspar as Woods finishes one stroke behind

Sports Shorts: Casey wins Valspar as Woods finishes one stroke behind

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Woods, who finished one stroke behind Casey, lamented a "couple of putts here and there" that could have led to his 80th PGA Tour victory.

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Shane Watson and Suresh Raina made batting look easy on a lifeless track as Chennai Super Kings coasted to a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Tuesday's Indian Premier League match in Delhi.

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

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

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'We have got Brexit done and we can now take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities available to us as an independent trading nation, striking trade deals with other partners around the world,' Downing Street said in a statement.

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

How many times has NaMo attended a movie star's wedding reception?

US Senate rejects full Obamacare repeal without replacement

US Senate rejects full Obamacare repeal without replacement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The bill which would have given a two-year window to bring a replacement of Obamacare was defeated by 55-45 votes on Wednesday in the Republican-majority Senate.

PIX: Teenager Fati lifts Barca to win; Inter down Udinese

PIX: Teenager Fati lifts Barca to win; Inter down Udinese

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati scored twice to lead his side to a 2-1 win at home to Levante on Sunday, finding the net in a league game for the first time in more than four months and becoming the youngest player to net a La Liga double. Romelu Lukaku scored a quickfire second-half double to give Inter Milan a 2-0 win at Udinese on Sunday, ending their run of three successive 1-1 league draws.

PHOTOS: South Africa crush Australia in first Test

PHOTOS: South Africa crush Australia in first Test

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Kagiso Rabada claimed five wickets as South Africa crushed Australia by a huge margin of 177 runs, to win the first Test against Australia, on Day 5 in Perth, on Monday.

2nd Test: Patient Windies build strong position v England

2nd Test: Patient Windies build strong position v England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Stuart Broad bowled particularly well for England, unlucky to pick up only three scalps during a long day in the field for the visitors, who dropped several catches, including two by Jos Buttler at third slip.