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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.

Force India car good enough for podium finish: Hulkenberg

Force India car good enough for podium finish: Hulkenberg

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The chase for that elusive podium finish continues but Sahara Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg said that his team has the car and technology to achieve a top-3 finish in one of the remaining five races in this year's Formula One Championships.

PHOTOS: Australia take opening day honours in Perth

PHOTOS: Australia take opening day honours in Perth

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Australia ripped through South Africa's top order in the first hour, dismissed the tourists for 242 by tea and reached 105 without loss at close on the back of some Dave Warner fireworks on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday.

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Presenting the best street foods across the world.

Poor finish costs Chandela a medal at World Cup

Poor finish costs Chandela a medal at World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2018

India's shooter Apurvi Chandela had a gold medal in her grasp before a slip up in the 19th shot pushed her outside the medal bracket at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol stage.

Formula One: Vettel wins incident-packed race at home

Formula One: Vettel wins incident-packed race at home

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

World champion Sebastian Vettel finally tasted Formula One success on home soil after a composed victory in Sunday's German Grand Prix although safety worries again rocked the sport after a series of incidents.

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was reprimanded by the ICC for celebrating aggressively after taking a wicket during the first Twenty20 International against Australia in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

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.

PIX: Bipasha-Karan party with Shilpa, Tabu

PIX: Bipasha-Karan party with Shilpa, Tabu

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

EPL PHOTOS: United crush Leicester, City & Arsenal win

EPL PHOTOS: United crush Leicester, City & Arsenal win

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Jose Mourinho's reshaped Manchester United destroyed Premier League champions Leicester City 4-1 with a performance that thrilled Old Trafford on Saturday and justified his decision to leave out Wayne Rooney. The shake-up seemed to liberate Paul Pogba who led the way with a polished display, heading his first goal for the club on 42 minutes and starting the clever move that led to Juan Mata firing home United's second after 37 minutes.

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.

EPL: Brighton criticise Palace fans after trouble outside stadium

EPL: Brighton criticise Palace fans after trouble outside stadium

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

As the highly-anticipated derby got underway, Brighton allege that a small number of Palace supporters showed up without tickets and tried to force their way into the away end of the stadium.

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

'Unauthorised CSA bonuses started before IPL2'

'Unauthorised CSA bonuses started before IPL2'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Cricket South Africa executives could have been getting 'unauthorised' bonuses even before receiving the controversial payments for hosting IPL's 2009 season currently the subject of an inquiry ordered by Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, a former CSA Board member has claimed.

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.

Tevez misses training, returns to Argentina

Tevez misses training, returns to Argentina

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could be in more trouble after he missed training without permission on Wednesday in order to return to Argentina.

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.

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:

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

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.

France World Cup final penpix

France World Cup final penpix

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

France World Cup final penpix:

Captain Fantastic propels Afghanistan to the World Cup

Captain Fantastic propels Afghanistan to the World Cup

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Afghanistan qualified for next year's cricket World Cup as captain Asghar Stanikzai played through the pain barrier to produce a heroic innings and lead them to a five-wicket victory over Ireland on Friday.

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

France launched an app to alert users to attacks on Wednesday, two days before the Euro 2016 soccer championship gets underway under a state of emergency imposed after militant Islamists struck Paris in November. The Interior Ministry app, called SAIP, flashes a warning on a user's mobile phone screen if there is an attack close to their location or suspicion of an imminent strike. Users can also request alerts for up to eight geographic areas, including individual districts in the capital. First impressions on social media were mixed.

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.

ISL: Hume's last minute goal helps ATK hold NorthEast

ISL: Hume's last minute goal helps ATK hold NorthEast

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Canadian striker Iain Hume proved his worth once again as he scored a last minute goal to help Atletico de Kolkata hold NorthEast United FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ukraine advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half helped them to a 2-1 home win over Portugal, whose talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal.

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

France's Winter Olympics team will not travel to the 2018 Games in South Korea if its security cannot be guaranteed, France's sports minister said on Thursday, the first major doubts by a participating nation about growing North Korean tensions.

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Used to relying heavily on one key player for their European glory in the past -- Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the 1984 and 2000 tournaments respectively -- French fans have two talented players on whom to pin their hopes at Euro 2016.

Don't tinker with Test cricket: Virat

Don't tinker with Test cricket: Virat

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'It's the most beautiful format of the game.' 'I don't think it's going to go anywhere.' 'I don't even see it getting compressed to four days.'

IPL PIX: CSK rout Delhi to set up final against Mumbai

IPL PIX: CSK rout Delhi to set up final against Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2019

efending champions Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical performance to beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets and enter their eighth final of the Indian Premier League.

'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.

EPL: Manchester United's Pogba sidelined for long-term with injury

EPL: Manchester United's Pogba sidelined for long-term with injury

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Pogba suffered the injury in United's 3-0 Champions League win over Basel this month.

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

Champions League: Barca down United at Old Trafford; Ajax hold Juve

Champions League: Barca down United at Old Trafford; Ajax hold Juve

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg matches played on Wednesday

Dubai WC: Double glory for Donald, Quiros triumphs

Dubai WC: Double glory for Donald, Quiros triumphs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Briton became the first player to win the orders of merit on both sides of the Atlantic on Sunday while Spain's Alvaro Quiros lifted the European Tour's season-ending Dubai World Championship title.

Thursday night live! Nadal faces unknown Japanese at US Open

Thursday night live! Nadal faces unknown Japanese at US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The Spaniard, who is renowned for his strict on-court routines, complained about the noise of the rowdy audience at his match, the din amplified by the closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium to protect the players from rain.

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Indeed has seen an increase in listings for drivers, food delivery runners, and other service providers.

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

EPL PIX: Man United give Solskjaer winning Old Trafford debut

EPL PIX: Man United give Solskjaer winning Old Trafford debut

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continued his dream start as Manchester United caretaker manager with a 3-1 Premier League win over Huddersfield on his Old Trafford debut in the dugout on Wednesday.