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Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India will begin their campaign against South Africa at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on January 15.

Regime change will not come in way of bilateral ties: Bashir

Regime change will not come in way of bilateral ties: Bashir

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

A change of government in India would not come in the way of bilateral ties, Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir said on Monday.

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

EPL: Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival; Chelsea draw

EPL: Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival; Chelsea draw

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Everton secured their English Premier League status as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored five minutes from time to snatch a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace after they rallied from two goals down at a rocking Goodison Park on Thursday.

#Boys2Men: Style tips from these influential Indians

#Boys2Men: Style tips from these influential Indians

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The good folks at GQ honoured the 50 most influential young Indians recently. And we took notes from the red carpet. We bring you some dos (and a couple of don'ts)

EPL: Ton up for Mane as Liverpool sink Palace 3-0

EPL: Ton up for Mane as Liverpool sink Palace 3-0

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club to help secure a 3-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday.

How football looks to liven up empty stands amid coronavirus

How football looks to liven up empty stands amid coronavirus

Rediff.com13 May 2020

From cardboard cut-outs of real fans to an app allowing supporters to influence the volume of noise piped into stadiums, people are developing ideas for how to put some matchday atmosphere back into the stadiums -- though whether their ideas are accepted is a different matter.

Football PIX: Sans Messi, PSG crush Clermont; Dortmund win

Football PIX: Sans Messi, PSG crush Clermont; Dortmund win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

GOLD! Reminiscing India's first Olympic hockey triumph 70 years ago...

GOLD! Reminiscing India's first Olympic hockey triumph 70 years ago...

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Seventy years after Independent India won its first Olympic gold in hockey in London defeating Britain, living legend Balbir Singh Sr. went down the memory lanes and said he was overwhelmed by a sense of patriotism after the triumph.

City manager Guardiola dismisses Chinese media criticism

City manager Guardiola dismisses Chinese media criticism

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'For the Premier League champions, their appearance in China was nothing more than a commercial obligation, and their lack of enthusiasm and the indifferent treatment of their hosts stands in stark contrast to representatives of other clubs'

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Bahader had previously told media he was 75, which he attributed to "rounding up".

Zico leaves FC Goa after three seasons in charge

Zico leaves FC Goa after three seasons in charge

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

In its immediate next step, the club is in the process of appointing a Technical Director, who has the relevant coaching experience and scouting knowledge within the Indian footballing ecosystem.

Assam struggles to remain afloat; IMD forecasts more rain

Assam struggles to remain afloat; IMD forecasts more rain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

More than 39.8 lakh people in 27 of the 33 districts in the state were affected by the deluge on Thursday.

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Barca won their fifth European Cup in 2015 and the signs of decline have been evident over the past five years since -- but no-one envisaged a fall as great as this.

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As cracks began to appear in their ongoing agitation against the agri laws, farmer unions on Wednesday cancelled their planned march to Parliament on February 1 when the Budget would be presented.

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli's decision to quit Royal Challengers Bangalore captaincy after the ongoing season had no impact on the team's performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, asserted head coach Mike Hesson.

Olga Tellis, a true legend of our times

Olga Tellis, a true legend of our times

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Olga Tellis, a legend in Indian journalism, completes 50 years as a reporter this year. A no-nonsense journalist whom politicians and officialdom took on at their peril, Ms Tellis has always been known as a hard-as-nails scribe who would ferret out the truth at any cost.

Iraq to back Prince Ali in FIFA election

Iraq to back Prince Ali in FIFA election

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The Iraq Football Association (IFA) pledged their support for Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in next month's FIFA presidential election.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol, while Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory.

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Pogba publicly criticised United's tactics in their 1-1 home draw with Wolves at the weekend, and is reported to have annoyed Mourinho by posting an Instagram video of himself laughing in the stands during the team's League Cup defeat to Derby County on Tuesday.

Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Jong is proud to join the likes of compatriots Ronald Koeman, Frank de Boer and Patrick Kluivert in heading to the Nou Camp, having dreamed of wearing Barca colours.

Champions League: Chelsea down Porto; PSG edge past Bayern in thriller

Champions League: Chelsea down Porto; PSG edge past Bayern in thriller

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

PIX: Man City hammer Leeds 7-0; Bayern rout Stuttgart

PIX: Man City hammer Leeds 7-0; Bayern rout Stuttgart

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Manchester City crushed Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday to make it seven Premier League wins a row and move four points clear at the top of the table.

'Whether we like it or not, we live in troubled times'

'Whether we like it or not, we live in troubled times'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'A small spark can create a volcano. Authors should keep this in mind.' R Ramasubramanian reports on the Tamil Nadu government's ban on two books written by Dalit writers.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 41-year-old has made 640 appearances in Serie A, within striking distance of the 647-game record of AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini. Buffon began his career at Parma before moving to the Turin club in 2001.

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'While I am personally pained at the raids on Dr Roy's home, I want to ask five questions of those crying themselves hoarse over the attack on the "freedom of the press",' says Sudhir Bisht.

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Barcelona have been linked to a host of forwards during the winter transfer window as they seek experienced backup options for Luis Suarez.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Shastri determined to get 'class act' Raina back in Test team

Shastri determined to get 'class act' Raina back in Test team

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Former India cricketer and the national team director, Ravi Shastri said it would be his endeavour to get left-handed batsman Suresh Raina back in the Test side in Mumbai on Monday.

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

PSG made hard work of beating Strasbourg 4-2 in the French Ligue 1, while Real Madrid registered a comfortable 4-1 win away to Alaves in their opening game.

ISL: Former Chelsea player Mutu signs for FC Pune City

ISL: Former Chelsea player Mutu signs for FC Pune City

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The 36-year-old player, whose career has been chequered by controversy, spent last season at Petrolul Ploieti, a top-flight Romanian club.

No evidence against Saeed, can't jail him to please anyone: Pak envoy

No evidence against Saeed, can't jail him to please anyone: Pak envoy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Amid row over Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Pakistan on Friday said it was not aware about the meeting and asserted that no action can be taken against the Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief as there was no evidence against him.

Sangakkara-led MCC to play four matches in Pakistan

Sangakkara-led MCC to play four matches in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), will play one 50-over game and three T20 matches during their upcoming tour of Pakistan, beginning on Thursday. MCC president Kumar Sangakkara will captain a 12-member squad for the tour, which includes the likes of Ravi Bopara, Roelof van der Merwe and Ross Whiteley.

Lampard has task cut out at Chelsea...

Lampard has task cut out at Chelsea...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Lampard must re-energise the team to even hold onto Chelsea's tag as best of the rest behind Premier League champions Manchester City and runners-up Liverpool.

Bundesliga: Leverkusen stay in hunt for Champions League spot

Bundesliga: Leverkusen stay in hunt for Champions League spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The hosts could have snatched victory in the last action of the game but Michael Gregoritsch's point-blank header was saved by Lukas Hradecky.

India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan

India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Setting the terms for revival of the composite dialogue process with the Modi government, Pakistan on Monday made it clear that India should not shy away from dealing with "contentious" issues like Jammu and Kashmir and not lay down any preconditions for talks.

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

All shops and commercial establishments, hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed during this period, Yediyurappa said.

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

If the Opposition has any chance at the prime minister's job, it can happen only if they all stop dropping names and work at the grassroots-level, state-wise, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mourinho says talk of Man United departure is 'garbage'

Mourinho says talk of Man United departure is 'garbage'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation about his future at the Premier League club, saying he would like a long-term stay at Old Trafford provided the team's owners are happy with his input.