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How Solskjaer made himself the only candidate for United job

How Solskjaer made himself the only candidate for United job

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Solskjaer took full advantage of the chance that fell his way.

Inspired by Bindra, Avani makes history at Paralympics

Inspired by Bindra, Avani makes history at Paralympics

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'...when I read Abhinav Bindra Sir's autobiography, it really inspired me, because he gave his 100 per cent to what he did and he won India's first individual gold medal.'

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Bayern come from behind to beat gutsy Mainz 2-1 and widen gap.

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

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

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Insurance companies are seeking a separate deduction limit of Rs 1 lakh for insurance premium payment under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act in the upcoming Union Budget to bring in more people under the ambit of insurance. The insurers also want reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rate of 18 per cent currently applied on health insurance products to 5 per cent to make such products more affordable to common people. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2022-23 on February 1.

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

After a week of public arguments about Premier League players, who earn an average salary of 240,000 a month, refusing to take a pay cut while top clubs use public money to pay their furloughed non-playing staff, there is little doubt that the game -- and its players -- have suffered a serious blow to their image. There is no question that many footballers do help out good causes generously, just as most clubs are engaged with effective community programmes all-year round.

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Serbia's Prijovic arrested for violating coronavirus curfew

Serbia's Prijovic arrested for violating coronavirus curfew

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Serbian government has imposed a daily 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew during weekdays and a more stringent weekend ban starting at 1 p.m. on Saturdays till 5 a.m. on Mondays in order to curb the spread of the virus. Serbia striker Aleksandar Prijovic was arrested for violating the Balkan nation's coronavirus curfew.

Big blow to Bayern Munich, Juventus

Big blow to Bayern Munich, Juventus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris St Germain after testing positive for COVID-19 while midfielder Marc Roca will miss the game due to injury.

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Germany's restart shows Ligue 1 could still conclude'

'Germany's restart shows Ligue 1 could still conclude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The French professional league (LFP) ended its season last week with 10 games left, awarding the title to Paris St Germain and leaving Lyon outside the placings for European competition next season.

'EPL players should have right to refuse to return'

'EPL players should have right to refuse to return'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Professional soccer has been suspended since mid-March due to the coronavirus, which has infected more than 186,000 people in Britain, killing more than 28,000.

By not paying staff on time, are airlines taking risks with safety?

By not paying staff on time, are airlines taking risks with safety?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Commercial aviation is safe because the crew is paid well and trained extensively for contingencies

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Soccer Extras: Kompany takes on new match-day role

Soccer Extras: Kompany takes on new match-day role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

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

'Rajinikanth has lost credibility'

'Rajinikanth has lost credibility'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He should not have said that he will contest irrespective of his health four weeks ago.'

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

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

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool share spoils in pulsating tie

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool share spoils in pulsating tie

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The match lived up to its billing right from the start

La Liga: Hard time for big clubs as Madrid manager Benitez makes sorry start

La Liga: Hard time for big clubs as Madrid manager Benitez makes sorry start

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Barca overcome solid Bilbao challenge to scrape through 1-0.

Football Briefs: Sarri just wants to have fun at Chelsea

Football Briefs: Sarri just wants to have fun at Chelsea

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

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

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. It overtakes Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can accommodate 90,000 people.

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a tweet, Patanjali Ayurved said, "Moment of pride!! Efforts of scientists at Patanjali to make corona medicine have been successful today. We are pleased to announce the First evidence based medicine for Covid-19 by Patanjali."

Don't want to decide on Leader of Opposition in hurry: Speaker

Don't want to decide on Leader of Opposition in hurry: Speaker

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she is not in favour of taking any decision in haste on the issue of nominating Leader of Opposition but has to take a call before the coming budget session.

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

Champions League PIX: Porto down Juve; Dortmund win

Champions League PIX: Porto down Juve; Dortmund win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IMAGES from Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

No regrets for Harshal on missing out on T20 World Cup

No regrets for Harshal on missing out on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Harshal Patel is not losing his sleep over not making it to the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite a consistent run in IPL 2021.

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Images from the Champions League football matches played on Wednesday night.

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Immunity boosting foods and drinks. Sustainable fashion. Beauty products with natural ingredients. There was always a market for these, and the pandemic has only made it bigger. Within beauty, brands have recorded a greater demand for ayurveda products.

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The list of players who have been defaulted from a tour-level match for on-field misconduct.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

Barcelona sack Zubizarreta as director of football

Barcelona sack Zubizarreta as director of football

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Barcelona have sacked Andoni Zubizarreta as their director of football, the Spanish club said on Monday.

'Zika not a reason to cancel Olympics'

'Zika not a reason to cancel Olympics'

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Zika virus outbreak in Brazil does not pose enough of a threat to warrant cancelling or putting off the Olympic Games set to be held in Rio de Janeiro in August, a leading US health official said.

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shakib accepted charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and therefore does not have the right to appeal against the punishment, which could have been a maximum of five years.

BCCI refuses to compensate PCB in absence of 'legally binding document'

BCCI refuses to compensate PCB in absence of 'legally binding document'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Meanwhile, Pakistan ready to play in India, says PCB chief

How Modi Lost The Plot

How Modi Lost The Plot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Perhaps the BJP will win the UP elections, but that will be a political win and will leave the problems on the ground from the economy to national security to disaffected farmers and minorities intact, asserts Aakar Patel.

Dawood not in Pakistan, says Pak High Commissioner

Dawood not in Pakistan, says Pak High Commissioner

Rediff.com11 May 2015

India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim is not in Pakistan, Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit said on Monday

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be tweaked by the All England Club in special circumstances.