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List of English league champions

List of English league champions

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

English champions and runners-up since the league restarted in the 1946-47 season after World War Two:

British honour for NRI industrialist

British honour for NRI industrialist

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Leading NRI industrialist Rami Ranger was on Saturday made a member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to business and to the British Asian community.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Pakistan suspects 'foreign hand' in Wagah attack

Pakistan suspects 'foreign hand' in Wagah attack

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Pakistan's Punjab government has said that the involvement of a "foreign hand" could not be ruled out in the Wagah Border suicide bombing, even after three homegrown militant factions separately claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 61 people.

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Watch the Auto Expo 2018 highlight.

Increased Pak activity on Jammu border: BSF

Increased Pak activity on Jammu border: BSF

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

GK Bansal, additional director general of the BSF, was quoted by a private television channel, as saying that Pakistani Rangers were building embankments, bunkers and observation towers and said that this was too close for comfort, as they were just 10 to 15 meters from the international border.

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves. Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground.

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

BSF finds tunnels used by terrorists for infiltration into J-K

BSF finds tunnels used by terrorists for infiltration into J-K

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

"Border Security Force detects a tunnel along the international border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua. "More details awaited," officials said.

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

World wrestling body asks all federations to suspend dealing with India

World wrestling body asks all federations to suspend dealing with India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The denial of visa to Pakistani shooters had led to the International Olympic Committee suspending discussions with India for hosting future global events.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

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

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Portugal will look to their Euro 2020 opener with Hungary to get a head start

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Elephants were trapped by a sudden release of flood waters at the Mundali Barrage. Five of them were swept away from the herd

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

BSF lodges protest with Pak over border firing

BSF lodges protest with Pak over border firing

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Following an infiltration bid on Saturday morning and ceasefire violations over the last 24 hours, the Border Security Force has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over the incidents along the International Border in Jammu

Pak troops violate ceasefire along international border in Jammu

Pak troops violate ceasefire along international border in Jammu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani troops on Sunday fired on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Manchester City move a step closer to the Premier League title after a game in which both sides finished with 10 men.

NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action

NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

New South Wales bowler Aaron Bird was reported for having a doubtful bowling action during his stint in the Ford Ranger Cup. Match umpires mentioned about Aaron as having a doubtful bowling action with some of his deliveries during the Ford Ranger Cup matches between Queensland and New South Wales on October 18, South Australia and New South Wales on October 22, and the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Final between New South Wales and Victoria on January 24.

Indian-origin man is London transport chief

Indian-origin man is London transport chief

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Kulveer Ranger, 33, an Indian-origin management consultant who has previously worked on London's transport system, has been appointed the director of transport policy by the new mayor, Boris Johnson.

Forget Leicester, Aberdeen are Britain's shock title challengers

Forget Leicester, Aberdeen are Britain's shock title challengers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

A huge shock is on the cards in British football as a rank outsider is threatening to gatecrash the millionaire favourites. But it is Scottish hopefuls Aberdeen and not English league leaders Leicester who have bridged the biggest financial gulf.

The stories behind the costumes at Comic Con

The stories behind the costumes at Comic Con

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

At Mumbai Comic Con 2018, which was held over the weekend, we asked people how much they spent on their costumes.

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

"Assistant Sub Inspector of BSF A K Upadhayay was injured when a shell exploded near him in RS Pura sector. He received splinter injures in his hand", a BSF spokesman said.

EPL: City manager Pellegrini unaffected by Chelsea's surge

EPL: City manager Pellegrini unaffected by Chelsea's surge

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Manuel Pellegrini shrugged that he was "not worried about Chelsea" despite seeing his Manchester City team fall further behind the Premier League leaders at the end of a dispiriting week for both the Chilean and his champions.

Pak targets border posts in Jammu in fresh firing

Pak targets border posts in Jammu in fresh firing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday again violated the ceasefire by firing on forward posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from India.

21 arrested after attack at Wagah, nationwide alert sounded

21 arrested after attack at Wagah, nationwide alert sounded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

At least 21 people, including a suicide-bomber, were arrested on Monday and explosives and a suicide vest recovered from Wagah border area as all of Pakistan was put on red alert after 61 people were killed in a deadly terror attack at the Indo-Pak land border crossing.

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bala Devi is hoping for an Indian Super League-style women's league in the near future.

Four goals in last seven minutes as Liverpool beat QPR

Four goals in last seven minutes as Liverpool beat QPR

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Liverpool scored a stunning 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers with four of the five goals coming in the last seven minutes capping an astonishing finale to their Premier League match at Loftus Road on Sunday.

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The clashes led to the disruption and then suspension of many domestic and international flights around the country's main airports.

EPL: Chelsea consolidate top spot; Manchester United blank QPR

EPL: Chelsea consolidate top spot; Manchester United blank QPR

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Chelsea ran riot at Swansea City, scoring four times before halftime on the way to a 5-0 win that sent Jose Mourinho's side five points clear in the Premier League on Saturday.

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Denmark have rediscovered their hunger and are starting to believe they can secure the trophy they won in spectacular fashion in 1992.

Pak shelling: BSF DG to review border preparedness

Pak shelling: BSF DG to review border preparedness

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Border Security Force Director General D K Pathak is rushing to border areas along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of heavy shelling from Pakistan that left a trooper dead on Monday and caused damage to civilian infrastructure.

Civilian injured in Pak firing along LoC in Poonch

Civilian injured in Pak firing along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The ceasefire violation coincides with Home Minister Rajnath Singh's four-day visit to the state.

Indo, Pak border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers

Indo, Pak border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The two sides, sources said, also agreed to stop ceasefire violations along the International Border "through enhanced communication via multiple modes at all possible levels".

Pakistan violates ceasefire hours after flag meet

Pakistan violates ceasefire hours after flag meet

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Hours after India and Pakistan held a flag meeting in an attempt to diffuse the tensions along the International Border along Jammu, Pakistan once again violated the ceasefire in the Pargwal sector of the international border near Jammu, the same area where the flag meeting was held.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: 28 killed as bloody siege of Karachi airport ends

PHOTOS: 28 killed as bloody siege of Karachi airport ends

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

"The airport has been cleared. The security forces killed seven terrorists while three blew themselves up during the fight," Director General, Rangers, Major General Rizwan Akhtar told media. "Very soon we will hand over the airport to the civilian aviation authority to start its normal operations," he said. "The attack is over and we have cleared the area of all militants, and we will hand over the airport to the Civil Aviation Authority at 12.00 pm (0700 GMT)," paramilitary Rangers spokesman Sibtain Rizvi told reporters.

Al Qaeda group bombs Wagah border; 54 killed, 200 injured

Al Qaeda group bombs Wagah border; 54 killed, 200 injured

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

At least 54 people, including 11 women and security personnel, were killed and about 200 others injured in a powerful suicide blast in Pakistan at Wagah on Sunday, minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at the Indo-Pak border.

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Colonel Tahir of the Rangers said that the intelligence-based raid was launched after reports that people involved in crimes were hiding there.