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Di Resta to start 5th, Sutil 7th in Force India's home race

Di Resta to start 5th, Sutil 7th in Force India's home race

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Sahara Force India registered their best qualifying performance this season with Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil setting the fifth and seventh fastest times at the Formula One British Grand Prix in Silverstone.

Murray signs with Bhupathi's agency

Murray signs with Bhupathi's agency

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

US Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray has signed on as the first client of a new partnership between his management company and Indian doubles star Mahesh Bhupathi's GloboSport.

It's important I'm not too hard on myself: Murray

It's important I'm not too hard on myself: Murray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Andy Murray is performing a delicate balancing act as he prepares for a claycourt Davis Cup final and the ATP World Tour Finals on an indoor hardcourt at the O2 Arena.

Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life

Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Alex Ferguson is staying on at Manchester United as a director and has hand-picked his successor in Everton manager David Moyes and few people would imagine him sitting quietly upstairs when the new season gets underway.

Di Resta earns six points for Force India

Di Resta earns six points for Force India

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Paul di Resta added six more points to Sahara Force India's kitty with a seventh-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix of the Formula One Championship, while teammate Adrian Sutil finished 13th in Barcelona on Sunday.

British Sikh soldier in row over his turban

British Sikh soldier in row over his turban

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

The British army's first Sikh soldier allowed to wear a turban rather than a bearskin on ceremonial duties has suffered abuse from his colleagues over his headgear and his refusal to cut hair and his beard, a media report said on Sunday.

Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford

Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Alex Ferguson's glittering reign as Manchester United manager was celebrated when his wife Cathy unveiled a bronze statue of the Scot outside Old Trafford on Friday.

#MeToo: Johri's deadline for reply submission ends, BCCI questions CoA role

#MeToo: Johri's deadline for reply submission ends, BCCI questions CoA role

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

There was no clarity on whether Johri has submitted his response to the allegation, made by an anonymous accuser claiming to be his ex-colleague at a previous job.

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Britain number one Andy Murray has overtaken 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to claim the third spot in the ATP world rankings.

'What better exposition of Kalyug can there be?'

'What better exposition of Kalyug can there be?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The only loser is the tax payer who doesn't have a clue as to how his money is being used.'

Italian Open: Djokovic suffers rare loss as Murray takes Rome title

Italian Open: Djokovic suffers rare loss as Murray takes Rome title

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Andy Murray punctured Novak Djokovic's air of dominance by beating the out-of-sorts Serb in straight sets in the final of the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday.

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Slipshod direction and listless story produce a superfluous drama about how a judge turns into a murderer, notes Prasanna D Zore.

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

It cannot be that only in this case the CBI has developed a spine, refusing to heed the advice of its political masters.' 'There is something that does not meet the eye here,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Ferguson eyes director's role at United after coaching job

Ferguson eyes director's role at United after coaching job

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Alex Ferguson sees himself becoming a director at Manchester United when he finally decides to quit management.

EPL title race between United and City: Ferguson

EPL title race between United and City: Ferguson

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The teams clash at the Etihad stadium on Sunday (1700 IST) with United three points clear of champions City.

PHOTOS: Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final

PHOTOS: Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men's tennis again when he defeated Andy Murray, the man who deposed him as world number one, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in an epic Qatar Open final in Doha on Saturday.

Conte amazed to leave Celtic 'hell' with handsome win

Conte amazed to leave Celtic 'hell' with handsome win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Juventus coach Antonio Conte has suffered much in recent months but coming away from the 'hell' of a noisy and fervent Celtic Park with a 3-0 win in their Champions League last 16 first leg felt like an enormous relief.

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

Di Resta 4th fastest on day 2 of Jerez test

Di Resta 4th fastest on day 2 of Jerez test

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta drove the new brand VJM06 for the second time and managed the fourth-fastest time on the second day of the pre-season testing in Jerez.

Fergie's sparing, yet successful Dutch deals

Fergie's sparing, yet successful Dutch deals

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Robin van Persie has announced his arrival at Old Trafford in style. The question is will he make the same impact as Fergie's other Dutch signings?

Rajendra Singh 'falsely implicated' in Dara encounter

Rajendra Singh 'falsely implicated' in Dara encounter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party national secretary Kirit Somaiya on Friday alleged that his party colleague Rajendra Singh Rathore was falsely implicated in the Dara Singh encounter case and demanded action against some Congress leaders.

Federer believes Wimbledon loss has matured Murray

Federer believes Wimbledon loss has matured Murray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Andy Murray's tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot's golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray's hopes that day in July.

Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin

Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Andy Murray did not just beat Roger Federer for the first time in Grand Slam play at the Australian Open on Friday, the Scot's relentless onslaught made the King of Cool lose his cool.

Exodus of NE people: 'Rumour-mongers won't be spared'

Exodus of NE people: 'Rumour-mongers won't be spared'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

With exodus of northeast origin people from Bangalore continuing, the Centre on Friday vowed to take strong action against those responsible for spreading rumours leading to the situation.

Manchester United to honour manager Ferguson

Manchester United to honour manager Ferguson

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Manchester United will commemorate manager Alex Ferguson's 26th year in charge of the team by unveiling a statue of the Scot this month, the Premier League leaders said in a statement.

After 8 years, juvenile court declares rapist as 'adult'

After 8 years, juvenile court declares rapist as 'adult'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Seven years after he got away with the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl, the key accused, who claimed to be a minor, was on Monday, declared as a 'major' on the day the heinous crime was committed.

Murray focused on more Grand Slam success

Murray focused on more Grand Slam success

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Achieving a lifetime goal can leave some players content but may also blight their ambition. For Andy Murray, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

Kerala HC satisfied with police probe into nun rape case

Kerala HC satisfied with police probe into nun rape case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The bench observed that if a hasty investigation was conducted, the accused would be allowed to go scot-free.

Murray knows must do more to become 'Sir Andy'

Murray knows must do more to become 'Sir Andy'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Andy Murray is coming off a season in which he became the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title and won Olympic gold at the London Games but the Scot does not think he has done enough to deserve a knighthood yet.

Murray realistic about chances of knighthood

Murray realistic about chances of knighthood

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Andy Murray is coming off a season in which he became the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title and won Olympic gold at the London Games but the Scot does not think he has done enough to deserve a knighthood yet.

Sikh becomes first Buckingham Palace guard with turban

Sikh becomes first Buckingham Palace guard with turban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Jatenderpal Singh Bhullar, 25, is the first guardsman in 180 years of tradition to choose to wear his turban on the famous forecourt.

Five Memorable Manchester Derbies

Five Memorable Manchester Derbies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Ahead of the all-important clash, Rediff.com looks at five memorable derbies between the fierce rivals.

'Super Kings only suspended; we can come back after two years'

'Super Kings only suspended; we can come back after two years'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A senior Chennai Super Kings official, reacting to the franchise's suspension from the Indian Premier League, conceded that it never expected to go "scot-free" in the spot-fixing scandal that rocked cricket in 2013.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

Why is Rajat Gupta less equal than others

Why is Rajat Gupta less equal than others

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

If Gupta had given Raj Rajaratnam information that Goldman Sachs was going to get an investment from Warren Buffet (and suppose, if Rajaratnam had not sold an already long position in Goldman stock based on this material, non-public information), would this have amounted to a criminal offence on Gupta's part?

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Britain's Andy Murray defeated Spain's David Ferrer 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a gruelling Sony Open final in Miami, on Sunday to move above Roger Federer to second in the world rankings.

Paris Masters: Murray wastes match point in defeat

Paris Masters: Murray wastes match point in defeat

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Andy Murray wasted a match point before being knocked out 5-7, 7-6, 6-2 by Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday.

Murray wastes match-point, loses to qualifier Janowicz

Murray wastes match-point, loses to qualifier Janowicz

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Andy Murray wasted a match-point before being knocked out 5-7, 7-6, 6-2 by Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday.

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Britain's world number three Andy Murray has stressed the importance of gender equality in tennis, saying the work ethic required to succeed is the same for both men and women.