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EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A separate standard operating procedure will be issued by the tourism department for precautions to be taken while operating these establishments, an official release said.

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Coach Brendon McCullum said England will continue with their attacking Bazball approach in the last two Tests.

Bollywood's romance with sport

Bollywood's romance with sport

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Here's a lowdown on when movie stars flirted with sports celebrities.

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Serie A matches played on Saturday.

'Hardik is not a newbie, needs to adapt, use his experience or will be found out'

'Hardik is not a newbie, needs to adapt, use his experience or will be found out'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Former allrounder Irfan Pathan on Monday questioned Hardik Pandya's leadership skills, saying his inability to adapt to match situations and failure to come up with a proper plan has cost Mumbai Indians dearly so far in this IPL.

Clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

Clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Reigning champions France take on Argentina in a showpiece final at Lusail Stadium with both teams looking to add a third star to their crest.

Sportspersons should not enter politics: Sehwag

Sportspersons should not enter politics: Sehwag

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Sehwag's comment comes just a day after his ex-India and Delhi colleague Gambhir found himself at the centre of a controversy following an offensive middle finger gesture to a section of the crowd in Pallekele during India's Asia Cup match against Pakistan.

Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad

Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has received a "sizeable" ransom demand for the return of his kidnapped father, the player's management company confirmed on Thursday.

I-League: Dempo drub Sporting Clube 4-1

I-League: Dempo drub Sporting Clube 4-1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Ranti Martins scored all of his team's goals as Dempo Sports Club floored Sporting Clube de Goa 4-1 and ensured they have more than just a hand on the I-League trophy in the 25th round I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Sunday.

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail stadium in Doha.

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.

More revelations of sexual abuse allegations in sports

More revelations of sexual abuse allegations in sports

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Austrian Ski Federation to investigate new claims

Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel' father has been released by his kidnappers in Nigeria, the player' management company said on Monday.

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Chhapaak is definitely the most challenging film of my career.' 'I have gone through many emotionally challenging experiences, but none affected me the way it did when I played an acid attack survivor.'

Review: Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum entertains

Review: Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum entertains

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Kunchako Boban gives his best performance in Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum.

ISL: Champs Hyderabad FC held by Mumbai in goal fest

ISL: Champs Hyderabad FC held by Mumbai in goal fest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Hyderabad played their opening home match at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune due to the ongoing renovation on the pitch at their home ground, the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli in Hyderabad.

Late-night starts for sunshine sport

Late-night starts for sunshine sport

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

In Sydney, volleyball attracted the fifth largest television audience of the 28 summer sports.

Sports Shorts: No more grid girls at Formula One races

Sports Shorts: No more grid girls at Formula One races

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, the Tamil Nadu government decided to pass again a bill in the assembly to ban online gambling and send it to Governor R N Ravi once more for his assent.

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector.

Europa League: Spanish trio and Sporting reach semis

Europa League: Spanish trio and Sporting reach semis

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid overcame German opposition to reach the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday while fellow Spaniards Valencia joined them by demolishing AZ Alkmaar.

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match'

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.

Unlock 4: What opens and what remains shut

Unlock 4: What opens and what remains shut

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

New guidelines of "unlock" were released on Saturday by the government which will ease more restrictions, including metro trains which will be allowed to restart in a phased manner from September 7.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

WWE chief Vince McMahon to retire amid probe into misconduct claims

WWE chief Vince McMahon to retire amid probe into misconduct claims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

McMahon was being investigated by the board for agreements to pay $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct

Sports Shorts: Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

Sports Shorts: Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday.

Wizcraft game for setting up sports academies

Wizcraft game for setting up sports academies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Sports academies are catching the fancy of astute businessmen. Wizcraft International Entertainment, an event management and entertainment agency, plans to rollout around 8 sports academies with an outlay of nearly Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion). The non-sport company will panout the eight academics across eight cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad,Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Chennai - in a phased manner beginning early 2008.

Champions League: Liverpool, Sporting reach group stage

Champions League: Liverpool, Sporting reach group stage

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Liverpool scored three goals in 12 dramatic first-half minutes, two of them from Emre Can, on their way to a hugely entertaining 4-2 win over Hoffenheim which took them back to the Champions League group stage after a two-season absence on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: India face Olympic champs Argentina in HWL semis

Sports Shorts: India face Olympic champs Argentina in HWL semis

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

Manika bolstered by new coach ahead of Asiad

Manika bolstered by new coach ahead of Asiad

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'We both are really working hard, and, of course there are many things on which we are focussing right now, on and off the table.'

I am not mad, I am entertaining: Balotelli

I am not mad, I am entertaining: Balotelli

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Mario Balotelli is not mad and does not miss playing in Serie A, the eccentric Italy and Manchester City forward said on Wednesday.

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The southpaw hit a match-winning 57 as Australia successfully chased down 130 to beat Pakistan to claim the third Test by eight wickets, on Saturday, and take the series 3-0.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.