News for 'St Andrews'

Liz Hurley accepts Shane Warne's marriage proposal

Liz Hurley accepts Shane Warne's marriage proposal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

British actress Elizabeth Hurley has reportedly accepted Australian cricketer Shane Warne's proposal to marry him.

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour.

Randhawa in good nick for British Open

Randhawa in good nick for British Open

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The Indian ace is looking to break the jinx of previous Asian number ones failing to get beyond the second round since 2000.

Chelsea begin life under Di Matteo with Cup win

Chelsea begin life under Di Matteo with Cup win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Chelsea started life after Andre Villas-Boas with an improved performance as goals from Juan Mata and Raul Meireles secured a 2-0 win over second tier Birmingham City in an FA Cup fifth-round replay.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

This couple is giving a new life to India's landmarks

This couple is giving a new life to India's landmarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Varsha Nair and Vivek Wagh are painting India on whatever canvas is possible.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

FA Cup matches postponed

FA Cup matches postponed

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Four FA Cup third round matches were postponed on Saturday because of freezing weather gripping parts of England.

India can't handle fiscal deficit for long: Pranab

India can't handle fiscal deficit for long: Pranab

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shared with industry leaders in New Delhi on Sunday, his government's intent to wind down stimulus measures next year, Mukherjee told reporters in St Andrews, Scotland, that he had already told Parliament high fiscal deficit was not sustainable in the long run.

British Open to finish on Monday for first time since 1988

British Open to finish on Monday for first time since 1988

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

The British Open will end on a Monday for the first time since the late Seve Ballesteros won at Royal Lytham in 1988 after high winds caused havoc on Saturday.

Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham

Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Bolton Wanderers ended Birmingham City's dream of an FA and League Cup double when South Korean Lee Chung-yong headed home in the 90th minute to secure a 3-2 win in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Major blow for NZ ahead of World Cup

Major blow for NZ ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Southee suffers thumb fracture, injury scare for Allen

Ukrainian Troops Head To Battle

Ukrainian Troops Head To Battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The region around Ukraine's capital continues to recover from Russia's aborted assault on Kyiv, which turned many communities into battlefields.

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham win

League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham win

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Ugly scenes marred Birmingham City's 2-1 League Cup quarter-final victory over local rivals Aston Villa on Wednesday with fans ripping up seats and throwing flares into the crowd after a post-match pitch invasion.

India to receive Russia's Nerpa submarine in 2010

India to receive Russia's Nerpa submarine in 2010

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

India will receive its first new generation Nerpa Akula-II class nuclear attack submarine by March next year on a ten-year lease with the vessel being inducted into the Russian navy prior to its transfer.The submarine will be subsequently leased to the Indian Navy under the name INS Chakra in March for $650 million for a 10-year lease.The 12,000-ton K-152 Nerpa, an Akula II class nuclear-powered attack submarine, belongs to the class of the quietest and deadliest submarines.

'Woods unlikely to play in Masters'

'Woods unlikely to play in Masters'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods's chances of returning to action in time for next year's first major look grim, according to former Masters champion Sandy Lyle. Woods, who won the first of his 14 major championships at Augusta in 1997, issued a statement on Friday saying he is taking an "indefinite break" from golf following revelations about his private life.

2nd Test: Bangladesh in charge against New Zealand

2nd Test: Bangladesh in charge against New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Mushfiqur Rahim's brain-fade moment led to his obstructing-the-field dismissal but Bangladesh took charge of the second Test against New Zealand after 15 wickets tumbled on a frenzied opening day of the contest on Wednesday.

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at No 6 in the first Test against India.

The QS World Grad School & QS World MBA Tour

The QS World Grad School & QS World MBA Tour

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The QS World Grad School Tour offers an opportunity for potential graduate candidates to meet admissions officers of the world's top universities.

Images: Picturing Player helped Oosthuizen to first major

Images: Picturing Player helped Oosthuizen to first major

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The image of Gary Player running the gauntlet of hostile American fans on the way to a first US Masters triumph almost 50 years ago helped to spur Louis Oosthuizen to victory in the British Open.

Tiger Woods' caddie set to walk out on him?

Tiger Woods' caddie set to walk out on him?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

World No 1 golfer Tiger Woods goes into The Open at St Andrews amid speculation that his caddie Steve Williams could be about to walk out on him.

Woods a picture of relief after media grilling in Scotland

Woods a picture of relief after media grilling in Scotland

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The joyless look in Tiger Woods' eyes said it all. It is one thing for the fallen hero to say he is trying to 'become a better person' but convincing the media and public is another matter entirely.

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Woods said amputation "was on the table" during the three-week hospital recovery in California.

Spotted: Bipasha, Arshad and Boman's Goal

Spotted: Bipasha, Arshad and Boman's Goal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The actors were shooting for Goal.

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's oldest Major, the Open Championships, as he finished tied-eighth in Hoylake on Sunday.

PIX: Liverpool's slim title hopes fade after draw at West Ham

PIX: Liverpool's slim title hopes fade after draw at West Ham

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw.

Dmitry Medvedev sworn in as Russian President

Dmitry Medvedev sworn in as Russian President

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Dmitry Medvedev, the chosen successor of outgoing President Vladimir Putin was on Wednesday officially sworn in as Russia's third President since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Medvedev took the oath of office in an elaborate and lavish ceremony, in the Kremlin's golden-hued St Andrew's Hall, bringing Putin's eight years as President to an end. Medvedev in his speech said he attached special importance to "the fundamental role of law".

Australia crush India 5-1, worst performance ever?

Australia crush India 5-1, worst performance ever?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian men's hockey team suffers 1-5 thrashing at hands of Australia in first Test

NRI donates ₤8 million for medical research

NRI donates ₤8 million for medical research

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Part of Sekhar's donation will be used to finance a scholarship fund which will allow students from across Asia to study at St Andrews. The medical school is expected to start construction this summer, pending planning approval, and is due to be completed by 2010.

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head

British Open: Leader Johnson holds firm; Woods misses cut

British Open: Leader Johnson holds firm; Woods misses cut

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

More than 24 hours after Dustin Johnson began his second round at the wind-lashed British Open he ended it still on top of the leaderboard.

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The selectors have decided to rest David Warner for the five-match T20 series in India following Australia's ODI World Cup triumph.

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The prime minister tweeted that he admires Bhutan for its unique model of sustainable development and the deeply spiritual way of life.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

Chelsea held by struggling Birmingham

Chelsea held by struggling Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Chelsea almost stole the points at the death but Argentine Hernan Crespo wasted two good chances while defender Ricardo Carvalho headed over.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wenger weighs up Arsenal options

Wenger weighs up Arsenal options

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Patrick Vieira, Ray Parlour, Lauren and Martin Keown are all unavailable to the manager for a game against Birmingham City.

Woods to tee off at Masters with Hovland

Woods to tee off at Masters with Hovland

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Tiger Woods is set to tee off at the Masters with Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele.