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Sir Garfield Sobers leaves behind an unmatched cricket legacy

Sir Garfield Sobers leaves behind an unmatched cricket legacy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Sobers excelled at many sports, including soccer and basketball, but cricket was his passion. His first memories of the sport were of playing in the road or on the beach, aged eight.

Nottingham Forest rout Sunderland, go eight points clear of relegation zone

Nottingham Forest rout Sunderland, go eight points clear of relegation zone

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Nottingham Forest significantly improved their chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League with a dominant 5-0 victory over Sunderland. The win moves them eight points clear of the relegation zone, increasing pressure on their rivals.

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to official records, Kishor is enrolled as a voter in West Bengal at 121, Kalighat Road, the address of the Trinamool Congress headquarters in Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, which is Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's seat, he said.

Umpire killed by ball thrown by fielder

Umpire killed by ball thrown by fielder

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A cricket umpire died at the weekend after being hit on the head by a ball thrown by a fielder. Alcwyn Jenkins, 72, was officiating on Saturday in a local league match at the St Helen's ground in Swansea, South Wales when the accident happened. He was airlifted to hospital but died shortly afterwards.

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

With many players still down with flu, Rakesh Patel, who was asked to join the team in Belfast, could get a chance to play in the second ODI against South Africa on Friday.

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

As many as 721,469 appointments were made through the national booking service on Friday -- the day of the announcement -- at an average of more than eight every second. To cope with demand, the NHS said it is using stadiums and football grounds as giant vaccination centres.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month. But as things stand now, there is no live action there for the fans once the All England Championships of badminton wind up in Birmingham.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

Want to meet Romeo and Juliet?

Want to meet Romeo and Juliet?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

It has been 400 years since William Shakespeare died but his legacy lives on.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

And the BEST part of an item song is...

And the BEST part of an item song is...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'

FA Cup hero Goalkeeper Trautmann dies at 89

FA Cup hero Goalkeeper Trautmann dies at 89

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Bert Trautmann, a former German Prisoner of War who became a footballer in England and famously broke his neck playing in goal for Manchester City in the 1956 FA Cup final, died on Friday at the age of 89.

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Announcing the news on social media, Symonds, 32, said the baby was named after the UK Prime Minister's grandfather Wilfred and her grandfather Lawrie, with Nicholas a nod to the National Health Service doctors - Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart.

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-General

Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-General

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Antonio Guterres, who had served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees for 10 years, has emerged as the front-runner in the first two rounds of informal voting.

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

In an embarrassment for India, ace female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was, on Saturday, disqualified from the 1st World Olympic Qualifying event for being overweight on a day when other women grapplers also failed to book Rio Games berth.

Oscars 2018: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek on the red carpet

Oscars 2018: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek on the red carpet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Looking at the glamorous Oscar red carpet!

In another voting it's an overwhelming 'yes'

In another voting it's an overwhelming 'yes'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After 260 years of exclusion, women will be allowed to join the Royal and Ancient golf club after an overwhelming members' vote on Thursday opened the doors to the famous St Andrews clubhouse and a role in the governance of the game.

Amitabh Bachchan starrer Don turns 37!

Amitabh Bachchan starrer Don turns 37!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

US Open: Serena tops Taylor; Federer beats Matosevic in opener

US Open: Serena tops Taylor; Federer beats Matosevic in opener

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Serena Williams started her quest to join Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in joint fourth place on the career Grand Slam list with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over 18-year-old fellow American Taylor Townsend at the US Open on Tuesday.

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The Austrian capital is famous not only for its grand architecture, music and art, but also for its open spaces and excellent public transport, points out Uttaran Das Gupta.

10 things we loved about Lakme Fashion Week

10 things we loved about Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The coolest moments we won't be forgetting anytime soon.

Golden Globes 2015: Julianne Moore, Michael Keaton win

Golden Globes 2015: Julianne Moore, Michael Keaton win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Take a look!

How Indian athletes fared on Day 3 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 3 in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Check out India's report card on the third day of the 2016 Olympics.

Predicting the Golden Globe winners, 2015

Predicting the Golden Globe winners, 2015

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Raja Sen makes his predictions for Hollywood's first awards show of the year.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

World's best PHOTOS taken using cellphones

World's best PHOTOS taken using cellphones

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Sony World Photography Awards recently announced the winners of its first-ever mobile phone photography category.