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What Germany MUST do against Northern Ireland

What Germany MUST do against Northern Ireland

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Germany have promised that their attack will pack a bigger punch when they face Northern Ireland on Tuesday after struggling up front in their first two Euro 2016 matches.

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Serge Gnabry continued his impressive scoring run for Germany, netting in second-half stoppage time for his ninth goal in his 10th international, completing Germany's eighth consecutive win over Northern Ireland.

Shubhankar equals best finish at Major after signing off tied 51st

Shubhankar equals best finish at Major after signing off tied 51st

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Making his 23rd birthday memorable, Shubankar hit six birdies, three of them on last six holes, including the dangerous 16th, also called 'Calamity'.

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shubhankar got the real taste of Northern Ireland's wet and windy weather as he went out to practice on Wednesday.

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The residence -- No 3, Heath Villas in Hampstead Heath, north London -- was valued at an estimated 2.7 million (Rs 23 crore) a few years ago

Europe's top Olympic official arrested in ticketing probe at Rio Games

Europe's top Olympic official arrested in ticketing probe at Rio Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Brazilian police arrested Europe's top Olympic official in an early morning raid of his beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, in connection with an investigation into ticket touting at the Olympics. The police said they had discovered evidence linking 71-year-old Irishman Pat Hickey to an international scheme to illegally pass Olympic tickets to touts who were reselling them at well above their original price.

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Why golf champion McIlroy might skip Rio Games

Why golf champion McIlroy might skip Rio Games

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Rory McIlroy took a long time to decide he would represent Ireland at the 2016 Rio Olympics but the 27-year-old world number three could now miss golf's return to the Games after a 112-year absence because of concerns over the Zika virus.

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

A little over six years after almost losing his life in a training-ground accident with the Ireland team, defender Shane Duffy will probably start one of the biggest games of his career against France in the second round of Euro 2016.

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England captain acknowledges and appreciates diverse culture in team

Jordan is Force India's role model

Jordan is Force India's role model

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Eddie Jordan had fun in Formula One and now Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya intends to bring back the good times after buying the team founded by the Irish entrepreneur.

Euro 2016: Griezmann leads France back from deficit to beat Ireland

Euro 2016: Griezmann leads France back from deficit to beat Ireland

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Hosts France came from behind to beat 10-man Ireland 2-1 and reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals after two second-half strikes from forward Antoine Griezmann at Parc OL on Sunday. A tactical switch from coach Didier Deschamps at the break revitalised the French, who struggled to find their feet early on after conceding a Robbie Brady penalty in the second minute, the fastest goal in the 2016 tournament.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Everton and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday in an enthralling game which ended with late VAR drama.

Women's T20 WC: Semis berth in bag, India meet Australia in inconsequential game

Women's T20 WC: Semis berth in bag, India meet Australia in inconsequential game

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

India will face their biggest challenge so far in the ICC Women's World T20 when they lock horns with a gifted Australian team in an inconsequential game, in Guyana, on Saturday.

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Ireland's O'Neill wants repeat performance against France

Ireland's O'Neill wants repeat performance against France

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Ireland will need to produce a similar performance to the one that helped them beat Italy on Wednesday if they are to have any chance of knocking out hosts France in the last 16 of Euro 2016, Ireland manager Martin O'Neill said.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Chelsea beat Spurs 2-0

Chelsea beat Spurs 2-0

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The development set off a slugfest, with the RSS' official twitter handle alleging that it was done to "appease jihadi elements

French police break up fight among Polish fans in Marseille

French police break up fight among Polish fans in Marseille

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

French police on Tuesday broke up a fight between Polish fans in Marseille and detained two of them ahead of Poland's final Euro 2016 group stage match against Ukraine.

Goal-happy Villa take on Chelsea juggernaut

Goal-happy Villa take on Chelsea juggernaut

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

Aston Villa will try to become the first side to score against Chelsea this season when they visit the champions on Saturday.

PHOTOS: India crush Ireland by 8 wickets, maintain clean sheet

PHOTOS: India crush Ireland by 8 wickets, maintain clean sheet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Images from the World Cup match between India and Ireland at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

From Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, Joe Jonas to Mandy Moore, tattoo artiste Winter Stone seems to be everyone's favourite in Hollywood.

Bringing Shakespeare to Mumbai

Bringing Shakespeare to Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Keane hits out at Manchester United's 'cry babies'

Keane hits out at Manchester United's 'cry babies'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Don't get that worried about what the manager's said about you... you get out there and play. You can follow it up after the match but when the game's going on liven up. Play with pride, play with energy, play with spirit.'

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.

'We want Manmohan Singh to hold talks with us'

'We want Manmohan Singh to hold talks with us'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

'They want us to talk to Shivraj Patil. Vajpayee had appointed Advani for holding talks with us. Advani had a certain standing,' says Hurriyat leader Moulvi Abbas Ansari.

German Open: Srikanth, Kashyap reach pre-quarterfinals

German Open: Srikanth, Kashyap reach pre-quarterfinals

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Indian ace shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after notching up contrasting victories in the men's singles competition of the $ 120,000 German Grand Prix Gold in Mulheim an der Ruhr.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

McIlroy and former agents settle legal case

McIlroy and former agents settle legal case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has settled his legal dispute with his former management company, the two sides said on Wednesday, avoiding a potential eight weeks in court.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

In America is a holiday treat!

In America is a holiday treat!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

All you need to know about UK's new PM

All you need to know about UK's new PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

An ardent backer of Brexit, Boris Johnson has a reputation for brashness, bombast, bending the truth, and really bad hair, which has earned him more than a few comparisons to United States President Donald Trump (who also happens to be a fan of his). Here are some interesting facts about BoJo, as he is called by the British media.

Hill's return boosts England

Hill's return boosts England

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

Guinness Book of Records co-founder dies

Guinness Book of Records co-founder dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

He had set up the Guinness Book of Records with his twin Ross in the mid-1950s.