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Review: Bridget Jones's Baby is predictable but pleasant

Review: Bridget Jones's Baby is predictable but pleasant

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

It all feels like something you've seen before. And yet, Raja Sen calls Bridget Jones's Baby a pleasant experience.

Canada GP: Hamilton equals Schumi with bitter-sweet win

Canada GP: Hamilton equals Schumi with bitter-sweet win

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'It's been ultimately a really great race between two different teams and it ends with a bit of a ... negative. It does kind of feel like a deflated win'

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Take a look at the factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas wins dramatic opener

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas wins dramatic opener

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Valtteri Bottas won a dramatic first race of the delayed Formula One season for champions Mercedes in Austria on Sunday

F1: How the teams fared at US Grand Prix

F1: How the teams fared at US Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Team by team analysis of Sunday's US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

Find out why F1 needs to cut costs...

Find out why F1 needs to cut costs...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The financial troubles that have forced the Marussia and Caterham Formula One teams into administration emphasise the need for cost-cutting measures, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'We should send a thousand million messages for the black people. I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people'

Verstappen gets Red Bull promotion, Kvyat drops down to Toro Rosso

Verstappen gets Red Bull promotion, Kvyat drops down to Toro Rosso

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Red Bull dropped Daniil Kvyat to sister team Toro Rosso following his disastrous weekend at the Russian Grand Prix and promoted Max Verstappen as his replacement ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Monaco taught me to stay away from the wall: Verstappen

Monaco taught me to stay away from the wall: Verstappen

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Dutch teenager Max Verstappen says he has learned from his Monaco Grand Prix crash, with the first lesson being to stay away from walls and barriers.

Russian Grand Prix: Rosberg on pole; Hamilton hits trouble

Russian Grand Prix: Rosberg on pole; Hamilton hits trouble

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Nico Rosberg secured pole position for the Russian Grand Prix after Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton suffered more misfortune in Saturday's qualifying.

Rosberg on pole for Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

Rosberg on pole for Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Germany's Nico Rosberg set the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday to seize pole position for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Sports Shorts: Players back ATP Player Council's resignation

Sports Shorts: Players back ATP Player Council's resignation

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Force India's Perez and Red Bull's Ricciardo reprimanded for anthem breach

Force India's Perez and Red Bull's Ricciardo reprimanded for anthem breach

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The sanctions, while nothing to do with actions on the track, could have championship ramifications with three reprimands in a season triggering an automatic 10 place grid penalty for the next race.

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took his 10th pole in 11 races on Saturday with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg qualifying second on the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

These Olympic champs look for positives in Tokyo postponement

These Olympic champs look for positives in Tokyo postponement

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Olympic 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk says that the delay will give him time to regain full fitness after a long period on the sidelines due to injury. He had just started his competitive comeback in the last few months, giving him little time to prepare for Tokyo.

League Cup: Man United, Spurs seal semis spot

League Cup: Man United, Spurs seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial struck late goals as Manchester United claimed a scrappy 2-0 victory over Everton at a bitterly cold Goodison Park,

F1 PHOTOS: Hamilton pips Vettel to win Chinese GP

F1 PHOTOS: Hamilton pips Vettel to win Chinese GP

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The Briton eased his Mercedes across the line 6.2 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, with Max Verstappen, who started 16th, finishing a surprise third for Red Bull.

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ben Stokes, who played a few memorable knocks this year, especially at the ICC World Cup final and then powering England to victory at Headingley in the Ashes, beat Lewis Hamilton, Raheem Sterling among others to win the coveted crown.

Ko wins second LPGA major with Mission Hills triumph, creates history

Ko wins second LPGA major with Mission Hills triumph, creates history

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

New Zealand's Lydia Ko became the youngest player to win two LPGA major championships when she birdied the par-five 18th to clinch the ANA Inspiration by one stroke in Rancho Mirage, California.

EPL: James' stunner helps Chelsea sink Brighton

EPL: James' stunner helps Chelsea sink Brighton

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Chelsea got their Premier League campaign on track after 20-year-old right back Reece James helped them to a 3-1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion with a spectacular goal on Monday.

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check out the 10 events not to miss at the Olympic Stadium.

Top 7 tips for start-up training firms

Top 7 tips for start-up training firms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Success mantras for those in the business of training people.

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Yahoo's most recent permanent CEO, Scott Thompson, resigned in May amid allegations of manipulating his educational qualifications, just five months after he was hired.

Meet Slick Woods, the model who is redefining beauty with a crooked smile

Meet Slick Woods, the model who is redefining beauty with a crooked smile

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rising model, she has struggled with drug addiction in the past.

Is Vijender scared of British boxer Amir?

Is Vijender scared of British boxer Amir?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Keen to fight an Indian, the 32-year-old two-time World Champion has agreed to switch category to clash with Goyat.

Leclerc emulates Schumacher with fourth pole in a row

Leclerc emulates Schumacher with fourth pole in a row

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The 21-year-old is the first Ferrari driver since seven times champion Michael Schumacher to take four consecutive poles in a single season.

Infosys wins case against a whistleblower employee

Infosys wins case against a whistleblower employee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The judge ruled that that Palmer failed to prove his claims against Infosys -- including breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation, under Alabama state law and therefore had no right to recover damages.

Belly fat: How much do you know?

Belly fat: How much do you know?

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Take this interesting quiz and find out...

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Ireland lost their maiden Test match to Pakistan by five wickets on Tuesday, but went down fighting at Malahide in Dublin. Starting the day on 319 for seven with Kevin O'Brien resuming on 118, Ireland were only able to add 20 runs to their overnight total to set Pakistan a target of 160.

Rosberg wins as Mercedes clinch F1 constructors' title

Rosberg wins as Mercedes clinch F1 constructors' title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Nico Rosberg eased to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday with a drive that handed Mercedes their third straight constructors championship and extended the German's lead in his pursuit of a maiden Formula One title.

NBA: Warriors beat Hornets at home to stay hot

NBA: Warriors beat Hornets at home to stay hot

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

The Golden State Warriors staved off a late fourth-quarter challenge to beat New Orleans Hornets 103-96 for a successful home return on Tuesday.

Harry Potter stars pay tribute to Alan Rickman

Harry Potter stars pay tribute to Alan Rickman

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Alan Rickman is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors I will ever work with.'

League Cup: Arsenal suffer shootout defeat at Bradford

League Cup: Arsenal suffer shootout defeat at Bradford

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Arsenal suffered a humiliating League Cup quarter-final exit to fourth tier Bradford City on Tuesday, losing 3-2 on penalties after an absorbing game finished 1-1 at the end of extra time at a packed Valley Parade.

Schumacher blinks during brain tests: reports

Schumacher blinks during brain tests: reports

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Michael Schumacher has blinked during brain tests as he is slowly brought out of his month-long coma, according to reports in French newspaper L'Equipe.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Ross Levinsohn to quit Yahoo!

Ross Levinsohn to quit Yahoo!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

In a regulatory filing with the Securities Exchange Commission of the US on Monday, the company said that Levinsohn will leave the company effective July 31, 2012.

F1: Hamilton could equal Schumi's podium record

F1: Hamilton could equal Schumi's podium record

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Hamilton has won the last three races, out of four so far in this COVID-19 affected season, and will start as favourite again.

Vijender rises to No 10 in WBO rankings

Vijender rises to No 10 in WBO rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Vijender Singh broke into the World Boxing Organisation's (WBO) rankings at No 10 after being crowned its Asia Pacific super middleweight champion in Delhi last month.

Vettel wins Bahrain GP; Raikkonnen, Grosjean on podium

Vettel wins Bahrain GP; Raikkonnen, Grosjean on podium

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel roared to his and Red Bull's first victory of the season in a lively and controversial Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

It emerged then that former F1 racer Karun Chandhok's post-race video analysis for Sky Sports television formed part of what Ferrari had billed as "quite overwhelming" new and relevant evidence.