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World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Zoo director Vladimir Gerasimov believes Cleopatra might have a little better understanding of soccer than other animals.

PIX: Liverpool opens up 11-point lead over Man City

PIX: Liverpool opens up 11-point lead over Man City

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Newcastle grabbed a point to leave City manager Pep Guardiola frustrated.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The man who ended Britain's 77-year wait took only three more years to add to that glorious chapter. Andy Murray has now won the Wimbledon title twice in the last four years.

Here's how Man City became Premier League's best...

Here's how Man City became Premier League's best...

Rediff.com12 May 2019

The following is a look back on key moments in the thrilling Premier League title race, won by Manchester City on Sunday:

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The travel agents have demanded refunds for customers

Review: Fantastic Four is substandard fare

Review: Fantastic Four is substandard fare

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Fantastic Four is a disappointing reboot of a disappointing superhero franchise.

Improving Chelsea, big winning Liverpool downplay title talk

Improving Chelsea, big winning Liverpool downplay title talk

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Chelsea need to improve a lot before they could be considered Premier League title contenders, manager Antonio Conte has said after his resurgent side beat Southampton 2-0 on Sunday.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Where does Britain go from here? What happens to the European Union?

After 68 years, last classic Land Rover Defender 4x4 rolls off production line

After 68 years, last classic Land Rover Defender 4x4 rolls off production line

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

It takes 56 hours to make the largely hand-built Defender at the firm's Solihull factory in central England

4th Test, Day 2: England's Anderson presses home advantage

4th Test, Day 2: England's Anderson presses home advantage

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Jimmy Anderson put England in firm control on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Saturday, with his four wickets leaving South Africa trailing by 142 runs with just one first-innings wicket remaining.

World C'ships: Bolt digs in to advance to 100m semis after poor start

World C'ships: Bolt digs in to advance to 100m semis after poor start

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Jamaican is seeking his fourth gold in the event - he has won the 100m at every world championships since 2009 apart from 2011 in Daegu when he was disqualified for a false start.

EPL: Man City power past Swansea; Arsenal win

EPL: Man City power past Swansea; Arsenal win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Alastair Cook marked The Oval's 100th Test match with a familiarly stubborn unbeaten half-century, standing firm as the home side battled to 149 for four against South Africa at tea on an absorbing first day of the third Test on Thursday.

Wimbledon: Marathon man Isner bows out with knee injury

Wimbledon: Marathon man Isner bows out with knee injury

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Wimbledon marathon man John Isner was forced to retire after two games of his second round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino with a knee injury on Wednesday.

21 cosplayers reveal their day jobs

21 cosplayers reveal their day jobs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Paloma Sharma asked some of the cosplayers of Mumbai Comic Con to tell us what they did when they weren't dressed up in costumes.

FIFA WC PIX: Belgium overpower tired England to secure third place

FIFA WC PIX: Belgium overpower tired England to secure third place

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss.

EPL: Have inconsistent Newcastle turned the corner with Spurs win?

EPL: Have inconsistent Newcastle turned the corner with Spurs win?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Manager Steve McClaren called for more of the same after Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to put some daylight between themselves and the relegation zone, but stopped short of describing the win as a turning point in their season.

PHOTOS: Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final

PHOTOS: Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup first semi-final played between France and Belgium on Tuesday

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week.

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Liverpool had won each of their previous four home leagues games in which they conceded first and 12 minutes later they had turned another match on its head as Roberto Firmino's trickery set up Mane to give the hosts the lead at the second attempt.

Fellaini nets double as Belgium humble France

Fellaini nets double as Belgium humble France

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Marouane Fellaini played chief tormentor as France suffered a 4-3 home defeat in a home friendly against Belgium on Sunday.

The world lights up for Christmas

The world lights up for Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The spirit of Christmas is on show in streets across the world, with Christmas lights displays popping up in people's front yards.

EPL: Leaders Chelsea stay unbeaten, Southampton and Arsenal win

EPL: Leaders Chelsea stay unbeaten, Southampton and Arsenal win

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

League leaders Chelsea were made to battle for a narrow 2-1 win over strugglers Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge as they maintained their unbeaten start in the Premier League on Saturday.

ATP Tour Finals: Federer fights back to set up Djokovic showdown

ATP Tour Finals: Federer fights back to set up Djokovic showdown

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Six-time champion Roger Federer survived a late-night Swiss semi-final thriller against Stanislas Wawrinka on Saturday to set up an ATP World Tour Finals showdown against Novak Djokovic.

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that the five-match series is scheduled to be held in UAE sometime in late March and early April and PCB was trying to persuade the Australians to play two games in Pakistan.

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique said football had been unfair to his side after Thursday's dramatic 3-2 defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals.

Soccer Extras: City earn record revenue for 2018-19

Soccer Extras: City earn record revenue for 2018-19

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) called for a government inquiry into racism in the English game following the match, which Chelsea won 2-0.

Nobel-winning author Doris Lessing passes away at 94

Nobel-winning author Doris Lessing passes away at 94

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

British author and Nobel Literature laureate Doris Lessing died in London on Sunday, BBC reported. She was 94.

Queen celebrates 90th birthday with London street party

Queen celebrates 90th birthday with London street party

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The event was organised by the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and guests have paid 150 pounds each to attend.

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.

Tea industry's cup of woes spilleth over

Tea industry's cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Over the years, India has also lost its CTC market heavily to Kenya. And, Sri Lanka, which markets the Ceylon tea brand, has also been able to aggressively tap these markets.

Amitabh, SRK have more fans than Modi!

Amitabh, SRK have more fans than Modi!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Check out the others on the list.

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Williams stays alive; Wozniacki knocked out in Rio

Williams stays alive; Wozniacki knocked out in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

US tennis powerhouse Serena Williams dispatched France's Alize Cornet in two sets on Monday, ending a streak of weak family performances that saw older sister Venus eliminated from singles on Saturday and the pair knocked out in doubles on Sunday.

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.