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West Brom's Pulis disappointed with High Court verdict

West Brom's Pulis disappointed with High Court verdict

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis said on Friday he was disappointed to have lost a High Court battle last week after being ordered to pay 3.7 million pounds ($4.66 million) to his former club Crystal Palace in a dispute over the way he left.

West Ham thrash Blackburn to reach FA Cup quarters

West Ham thrash Blackburn to reach FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

West Ham United eased into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 5-1 romp at second-tier Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.

Manchester City go top with win over West Ham

Manchester City go top with win over West Ham

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Premier League champions in 2012 and 2014, Manchester City went to the top of the table with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday. They moved on goal difference above Chelsea and neighbours Manchester United, who have also won their three opening games.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

PHOTOS: Over 75 hurt in London theatre ceiling collapse

PHOTOS: Over 75 hurt in London theatre ceiling collapse

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The ceiling of a packed 112-year-old theatre in the heart of London collapsed Thursday night during a popular show injuring 76 people, seven seriously, as children and adults were left shocked and bleeding amid the rubble.

India may buy more oil from UAE in the coming months after COP talks

India may buy more oil from UAE in the coming months after COP talks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

India is expected to ramp up its purchase of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the coming months following discussions between the two countries on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, multiple sources in the know said. The UAE has historically been India's third-largest source of crude. It has suffered the largest drop in shipments since Indian refiners began to binge on Russian crude in 2022.

A fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Chelsea

A fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Chelsea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A man has been arrested over an allegation that a racist gesture was made to a player during last week's Capital One Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester United, London's Metropolitan police said on Monday.

Chelsea's Terry to be prosecuted over race abuse claim

Chelsea's Terry to be prosecuted over race abuse claim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Chelsea soccer captain John Terry will be prosecuted over alleged racial abuse made during a Premier League soccer match in October, authorities said on Wednesday.

Late goals lift Chelsea while Man City win again

Late goals lift Chelsea while Man City win again

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Chelsea scrambled a 2-1 home win over west London rivals Fulham on Monday as two goals in two minutes saved them from what was looking like a first home defeat for more than a year. Tottenham Hotspur moved back into the top four with a 2-0 victory over struggling London rivals West Ham United, while in the day's late match Manchester City gave new boss Roberto Mancini a second straight win with a 3-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Tendulkar to miss West Indies Tests

Tendulkar to miss West Indies Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2006

UK: Sikh woman charged in Lt Gen Brar attack case

UK: Sikh woman charged in Lt Gen Brar attack case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

A 38-year-old Sikh woman has been charged in connection with the attack on the 1984 Operation Blue Star hero K S Brar here last September, taking to four the number of people accused in the case. "Harjit Kaur appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm on Lieutenant General KS Brar," a Metropolitan police spokesperson said.

West Ham manager Allardyce signs new two-year deal

West Ham manager Allardyce signs new two-year deal

Rediff.com12 May 2013

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year contract at the Premier League side, the east London club's co-owner David Gold said on Twitter on Saturday.

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Angelo Ogbonna leapt high to power home a header in the dying seconds of extra time to claim a timely first goal for the club as West Ham United sank Liverpool 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

West Ham beat Spurs to 2012 Stadium prize

West Ham beat Spurs to 2012 Stadium prize

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

West Ham United won the battle on Friday to inherit the London Olympic stadium after the 2012 Games, delighting everyone from international sports bosses to fans of defeated rival bidder Tottenham Hotspur.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Jose Mourinho's side top Group G with a maximum nine points, three clear of second-placed Slavia.

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.

League Cup: Manchester City crush woeful West Ham in semis

League Cup: Manchester City crush woeful West Ham in semis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Alvaro Negredo grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed West Ham United 6-0 in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday in another body blow for the beleaguered London club.

UK court allows Nirav Modi to appeal against extradition

UK court allows Nirav Modi to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

A high court judge in London on Monday granted fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi permission to appeal against a magistrates' court order in favour of extradition to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering before the Indian courts on mental health and human rights grounds. Justice Martin Chamberlain delivered his verdict remotely under COVID-19 rules to conclude that the arguments presented by the 50-year-old diamond merchant's legal team concerning his "severe depression" and "high risk of suicide" were arguable at a substantial hearing. He also noted that the adequacy of the measures capable of preventing "successful suicide attempts" at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, where Nirav Modi is to be detained upon extradition, also fall within the arguable ambit.

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.

EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham

EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Tottenham Hotspur have loaned Ireland striker Robbie Keane to the Premier League's bottom club West Ham United until the end of the season with an option for a permanent cross-London move, the clubs said on Sunday.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet steer India to easy win over Windies

Mandhana, Harmanpreet steer India to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored fine unbeaten half-centuries as India defeated the West Indies by 56 runs to keep their slate clean in the women's T20I Tri-Series, in East London (South Africa) on Monday.

West Ham close on Premier League return

West Ham close on Premier League return

Rediff.com8 May 2012

West Ham United edged closer to a Premier League return with a 3-0 home win over Cardiff City on Monday, completing a 5-0 semi-final aggregate triumph to ease into the Championship (second division) playoff final.

Chelsea's Terry offered one-year contract

Chelsea's Terry offered one-year contract

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Chelsea captain John Terry, who feared he had played his last game for the club, has been offered a new one-year contract, interim manager Guus Hiddink said on Friday.

Shilpa Shetty set for West End debut

Shilpa Shetty set for West End debut

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The musical will open in London later this year.

EPL: Silva's injury adds to Chelsea's woes

EPL: Silva's injury adds to Chelsea's woes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

West Ham suffer Fabianski injury blow

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. India now counts the Vladimir Putin-led nation as its biggest oil supplier, according to Paris-based market intelligence agency Kpler, and these attacks come on top of US sanctions since December, where vessels that bring crude to India are facing heightened scrutiny. Panama-registered Pollux, which loaded crude at the Sheshkaris oil terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on January 24, was scheduled to deliver the medium, sour Urals grade to Paradip port on February 28.

A-I to fly Kolkata-London in April

A-I to fly Kolkata-London in April

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Air India on Monday announced a direct flight to London from Kolkata and another one to Bangkok and Singapore -- both taking off this year.

Al Qaeda's top cyber terrorist is a diplomat's son

Al Qaeda's top cyber terrorist is a diplomat's son

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Under the name Irhabi 007 -- combining the James Bond reference with the Arabic for terrorist -- he worked with al Qaeda leaders in Iraq and came up with a way to convert often gruesome videos into a form that could be put onto the Web.

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

West Ham United capitalised on two mistakes from Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech to claim a surprise 2-0 victory at the Emirates and bring the Gunners' early Premier League optimism down to earth with a bump on Sunday.

Zola promises exciting times at West Ham

Zola promises exciting times at West Ham

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Gianfranco Zola said he wanted to excite West Ham United's fans with attacking football as he prepared to be named manager of the east London club.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top; Ings stars in Hammers' win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top; Ings stars in Hammers' win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

West Ham shock Manchester United

West Ham shock Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

After 18 matches in the EPL, United lead with 44 points, Chelsea are second on 42 and Liverpool third on 31.

PICS: Brighton blitz woeful Wolves; Brentford sink Forest

PICS: Brighton blitz woeful Wolves; Brentford sink Forest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Nirav Modi's remand extended till June 27

Nirav Modi's remand extended till June 27

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The judge also asked the Indian government to provide within 14 days the information on which prison he will be held at.

Indian envoy in UK probed for wife assault

Indian envoy in UK probed for wife assault

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Anil Verma, a senior diplomat in the Indian high commission in London, has been questioned by Scotland Yard on allegations that he assaulted his wife, but has escaped persecution due to diplomatic immunity. Verma, who is minister (Economic) in the high commission, is alleged to have attacked his wife after a heated argument in December, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday. The police were called to the couple's home in Golders Green in north-west London.

Chelsea ease past West Ham

Chelsea ease past West Ham

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Chelsea registered a stirring 3-1 win to take a 14-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester United.