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Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Champion Rafa Nadal and the three other leading men's contenders charge into Wimbledon with major expectations despite all battling minor fitness issues in the run-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam.

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

Nadal back in groove on grass, Murray labours

Nadal back in groove on grass, Murray labours

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Rafa Nadal swapped clay for grass on Wednesday but the result was just as emphatic with the world number one overpowering Australia's Matthew Ebden at the Queen's Club championships on a chilly evening in west London.

EPL PIX: Chelsea no longer in title race after West Ham defeat?

EPL PIX: Chelsea no longer in title race after West Ham defeat?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Nirav Modi 'only thinks of cutting or hanging if extradited'

Nirav Modi 'only thinks of cutting or hanging if extradited'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The high court in London on Tuesday began hearing evidence from two leading experts in the field of psychiatry to determine the level of suicide risk faced by Nirav Modi if he is extradited to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering, amounting to an estimated $2 billion in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan scam case. Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay heard from Andrew Forrester, Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at Cardiff University, and Seena Fazel, Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at Oxford University, in the final stages of the extradition appeal being pursued by the 51-year-old diamond merchant. The two psychiatrists weighed up Nirav's level of depression, which could pose a "substantial" or "elevated" risk of suicide.

Referee slammed after nine-man Chelsea lose

Referee slammed after nine-man Chelsea lose

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Manager Andre Villas-Boas criticised referee Chris Foy after his Chelsea team had two players sent off in a shock 1-0 defeat at west London neighbours Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.

New IS video threatens Paris-like attacks in London, Rome and Berlin

New IS video threatens Paris-like attacks in London, Rome and Berlin

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The video shows images of the United Kingdom Parliament and Eiffel Tower crashing to the ground.

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

If the vaccine is safe and shows a promising immune response in humans, then larger trials would be planned for later in the year.

League history on Gunners' side

League history on Gunners' side

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Arsenal haven't lost to Chelsea in the league since September 1995.

Manchester United fightback to down West Ham

Manchester United fightback to down West Ham

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Second-half goals from Wayne Rooney and John O'Shea gave them a 2-1 victory and second place in the EPL table.

ICC apologises for showing India as No 1 Test team

ICC apologises for showing India as No 1 Test team

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

ICC apologises after incorrectly naming India as No.1 Test team over Australia

Chelsea sense title with 3-1 win

Chelsea sense title with 3-1 win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Chelsea title celebrations on hold

Chelsea title celebrations on hold

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

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

Bellamy moves from West Ham to Man City

Bellamy moves from West Ham to Man City

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Wales forward Craig Bellamy completed his transfer from West Ham United to Manchester City on Monday after the London club turned down an offer from Tottenham Hotspur.

Nirav Modi to seek bail again at UK court hearing

Nirav Modi to seek bail again at UK court hearing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Friday's hearing is expected to be presided over by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot, the same judge who had ordered the extradition of former Kingfisher Airlines boss Vijay Mallya last December.

'World economy has shifted from West to East'

'World economy has shifted from West to East'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Releasing his book, An Asian Century Manifesto- Global Political Economy of the 21st Century, at the Nehru Centre in London on Tuesday night, senior public policy advisor Atma Singh said, "World economy has shifted from the West to East in the 500 years and India, along with China, is going to propel the economic growth in the world in the 21st century."

Tsonga beats Nadal at Queen's

Tsonga beats Nadal at Queen's

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

The Spanish world number one, preparing to defend his Wimbledon title this month, went down 6-7, 6-4, 6-1 when the exertions of winning a record-equalling sixth French Open crown on Sunday caught up with him.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

PIX: Pochettino gets first Chelsea win; Real down Celta

PIX: Pochettino gets first Chelsea win; Real down Celta

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Chelsea won their first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-0 home victory over Premier League new boys Luton Town.

Santini's Spurs aim to break jinx

Santini's Spurs aim to break jinx

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

India's isolation is not good news for the West

India's isolation is not good news for the West

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Instead of ignoring Delhi, the West would be better served if it ceases to pander to Pakistan for short-term gains. Not supporting the only secular liberal democracy in the region will only embolden the radical Islamists in the long-term, writes Harsh V Pant.

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former England skipper Michael Atherton said that despite ICC's profit-sharing model being flawed, it wouldn't face any pushback.

India openers Rohit-Dhawan script new ODI record...

India openers Rohit-Dhawan script new ODI record...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

India's Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday achieved an unique landmark as they brought up 5000 runs as an opening pair in One-Day Internationals, during the second ODI against England at The Oval in London on Tuesday.

Anelka comes home to find joy at Chelsea

Anelka comes home to find joy at Chelsea

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Nicolas Anelka's arrival at Chelsea in January last year hardly had the fans buzzing amid all the big-money signings since Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich transformed the fortunes of the west London club.

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Six-times champion and top seed Roger Federer lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday. The defeat means Federer will be absent from the men's final for the first time since 2002 when he lost in the first round.

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Lord Palmerston, famed for regular territorial tiffs with neighbouring Downing Street mouse-catcher Larry, will see out his retirement in the English countryside, where he has been spending lockdown already at the home of a member of Foreign Office staff.

FA Cup: Man United spoil West Ham party to reach semis

FA Cup: Man United spoil West Ham party to reach semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Manchester United ended a momentous evening hinting at a brighter future after reaching the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory.

Chelsea agree compensation with Scolari

Chelsea agree compensation with Scolari

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Chelsea have agreed a compensation package with sacked Brazilian manager Luiz Felipe Scolari and his assistants, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Arsenal struck two late goals to escape with a point in a pulsating 3-3 home draw with bottom club Southampton but their Premier League title hopes suffered another setback on a Friday night of frazzled nerves in north London.

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Deepti Sharma has climbed to second spot and has the top position in her sights

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

An Unforgettable Ride On A Kolkata Tram

An Unforgettable Ride On A Kolkata Tram

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ever since my childhood I have been fascinated with Kolkata and its trams.

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Members of an alleged London cell of the Al Shabaab terrorist group, behind the recent shopping mall siege in Kenya, have secretly been stripped of British citizenship.

Chelsea eyes Indian tie-up

Chelsea eyes Indian tie-up

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

West London-based Chelsea Football Club is scouting for a partnership with an Indian corporate house. The club wants to use the platform to launch its soccer schools and float a franchise that would sell branded merchandise and mobile content, as well as run cafes and restaurants.

Pressure on Arsenal: Ranieri

Pressure on Arsenal: Ranieri

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

If Arsenal win "for us it is not unusual but if we win tomorrow for Arsenal it would be a bad moment," said the Chelsea coach.

UK: BBC uncovers Indian illegal immigration

UK: BBC uncovers Indian illegal immigration

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

A network of people which allegedly provides illegal immigrants of Indian-origin, mostly Punjabis, forged or stolen identity papers and help them secure a job in Britain has been exposed in an undercover BBC investigation.

Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through at Wimbledon

Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

A display of violent hitting from Robin Soderling on Saturday showed why it is always unwise to ignore a Swede at the business end of Wimbledon as Serena Williams gave herself a 'must do better' report as she eased into round four.