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Wozniacki upstages Djokovic in mock interview

Wozniacki upstages Djokovic in mock interview

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Caroline Wozniacki revealed her mischievous side again at Wimbledon on Saturday as the world number one hijacked Novak Djokovic's pre-tournament press conference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.

India likely to discuss crude oil discounts with Iraq and UAE soon

India likely to discuss crude oil discounts with Iraq and UAE soon

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

India will soon meet Iraq and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seek a definitive rate of discount on crude oil similar to what Russia has provided so far, sources said. Multiple officials and industry executives said Iraq, which is India's biggest oil supplier, wants to discuss the level of discounts expected by Indian refiners. India's focus on snapping up ever-increasing volumes of Russian crude oil has led to a corresponding decline in imports from the Middle East. Flows from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have suffered as a result.

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.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

Santini's Spurs aim to break jinx

Santini's Spurs aim to break jinx

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

'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.

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.

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.

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to his boss, Boris Johnson, to be referred to one of the British Prime Minister's independent advisers to review all his ministerial declarations of interest amid a row around his family's tax affairs. The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide "further clarity". "My overriding concern is that the public retains confidence in the answers they are given and I believe the best way of achieving this is to ensure those answers are entirely independent, without bias or favour," Sunak states in his letter to Johnson.

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Videos of Tuesday's protest outside Durga Bhawan temple on Spon Lane in Smethwick area of the West Midlands city were circulating on social media overnight, with groups of masked men seen shouting and hurling items. Police officers could be seen holding and pulling some of these masked men trying to scale the temple fence.

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Nirav Modi extradition appeal to be heard in UK High Court on June 28

Nirav Modi extradition appeal to be heard in UK High Court on June 28

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The continuation appeal hearing in the extradition case of Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to face charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, is listed to be heard in the high court in London on June 28. The 51-year-old diamond merchant had lodged an appeal against his extradition order on mental health grounds. "The hearing is listed for the 28th June," confirmed the Royal Courts of Justice administrative office last week.

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.

Who's Aahana sending her heart to?

Who's Aahana sending her heart to?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Just what do stars do when they travel?

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.

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth

EPL: Chamakh shines in Palace win over West Ham

EPL: Chamakh shines in Palace win over West Ham

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

CrystalPalace striker Marouane Chamakh ended an 11-game barren streak to help them beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 1-0 in manager Tony Pulis's home debut on Tuesday.

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.