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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: 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.

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

While in custody and until the first hearing in his extradition case next week, Modi is likely to be held in a separate cell but may also have to share a cell with other prisoners given the overcrowding pressures.

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

The story of West Bengal's dismal industrial performance

The story of West Bengal's dismal industrial performance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A policy-related problem that urgently needs to be redressed is the 'miniaturisation' of projects.

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.

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded in custody till April 15

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded in custody till April 15

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Most of the legal cases in the UK are switching to videolink and telephonic options where possible, with all new jury trials suspended amid the social distancing rules in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Murray warms to virtues of serve and volley

Murray warms to virtues of serve and volley

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Andy Murray's first-round win on Tuesday was pretty much routine, but there were signs Britain's only hope of success at Wimbledon was finally starting to take a shine to the oldest grasscourt ploy of all - serve and volley.

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.

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

European roundup - Chelsea, Barca maintain lead

European roundup - Chelsea, Barca maintain lead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Chelsea took a five-point lead at the top of the English Premier League after beating champions Manchester United 1-0 in Sunday's show piece match. In Spain, Barcelona retained their one-point lead over Real Madrid.

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The five-state assembly elections are seen as a now-or-never, no-holds battle for the Congress, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is Hazard getting ready to leave Chelsea?

Is Hazard getting ready to leave Chelsea?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said Eden Hazard is free to leave the club if he wants to but the Italian hopes the forward stays at Stamford Bridge.

WTC final: India have been outplayed so far, Ponting reckons

WTC final: India have been outplayed so far, Ponting reckons

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ponting said at the end of the day it comes down to individual preparation.

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Selectors should have a clear idea about him (Pujara). Do they need him to play Test cricket anymore or do they want to continue with youngsters and communicate it to him. Somebody like Pujara can't be dropped, then picked, dropped again and then picked. Same with Ajinkya Rahane also.'

Roof closed for first time as rain arrives

Roof closed for first time as rain arrives

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Wimbledon finally got to show off its new multi-million dollar Centre Court roof on Friday as weather threatened to disrupt play at the grasscourt championships.

PIX: Manchester Utd no match for City; Chelsea held

PIX: Manchester Utd no match for City; Chelsea held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

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

Scolari heads for Uzbekistan

Scolari heads for Uzbekistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Former Brazil, Portugal and Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named coach of Bunyodkor, the Uzbek champions said on Tuesday.

Rahul targets Modi on Manipur; frustrated dynast, says BJP

Rahul targets Modi on Manipur; frustrated dynast, says BJP

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Union minister Smriti Irani reacted furiously to the Congress leader's barb at the prime minister over the Rafale purchase and the tense situation in Manipur.

I will get back to my best form at Chelsea: Torres

I will get back to my best form at Chelsea: Torres

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Chelsea's new striker Fernando Torres believes he will recover his best form at the west London club after his British record transfer from Liverpool.

i-flex CEO's case postponed to May 2

i-flex CEO's case postponed to May 2

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The hearing in the extradition case of Senthil Kumar, Chief of the Dutch subsidiary of Indian software firm i-flex solutions Ltd, has been postponed to May 2.

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".' "'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the future.".'

Chelsea open gap at the top but long road ahead

Chelsea open gap at the top but long road ahead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Captain John Terry's headed goal after 76 minutes at Stamford Bridge was enough to give Chelsea a victory they just about deserved to put some daylight between them, Arsenal and Manchester United at the top of the table.

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

London has become the world's most expensive city to live and work, overtaking Asian hotspot Hong Kong, according to study by real estate adviser, Savills.

Nadal struggles past Nishikori

Nadal struggles past Nishikori

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Rafael Nadal struggled past Japanese teenager Kei Nishikori at the Queen's Club, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals.

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Former captain Virat Kohli has asked to be rested from the entire limited overs series against the West Indies next month, including the five T20Is, BCCI sources said.

Nirav Modi further remanded in custody, trial in May

Nirav Modi further remanded in custody, trial in May

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Westminster magistrates' court judge Nina Tempia confirmed that Modi's extradition trial is scheduled between May 11 and 15 next year and that he must re-appear via videolink every 28 days for "call-over hearings" until the case management for the trial kicks in from February next year.

Foreign investor group eyes bid for Chelsea

Foreign investor group eyes bid for Chelsea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

A group of up to eight international investors is mulling a bid for English Premier League club Chelsea, one of the investors has told Reuters.

Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup

Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Holders Manchester United overcame the 29th-minute sending-off of teenaged Brazilian defender Fabio Da Silva to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Veron signs four-year deal with Chelsea

Veron signs four-year deal with Chelsea

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

The 28-year-old tied up the 15 million pound move late on Wednesday after passing a medical.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Pierce Brosnan at Queen's

Pierce Brosnan at Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

British Actor Pierce Brosnan watched Bogdanovic play against Roddick during The Queen's tennis tournament on Thursday.

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The smile vanishes before you can spell 'B-I-R-M-I-N-G-H-A-M'.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Husband charged with murder of NRI constable

Husband charged with murder of NRI constable

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

They are the third and fourth people to be charged with the murder of Nisha, 29, who was stabbed outside her home in Wembley last May

What's Time Zone Politics?

What's Time Zone Politics?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In a world without politics, time zones would change by an hour for a shift of 15 degrees of longitude. But, of course, political considerations apply, explains Devangshu Datta.

3 Indians accused of running UK visa fraud unit

3 Indians accused of running UK visa fraud unit

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The scale of the fraud was such that one of them boasted how easy it was to cheat the Home Office and obtain visas for people who did not have the necessary documents for legal entry into Britain. A case on the visa fraud is currently being heard in the Isleworth Crown Court in west London.

Lok Sabha adjourned for day in just 3 minutes

Lok Sabha adjourned for day in just 3 minutes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day as amid uproarious scenes with the opposition and treasury benches shouting slogans.