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Drogba wants to finish career at Chelsea

Drogba wants to finish career at Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Striker Didier Drogba has pledged his future to Chelsea and would sign a new contract if the club offered him one, he was quoted as saying in the media. The 30-year-old Drogba also said he would be back in action for Chelsea within three weeks after a knee injury.

Any day now! Wait for Britain's royal baby is on

Any day now! Wait for Britain's royal baby is on

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

As the due date of Britain's royal baby number two looms near, fans have gathered outside Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital.

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Akshay Kumar's mother Aruna Bhatia, who had been admitted to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital, passed away on September 8, the day before her son's 54th birthday.

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.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

'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.'

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Earlier on Wednesday, Reuters reported that Swiss business tycoon Hansjoerg Wyss is considering buying football club Chelsea from Abramovich, Wyss told Swiss newspaper Blick as British lawmakers continued to push for sanctions against the billionaire.

'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.".'

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

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

Drogba strike sees Chelsea triumph

Drogba strike sees Chelsea triumph

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Holders Manchester City were eliminated from the League Cup by West Ham United after a penalty shootout at London Stadium on Wednesday, ending Pep Guardiola's team's four-year domination of the competition.

Thirteen held in anti-terror raids in the UK

Thirteen held in anti-terror raids in the UK

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

'The operation is part of continuing and extensive inquiries by police and the security service into alleged international terrorism,' the Metropolitan Police said.

EPL: Tottenham suffer crushing title blow

EPL: Tottenham suffer crushing title blow

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Tottenham Hotspur's exhilarating Premier League title surge came to a shuddering halt as they lost 1-0 at West Ham United on Friday to leave Chelsea needing six points from four games to be crowned champions.

PIX: A win worth 135 million pounds for Fulham

PIX: A win worth 135 million pounds for Fulham

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Fulham made an immediate return to the English Premier League as two extra-time goals from full-back Joe Bryan gave them a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Championship playoff final at an empty Wembley Stadium in London 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.

Murder suspect to be extradited to UK

Murder suspect to be extradited to UK

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Prosecutors have confirmed that 42-year-old Viktors Dembovskis, who was arrested earlier this month and is in custody in Preile in Latvia, would be handed over to the UK police, they said.

India continues with Russian oil buys, cuts shipments from Saudi

India continues with Russian oil buys, cuts shipments from Saudi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Russia dominated Saudi Arabia in oil supplies as the world's fastest-growing major economy for fossil fuels in October, relegating the Kingdom to third place. Iraq was India's top oil supplier, according to the data from Vortexa. Saudi Arabia's decline in India's oil market has coincided with Russia's rise, and ironically occurred amid growing diplomatic ties between Riyadh and New Delhi. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is visiting India this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Five charged with terror plot in UK

Five charged with terror plot in UK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Three of them were charged with offences involving 600kg of ammonium nitrate.

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.

FA Cup: Fulham go down to Sheffield in extra-time

FA Cup: Fulham go down to Sheffield in extra-time

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Fulham's abject season reached a new low as third-tier Sheffield United snatched a last-gasp winner in extra time to dump the Premier League side out of the FA Cup 1-0 in a fourth round replay on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

Chelsea take aim at Man United

Chelsea take aim at Man United

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Prince William's wife Kate Middleton was on Monday admitted to a hospital and is in the early stages of labour, a palace official said.

Fulham topple Man United

Fulham topple Man United

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Champions Manchester United crashed to a sensational 3-1 home defeat by Fulham, while Chelsea went top with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels the potency of Australia's pace attack in English conditions gives them the edge in next month's World Test Championship final against India, who could be "badly affected" by the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant.

Five Indian women cricketers missing in UK

Five Indian women cricketers missing in UK

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The women are members of a Punjab club team touring the United Kingdom.

Chelsea effect shows false glow

Chelsea effect shows false glow

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look.

Woman who killed self, children was Indian

Woman who killed self, children was Indian

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

The mother jumped with her two kids in front of a high-speed train in London.

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.

Porto sack coach Del Neri

Porto sack coach Del Neri

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

The new Porto coach was fired following his repeated absences from the club, news reports said.

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

Chelsea edge out DC United

Chelsea edge out DC United

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Now, British police want Gustad

Now, British police want Gustad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

It is alleged that he demanded money and threatened members of a writer's family in a park in Kensington, west London.

Veron joins Inter on loan

Veron joins Inter on loan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

PIX: Napoli knock Leicester out of Europa League

PIX: Napoli knock Leicester out of Europa League

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Action from Europa League matches played on Thursday.