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Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

Ramkumar, Prajnesh, Nagal out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Ramkumar, Prajnesh, Nagal out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Ramanathan, who is seeded 15th in the Qualifiers, lost 3-6, 4-6 to Italian Simone Bolleli, while 239th ranked Sumit Nagal, who is going through a rough patch, suffered his eighth straight first round defeat when he was thrashed 2-6, 0-6 by Poland's Kamil Majchrzak, ranked 192.

Will Hyderabad's bowlers come good against Punjab?

Will Hyderabad's bowlers come good against Punjab?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad will once again be banking on its lethal bowling unit to deliver the goods when they take on an unpredictable Kings XI Punjab in a Indian Premier League match, on Friday.

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The British actor was 69.

Tips to cope with exam failure

Tips to cope with exam failure

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Contrary to what society makes you think, marks are not the be-all and end-all of life.

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Ayew strikes as Palace hold Southampton to 2-2 draw

Stock Guru story can put caper films to shame

Stock Guru story can put caper films to shame

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

To cover their tracks, they managed to take new identities in each new place to suit the local culture. They became the Zaveris in Gujarat, the Khatris in Uttar Pradesh and the Maheshwaris in Dehradun.

Gosh! Mickey turns 87: Awesome facts about the world's favourite mouse

Gosh! Mickey turns 87: Awesome facts about the world's favourite mouse

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rediff.com looks at some surprising facts about Mickey Mouse on his 87th birthday.

I love floating around; it's priceless: Sunita Williams

I love floating around; it's priceless: Sunita Williams

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Record-setting Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has completed 100 days in space and is not missing gravity as she loves floating around, an experience she calls "priceless".

The secret of Priyanka Chopra's success

The secret of Priyanka Chopra's success

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The actor, who is Elle Canada's cover star for May 2018, revealed her secret in an interview with the mag.

Football: Brazil's World Cup mascot named 'Fuleco'

Football: Brazil's World Cup mascot named 'Fuleco'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

FIFA has named the mascot for the 2014 Brazil World Cup Fuleco, a word which organisers say transmits a message of environmental awareness.

Fashion news: How Rihanna gets that HOT BOD and more!

Fashion news: How Rihanna gets that HOT BOD and more!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

J&K Meeting: The High Political Cost

J&K Meeting: The High Political Cost

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The high table might have yielded relief at personal levels, but its political implications look forbidding at this point in time, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

Chocolate dresses, hats and bags at Belgian Chocolate Fair

Chocolate dresses, hats and bags at Belgian Chocolate Fair

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

From floor-sweeping gowns to eye-catching shorter dresses, models strutted down a Brussels catwalk in an array of unusual designs -- all adorned with chocolate.

Review: Die Hard 5 looks forced

Review: Die Hard 5 looks forced

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

A Good Day to Die Hard is eminently watchable, but the stupendously weak script lets it down.

Australia captain Smith wins second Allan Border medal

Australia captain Smith wins second Allan Border medal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Australia captain Steve Smith won his second Allan Border Medal on Monday, becoming the fifth player to claim the country's highest individual cricket honour more than once.

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni, Sachin wish 'Happy New Year' to fans

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni, Sachin wish 'Happy New Year' to fans

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Sports stars extended warm wishes to their fans on social media as they get wrapped in New Year spirit.

Archers win silver in World Cup

Archers win silver in World Cup

Rediff.com6 May 2012

The Indian men's recurve team of Jayanta Talukdar, Tarundeep Rai and Rahul Banerjee settled for a silver after going down to their opponents from Great Britain in the Archery World Cup Stage II in Antalya.

Olympic stadium formally opened, bring on the Games

Olympic stadium formally opened, bring on the Games

Rediff.com6 May 2012

The Olympic stadium, the beating heart of the Games when the world's greatest athletes come to London in 82 days' time, was formally opened on Saturday by a nine-year-old girl who lives down the road.

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Women will have a decisive say as chairpersons in seven of Jammu and Kashmir's 20 districts.

Kings Cup: Real scrape to quarters after 'keeper howler

Kings Cup: Real scrape to quarters after 'keeper howler

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Holders Real Madrid were helped into the King's Cup quarter-finals by a goalkeeping howler from Malaga's Willy Caballero on Tuesday which gifted them a 1-0 away win.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

With the teams having played their second matches in the league stage in Euro 2020, at the conclusion of the Spain-Poland match in Group E on Saturday, here's a look at the best goals from those matches.

Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart joins Torino on loan

Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart joins Torino on loan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has joined Serie A side Torino on loan until the end of the season, the player's agent confirmed on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been out of favour at Manchester City since the arrival of new manager Pep Guardiola and dropped to number three in the pecking order behind 17 million pound ($22.23 million) signing Claudio Bravo and Willy Caballero.

Woods trails, Rookie Steele in tie for lead

Woods trails, Rookie Steele in tie for lead

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

PGA Tour rookie Brendan Steele and fellow Americans Briny Baird, Garrett Willis and Matt Bettencourt stole the limelight from Tiger Woods by charging into a tie for the Frys.com Open lead on Thursday.

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Flight JT-610, carrying 189 people, was on a scheduled flight from the Indonesian capital to Pangkal Pinang, the main city in the Bangka Belitung Islands.

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Argentina look lost and have no leadership after the 3-0 loss to Croatia which left them on the verge of a disastrous early exit from the World Cup, in an audio message leaked to Spanish and Argentine radio stations.

BA, Kingfisher to announce a codeshare deal

BA, Kingfisher to announce a codeshare deal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Premier airlines, British Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, are likely to announce a codeshare agreement next month which would facilitate seamless travel for passengers, who can also enjoy benefits while travelling on each other's networks.

'Kiwis need to show spine to get India in Nagpur'

'Kiwis need to show spine to get India in Nagpur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Former New Zealand opener Mark Richardson believes that the current Black Caps Test team have shown top improvement and a ton of spine, and will have to display it during the ongoing Nagpur Test against India.

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Happy New Year! Stunning fireworks displays welcomed the New Year across the world. Take a look.

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Manoj Sinha's greatest asset is his capacity to get on with everyone regardless of political affiliation, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Eddie Redmayne to star in Harry Potter prequel

Eddie Redmayne to star in Harry Potter prequel

Rediff.com13 May 2015

He is in negotiations to play the lead in Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

EPL PIX: Wolves raid Wembley to hurt Spurs' title hopes

EPL PIX: Wolves raid Wembley to hurt Spurs' title hopes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Tottenham Hotspur's status as Premier League title chasers was seriously harmed on Saturday as they fell to a first defeat in seven league games, losing the lead to go down 3-1 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Norah Jones ready with star-studded album

Norah Jones ready with star-studded album

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

'A change in tax will make Heathrow uncompetitive'

'A change in tax will make Heathrow uncompetitive'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

In a freewheeling chat with Sneha Kupekar, the Irishman says the company will lobby against any change in the departure tax and believes Emirates must be looking at its new codeshare with Kingfisher with envy.

Bajwa's rapprochement: Honest intent or smoke screen?

Bajwa's rapprochement: Honest intent or smoke screen?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Pakistan's offer to normalise relations with India is an attempt to buy temporary peace due to its economic and politico-strategic compulsions, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

England Test great Bailey dies in house fire

England Test great Bailey dies in house fire

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Former England all-rounder Trevor Bailey died in a house fire on Thursday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said. Bailey, 87, played 61 Tests during a 10-year international career.

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Saints to set up final against Manchester United

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Saints to set up final against Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

A flash of attacking brilliance from Olivier Giroud and an emphatic header from substitute Alvaro Morata earned Chelsea a 2-0 win over struggling Southampton

Scotch flavour for Delhi Games

Scotch flavour for Delhi Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

14-year-old Grace Reid and 72-year-old Willie Wood will be hoping to make history after being named in the 191-member Scotland squad for the 2010 Commonwealth to be be held in Delhi from October 3-14.