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EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, an annual exhibition that showcases the world's greatest space photography, now in its 13th year, has announced its 2021 winners.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

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

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exemption, starting this season.

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

Watch These Indian Gems GLITTER!

Watch These Indian Gems GLITTER!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Scientists, sci-fi, stand-up, suspense, take your pick of OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

An entertaining 11 minutes ensued with four goals, two at either end. First up, Brazilian target man Silva made most of Udanta Singh's build-up play, to leave NorthEast defenders high and dry with a fine goal.

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The second match of the four-game series was postponed on Tuesday when four more UAE players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total to seven COVID-19 cases.

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity.

June 21, 1996: Ganguly's first Test, and he scores...

June 21, 1996: Ganguly's first Test, and he scores...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

25 years of Sourav Ganguly's debut Test ton

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Cantona scored 70 goals and provided 56 assists in 156 Premier League matches for Leeds United and Man Utd, earning him the nickname "The King" among Man United fans.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Dear Mr Spielberg, can we now put to rest this overstretched, bloated dinosaur franchise? asks Aseem Chhabra.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes showing on Friday, Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games.

'Some love me, many hated me'

'Some love me, many hated me'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'N Chandra told me, "Arree yaar, don't get heavy on me now! This is a Hindi movie so leave your logic at home".'

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Bengaluru FC snapped a seven-game winless run to record a 4-2 victory against Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Hernandez scores twice as Odisha stun Bengaluru

ISL: Hernandez scores twice as Odisha stun Bengaluru

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Spanish midfielder Javi Hernandez scored two stunning goals as Odisha FC made a winning start to their Hero Indian Super League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Bengaluru FC, at Tilak Maidan stadium in Vasco, Goa, on Wednesday.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

PIX: The AMAZING life of Ranveer Singh!

PIX: The AMAZING life of Ranveer Singh!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

As the actor celebrates his 35th birthday, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.

JUSTICE Served On OTT This Week

JUSTICE Served On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Religious nurses, ex-cops, dedicated lawyers share a common purpose -- justice goals are served on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week.

Indian-origin executives in 'lean' Unilever corporate shakeup

Indian-origin executives in 'lean' Unilever corporate shakeup

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

UK-headquartered consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday announced a major organisational shakeup to make the company leaner, which involves some of its Indian-origin executives, and plans to lay off 1,500 staff as part of the wider restructuring of its global operations. Sanjiv Mehta retains executive leadership of Mumbai-headquartered subsidiary Hindustan Unilever, while Unilever chief operating officer (COO) Nitin Paranjpe will take on a new role as chief transformation officer & chief people officer, leading the business transformation and heading the HR function for the transformed organisation. The company said Sunny Jain, president of beauty & personal care, has decided to leave Unilever to set up an "investment fund in technology megatrends".

Watch out for Giant Green in D/N Test!

Watch out for Giant Green in D/N Test!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The 6'7" seam-bowling all-rounder's inclusion in Australia's line-up was expected after his impressive hundred in the first warm-up game against India A.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

Italian joy, English heartbreak after Euro final penalties drama

Italian joy, English heartbreak after Euro final penalties drama

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy inflicted heartbreak on England to win the Euro 2020 final

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the important numbers from Day 4 of the 4th Test,

Indians want to study in Germany, Italy, Ireland...

Indians want to study in Germany, Italy, Ireland...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

One in five Indian students now prefer new and unconventional study destinations like Ireland, Turkey and Spain. The number of Indian students in Germany grew by 20.85 per cent in the winter semester to stand at over 25,000.

West Ham boss, two players test positive for COVID-19

West Ham boss, two players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

West Ham United manager David Moyes and players Issa Diop and Josh Cullen have returned positive tests for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Three Chapecoense players survive plane crash: Colombian authorities

Three Chapecoense players survive plane crash: Colombian authorities

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Three players from Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team have survived a plane crash in Colombia that killed 76 people, Colombian authorities said on Tuesday

Kidnapped Mexican footballer Pulido rescued

Kidnapped Mexican footballer Pulido rescued

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Mexican footballer Alan Pulido has been rescued by authorities and is home, Mexican officials have said.

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Norma Godinho challenges sporting know-it-alls.

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Some people believe that guys with muscles don't have a sense of humour.' 'We wanted to prove them wrong.'

Guess who's decorating Tiger's new home?

Guess who's decorating Tiger's new home?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'It is the best feeling in the world to give back to your family what you have earned,' Tiger Shroff tells Subhash K Jha.

PICS: England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

PICS: England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Harry Kane scored twice as England stormed into the European Championship semi-finals for the first time in 25 years thrashing Ukraine 4-0 on Saturday to book a clash with Denmark.

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.