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Check how many records Virat broke on Saturday

Check how many records Virat broke on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers and tells us how Virat Kohli creates new record after record.

India is the country to look out for: Google chief

India is the country to look out for: Google chief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

India will add a significant part of the next 5 billion Internet users, with maths suggesting that it is the country to look out for, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said.

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

UK Muslims appeal to IS seeking release of British hostage

UK Muslims appeal to IS seeking release of British hostage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Over 100 Muslim clerics, groups and individuals in the UK have made a united appeal to the Islamic State terror group to show mercy and release a British hostage under their captivity.

Emmy 2016: Aziz Ansari wins his first, Games of Thrones wins big

Emmy 2016: Aziz Ansari wins his first, Games of Thrones wins big

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A look at the big winners of the night!

'We have risen from the ashes of 26/11'

'We have risen from the ashes of 26/11'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Kia Scherr, who lost her husband and daughter in the 26/11 attacks, and calls Mumbai her second home, paid tribute to the victims, a day ahead of the fourth anniversary. A Ganesh Nadar reports from the Gateway of India.

City's Aguero is Premier League's most lethal striker

City's Aguero is Premier League's most lethal striker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero sets his sights on Chelsea on Sunday bolstered by statistics proving his strike rate since joining the club is the best in Premier League history.

Karl Slym's hefty challenge at Tata Motors

Karl Slym's hefty challenge at Tata Motors

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Slym doesn't face such an epic challenge - after all, his company is profitable, has a trustworthy brand, deep pockets and a vast distribution.

Brazil-Mali bronze play-off promises stirring battle

Brazil-Mali bronze play-off promises stirring battle

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Their bid for a fourth title halted by England in the semi-finals, Brazil will seek a consolation victory when they take on Mali in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Euro: Griezmann extends lead over Ronaldo for Golden Boot

Euro: Griezmann extends lead over Ronaldo for Golden Boot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Following his heroics against world champions Germany in the semifinal at Marseille, France forward Antoine Griezmann has emerged as a clear favourite to bag the Golden Boot award at the 2016 European Championship. Griezmann fired a brace past Germany to take his tournament tally to an astounding six goals. Such has been his dominance that the French magician leads Portugal hero Cristiano Ronaldo (3 goals) by a double margin in the tournament's goal's tally.

Rajan has right to speak on all issues, asserts Chidambaram

Rajan has right to speak on all issues, asserts Chidambaram

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Rajan is an acknowledged academic, author and intellectual. He spoke on issues which are in the public domain, said Chidambaram

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Championship side Derby County hit back from two goals down to beat Premier League Southampton on penalties in an FA Cup third-round replay marred by another VAR controversy on Wednesday.

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The study also said that the war would plunge the world into a "nuclear winter" that could lead to global climate catastrophe.

PIO Neomi Rao sworn in as judge of powerful DC court

PIO Neomi Rao sworn in as judge of powerful DC court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

She will replace US Supreme Court Judge Justice Brett Kavanaugh who was nominated by President Donald Trump for the top post.

I spent around 800 pounds on Dilshan: Nupur Mehta

I spent around 800 pounds on Dilshan: Nupur Mehta

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Bollywood starlet Nupur Mehta reveals details of her affair with Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan and what transpired during her meeting with the ICC's anti-corruption officials in Mumbai.

Kasab hanging ends unfinished chapter of 26/11: US victim

Kasab hanging ends unfinished chapter of 26/11: US victim

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

An American national who lost both her husband and daughter in the 26/11 terror attacks said the hanging of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab has removed an "irritant" from the city of Mumbai and help the city to move on.

Pardew and Kompany handed end-of-season awards

Pardew and Kompany handed end-of-season awards

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Newcastle United's Alan Pardew was named Premier League manager of the season on Friday to cap an impressive campaign in which he turned his unfancied side into contenders for Champions League qualification.

Hudson says Torres can succeed Osgood

Hudson says Torres can succeed Osgood

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Former Chelsea playmaker Alan Hudson has waited almost 40 years for a new Peter Osgood and now he believes Fernando Torres can finally fill the boots of the 'King of Stamford Bridge'.

Look who overtook Messi as the top scorer in Europe

Look who overtook Messi as the top scorer in Europe

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Harry Kane toppled Alan Shearer's 22-year-old record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year by scoring a double for Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton, on Tuesday, also overtaking Lionel Messi as the top scorer in Europe.

Isaac takes over as new ICC chief

Isaac takes over as new ICC chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Sharad Pawar's reign as the president of the International Cricket Council ended on Thursday as New Zealander Alan Isaac took charge from him for a two-year term at the ICC Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Pistorius smashes 200m world record in London opener

Pistorius smashes 200m world record in London opener

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius began his London Paralympic campaign in scintillating fashion as he smashed the 200 metres T44 world record in his heat on Saturday.

Captain Kuba saves day for Poland

Captain Kuba saves day for Poland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

A spectacular strike by captain Jakub Blaszczykowski allowed Poland to fight back to draw 1-1 against Group A favourites Russia on Tuesday in a game marred by violent clashes between rival fans outside the stadium.

Bollywood starlet questioned on fixing claims

Bollywood starlet questioned on fixing claims

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

An ICC anti-corruption investigator on Monday questioned Bollywood starlet Nupur Mehta in connection with the match and spot-fixing allegations made by a British newspaper a few months ago.

Europa League: West Ham knocked out

Europa League: West Ham knocked out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

West Ham United were knocked out of the Europa League in the third qualifying round on Thursday after a 2-1 defeat at Romanian side Astra Giurgiu.

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling shares limelight with record-man Rooney

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling shares limelight with record-man Rooney

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

City salvage draw at home with Sterling's superb late volley after Rooney put Everton ahead. Rooney scored his second goal in as many games this season. The strike was his 200th in the Premier League, making him just the second player after former England forward Alan Shearer to reach that milestone.

Ronaldo defends Neymar as English also accused of diving

Ronaldo defends Neymar as English also accused of diving

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho also singled out Maguire, "normally a very honest guy...for diving in the box.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

This time Liverpool are at home, and victory would put them nine points clear.

ICC gives clean chit to Australian players

ICC gives clean chit to Australian players

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

An ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) officer has rubbished alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed's claim that Australian cricketers were involved in match-fixing, saying the world body had "no evidence" of any wrongdoings carried out by the Aussies.

Pawar to hand over ICC reins to Isaac

Pawar to hand over ICC reins to Isaac

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Sharad Pawar's tenure as International Cricket Council (ICC) president will come to an end next week and New Zealand's Alan Isaac will take over from the Indian.

Rampant Russia beat dazed Czechs 4-1

Rampant Russia beat dazed Czechs 4-1

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Russia swept to a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic with a slick counter-attacking display and deadly finishing on Friday to take control of what was tipped to be a tight Euro 2012 Group A.

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We bet you would have not seen such outrageous hats before.

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.

Swansea boss Guidolin still in hospital

Swansea boss Guidolin still in hospital

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin is still in hospital recovering from a chest infection and will miss his second Premier League match in a row when the Welsh club host Norwich City on Saturday. "He remains in a comfortable position and is making good progress but doctors have advised that he misses this weekend's game to continue his recovery," the club said on their website (www.swanseacity.net) on Friday. "He is expected to remain in hospital over the weekend before his release." Italian Guidolin, who took charge in January, was also forced to miss the 2-1 midweek victory at Arsenal. Alan Curtis, who had a spell as interim manager before Guidolin was appointed, will again take the reins for the relegation clash with Norwich.

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Fifty years on from the greatest day in the history of English football, pessimists fear that the prospect of becoming world champions again is as remote as it has ever been.

PHOTOS: Emotional Woods gets highest civilian honour

PHOTOS: Emotional Woods gets highest civilian honour

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Golf great accepts Medal of Freedom at White House from business partner and US President Donald Trump

EPL: Super Cisse helps Newcastle seal win over Swansea

EPL: Super Cisse helps Newcastle seal win over Swansea

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Newcastle United's red-hot striker Papiss Cisse struck twice to earn a smash-and-grab 2-0 win at Swansea City in the Premier League on Friday that lifted his side above Chelsea into fifth place.

He is speed-climbing the world's highest peaks

He is speed-climbing the world's highest peaks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Nirmal Purja is a multiple Guinness World Records holder for quickest ascents of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.

Ambrose, Davidson inducted into Hall of Fame

Ambrose, Davidson inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Fast bowlers -- Alan Davidson of Australia and Curtly Ambrose of West Indies -- and former Australia women's team captain Belinda Clark has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.