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Euro 2020: England-Germany history will count for little

Euro 2020: England-Germany history will count for little

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

England have lost to Germany in their last three knockout meetings at major tournaments

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Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

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FA Cup: Chelsea, Arsenal move into semis

FA Cup: Chelsea, Arsenal move into semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Daniel Ceballos fired Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals with a stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Sheffield United

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Serena Williams, who had come into the first Grand Slam since in Auckland claiming her first title since becoming a mother, suffered an error-strewn 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 defeat by China's Wang Qiang in the third round at the Australian Open on Friday.

Umpires named for Ireland matches

Umpires named for Ireland matches

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Umpires Mark Benson, Billy Bowden and Aleem Dar will stand in the upcoming cricket matches in Ireland, which will also see India and South Africa in action.

'Unbelievable what just happened on the court'

'Unbelievable what just happened on the court'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Reaction to Novak Djokovic's disqualification from the US Open for striking a line judge with a ball during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta on Sunday.

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When the match began it was Federer who surprisingly looked intimidated under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights as he sprayed errors all around the court but the Swiss great woke from his slumber in time to turn the match resoundingly in his favour.

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

As Imtiaz Ali's Jab Harry Met Sejal releases, Aseem Chhabra feels it's the best time to revisit the Hollywood classic When Harry Met Sally, which tries to answer the question in the title of this feature.

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A good deal of the 92nd Academy Awards (going hostless second year in a row) was a drag what with a staggeringly dull red carpet, long-winded, lacklustre speeches and uneven live acts following too quickly one after another.

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals, struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins and four straight defeats, need something special against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's IPL match in Dubai.

Cricket Buzz: Harmanpreet reprimanded for offence

Cricket Buzz: Harmanpreet reprimanded for offence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Indian batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur escaped with a fine but was reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision on the first day of the first Test against England women cricket team on Tuesday.

Cocktails, holidays in the sun: Inside the life of Paris attack bomber

Cocktails, holidays in the sun: Inside the life of Paris attack bomber

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Chilling new images have emerged of suicide bomber Bilal Hadfi, who blew himself up outside the Stade de France during the deadly Paris attacks on Friday, which killed 132 people.

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Lucas Pouille crowned a glorious French charge at the U.S. Open on Sunday by ousting 14-times grand slam singles winner Rafa Nadal in a five-set thriller. The 22-year-old Pouille, seeded 24th, won a deciding tiebreak 8-6 to complete a 6-1 2-6 6-4 3-6 7-6(6) marathon victory and join compatriots Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils into the last eight at Flushing Meadows.

IPL Preview: Sunrisers seek to bounce back in clash against CSK

IPL Preview: Sunrisers seek to bounce back in clash against CSK

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to bounce back when they take on Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

IPL Preview: Can Sunrisers maintain unbeaten run?

IPL Preview: Can Sunrisers maintain unbeaten run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The unbeaten streak of table-toppers Surisers Hyderabad would be up for a test when they take on third-placed Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League contest, in Mohali, on Thursday.

Markets slide as Fed begins tapering

Markets slide as Fed begins tapering

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Fears that FIIs would curtail their investments in emerging markets following the Fed's tapering plan hurt sentiment.

PIX: Smith, Warner guide Australia to T20 series win over SL

PIX: Smith, Warner guide Australia to T20 series win over SL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner's first batting partnership on home soil since their ball-tampering suspensions helped Australia to a series-sealing nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Brisbane.

IPL Eliminator: Momentum with SRH but RCB has the fire power

IPL Eliminator: Momentum with SRH but RCB has the fire power

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

RCB suffered four consecutive defeats to finish the league stage at the fourth spot, SRH registered a hat-trick of wins to edge past Virat Kohli's men in the standings.

PHOTOS: The TOUGH race that no one has EVER won

PHOTOS: The TOUGH race that no one has EVER won

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Taking place at the end of January, often in freezing winter conditions, the Tough Guy race is staged over a course of about 12 kilometres, and has been widely described as "the toughest race in the world.

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Even though the plot is not extraordinary, the sheer canvas on which this movie is mounted and the VFX is worth the money, applauds Imad Baig.

Rajasthan Royals face-off against fellow strugglers SRH

Rajasthan Royals face-off against fellow strugglers SRH

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

While SRH can't afford to slip up even one bit with five games remaining, RR would be hoping to continue the winning momentum and hope that their foreign recruits continue in good nick like they did in the match against CSK.

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Andy Murray recovered from a slow start to beat Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero

Golden Globe 2017: Priyanka sizzles in gold!

Golden Globe 2017: Priyanka sizzles in gold!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Ain't nobody like our desi girl!

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Here is a list of US Open women's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

IPL: Faltering CSK seek revival against SunRisers

IPL: Faltering CSK seek revival against SunRisers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Time is fast running out for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, a team which desperately needs its batting to click when it takes on SunRisers Hyderabad in Dubai on Tuesday in a battle to keep its IPL hopes alive.

England coach Giles denies ball tampering allegations

England coach Giles denies ball tampering allegations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

England one-day international coach Ashley Giles has dismissed former captain Bob Willis' allegations of ball tampering following the ICC Champions Trophy defeat to Sri Lanka which left England's hopes of qualification in the balance.

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Flautist, singer and composer Rasika Shekar talks about her interesting musical journey.

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the first 'Open' Grand Slam event

'Inzy's petulance was instrumental in Oval Gate fiasco'

'Inzy's petulance was instrumental in Oval Gate fiasco'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Former Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has finally opened up on the Oval Gate scandal and has blamed ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for letting the PCB and Pakistan cricket down.

IPL Qualifier 2: Upbeat Sunrisers hold edge over inconsistent Delhi

IPL Qualifier 2: Upbeat Sunrisers hold edge over inconsistent Delhi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Peaking at the right time and with all their boxes ticked, Sunrisers Hyderabad are certain to hold sway over a dishevelled Delhi Capitals in a virtual semi-final in the second Indian Premier League qualifier, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

Graphic designer Saul Bass immortalised with a doodle

Graphic designer Saul Bass immortalised with a doodle

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The search engine giant pays American graphic designer and filmmaker a tribute

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.

Unusual hotels around the world

Unusual hotels around the world

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Check out some of the unusual hotels around the world.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Climate change is real, and we need, need, need to do something about it. That's why, on March 15, tens of thousands of students worldwide have decide to skip class to demand that elected officials act on this awful crisis. The move is inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden, who since last August has been striking outside the Swedish parliament building. She has been boycotting classes every Friday, demanding that her government step up the fight against climate change. Her message is simple: "Strike for climate". Take a look at the marches across the world.

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Daniel Verley, 26, was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless operation of a drone and operating a drone in a New York City public park outside of a prescribed area for doing so, according to police reports.

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to shrug off the disappointment of two back-to-back defeats and get back to winning ways when they taken on Sunrisers Hyderabad as they aim to seal their place in the play-offs, in the IPL match, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first Grand Slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming US Open, the tennis tournament's organisers confirmed on Tuesday.