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PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Arsenal became the highest-profile casualties of the FA Cup third round as the 14-time winners lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, but Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur avoided early exits after scares against lower-league sides on Sunday.

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

"I was the Governor of South Carolina, the best job serving the state that raised me. And then I got a phone call (after the 2016 elections," Haley, 48, said during a fireside chat organised by Indian Voices for Trump in Norristown in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Three more COVID-19 positives at Man City

Three more COVID-19 positives at Man City

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The club said in a statement that they will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with league and UK Government protocols on quarantine.

Boeing announces top management changes

Boeing announces top management changes

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The management shake-up comes at a time when Boeing is working to ensure the maiden flight of its long-delayed 787 Dreamliner happens by the end of the year.

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Perth Scorchers' opener Michael Klinger was given out on the seventh ball of an over with umpires failing to realise their mistake.

Here are Forbes' Highest Paid Athletes in the World

Here are Forbes' Highest Paid Athletes in the World

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Japan's Naomi Osaka ($37.4 million), who was ranked 29th on the list, surpassed fellow tennis player Serena Williams ($36 million) as the world's highest-earning female athlete.

US surgeon hopeful of separating Indian twins

US surgeon hopeful of separating Indian twins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The 10-year-old girls conjoined at the head share a blood drainage vessel in the brain - a concern for doctors.

Why young players should stay away from social media

Why young players should stay away from social media

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Australian head coach Justin Langer has one piece of advice for young sportsperson across the world -- stay away from social media. With the advent of social networking sites, sportsperson around the world, at times, have to deal with abusive and threatening messages online and Langer believes "zero social media" is the key.

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With domestic retail fuel prices jumping to record high on rising international oil rates, India on Thursday pressed oil cartel OPEC for 'affordable' oil price within a 'reasonable band' and that the producers should phase out production cuts. OPEC nations such as Saudi Arabia have traditionally been India's principal oil source. But, OPEC and its allies, called OPEC+, ignoring its call for ease supply curbs had led to the world's third-biggest oil importer tap newer sources to diversify its crude oil imports. As a result, OPEC's share in India's oil imports has dropped to about 60 per cent in May from 74 per cent in the previous month.

Fit-again Siddle's experience will count in 1st Test vs Proteas

Fit-again Siddle's experience will count in 1st Test vs Proteas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Australia have chosen the experience of Peter Siddle over the potential of the uncapped Joe Mennie as their third seamer for the opening Test against South Africa, which starts on Thursday.

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Here are seven of the buzziest moments from the GOP's big night.

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

There is positive correlation between crude oil prices and Indian equities and investors can expect more upside after the recent rally in Brent crude price.

Birmingham City owner pleads not guilty to money laundering

Birmingham City owner pleads not guilty to money laundering

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Birmingham City football club owner Carson Yeung pleaded not guilty to charges of laundering more than HK$720 million and his defence team sought to have the case thrown out, saying some related documents were no longer available.

Rogers first gay soccer player in MLS

Rogers first gay soccer player in MLS

Rediff.com28 May 2013

For Major League Soccer's Robbie Rogers, breaking another barrier for gay athletes by becoming the first openly gay male to compete in a major U.S. professional team sport marked the latest step in his long journey.

BEWARE! Top 10 celebs who can give you a virus

BEWARE! Top 10 celebs who can give you a virus

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Searching for them online will only invite more trouble for you!

Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Frank Sinatra: Top 10 Oscar hosts

Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Frank Sinatra: Top 10 Oscar hosts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Oscar 2015 host Neil Patrick Harris has several big shoes to fill in.

US elections 2016: Super Tuesday voting underway

US elections 2016: Super Tuesday voting underway

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

A total of 12 states from Alabama to Alaska are holding primaries or caucuses today. Virginia was the first state to open its polling stations at 6:00 am (16:30 IST).

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.

Van Dijk heads derby winner on Liverpool debut

Van Dijk heads derby winner on Liverpool debut

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Virgil van Dijk made a dream start to his Anfield career, scoring the winning goal on his debut for Liverpool, as they beat city rivals Everton 2-1 in a pulsating FA Cup third round tie on Friday.

Google gets licence for self-driving car in US

Google gets licence for self-driving car in US

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Google, known more for its search engine and e-mail service, has bagged the first licence in the US to test self-driving cars along busy public roads in Nevada.

Secret Service probe California man's anti-Obama post

Secret Service probe California man's anti-Obama post

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An angry California man has used Facebook to make a profane threat against United States President Barack Obama, prompting the Secret Service to launch a probe.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

John Lennon killer's chilling confession

John Lennon killer's chilling confession

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

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

Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy

Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Steven Gerrard made a quiet start to his new career with the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly on Saturday.

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

Spotted: Sania Mirza in the US

Spotted: Sania Mirza in the US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Reader Sankar Chinnathambi sent us a picture of Sania Mirza from the USA.

Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina enters White House race

Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina enters White House race

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Former technology executive Carly Fiorina formally entered the 2016 United States presidential race on Monday.

Capello upset with goal options, eyes Hart

Capello upset with goal options, eyes Hart

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

England coach Fabio Capello has bemoaned a lack of goalkeeping talent at his disposal, saying on Monday it forced him to bring back goalkeeper David James.

McLeish new Birmingham boss

McLeish new Birmingham boss

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Birmingham City presented Alex McLeish as manager on Wednesday then cast doubt on the likelihood of Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung taking control of the Premier League club

Gerrard rises above the crowd on day of boos

Gerrard rises above the crowd on day of boos

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

England internationals were the target of boos up and down the country on Saturday in a backlash to the national team's failure to qualify for Euro 2008.

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I love Liverpool Football Club and I always will do... but I didn't want to become a squad player or a sub at the club I love' - 'If there's anyone out there that thinks I'm coming here for a holiday and a last pay cheque, they'll be proved wrong very soon'

Croatia shoots England out of Euro 2008

Croatia shoots England out of Euro 2008

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

England's Euro 2008 hopes finally disappeared at Wembley on Wednesday when they lost 3-2 to already-qualified Croatia.

Manchester United storm back to rout Aston Villa

Manchester United storm back to rout Aston Villa

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

Wayne Rooney scored twice in a 4-1 victory in the English Premier League.

Johnson goal lifts Man City to second

Johnson goal lifts Man City to second

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Manchester City beat Aston Villa 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League.

US: Interfaith panel to push for Gandhi monument

US: Interfaith panel to push for Gandhi monument

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Announcing the formation of the committee, conveners Reverend Gene Savoy Jr and Rajan Zed said their aim is to commemorate the philosophy of non-violence and peace.

Hindu prayer to be offered in Nevada Legislature

Hindu prayer to be offered in Nevada Legislature

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

This will be first time any Hindu prayer will be delivered in the Nevada State Legislature since its formation in 1864, says a news release quoting Pastor Albert Tilstra, chaplain coordinator for Nevada Legislature.

Perils of being a Sikh in an Islamophobic US

Perils of being a Sikh in an Islamophobic US

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Sikhs have been mistaken for terrorists and radicals and continue to suffer after 9/11 terror attacks in the US, community members feel following the latest attack on an elderly Sikh man in California which is being probed by police as a hate crime.