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Key factor to Chahal-Yadav duo's success in South Africa...

Key factor to Chahal-Yadav duo's success in South Africa...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin feels 'adaptability' has been the key to success for spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in the first two ODIs in South Africa.

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Marcus Rashford scored twice as holders Manchester United brushed aside second-tier Burton Albion 4-1 at Old Trafford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Suarez fires Liverpool as Arsenal, Chelsea, City win

EPL PHOTOS: Suarez fires Liverpool as Arsenal, Chelsea, City win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Liverpool's Luis Suarez showed his devastating ability to act as a one-man wrecking ball with four goals in a 5-1 demolition of Norwich City as Arsenal's forgotten man Nicklas Bendtner jogged a few memories in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Dembele INJURED; Barca target Coutinho committed to Liverpool

Dembele INJURED; Barca target Coutinho committed to Liverpool

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

According to Munjal, there is an opportunity for somebody who comes from a not for profit background in health care to do something.

Working long hours? 6 ailments you'll most likely suffer from

Working long hours? 6 ailments you'll most likely suffer from

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Your office is the cause of your ill health says fitness expert Namita Jain in her new book.

CL PIX: Barca draw at Milan; Dortmund spoil Wenger's birthday

CL PIX: Barca draw at Milan; Dortmund spoil Wenger's birthday

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Images from Champion League matches played across Europe on Tuesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling grabs last-gasp victory for City, then sent off

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling grabs last-gasp victory for City, then sent off

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Seconds after Bournemouth had a chance to snatch victory the ball went back down the other end and Sterling's deflected shot looped past helpless Bournemouth keeper Asmir Begovic.

I don't have to prove anything to anyone: Vijender

I don't have to prove anything to anyone: Vijender

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

His first fight of the year could fetch Vijender Singh his second title but the Indian boxing star says save for minor tweaks in technique, he isn't making any special preparations for the showdown with China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali next month.

The lure of Manchester United enough to keep 'special' Januzaj?

The lure of Manchester United enough to keep 'special' Januzaj?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Adnan Januzaj's eye-catching first Premier League start for Manchester United in their 2-1 win at Sunderland on Saturday impressed manager David Moyes but appeared not enough to send him rushing to lock the 18-year-old in to a new long-term deal.

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Sajid Javid, the son of a Pakistani bus driver whose family migrated to Britain in the 1960s, becomes the first South Asian origin MP to hold a key portfolio in the UK Cabinet.

Get fit fast: 6 easy 15-minute exercises

Get fit fast: 6 easy 15-minute exercises

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

These daily exercise can spruce up your fitness level without taking a step out of your home.

Top 10: Best messaging apps for smartphones

Top 10: Best messaging apps for smartphones

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Staying connected is simple. And easy!

He wants to replace notebooks with tablets in schools

He wants to replace notebooks with tablets in schools

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

30-year-old V Subramanian aims to revolutionise the education space with his new venture.

PHOTOS: United ease past Everton, Liverpool clinch late win

PHOTOS: United ease past Everton, Liverpool clinch late win

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Manchester United climbed back up to second in the table after second-half goals by Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard earned a 2-0 victory at Everton -- their first win in five games in all competitions.

Broad, Finn ruled out of first two ODIs

Broad, Finn ruled out of first two ODIs

Rediff.com31 May 2013

England pace bowlers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn have been ruled out of the opening two of three one-day internationals against New Zealand, with the first starting at Lord's on Friday, due to injury.

Is 'arrogant' West Indies board to be blamed for decline?

Is 'arrogant' West Indies board to be blamed for decline?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Batting great Viv Richards has slammed 'arrogant' Caribbean administrators for thinking they are as important as players and has laid the blame for the decline of West Indies cricket firmly at their door.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a first-half penalty as injury-depleted Real Madrid recovered from their derby defeat by Atletico Madrid at the weekend with a 3-1 win at Levante on Wednesday.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Enrique and Guardiola praise carefree Messi

Enrique and Guardiola praise carefree Messi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'We saw Messi play like a kid in the school playground today'

DON'T MISS: Running tips from Gul Panag

DON'T MISS: Running tips from Gul Panag

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Bollywood actress and marathoner talks about her running mantra, the gear she uses and the importance of having 'proper' running shoes.

Five-Year Plans officially declared dead from FY17

Five-Year Plans officially declared dead from FY17

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Niti Aayog is preparing 15-year vision document that will replace the Five-Year Plan from the next financial year

EPL: Coutinho scores on Liverpool debut to crush Swansea

EPL: Coutinho scores on Liverpool debut to crush Swansea

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho scored on his first start for Liverpool who leapfrogged SwanseaCity into seventh place in the Premier League by crushing the below-strength Welsh side 5-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

MBA to minimum wage earner: Deepak Singh's amazing journey

MBA to minimum wage earner: Deepak Singh's amazing journey

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

When Deepak Singh first started working as a salesman in the US, he was ashamed of the fall in status this signalled, says Vikram Johri.

PSG's Beckham proves he is not just a marketing tool

PSG's Beckham proves he is not just a marketing tool

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Paris St Germain lashed out at David Beckham's critics after he cleared all doubts about his conditioning and performance level with an excellent showing for his first start with his new side on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Champions League: Busquets lists reasons for Barca's nightmare in Paris

Champions League: Busquets lists reasons for Barca's nightmare in Paris

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has criticised their tactical and physical frailties after a 4-0 thrashing at Paris St Germain in the last 16 left them on the brink of their earliest Champions League exit in a decade.

Football PIX: Messi shines for Barca; Ronaldo rallies Juve to victory

Football PIX: Messi shines for Barca; Ronaldo rallies Juve to victory

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

An insatiable Lionel Messi scored for the eighth game in a row in all competitions as La Liga champions Barcelona saw off a gutsy Girona side 2-0 to go five points clear at the top of the standings.

Why India needs a coalition government

Why India needs a coalition government

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'Though coalitions, which ruled India for 25 years after 1989, are regarded as a terrible thing politically, they delivered the best economic results,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Honoured at British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards, Ruchi Shah's illustrations are now part of children's books across nine Indian languages.

Pellegrini hoping for Hart and Aguero return

Pellegrini hoping for Hart and Aguero return

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and goalkeeper Joe Hart could return from injury in time for Saturday's Premier League game against Stoke City, manager Manuel Pellegrini has said.

'Excited' Tiger roars with 75th title triumph at Torrey

'Excited' Tiger roars with 75th title triumph at Torrey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Tiger Woods laid down a timely marker for this season's big events by clinching his 75th PGA Tour title with a four-shot victory at the Farmers Insurance Open on Monday at one of his favourite venues.

Math teacher. Top model. Dancer. Activist. And he is deaf.

Math teacher. Top model. Dancer. Activist. And he is deaf.

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Nyle DiMarco has won America's Next Top Model AND Dancing With the Stars, and he is now the driving force behind a campaign to better 70 million deaf lives worldwide!

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

No film promotions, for one.

Life lessons from a 74-yr-old marathon runner

Life lessons from a 74-yr-old marathon runner

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He is the living proof that you are never too old to run a marathon.

Was 2006 French Open victory Nadal's toughest?

Was 2006 French Open victory Nadal's toughest?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Rafael Nadal is chasing a historic 10th French Open title in Paris, but nothing will ever come close to trying to win his second.

City sign goalkeeper from Barcelona; Everton have no interest in Hart

City sign goalkeeper from Barcelona; Everton have no interest in Hart

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Manchester City have signed Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona on a four-year contract for an initial 18 million euros (15.37 million pounds), the clubs confirmed on Thursday.

Is Silicon Valley reinventing itself?

Is Silicon Valley reinventing itself?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The challenge is to go out and do something different; not one more 'application' to download, not one more 'Angry Birds', a YouTube sensation. Something is changing yet again in the innovation hub that is still the Silicon Valley. B S Prakash on whether it is reinventing itself perpetually?

ISL: Kerala Blasters, Delhi Dynamos share spoils

ISL: Kerala Blasters, Delhi Dynamos share spoils

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Kerala Blasters secured their first point in the Hero Indian Super League after playing out a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Sunday.

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday