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Football Extras: Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semis

Football Extras: Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

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

How and why Leicester's crunch time starts NOW...

How and why Leicester's crunch time starts NOW...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Surprise leaders Leicester City face a severe test of their Premier League title credentials over the next 10 days, starting with Saturday's trip to Manchester City.

EPL: Harry shoots Spurs into the top four

EPL: Harry shoots Spurs into the top four

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Harry Kane may have had his thunder as England's brightest young strike hope stolen of late by Jamie Vardy but Tottenham Hotspur's own home-polished jewel sparkled once more on his 100th appearance for the club on Saturday.

5 reasons why Chelsea sacked 'Special One' Mourinho

5 reasons why Chelsea sacked 'Special One' Mourinho

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Chelsea's 2-1 defeat at surprise league leaders Leicester City on Monday, their ninth loss in 16 league games since the start of a season that has gone spectacularly wrong, proved to be the final straw.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Leicester's EPL title credentials on show against champions Chelsea.

JLR to invest 1.5 billion pounds, create 1,700 UK jobs

JLR to invest 1.5 billion pounds, create 1,700 UK jobs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The latest additions will bring the total number of UK manufacturing jobs announced by JLR over the last three years to almost 11,000.

British soldiers get behind the camera

British soldiers get behind the camera

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

From the dust and dirt of a warzone to the gleaming uniforms of an army parade -- these are the images that show the reality of life for British servicemen and women. The revealing series of photographs are some of the winning entries in this year's Army Photographic Competition.

10 intense hostage situations from the past

10 intense hostage situations from the past

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Rediff.com lists a few other dramatic and frightful hostage situations that sent governments and security agencies into a tizzy.

Saradha scam: Where has all the money gone?

Saradha scam: Where has all the money gone?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

It was a multi-million rupee scam whose extent and reach are still being unravelled, so why did the chief of the scam-tainted Saradha group Sudipta Sen plead that he was unable to pay Rs 30,000 as bail fee? Where could all the money have gone? Indrani Roy finds out.

EPL: Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

EPL: Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Mohamed Salah struck four times in rampant Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Watford that lifted them back into third spot in the Premier League on Saturday.

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after he led Leicester City to a historic title widely criticised.

Strike hits production at JLR car plants in UK

Strike hits production at JLR car plants in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Supply chain workers called the strike over a pay dispute.

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial in London

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial in London

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a memorial in London dedicated to Dr B R Ambedkar over two months after India acquired the bungalow where the Dalit icon and architect of India's Constitution lived as a student in the 1920s.

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to ask Britain to take strong action against Sikh groups trying to revive the demand for a separate Khalistan and their attempts to radicalise Sikh youth besides giving them training on how to make bombs.

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Chelsea re-signed David Luiz and Premier League champions Leicester City broke their transfer record for striker Islam Slimani as English clubs exceeded the one billion pounds barrier when the curtain fell on transfer deadline day.

EPL PIX: Liverpool rally past Palace in Anfield goal fest; United edge Brighton

EPL PIX: Liverpool rally past Palace in Anfield goal fest; United edge Brighton

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

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

Aston Villa: Some memories... and the reality!

Aston Villa: Some memories... and the reality!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Aston Villa's relegation from the Premier League for the first time and from the English the top flight after 28 years leaves Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com with a tinge of regret.

Sensex falls, Nifty ends 7-day winning streak; auto, banks drag

Sensex falls, Nifty ends 7-day winning streak; auto, banks drag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 245 points at 28,799 and the 50-share Nifty closed down 81 points at 8,750

Costa's Chelsea exit a 'real shame' for Premier League

Costa's Chelsea exit a 'real shame' for Premier League

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'We want to thank him (Costa) for what he did with this club. We wish him all the best for the future'

UK: Sikh woman faces jail if she sleeps with her husband

UK: Sikh woman faces jail if she sleeps with her husband

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

In what is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in the United Kingdom, an Indian woman who had an arranged marriage with a mentally disabled British Sikh man has been warned that she faces life in prison if she were to sleep with her husband.

Leicester City... and football's surprise champions' club

Leicester City... and football's surprise champions' club

Rediff.com5 May 2016

As Leicester City celebrates its unexpected title triumph, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com lists similar success stories across Europe's top leagues.

Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

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

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Seeking to strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Britain on his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron.

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in celebrating Premier League survival on Saturday while Steven Gerrard's farewell party was spoiled as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal into top four; Spurs lose at Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal into top four; Spurs lose at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arsenal climbed into the top four with a laboured 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Everything you need to know about the three properties belonging to Dawood Ibrahim, which were auctioned on Tuesday.

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

FA Cup added another incredible chapter to its proud heritage on Saturday as Chelsea and Manchester City were humbled by supposed inferiors.

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

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

EPL PHOTOS: Carroll scores hat-trick as West Ham hold Arsenal; Chelsea lose

EPL PHOTOS: Carroll scores hat-trick as West Ham hold Arsenal; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Andy Carroll scored a eight-minute hat-trick as West Ham United's last London derby at Upton Park ended in a barnstorming 3-3 draw with Arsenal on Saturday -- a result that dented both club's respective ambitions.

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Rediff.com12 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Modi hard sells India as an investment destination

Modi hard sells India as an investment destination

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the United Kingdom are economically made for each other.

EPL: West Ham stun champions Manchester City

EPL: West Ham stun champions Manchester City

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

West Ham United maintained their impressive start to the season when they beat champions Manchester City 2-1 at Upton Park on Saturday to consolidate their place in the top four of the Premier League.

EPL: Townsend, Soldado lift Tottenham Hotspur up to fifth

EPL: Townsend, Soldado lift Tottenham Hotspur up to fifth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Andros Townsend prospered in the glare of the spotlight as he netted his first Premier League goal in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday to continue what he called the best few weeks of his life.

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Stunning photos have revealed incredible secrets of the underwater world, with the winners of the 2018 Underwater Photographer of the Year award announced. German photographer Tobias Friedrich has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. More than 5,000 images were submitted this year by photographers from around the world. UPY was once again kind enough to share some of this year's honourees with us below, with captions written by the photographers.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.

The lengths this MP is going to preserve a piece of history

The lengths this MP is going to preserve a piece of history

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar is underwriting the revival of a vintage Dakota as a gift to the Indian Air Force.

10 Biggest Sports Surprises of 2016

10 Biggest Sports Surprises of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

2016 is at the halfway stage and the year has already seen some stunning sporting wins, underdogs emerging triumphant on the biggest stages of them all.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.