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Coach Blanc to leave French champions PSG

Coach Blanc to leave French champions PSG

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Coach Laurent Blanc will leave French Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain by the end of the week, despite signing a two-year contract extension in February, his agent Jean Pierre Bernes said on Monday.

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Babar Azam, whose cover drives have some similarities with Kohli, has enjoyed a conistent run in Tests since 2018 matching the likes of Kohli, Australia's run machine Steve Smith, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.

PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions as season ended amid coronavirus crisis

PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions as season ended amid coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

With some clubs having played 27 games and others 28, the LFP drew the standings according to a performance index - the number of points per game weighed by head-to-head record.

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If you're friendly with any Indian player it doesn't mean that you are getting IPL contract'

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 paise per litre, the steepest increase since July 5 Union Budget, as a fallout of turmoil in global oil markets following drone attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities.

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

A look at the gilded cage where Saudi princes, former ministers, one of the world's richest men and other businessmen are being held prisoner.

How 'tinker man' Kohli can improve as captain

How 'tinker man' Kohli can improve as captain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

While former England skipper Nasser Hussain loves that Virat Kohli is his "own man", very different from 'Ice Man' Mahendra Singh Dhoni, there are areas where he would like the Indian captain to improve.

Why the criticism around Rashid's inclusion is 'unnecessary'

Why the criticism around Rashid's inclusion is 'unnecessary'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ian Botham says the criticism around the inclusion of spinner Adil Rashid in the home team's squad for the first Test against India is 'unnecessary'.

Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed the axed Australian quartet from the Mohali Test as lazy and disrespectful and said that they will never forget the public humiliation of being dumped.

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Pizza 2-Villa is a well-written film, according to S Saraswathi.

First Look: Nikhil and Swati pair up again for Karthikeya

First Look: Nikhil and Swati pair up again for Karthikeya

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The hit pair will come together for debutant director Chandoo Mondeti's Karthikeya.

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"It's [part of] a greater design," Janjua said at a seminar on 'Pakistan's case for NSA membership' on Tuesday.

Hussain to help England for ODIs

Hussain to help England for ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

England will use the retired ODI skipper's experience during their upcoming one-day campaigns.

Madani writes to President for 'honest' probe

Madani writes to President for 'honest' probe

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, arrested in connection with the 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts, has petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee for an investigation by a team of 'honest officers' into charges against him and clear his name if found innocent.

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

The former England captain said 'Smith has the energy which I like to think I had when I started'.

Hussain leaves strong legacy: English media

Hussain leaves strong legacy: English media

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The England captain's resignation was greeted with a mixture of surprise and regret.

England end victory drought

England end victory drought

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

Half-centuries by Nasser Hussain and Alec Stewart and an improved all-round bowling performance helped England win their first match after 13 without victory and beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs on Tuesday.

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The elections were recently postponed.

First Look: Balakrishna's 99th film Dictator

First Look: Balakrishna's 99th film Dictator

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

An action film, Dictator will release in January.

Is PSG coach Emery's job at stake after Champions League exit?

Is PSG coach Emery's job at stake after Champions League exit?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said there were no excuses for not going through to the quarters as he came to terms with the team's earliest exit from the Champions League since the club was taken over by the Qatar Investment Authority in 2011.

Football PIX: Lukaku score as Inter thump Genoa

Football PIX: Lukaku score as Inter thump Genoa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Images from football matches played in Europe on Sunday.

PSG turn down Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

PSG turn down Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Paris St Germain have rejected a bid by Real Madrid to hire coach Carlo Ancelotti, club president Nasser al Khelaifi said on Monday.

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid

Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's legal representatives had paid his 222 million euros (200 million pounds) release clause and French television station RMC Sports said the Brazilian had signed a five-year contract with Paris St Germain.

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Stalin said the DMK was a movement that protected women's rights and Radharavi's comments were not acceptable to it.

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Endrendrum Punnaga certainly succeeds in entertaining the audience.

Shooting WC: India win gold in men and women's pistol team event

Shooting WC: India win gold in men and women's pistol team event

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

A dominant India claimed both the gold medals on offer by some distance in the men's and women's 10m air pistol team events on the third competition day of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

Hussain says 'brilliant' Panesar deserves more chances

Hussain says 'brilliant' Panesar deserves more chances

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar deserves more chances to play for England in Test cricket, having once again proved his doubters wrong, says former Test captain and cricket commentator Nasser Hussain.

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

David Beckham's salary at Paris St Germain will be donated to a children's charity in Paris, the former England captain said on Thursday.

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

David Beckham is poised to join Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain, Sky Sports News reported on Thursday.

The problems of England and its cricket team

The problems of England and its cricket team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

England lost the series-opener by four wickets with Jermaine Blackwood leading West Indies to a memorable victory.

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Valcke, the banned former FIFA secretary general, and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chief executive of Qatar's beIN Media, over World Cup broadcasting deals.

No viable alternative to Dhoni, says Dravid

No viable alternative to Dhoni, says Dravid

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The clamour for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's removal as India's captain might be becoming shriller by the day but former skipper Rahul Dravid feels he is the man to take the team forward as there is no viable alternative in sight.

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Qataris have been barred from attending matches as the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, cut political and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations Doha supports terrorism -- a charge Qatar denies.

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Tamil remake is set to release early next year.

Bad light affecting play: Is pink ball the solution?

Bad light affecting play: Is pink ball the solution?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Pink balls are used in day-night Test cricket with teams playing under floodlights. While some former players advocate the use of the pink ball full time, England pacer Stuart Broad says it will be unfair to batsmen.

Aggressive Jamshed drives Pakistan past Australia

Aggressive Jamshed drives Pakistan past Australia

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Pakistan, led by an aggressive 97 from opening batsman Nasser Jamshed, cruised to a seven-wicket win in the second One-Day International against Australia.

PIX: India in battle for survival after Southee strikes

PIX: India in battle for survival after Southee strikes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Tuesday.

Review: Dammu is strictly for NTR Jr fans

Review: Dammu is strictly for NTR Jr fans

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The film highlights all the predictable potboiler elements that an average film boasts of.

First look: NTR, Trisha and Karthika come together for Dammu

First look: NTR, Trisha and Karthika come together for Dammu

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The film is scheduled to release on April 27.