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PHOTOS: Warriors rout Cavaliers to win second straight NBA title

PHOTOS: Warriors rout Cavaliers to win second straight NBA title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The fourth consecutive NBA Finals matchup between the two rivals proved to be the most lopsided as the Warriors won the latest best-of-seven series in four games.

Europa League PIX: Easy for Arsenal, Manchester Utd held

Europa League PIX: Easy for Arsenal, Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Arsenal's young guns continued to shine as they dismantled Standard Liege 4-0 on a hectic night of Europa League action that produced a full house of Spanish victories on Thursday. A summary of the matches.

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Union Budget on Monday evoked contrasting responses in the political arena with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party hailing it as a vision for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and the Opposition describing it as a 'let down like never before' that was meant to 'deceive' people.

REVEALED! West Ham teenager was rejected by Tottenham

REVEALED! West Ham teenager was rejected by Tottenham

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Tottenham rejected Reece Oxford before he joined West Ham.

EPL: Why three is the perfect number for Mourinho going into the new season

EPL: Why three is the perfect number for Mourinho going into the new season

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Chelsea banking on other big strikers with Costa still doubtful

I'll be back for my 20th Wimbledon, says Venus Williams

I'll be back for my 20th Wimbledon, says Venus Williams

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Venus Williams is planning to return to Wimbledon next year to make her 20th appearance confident in the belief that there is no such thing in life as impossible. The oldest woman in the draw at 36, Williams lost 6-4 6-4 to Germany's Angelique Kerber on Thursday but has enjoyed something of a renaissance in reaching her first grand slam semi-final since 2010. She returned to the world's top 10 last year following a frustrating run of results since she revealed in 2011 that she had been diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, an auto-immune disease that leaves her short of energy.

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Serena Williams thrashed unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0 to reach a ninth Wimbledon final on Thursday.

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Former chief minister of Goa and Congress veteran Luizinho Faleiro, resigned as an MLA and a primary member of the party on Monday claiming the state party unit is run by a 'coterie' of leaders even as he praised Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee saying the country needs a leader like her to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Indian badminton juggernaut continues at CWG

Indian badminton juggernaut continues at CWG

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Indian shuttlers continued their impressive show with top stars P V Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth progressing to the semifinals of their respective events in the 21st Commonwealth Games' badminton competition, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Leicester gloom deepens as Ranieri's men suffer FA Cup shock

Leicester gloom deepens as Ranieri's men suffer FA Cup shock

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

If Claudio Ranieri was hoping there might be a player lurking in his reserves to salvage Leicester City's unravelling season he was left disappointed on Saturday as his side were beaten 1-0 by third-tier Millwall in the FA Cup fifth round.

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Rediff.com has this and a whole lot more exciting action from the week gone by, encapsulated in this photo feature.

Won't revoke MPs' suspension, says Naidu; Oppn walks out

Won't revoke MPs' suspension, says Naidu; Oppn walks out

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Naidu said have shown no remorse and have instead justified their actions.

EPL PIX: Arsenal send title warning; City crush Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal send title warning; City crush Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The development is likely to bring to standstill Trump's hectic election campaign.

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The EC issued a show cause notice to CM and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.

6 elderly women die due to rush at Ganga Sagar fair

6 elderly women die due to rush at Ganga Sagar fair

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The incident, initially reported as a stampede, occurred when there was a huge rush of pilgrims to board vessels to reach Kolkata.

'Stronger' Trott expects 50th Test cap on Monday

'Stronger' Trott expects 50th Test cap on Monday

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression has made him stronger and the former bedrock of England's batting lineup is confident of winning his 50th Test cap in Monday's first Test against the West Indies in Antigua.

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.'

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Union ministers said Parliament passing over two dozen Bills was evidence of increased productivity of Narendra Modi government 2.0.

PHOTOS: EPL fans on New Year's Eve

PHOTOS: EPL fans on New Year's Eve

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Reaction from supporters of EPL clubs.

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'Today, I am taking new actions to restrict Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile, and conventional weapons pursuits. My Administration will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, nor will we allow Iran to endanger the rest of the world with a fresh supply of ballistic missiles and conventional arms,' Trump said in a statement.

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Ireland's dream of pulling off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Test cricket by beating England at Lord's were shattered as they collapsed to 38 all out to lose by 143 runs.

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'This is not Ahmedabad Gymkhana but people's house'

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Trinamool Congress described it as "Black Monday" and a dark day for the country's constitution, the idea of India, and the Rajya Sabha

Easier preparing for Barca than Hull, claims Wenger

Easier preparing for Barca than Hull, claims Wenger

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'Barcelona are super favourites for this game and tomorrow everyone is already convinced that we have to be totally focused as a whole squad'

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Angelo Ogbonna leapt high to power home a header in the dying seconds of extra time to claim a timely first goal for the club as West Ham United sank Liverpool 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup.

Budget Session from Monday, Centre to push triple talaq bill

Budget Session from Monday, Centre to push triple talaq bill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Following the address by President Ram Nath Kovind, the economic survey will be tabled in the two Houses.

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had made it clear to their Bangladesh counterparts that it will not host them on a neutral venue during the upcoming home series in January-February.

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if 'you look at the totality of our ties and we will look at where we have strong economic synergies, where we have strong technology promptings, these are really based on the flow of talent.'

Kurien threatens to suspend protesting TDP MPs from Rajya Sabha

Kurien threatens to suspend protesting TDP MPs from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Upset over frequent disruptions caused by two Telugu Desam Party members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien on Friday threatened to suspend them for a day "for holding the House to ransom" but could not do so as members of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress opposed it.

Federer sails in Brisbane, Crawford crushes Petkovic

Federer sails in Brisbane, Crawford crushes Petkovic

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Roger Federer took 55 minutes to dispel all injury doubts with a 6-2, 6-1 routing of unheralded German Tobias Kamke in the second round of the Brisbane International on Thursday. Media speculations swirled around the fitness of the world number three less than two weeks before he launches his bid for a fifth Australian Open title and the Swiss maestro dismissed them by dropping only three games in a lop-sided contest. "I'm going to do my best to stay injury free and give myself a chance to win another grand slam," Federer said after setting up a quarter-final against Grigor Dimitrov.

Arthur reaches deal with Cricket Australia over sacking

Arthur reaches deal with Cricket Australia over sacking

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Former Australia coach Mickey Arthur has come to a financial settlement with Cricket Australia (CA) following his sacking from the national team last month, the two parties said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

World Cup 2015: Know the Ireland cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Ireland cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix on the Ireland team for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed those calling agitating Sikh farmers names, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The issue of lynchings resonated in the Rajya Sabha; while in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition accused the government of not being sensitive towards farmers' issues.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

Indian named on UN probe panel on Gaza

Indian named on UN probe panel on Gaza

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

An eminent Indian official has been named on a United Nations inquiry panel set up by the world body's chief Ban Ki-moon to probe the presence of arms in UN premises in the Gaza strip and the damage to its facilities during the conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions.