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Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

Different semis, same old results for Williamses

Different semis, same old results for Williamses

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Sport's most enduring sibling rivalry will be played out on US. Independence Day after Venus Williams exacted brutal revenge and Serena Williams displayed raw desire to inflict a double defeat on Russia at Wimbledon.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

UP scribe murder: SHO suspended for negligence, probe shifted

UP scribe murder: SHO suspended for negligence, probe shifted

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The action has been taken in view of the report submitted by Circle Officer (Ghaziabad Zone 1) Rakesh Mishra, who was probing the matter, the SSP said.

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A lot has happened to Andy Murray in the three years since he choked back the tears on Centre Court after a four-set defeat that handed Roger Federer the Wimbledon trophy for a seventh time.

French Open: Serena, Sharapova renew rivalry in blockbuster on Day 9

French Open: Serena, Sharapova renew rivalry in blockbuster on Day 9

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Sharapova's quarter-final defeat by Williams at the 2016 Australian Open was the last competitive match the Russian played for 15 months after she received a doping ban while American Williams was on a maternity break for most of 2017.

Delhi woman gang-raped by 5 men in Ghaziabad, police arrest 4

Delhi woman gang-raped by 5 men in Ghaziabad, police arrest 4

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to the Ghaziabad police in connection with the brutal gang-rape of a 38-year-old woman recently, with the panel chief saying the attack reminded her of the Nirbhaya case.

Moosewala's last rites to be held amid heavy security, fans raise slogans

Moosewala's last rites to be held amid heavy security, fans raise slogans

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Accompanied by some relatives, Moosewala's father received his son's body from Mansa Civil hospital, where it was kept for post-mortem, around 8.15 am.

Federer admits he was 'never good enough' to beat Nadal in Paris

Federer admits he was 'never good enough' to beat Nadal in Paris

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Describing Rafael Nadal as his greatest rival, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has admitted that he could never maintain a complete stranglehold over the Spaniard at the French Open, which is considered as the former's stronghold.

Federer passion still fuelled by Nadal rivalry

Federer passion still fuelled by Nadal rivalry

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Roger Federer, who beat Nadal to claim the ATP World Tour Finals for the fifth time with a show of force, described Rafael Nadal's season as one any player "could only dream of".

PIX: Ronaldo, Messi roll back the years in nine-goal thriller

PIX: Ronaldo, Messi roll back the years in nine-goal thriller

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi transported fans back in time to the heyday of their storied rivalry, as both forwards got on the scoresheet in an exhibition match in Riyadh on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The focus has very much been on the game between two countries that share a sporting rivalry.

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Australia would be open to hosting Asian arch-rivals Pakistan and India in a series to revive a contest world cricket wants to see, board chief Nick Hockley said.

Stokes opens up about rivalry with West Indies' Samuels

Stokes opens up about rivalry with West Indies' Samuels

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

'I do not like him one bit'

Indonesia stampede: Internal watchdog faults police use of tear gas

Indonesia stampede: Internal watchdog faults police use of tear gas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Indonesian police wrongly used tear gas inside a soccer stadium to disperse rioting fans, an internal oversight official said on Tuesday, while the country's soccer federation banned two club officials.

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'As one might expect, he believed the Indians were preparing their nuclear weapons for deployment. It took us a few hours - and remarkably good work by our teams on the ground in New Delhi and Islamabad - to convince each side that the other was not preparing for nuclear war'

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Rediff.com27 May 2016

England's League Managers' Association has revealed that the average tenure of a Premier League manager is now little more than two seasons, with 11 of last year's 20 starters already kicked out.

Autopsy shows 19 bullets were pumped into Moosewala

Autopsy shows 19 bullets were pumped into Moosewala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

At least three weapons were used and thirty empty cases were found from the site.

Girls Hostel 3 Review: No Dum!

Girls Hostel 3 Review: No Dum!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Even by standards of fluff, Girls Hostel 3 floats away without any anchor to entertainment, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Venus and Serena: This sibling rivalry is motivating...

Venus and Serena: This sibling rivalry is motivating...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Venus Williams's encouraging form at the Australian Open has given younger sister Serena cause to look over her shoulder after the siblings eased into the third round with straight-sets wins at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Novak Djokovic, who won Wimbledon to take his major singles titles to 21, has opted not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. He said on Thursday he could not fly to New York for the year's final Grand Slam.

EPL: Brazilian battle to ensue at North London derby

EPL: Brazilian battle to ensue at North London derby

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Tite likes Tottenham striker Richarlison, saying "he only has eyes for the goal" while Gabriel Jesus, who failed to score in five appearances at the 2018 World Cup, appears to now be vying with the likes of Raphinha and Antony for a wide role in the Selecao.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Medvedev will be glad to play the role of dream wrecker once again.

With Mondal's arrest Mamata loses another confidant to law's clutches

With Mondal's arrest Mamata loses another confidant to law's clutches

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation's arrest of senior Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal -- a loyalist of party supremo Mamata Banerjee -- in the alleged cattle smuggling scam on Thursday threatens his three-decade-long political career, which has been marked by controversies and strong-arm tactics.

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club.

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies.

Lalu Prasad admitted to Delhi AIIMS after being airlifted from Patna

Lalu Prasad admitted to Delhi AIIMS after being airlifted from Patna

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Kumar visited the Paras Hospital, where Prasad has been admitted since Monday, a day after he had a fall at his home and fractured his shoulder.

Moosewala's father went after son with security, witnessed his killing

Moosewala's father went after son with security, witnessed his killing

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The famous singer and Congress leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Sunday, a day after the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government brought down his security cover from four Punjab Police commandos to two.

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Sunday's U.S. Open final, but the top-seeded Serb expects hard work ahead when he meets Stan Wawrinka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Defending champion Djokovic, who became the third man to hold all four grand slam singles titles at once after his triumph at Roland Garros in June, owns a 19-4 career head-to-head advantage over the Swiss third seed.

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

PIX: Liverpool sink Manchester City for Community Shield

PIX: Liverpool sink Manchester City for Community Shield

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Liverpool's new striker Darwin Nunez scored a late goal on his debut as they drew first blood in this season's rivalry with Manchester City after a 3-1 win in Saturday's Community Shield.

Chapecoense vow to rebuild after airline accident

Chapecoense vow to rebuild after airline accident

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The small club from Chapeco in southern Brazil will be aided in their comeback by other senior teams, a group of whom called for the club to be exempt from relegation for three years.

Delhi court shootout: Who was Jitendra Gogi

Delhi court shootout: Who was Jitendra Gogi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Thirty-year-old Jitendra Mann 'Gogi', who was shot dead in a crowded Rohini court room on Friday, was one of Delhi's most wanted criminals and the chief of an "extremely sophisticated" organised crime syndicate.

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

If this sporting clash was, as English essayist, novelist and journalist George Orwell said, "war minus the shooting" both sets of players were more than ready, and set about each other with little restraint.

Kumaraswamy refuses to apologise for shoot mercilessly remark

Kumaraswamy refuses to apologise for "shoot mercilessly" remark

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Kumaraswamy found himself in a raging controversy on Tuesday after a video of his telephonic instruction to "shoot mercilessly" those who had killed a Janata Dal-Secular worker in the party's stronghold of Mandya district on Monday went viral.