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EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

HUL appoints Rohit Jawa as new MD & CEO

HUL appoints Rohit Jawa as new MD & CEO

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

FMCG major HUL on Friday announced the appointment of Rohit Jawa as the managing director & chief executive officer to succeed Sanjiv Mehta who will retire from the company after leading it for a decade. Jawa, presently the Chief of Transformation for Unilever, would take over the leadership role for a term of five consecutive years with effect from June 27, 2023, the company said in a statement. "The appointment of Rohit Jawa as a whole-time director and MD & CEO will be subject to approval of Shareholders and other statutory approvals as may be applicable," it added.

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Returning after a long injury lay-off, Glenn Maxwell hammered a sizzling half-century and make a strong case for his selection for the upcoming India ODI series.

Where In The World Are These Stars?!

Where In The World Are These Stars?!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Bollywood stars travel all the time on work or for a much-needed vacation.

Philander named South African Sportsman of the Year

Philander named South African Sportsman of the Year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Cricketer Vernon Philander was named South Africa's 'Sportsman of the Year' after losing the top title of 'Sports Star of the Year' to Olympic gold-medallist swimmer Chad Le Clos.

Maharaj named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad

Maharaj named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Morne Morkel makes a return to the limited-overs format after nearly 10 months, adding experience to the pace bowling group featuring Kagiso Rabada, Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Dwaine Pretorius and Andile Phehlukwayo.

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Present vice chief Lt Gen BS Raju would be succeeding Lt Gen AS Bhinder who is superannuating on February 28 at the South Western Army Command.

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

South Africans praised for back-to-back wins in England

South Africans praised for back-to-back wins in England

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Cricket SA (CSA) has praised the Proteas' squad for back-to back Test series victories in England to become the No 1 ranked Test side and retain the Basil d'Oliveira Trophy.

All about Jack Cohen's RETAIL blues

All about Jack Cohen's RETAIL blues

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Commerce came before politics for an East London Jew who started out when he was just 21 with a stall in the Well Street Market in Hackney.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

South African Bavuma checks England's progress on Day 2

South African Bavuma checks England's progress on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

South Africa moved cautiously on to 214 for five in reply to England's 458 at the close on the second day of the first Test helped by a gritty performance from Temba Bavuma at Lord's in London on Friday.

UK: Indian-origin doctor quits over plagiarism

UK: Indian-origin doctor quits over plagiarism

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Raj Persaud, the celebrity doctor, who admitted plagiarism at a GMC hearing in June, has stepped down as a consultant psychiatrist for the south London and Maudsley NHS trust.

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Anu Malik reveals how Baazigar revived his career.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

Millwall and Blackburn fail to break FA Cup stalemate

Millwall and Blackburn fail to break FA Cup stalemate

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Millwall and Blackburn Rovers fought out a goalless stalemate in a scrappy FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday with both the Championship (second tier) sides going into the semi-final draw.

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

UK blasts: Police arrest 2 suspects

UK blasts: Police arrest 2 suspects

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

UK police arrest 2 more in London over July 21 blasts

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The 42-year-old barrister, who until now served as the Attorney General in the Boris Johnson led government, was among the first contenders to throw her hat in the ring to replace Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

'To lose sight of Test cricket is not great'

'To lose sight of Test cricket is not great'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Outgoing South Africa coach Mark Boucher admits he is concerned about the diminishing amount of Test cricket being played.

Why SCG's pitch has a 'huge connection' to India

Why SCG's pitch has a 'huge connection' to India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Australia have typically struggled in sub-continent conditions and a pitch which could assist the spinners is expected at the SCG, keeping in mind the upcoming tour of India in February.

Ashes: 'Bazball' faces biggest test against World Champs

Ashes: 'Bazball' faces biggest test against World Champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

England's latest version of cricket is set for its biggest test as they face world champions Australia in a bid to reclaim the Ashes.

Trade ministers to attend WTO meet in London

Trade ministers to attend WTO meet in London

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The United States Trade Representative Robert Zoellick has invited key trade ministers including India's and European Union's for a meeting in London this month end to find ways to move forward in the World Trade Organisation.

External dissonance a mark of Constitution's strength: Justice Chandrachud

External dissonance a mark of Constitution's strength: Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Justice Chandrachud explored the possibility for conflicting rights to exist within one constitutional framework.

Shah Rukh buys franchise in Cricket South Africa's T20 Global League

Shah Rukh buys franchise in Cricket South Africa's T20 Global League

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

GMR's team will be based in Johannesburg with young Protea paceman Kagiso Rabada as its marquee player while Khan's outfit will be based in Cape Town with left-handed batsman JP Duminy as the marquee player.

PIX: Fiery Stokes revives England but SA build lead

PIX: Fiery Stokes revives England but SA build lead

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

A fiery spell from captain Ben Stokes dragged England back into the match but South Africa remained the happier side as they reached 289/7 at the close on the second day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.

FIFA to hear case over South Korea Olympic protest

FIFA to hear case over South Korea Olympic protest

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The case of the South Korean soccer player who inflamed a diplomatic row with Japan by waving a political placard at the London Olympic soccer tournament will be heard again by FIFA's disciplinary committee on Tuesday.

Confident India eye maiden ODI series win in South Africa

Confident India eye maiden ODI series win in South Africa

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

India have never won an ODI series in South Africa, having lost 5-2 in 1992-93, 4-0 in 2006- 07, 3-2 in 2010-11 and 2-0 in 2013-14.

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

What's Time Zone Politics?

What's Time Zone Politics?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In a world without politics, time zones would change by an hour for a shift of 15 degrees of longitude. But, of course, political considerations apply, explains Devangshu Datta.

Rains in south India take the steam out of coffee

Rains in south India take the steam out of coffee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Crop loss would the highest in Karnataka (where a little more than 75 per cent of the national output comes from), followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Indian archers get double boost ahead of Paris Games

Indian archers get double boost ahead of Paris Games

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Archery Association of India (AAI) also have roped in two-time Italian World Cup winner Sergio Pagni, who is accompanying the compound team to the Turkey World Cup.