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How the British media reacted to England's worst loss...

How the British media reacted to England's worst loss...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

England's soccer journalists left their readers with no illusions on Tuesday after their side's Euro 2016 hopes were crushed by Iceland, describing the 2-1 loss as the worst in their history.

'US-Pak's Afghan deal behind Osama hunt'

'US-Pak's Afghan deal behind Osama hunt'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Adrian Levy, internationally famed journalist, currently with The Guardian, and author of bestseller Deception: Pakistan, the United States, and the Global Nuclear Weapons Conspiracy, claims that the deal between Pakistan and United States is in the offing, under which Pakistan will have some role in the future government of Afghanistan

Giggs could be demoted on Mourinho's coaching staff

Giggs could be demoted on Mourinho's coaching staff

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs has reportedly been offered a new role on the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho, who is being considered as the favourite to replace Louis van Gaal at the helm of the Old Trafford club.

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in Sony's next biopic

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in Sony's next biopic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Why ISI orchestrated the 26/11 terror strike

Why ISI orchestrated the 26/11 terror strike

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The Inter Services Intelligence was heavily involved in preparations for the Mumbai terror attacks, according to classified Indian government documents obtained by The Guardian newspaper

Will accept Rosberg title win 'like a man', says Hamilton

Will accept Rosberg title win 'like a man', says Hamilton

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has insisted that he would "take it like a man" if he loses the title to his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg. Hamilton is 33 points behind the German with only 100 still available in the remaining four races, starting with the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday. "I will try and take it like a man. You can't win them all. Look at all the world champions in the past that have won championships and lost championships," the Guardian quoted Hamilton as saying.

'India could become capital of biological warfare'

'India could become capital of biological warfare'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

American diplomatic cables leaked by whistle blowing website WikiLeaks have revealed Washington's concerns about India becoming a target of biological terrorism.

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody should be surprised if the Serb goes on to claim his fourth Wimbledon title this month.

Pakistan faces education emergency, says report

Pakistan faces education emergency, says report

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Pakistan faces an "education emergency" that costs the economic equivalent of its flood disaster every year, a new education campaign has warned. The March for Education campaign, launched with the British government's backing, deploys stark statistics to draw a picture of a chronically ill education system in Pakistan, The Guardian reports.

PCB's inquiry meeting with tainted trio put back

PCB's inquiry meeting with tainted trio put back

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The meeting of Pakistan's tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and High Commission officials on the spot-fixing scandal in London has been put back, reports said on Wednesday.

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund, suggests some valuable financial gifts for your children.

American lifestyle a recipe for disaster: Jairam Ramesh

American lifestyle a recipe for disaster: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has asked Indians not to blindly follow the American lifestyle which according to him is a 'recipe for disaster'.

Is the London bombing accused a US informer?

Is the London bombing accused a US informer?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The Guardian reported Mohammed Junaid Babar, described as an 'American jihadist', has been quietly released after serving only four and a half years of a possible 70-year sentence.Babar was reportedly sentenced to "time served", because a New York judge described as "exceptional co-operation" that began even before his arrest.

Congress needs a new zamindar from outside

Congress needs a new zamindar from outside

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Since the two successive drubbings of the Congress have rung the alarm bells about the party's future, the need to chart a new course cannot be delayed any further,' says Amulya Ganguli.

HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide

HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Bank employs more than 300,000 people worldwide.

London Police submits more evidence of spot fixing

London Police submits more evidence of spot fixing

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Investigation into spot fixing scandal involving three Pakistan cricketers has gathered pace with London police submitting a second file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service.

How CNN harnesses the power of internet

How CNN harnesses the power of internet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

CNN is one of the handful of global media brands that have managed to harness the power of the internet. Just like The Guardian, The Economist or BBC, it started by investing time, effort and people into the business as early as the mid-1990s.

Rooney enjoys no 'privileges' at Mourinho's Manchester United

Rooney enjoys no 'privileges' at Mourinho's Manchester United

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Blaming Wayne Rooney's disappointing form for the criticism he attracted when playing for England against Slovakia, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that the skipper doesn't enjoy any privileges and can be dropped from the team.

Assange fears 'execution or Guantanamo detention'

Assange fears 'execution or Guantanamo detention'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The lawyer of Julian Assange, the founder of whistleblower website Wikileaks, has said that the journalist faces the threat of the death penalty or detention at Guantanamo Bay if he is extradited to Sweden on accusations of rape and sexual assault. "Indeed, if Assange were rendered to the USA, without assurances that the death penalty would not be carried out, there is a real risk that he could be made subject to the death penalty," his lawyer said.

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Stan Wawrinka has refused to be drawn into comparisons with the 'Big Four' of tennis- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray-despite winning his third Grand Slam title at US Open.

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

It's been over two months since the flood waters receded, and it would seem with it so has anger against either the state government or the BJP-Sena candidates, reports Archis Mohan.

'North Korea helping Myanmar build nuke sites'

'North Korea helping Myanmar build nuke sites'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

A number of secret nuclear and missile sites are being built with the help of North Korean technicians in Myanmar. A Myanmar officer quoted in a cable from the United States embassy said he had witnessed North Korean technicians helping construct an underground facility in foothills located more than 480 km north-west of Rangoon."The North Koreans, aided by Myanmar workers, are constructing a concrete-reinforced underground facility.

No laptop, internet for Assange in prison

No laptop, internet for Assange in prison

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

There was so much interest in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange when he was brought to London's Wandsworth prison that authorities had to transfer him to the prison's segregation unit where he has limited access to the internet.

ECB chief offers to help Pakistan cricket

ECB chief offers to help Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the One-Day series.

Cameron slammed Pak in India as a promise to US

Cameron slammed Pak in India as a promise to US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

British Prime Minister David Cameron's remark during his India visit in June about Pakistan looking "both ways" in the war against terrorism was in line with his party's promise to America to act tough on Islamabad, the Guardian reported on Wednesday.

WikiLeaks: US special ops inside Pakistan

WikiLeaks: US special ops inside Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

US embassy cables released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks reveal that teams of US special forces have been secretly working with Pakistan military in the tribal areas, the Guardian said.

Musharraf suing UK paper over 'Osama deal'

Musharraf suing UK paper over 'Osama deal'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The All Pakistan Muslim League has served a legal notice of $5 million to a British newspaper over allegations it levelled against the political party and its head, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Attorney General said whatever is being said by this court is sent before the United Nations.

No heaven, no afterlife, says Stephen Hawking

No heaven, no afterlife, says Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Celebrated Cambridge-based scientist Stephen Hawking has said a belief that heaven or an afterlife awaits us is a "fairy story" for people who are afraid of death.

8-yr-old girl is youngest Manchester bombing victim

8-yr-old girl is youngest Manchester bombing victim

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking.'

'Haider received threats from fixers in past'

'Haider received threats from fixers in past'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider received threats from match-fixers after he refused to abide by their instructions during a domestic game last year, according to a report in London.

England looking to 'ruin entertaining India's party at Cuttack'

England looking to 'ruin entertaining India's party at Cuttack'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Following the heart-wrenching defeat in the first ODI in Pune on Sunday, England pacer Jake Ball has insisted that his team would try to ruin India's party when the two sides meet in the next game in Cuttack on Thursday.

World's biggest aircraft crashes during 2nd test flight in UK

World's biggest aircraft crashes during 2nd test flight in UK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Airlander 10, the 92-metre-long part plane - part helicopter, part airship - was damaged after reportedly hitting a telegraph pole

Murray ponders over Rio participation despite Zika concerns

Murray ponders over Rio participation despite Zika concerns

Rediff.com31 May 2016

World number two Andy Murray is planning to participate in the forthcoming Rio Olympics in order to defend his Olympic gold medal despite growing concerns over the rapid spread of Zika virus in Brazil. Earlier, in an open letter to the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 150 health experts had said that the current plans for the prestigious event need to be revised while citing several scientific studies that revealed the adverse effects of the virus. The WHO, however, turned down calls to move the Olympics venue, saying that moving the games would "not significantly alter" the spread of the virus. Murray, however, would head into the tournament after taking appropriate guidance from the Foreign Office and the British Olympic Association about the danger that the virus poses, the Guardian reported.

Ben Johnson says his revelations will shock

Ben Johnson says his revelations will shock

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Disgraced former sprinter Ben Johnson, who had his 100 metres gold and World record at the 1988 Olympics stripped after testing positive for steroids, says his autobiography Seoul to Soul , due in next month, will provide new evidence that he was a victim of sabotage.

Al- Qaeda terror plot targetting Europe foiled

Al- Qaeda terror plot targetting Europe foiled

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

An Al Qaeda-linked plot to launch a Mumbai-style terror attack simultaneously on London and major cities in France and Germany was disrupted by intelligence agencies, a report has said.

CWG: Chaotic preparations blow to India's pride

CWG: Chaotic preparations blow to India's pride

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

'Now call it off!', 'Games in crisis' screamed British tabloids about the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in the Indian capital saying the shoddy preparations for the mega event were a blow to India's pride.

CWG: A bridge too far for India?

CWG: A bridge too far for India?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

'Now call it off!', 'Games in crisis' screamed British tabloids about the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in the Indian capital saying the shoddy preparations for the mega event were a blow to India's pride.

In PHOTOS: South and North Korea on brink of war again

In PHOTOS: South and North Korea on brink of war again

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

The South Korean military on Monday fired shells into disputed waters in the Yellow Sea in a live-fire drill that could re-ignite tensions with North Korea

Kolkata: Angry parents ransack school after girl's death

Kolkata: Angry parents ransack school after girl's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Guardians of students on Thursday ransacked the office premises of Christ Church Girls High School in Dum Dum after the death of a Class V girl in Kolkata.