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Mourinho blames referee for Chelsea's White Hart Lane pain

Mourinho blames referee for Chelsea's White Hart Lane pain

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Jose Mourinho added another entry to his extensive personal diary of conspiracies on Thursday when, after Chelsea were ripped apart 5-3 by Tottenham Hotspur, he blamed the defeat on a penalty that was not given.

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Manchester City stumbled to the most unexpected defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday before neighbours Manchester United began their brave new world under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a glorious reminder of long-forgotten attacking swagger.

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Thank you, Sindhu, for inspiring us with your passion.

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this January!

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this January!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Deepika, Aditi or Taapsee -- who gets your vote?

10 AMAZING Love Stories

10 AMAZING Love Stories

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma invites you to fall in love again!

10 Things We Love About Govinda

10 Things We Love About Govinda

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The 53-year-old makes his return as a leading man in the upcoming Aa Gaya Hero.

Infosys keen to transfer Finacle, Edge to subsidiary

Infosys keen to transfer Finacle, Edge to subsidiary

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Besides, the company has sought nod from shareholders for issuing bonus in the ratio of 1:1

Is the Premier League title race over already?

Is the Premier League title race over already?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Manchester City's eight point advantage after 11 games is leading to talk of the Premier League title race being over in November, but as Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho noted - English football has a habit of throwing up surprises.

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Liverpool and champions Manchester City drew 0-0 at Anfield while Chelsea and Arsenal enjoyed comfortable away wins. City are top on goal difference from Liverpool and Chelsea with Arsenal two points behind.

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Warning: These hot divas might just melt your screen.

Sridevi, the eternal muse

Sridevi, the eternal muse

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi, the eternal muse.

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top with draw at United; Arsenal cruise

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top with draw at United; Arsenal cruise

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Liverpool took over at the top of the Premier League table despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Manchester United in a scrappy match on Sunday.

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.

Vishal Sikka gives Infosys a global feel

Vishal Sikka gives Infosys a global feel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sikka has influenced the company to break away from the old mould in more ways than one.

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Infosys relaunches ESOPs to rein in attrition

Infosys relaunches ESOPs to rein in attrition

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

ESOPs allow employees to own equity in the company, which is seen as a morale booster for them.

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

David, is set to join Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a senior VP for Enterprise Services Delivery.

Cibulkova wedding plans uncertain after advancing at Wimbledon

Cibulkova wedding plans uncertain after advancing at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova may have to postpone her wedding on Saturday after reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon with a rip-roaring victory over third seed Agnieszka Radwanska.

Hindi commentators add spice to NBA in India

Hindi commentators add spice to NBA in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'I never imagined that there would come a day when the NBA game would be seen and heard by Indian fans in their own language.'

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Murthy's letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India's second largest software exporter.

Figures tell damning tale for Manchester United

Figures tell damning tale for Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Manchester United's insistence on playing possession football under manager Louis van Gaal means they take far more passes for every shot than any other Premier League team, statistics released on Monday showed.

From startled rabbits, England roar like lions

From startled rabbits, England roar like lions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

England's transformation from 'startled rabbits' at this year's World Cup to record-breakers against New Zealand on Tuesday has left fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief.

Bots may soon replace human workers at client sites

Bots may soon replace human workers at client sites

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Experts, however, are of the opinion that a world manned mostly by bots is still some time away. Also, new jobs -- of bot builders and supervisors -- will emerge with time.

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Deepika, Ash, Vidya: Who's the hottest November cover girl?

Deepika, Ash, Vidya: Who's the hottest November cover girl?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Vote for your favourite!

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second title of the season, swatting aside Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In the past two years, Sikka has brought in new measures by putting project managers to pitch how they cut time, saved costs and improved productivity

Balotelli not suited to Liverpool's style, says Rodgers

Balotelli not suited to Liverpool's style, says Rodgers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Mario Balotelli will return to Liverpool's squad for the festive programme but manager Brendan Rodgers was hardly effusive in his praise of the Italy's striker's credentials.

'I am a better man for having known Phil Hughes my brother'

'I am a better man for having known Phil Hughes my brother'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Devastated by his tragic death, Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has penned a poignant birthday tribute to Phillip Hughes, saying that the late batsman was like a little brother who helped him become a better man.

Why Gadkari's visit to Iran is important

Why Gadkari's visit to Iran is important

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The Chabahar port, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, 'can be the first significant footfall in an Indian variant of the 'Belt and Road' initiative.'

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Indian diplomacy in West Asia under the present government has been a success story -- and with Saudi Arabia in particular,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

VOTE: Who's the hottest July cover girl?

VOTE: Who's the hottest July cover girl?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Take a look at these damsels and VOTE for your favourite.

India loses Afghan proxy war

India loses Afghan proxy war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Pakistan has worsted India in the Afghan proxy war and the defeat becomes a template of regional politics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Crisis. What crisis? Real grab much-needed win

Crisis. What crisis? Real grab much-needed win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Real Madrid ended their long wait for a La Liga victory by beating Real Valladolid 2-0 on Saturday with two late goals in interim coach Santiago Solari's first home game in charge of the struggling European champions.

PHOTOS: Bayern humiliate dispirited Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate

PHOTOS: Bayern humiliate dispirited Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Arsenal conceded five goals for the first time at their Emirates Stadium as they suffered their worst home defeat for 19 years.

Kohli needs all help for the World Cup

Kohli needs all help for the World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'Kohli is the kind of ethereal athlete who can not only help Elon Musk discover life on Mars, but also test out its gravitational parameters by stroking hundreds in the red dirt.' 'But when playing for India, he needs assistance,' says Dhruv Munjal.

10 things we STILL love about Jab We Met!

10 things we STILL love about Jab We Met!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The zesty one-liners, for starters.

La Liga: Villarreal thrash Sociedad 5-1 to claim fifth spot

La Liga: Villarreal thrash Sociedad 5-1 to claim fifth spot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Villarreal landed a stunning blow on a potential rival for a European qualification berth when Giovani dos Santos and Ikechukwu Uche each struck twice in a 5-1 drubbing of Real Sociedad in La Liga on Monday.