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UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

What Wales must do to cope with new Rooney role...

What Wales must do to cope with new Rooney role...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Wales will need to defend deep if they are to stifle England captain Wayne Rooney's influence on their European Championship clash on Thursday.

Euro: Sturridge's late strike helps England edge past Wales

Euro: Sturridge's late strike helps England edge past Wales

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Substitute Daniel Sturridge scored a dramatic winner in injury time to steer England towards a 2-1 win over Wales and top spot in their Group B clash Euro 2016.

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also shared the video and said the BJP leader is openly threatening to kill the Leader of the Opposition of this country.

Don't see change in UK strategy: Tata Steel chairman N Chandrasekaran

Don't see change in UK strategy: Tata Steel chairman N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

There has been no change in Tata Steel's strategy on operations in the United Kingdom (UK), company chairman N Chandrasekaran has told shareholders. The statement comes amid growing concern about the restructuring plan in the face of change in government in the UK. Tata Steel's plan for the UK entailed a 1.25 billion investment plan agreed upon by the Conservative party-led government in September last year.

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Currently, India leads the World Test Championships table with Australia in second place.

What Are Bridgerton's Banita and Sara Tendulkar Upto?

What Are Bridgerton's Banita and Sara Tendulkar Upto?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Punjabi singer A P Dhillon's girlfriend is a style icon to watch out for.

New-look Germany show promise in draw with Serbia; Wales win

New-look Germany show promise in draw with Serbia; Wales win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Germany's new-look team made a promising return to the international stage with a 1-1 draw against Serbia in a friendly on Wednesday, showing signs of improvement following a disastrous 2018.

Wales give CWG officials deadline over safety

Wales give CWG officials deadline over safety

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Wales have given Delhi organisers until later on Wednesday to guarantee that the Commonwealth Games venues and athletes' village are safe for the country's 200 athletes.

Euro: Wales wary of provoking England's Alli

Euro: Wales wary of provoking England's Alli

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Provoking England midfielder Dele Alli could end up being a plan that backfires, Wales defender and Tottenham Hotspur teammate Ben Davies has said ahead of their Euro 2016 Group B encounter in Lens on Thursday.

World Cup qualifiers: Wales' Ramsey could start against Serbia

World Cup qualifiers: Wales' Ramsey could start against Serbia

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Aaron Ramsey, a player that Wales manager Chris Coleman believes has the talent to represent any international side, will start Saturday's World Cup Group D qualifier against Serbia in Cardiff.

Wales welcomed home by hundreds of thousands of fans

Wales welcomed home by hundreds of thousands of fans

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Chris Coleman's team, featuring in a major tournament for the first time since the 1958 World Cup, exceeded all expectations by reaching the semi-finals in France before being knocked out by Portugal.

Wales: Sacred bull killed

Wales: Sacred bull killed

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

"Shambo was been put down by lethal injection on Thursday night," a spokesman of the Wales Assembly government said.

Euro 2016: Aaron Ramsey backs Wales to spring a surprise

Euro 2016: Aaron Ramsey backs Wales to spring a surprise

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Representing Wales at the European Championship is a welcome change from being on "holiday" during a major international tournament, Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has said. Wales will be making a first appearance at a major finals since the 1958 World Cup when Chris Coleman's side kick off their Euro 2016 Group B campaign against Slovakia on Saturday. Ramsey is keen for Wales to stamp their authority early on in the tournament with a positive result in their Bordeaux opener. "I'm excited... normally I'm on holiday now," the 25-year-old told reporters in France. "Our target is to get out of the group first and I think a win will probably get you through, maybe in third place.

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Lord's, the 'home of cricket', will host its first-ever Women's Test between India and England in 2026, the ECB announced on Thursday.

Why Wales boss feels Bale is 'most down-to-earth boy'

Why Wales boss feels Bale is 'most down-to-earth boy'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Wales boss Chris Coleman has come out in support of his star play maker Gareth Bale.

Champions: Wales gobble Sharks to advance

Champions: Wales gobble Sharks to advance

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Opener Phillip Hughes and Moises Henriques scored unbeaten half-centuries to help New South Wales put up a modest 130 for two against Sussex Sharks in a Group B match of the inaugural Champions League in New Delhi on Sunday. Hughes played sensibly on the tricky Feroz Shah Kotla wicket to score 61 off 64 balls while Henriques was aggression personified from the time of his arrival at the crease as he took just 33 balls for his 51.

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Should Wales use Bale as a striker against England?

Should Wales use Bale as a striker against England?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Wales boss Chris Coleman is considering deploy Gareth Bale as a striker against England on Thursday after he played a similar role in their European Championship opener against Slovakia.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Wales reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland thanks to an own goal by Gareth McAuley in a poor encounter at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Centre back McAuley turned a Gareth Bale cross into his own net 15 minutes from time in the all British last-16 clash.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

England's highly aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket did not secure the 2023 home Ashes against their arch rivals, Australia.

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

"Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation," reads the message entitled 'Advisory for Indian Citizens Visiting the UK.'

Euro: Wales thump Russia to top group, enter last sixteen

Euro: Wales thump Russia to top group, enter last sixteen

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Wales outplayed Russia 3-0, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes, as they moved into the round of 16 at Euro 2016 by winning Group B on Monday.

Rohit Sharma's 'garden gang' goes viral

Rohit Sharma's 'garden gang' goes viral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The skipper enjoyed a post-match outing with emerging stars Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

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We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

England will beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lens on Thursday if they match the team spirit of Chris Coleman's side, according to former captain David Beckham. Wales top the group after their 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the weekend while England were held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille. "It's a big game," Beckham said in a BBC interview.

Euro 2016: Bold Hodgson reaps reward as Wales sit back

Euro 2016: Bold Hodgson reaps reward as Wales sit back

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

If England coach Roy Hodgson's two halftime substitutions proved decisive in turning the tide in their 2-1 victory over Wales on Thursday, he still risked a charge of not having made them before the game rather than midway through. As usual, however, the result was all and a win enabled the normally conservative Hodgson to claim justification for his strategy. Others will question whether his loyalty to Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane, both poor for the second successive match, might have been costly in terms of both England's qualification and, after that, his own job prospects.

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Smith, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals for Australia since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction held in December last year.

Shriya Relives Her Australian Holiday

Shriya Relives Her Australian Holiday

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shalini writes a love letter... Aahana is 'Dilli Ki Billi'... Prajakta is lost...

Wales hold Czechs as Giggs bows out

Wales hold Czechs as Giggs bows out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The goalless draw against Czech Republic ended Wales's hopes of making it to Euro 2008.

3 things England must do to beat Wales

3 things England must do to beat Wales

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

England will need to stick to the tactics used in Saturday's European Championship draw against Russia when they face Wales on Thursday.

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

It will be virgin territory for Wales when they face Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-finals yet their opponents could be forgiven a sense of deja vu as they step on to the pitch in Lyon on Wednesday.

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Wales soccer manager Gary Speed was found dead on Sunday, at the age of 42, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said in a statement.

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket career with his 704th and final wicket on Friday during England's commanding victory over West Indies

Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer

Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Hartson, 34, who played 51 times for Wales and for clubs including Arsenal, West Ham United, Coventry City, Wimbledon, Luton Town and Celtic, is facing many months of treatment.

Archer hopes to return at T20 World Cup

Archer hopes to return at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

England pace bowler Jofra Archer could play in this year's T20 World Cup but will not play Test cricket until 2025.

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley, Tom Hartley, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick met the Dalai Lama at his residence.