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'Sometimes you are annoyed with VAR but today it is thank you'

'Sometimes you are annoyed with VAR but today it is thank you'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The 4-3 win on the night for Manchester City was so nearly 5-3 -- and progress to the last four for City -- but Raheem Sterling's stoppage time effort was ruled out by a VAR review which correctly spotted Sergio Aguero off-side.

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The royal couple, who are on a five-day tour of Pakistan, took a ride in a decorated rickshaw fitted with lights to arrive at the venue of the dinner.

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

These incredible pictures show what freedom means to 50 top photographers from around the globe. Free-to-use photography app Agora asked its 3.5 million users to take a photo which they thought would best illustrate the theme of 'freedom'. After nearly 20,000 entries, 50 images have made it to the final and are now being voted on --competing to be crowned the 'World's Best photo of #Freedom2020'. Voting is open now and the winner will be selected by January 23, with the top photographer will win $1,000 (Rs 70,850).

Saurav Ghosal goes down fighting

Saurav Ghosal goes down fighting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

India's Saurav Ghosal went down to England's Alister Walker 11/9, 6/11, 11/7, 11/9 in the second qualifying round at the 2007 Sheikha Al Saad Kuwait Open.

Want to print the internet? You need 136 billion sheets of paper

Want to print the internet? You need 136 billion sheets of paper

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

8,337 trees would have to be collected to print Wikipedia.

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Ten photos that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

IBM's insider in outsourcing

IBM's insider in outsourcing

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The report said the use of debit cards would allow the ICC Anti-Corruption sleuths to keep trackof all financial transactions during the tournament by players, team and match officials.

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Oldham Athletic and Barnet provided some old-fashioned FA Cup magic with shock victories against much more illustrious opponents but English champions Manchester City proved ruthless as they scored seven times in the third round on Sunday.

It's a gamble! England to leave out Rooney against Slovakia

It's a gamble! England to leave out Rooney against Slovakia

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney will be left out of the starting lineup for their last Euro 2016 Group B match against Slovakia.

PIX: Jacqueline Fernandez's Bali holiday

PIX: Jacqueline Fernandez's Bali holiday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Stars go for the loveliest holidays.

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Don't get bullied into doing anything that does not make you uncomfortable. The key is truly to trust yourself and your instinct.

Beware! Live animal right ahead

Beware! Live animal right ahead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Photographers often capture moments that are endearing and offbeat at the same time. We bring you a few examples!

'Australia's focus on winning Tests, not hitting helmets'

'Australia's focus on winning Tests, not hitting helmets'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Archer produced a sustained period of aggressive fast bowling in both of Australia's innings in the drawn second Test at Lord's, felling both Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.

EPL: Rooney brace helps United to a draw at Tottenham

EPL: Rooney brace helps United to a draw at Tottenham

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Wayne Rooney equalised twice as Manchester United stretched their unbeaten run to 12 matches with a lively 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.

All England Championships: Sindhu sails into second round

All England Championships: Sindhu sails into second round

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

PV Sindhu dominated from start to finish and smashed her way into the second round of the prestigious All England Badminton Championships, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

Russian heptathlete Chernova ruled out of world championships

Russian heptathlete Chernova ruled out of world championships

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Russian heptathlete Tatyana Chernova was the highest profile name missing on Tuesday from the team announced by the host nation for the world championships, along with world champion race walkers Valeriy Borchin and Sergey Bakulin.

'If I couldn't sleep all night, I wonder how Sachin Tendulkar can'

'If I couldn't sleep all night, I wonder how Sachin Tendulkar can'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Gauri Ghadi speaks with enthusiastic fans just before the iconic Sachin Tendulkar steps out to bat.

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday.

Chat@4: Catch Fast and Furious 7 actor Ali Fazal!

Chat@4: Catch Fast and Furious 7 actor Ali Fazal!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Join in the conversation!

10 odd photos that you must see!

10 odd photos that you must see!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James' Park on Sunday. Images from EPL matches played on Sunday.

Sprinter Hima requests permission to train outdoors at NIS Patiala

Sprinter Hima requests permission to train outdoors at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Confined to their hostel rooms at NIS Patiala amid the coronavirus-forced lockdown, some athletes, led by star sprinter Hima Das, have requested the sports ministry to allow them to train outdoors within the campus, which is out of bounds for outsiders right now. Deputy chief national athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair, who is supporting the move, said that the Hima-led campers at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) are expecting a reply from the ministry in a day or two.

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The focus is firmly trained on teen sensation Manu Bhaker as the fancied Indian shooting team eyes a head start at the 21st Commonwealth Games

CWG TT: Harmeet, Ayhika win as India complete golden sweep

CWG TT: Harmeet, Ayhika win as India complete golden sweep

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The domination of home paddlers could be gauged from the fact that all finals on Monday featured only the Indians.

Melbourne to slip down F1 calendar in 2006

Melbourne to slip down F1 calendar in 2006

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The Australian GP will give up its high-profile slot as Formula One's season-opening race next year to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Having developed a taste for what humans eat, the monkeys are wreaking havoc in Shimla, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest Trump's immigration policy

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest Trump's immigration policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The woman was part of a group of protesters and had declared that she wouldn't come down until "all the children are released.

10 self-defense tips every woman should know

10 self-defense tips every woman should know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Raj Vadgama, a martial arts trainer, offers 10 simple tips for women to protect themselves when faced with sex predators.

Will Kirsten take up India coach job again?

Will Kirsten take up India coach job again?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The former South African opener, who coached India to the 2011 men's World Cup title, will appear for interviews for the Indian women's team coach job on Thursday

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said a team has been formed to draw up a post-lockdown Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by athletes, coaches and other staff during outdoor training that will resume in a "planned manner". He assured the athletes that their training will resume soon but given the risks the coronavirus pandemic poses, the process will involve consultations with home and health ministries.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

France keeper Lloris signs deal to stay at Spurs until 2022

France keeper Lloris signs deal to stay at Spurs until 2022

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Tottenham Hotspur's France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has signed a new contract that will take him through to 2022, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 29-year-old, who captains club and country, has made 189 appearances for Spurs since joining from Olympique Lyonnais in 2012 for a fee of about 12 million pounds ($14.81 million). "I'm very pleased with this new contract," Lloris told the club website

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

France stretched their unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champions a 2-1 win in their Nations League top-tier Group 3 match on Wednesday.

EPL: Fulham's game at Spurs postponed over COVID-19 cases

EPL: Fulham's game at Spurs postponed over COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Everton yet to receive clarification after City game postponed: Ancelotti

Hurdle queen Lolo Jones turns medal dreams to ice

Hurdle queen Lolo Jones turns medal dreams to ice

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Track and field star Lolo Jones is the most high-profile crossover athlete to try her hand at winter sports since former NFL running back Herschel Walker took off his shoulder pads and climbed into a bobsled.

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been charged with multiple driving violations after being involved in a car crash during the COVID-19 lockdown in March, police said on Thursday. British media had reported that police had opened an investigation after the Villa midfielder was pictured leaving an estate in Birmingham following a traffic accident on March 29.

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Even though he consults chief ministers at regular intervals, the ultimate decision is still his own. He will be blamed, nobody else, if, god forbid, there is a huge spurt in fatalities after the reopening, notes Virendra Kapoor.