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TOP 10 highest-paid athletes in the world

TOP 10 highest-paid athletes in the world

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi dethroned five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather as the highest paid athlete over the past year.

Boy's death in borewell: HC raps civic authorities

Boy's death in borewell: HC raps civic authorities

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The court impleaded the civic authorities and directed them to produce details on the action taken against violators who had failed to comply with the conditions stipulated for digging borewells and tubewells.

Biden names longtime aide as White House chief of staff

Biden names longtime aide as White House chief of staff

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In addition to supporting the president-elect, Klain will work to build a diverse, experienced and talented team to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris meet the urgent challenges facing the country, a media release said.

Food Bill: Boon for politicians, bane for economy

Food Bill: Boon for politicians, bane for economy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Whatever may be their flaws and the adverse impact on industry or the Centre's finances, the food security and land acquisition Bills are likely to be seen by voters as people-friendly initiatives

Ireland in command after bowling England out for 85

Ireland in command after bowling England out for 85

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Ireland attack ruthlessly exposed the cracks in England's batting as the hosts posted their lowest home total since scoring 77 against Australia in 1997.

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

He took up the causes of tribals marginalised after their lands has been taken over for dams, mines and townships, often without their consent.

Economist Surjit S Bhalla appointed as executive director for India at IMF

Economist Surjit S Bhalla appointed as executive director for India at IMF

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Bhalla will succeed former RBI deputy governor Subir Gokarn, who died in the US on July 30 after a brief illness.

US hospital staff share hardest moments on shift

US hospital staff share hardest moments on shift

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The shifts are long and the scenes are heartbreaking inside a Maryland hospital where nurses and doctors have been treating coronavirus patients for weeks, unable to let family inside to visit loved ones on their death beds. Some of the hospital staff share their toughest moments to show just how heartbreaking this pandemic has been.

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Two of Australia's greatest top-order batsmen, David Boon and Matthew Hayden, and the brilliant women's all-rounder Betty Wilson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the 2017 Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney on Monday.

'Let's just ban umpire's call, get rid of the controversy'

'Let's just ban umpire's call, get rid of the controversy'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Former ICC elite panel umpire Daryl Harper has suggested a ban on the contentious umpire's call in the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that after over a decade there are still "deficiencies in either the communication or the understanding" of the concept.

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Boxing Day Test: How India plans to bat on Day 2

Boxing Day Test: How India plans to bat on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'We are looking at one session at a time'

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'Throughout the nearly 20-year US-led war, State sponsorship from Pakistan has been a constant.'

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The portraits -- painted by African American artists -- will shake up the assumptions of visitors to US presidential galleries.

PIX: Bournemouth stun Leicester; Spurs down Arsenal

PIX: Bournemouth stun Leicester; Spurs down Arsenal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Bournemouth breathed life into their Premier League survival bid on Sunday, coming from a goal down to beat fourth-placed Leicester City 4-1 for their first win in 10 games. Toby Alderweireld's 81st-minute header sealed a 2-1 Premier League victory for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal in the first north London derby in their new stadium on Sunday.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

PHOTOS: Roy's 153 sets up England's massive win over Bangladesh

PHOTOS: Roy's 153 sets up England's massive win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Opener Jason Roy smashed his way to a sensational 153 as England scripted a dominating performance to hammer Bangladesh by 106 runs in a high-scoring World Cup match, in Cardiff, on Saturday.

The story of an accidental chef

The story of an accidental chef

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Chennai is now home for Willi Wilson, for whom everything in life has been accidental, finds Shobha Warrier.

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Market observers also said the approvals depended a lot on the funds themselves, and the extent to which they followed the new norms introduced last year.

US' longest war in Afghanistan ends with Taliban's return to power

US' longest war in Afghanistan ends with Taliban's return to power

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The United States has announced the end of its 20-year-old war in Afghanistan as the last American military flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly before the August 31 deadline.

Bhima Koregaon: SC extends interim protection to Navlakha, Teltumbde

Bhima Koregaon: SC extends interim protection to Navlakha, Teltumbde

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Navlakha, Teltumbde and several other activists have been booked by the Pune Police for their alleged Maoist links and several other charges following the violence at Koregaon Bhima village in Pune district on January 1, 2018.

Aguero brace as City beat Bournemouth; Newcastle stun Spurs

Aguero brace as City beat Bournemouth; Newcastle stun Spurs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City moved into second place in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool, with a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday. Just three weeks into the new season and last year's top two clubs are already perched at the top of the table.

Teen charged with hate crime on Sikh man in US commits suicide

Teen charged with hate crime on Sikh man in US commits suicide

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

17-year-old Alexis Mendoza was charged with beating and running over 68-year-old Amrik Singh Bal.

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Some of the letters exchanged between the arrested activists spoke of planning 'some big action' which would attract attention, Singh said.

Hockey India League: Brilliant Rhinos beat Wizards to enter final

Hockey India League: Brilliant Rhinos beat Wizards to enter final

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Mandeep Singh and Nick Wilson scored twice each to help hosts Ranchi Rhinos beat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-2 in a thrilling encounter and enter the summit clash of the inaugural Hockey India league in front of a packed Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi.

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Royal Ascot is not just about horse racing any more! It's about fashion and some stunning hats.

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Hyderabad-born Gadde, 45, is Twitter's legal, public policy and trust and safety lead.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

British woman rescued by IAF in Ladakh

British woman rescued by IAF in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

A British woman stranded in inclement weather conditions at Padam Valley in Zanskar ranges of Ladakh was on Wednesday rescued by a Leh-based helicopter unit of the Indian Air Force.

Keeping the best for last! Michelle sizzles and shines at final state dinner

Keeping the best for last! Michelle sizzles and shines at final state dinner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

This is why she is the First Lady of Fashion! Michelle Obama dazzled one and all in a floor-length rose gold Versace chainmail gown.

What US looks like during a shutdown

What US looks like during a shutdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A partial United States government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the US-Mexico border entered its 23rd day on Sunday making it the longest shuttering of federal agencies in the country's history, with no end in sight. The closure, which began on December 22, broke a decades-old record by a 1995-1996 shutdown under former US President Bill Clinton that lasted 21 days.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India women's cricket team launched their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup with a comfortable 35-run win over England, riding on superb batting display by the top-order, hin Derby, on Saturday.

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The country was, in February, put on the list of jurisdictions that require increased monitoring. These are done to counter money-laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in a more efficient manner.

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.

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Spurs begin season with entertaining wins

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Spurs begin season with entertaining wins

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri made a winning start to life in the Premier League as his team enjoyed a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday.

African Cup: Senegal shine; Nigeria, Cameroon struggle

African Cup: Senegal shine; Nigeria, Cameroon struggle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Senegal showed their teeth on the opening day of qualifiers for the 2021 African Cup of Nations but other continental heavyweights struggled to find form on Wednesday.

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'If we accept this, then in a few years we will not see a democratic India that we know'