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Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

West Ham United capitalised on two mistakes from Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech to claim a surprise 2-0 victory at the Emirates and bring the Gunners' early Premier League optimism down to earth with a bump on Sunday.

What are Australia's chances of winning Ashes after Harris quits?

What are Australia's chances of winning Ashes after Harris quits?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Ryan 'Ryno' Harris made a crucial contribution to Australian cricket at a critical time.

It's the end of an era...

It's the end of an era...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, arguably the best player of his generation, announced on Sunday he will retire after the 2015-16 National Basketball Association season.

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels New Zealand are the dark horses even though India and South Africa will challenge Australia for the trophy.

World Cup: 'It's over' mourns the Dutch media

World Cup: 'It's over' mourns the Dutch media

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Traditional Dutch frailty in penalty shootouts again proved their Achilles heel when they lost 4-2 on spot-kicks to Argentina after a goalless World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

NBA: Applause and defeat for LeBron in Miami return

NBA: Applause and defeat for LeBron in Miami return

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The Miami Heat got the better of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 101-91 victory in the Christmas Day return of the two-time NBA champion to his former team.

Delhi saw 100 per cent rise in crime graph in 2014

Delhi saw 100 per cent rise in crime graph in 2014

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The Delhi police made several arrests of key members of banned Indian Mujahideen this year including its chief Tehseen Akhtar but faced major law and order challenges with Trilokpuri riots and a 100 per cent spurt in crime graph in the national capital.

'I'd give the Modi-Trump summit 10/10'

'I'd give the Modi-Trump summit 10/10'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'We're going to see a defence relationship that really takes off -- now that India is a major defence partner of the US, the sky is the limit for arms sales.' 'The economic partnership will lag behind the security relationship, but the meeting and joint statement give cause to believe that it will progress more robustly than many of us would have expected.'

No surge for Clinton, but she may have wooed the undecided

No surge for Clinton, but she may have wooed the undecided

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The fight was for the more than 10 million millennials, the undecided and the independents and Clinton clearly came out on top, feels Aziz Haniffa.

Key takeaways from the bad loans' clean-up

Key takeaways from the bad loans' clean-up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Public sector banks' need for capital should be used to make fundamental reforms to their governance and management.

BJP turns big brother in Maharashtra

BJP turns big brother in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

'The biggest loser is Raj Thackeray's MNS. The MNS may inspire fear, but fear doesn't fetch votes.'

EPL: Wenger confirms Mesut Ozil out for at least six weeks

EPL: Wenger confirms Mesut Ozil out for at least six weeks

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mesut Ozil faces around six weeks out with a knee ligament injury, a problem that was only discovered when the midfielder joined up with the Germany squad for international duty last week.

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check out the 10 events not to miss at the Olympic Stadium.

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

England wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has reportedly pledged to respond to former international teammate Kevin Pietersen's claims that he was back-stabbing and a bad influence on the team.

Indians need to learn the art of intimidating Aussies from Riaz

Indians need to learn the art of intimidating Aussies from Riaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja believes Indian bowlers should take a cue from Wahab Riaz's hostile spell.

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses to Kuznetsova

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses to Kuznetsova

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea entered the Sydney International final after a straight sets win over Thomaz Bellucci and Leonardo Mayer, on Friday.

World T20: It is India's title to lose!

World T20: It is India's title to lose!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

With momentum on their side, Dhoni and Co need to justify the favorites' tag and go the distance.

Prior, Trott lose England contracts, Stokes a surprise

Prior, Trott lose England contracts, Stokes a surprise

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior and struggling batsman Jonathan Trott have lost their central contacts with England, though all-rounder Ben Stokes has been rewarded despite a poor home series against India.

Duminy now a key cog for South Africa in World Cup tilt

Duminy now a key cog for South Africa in World Cup tilt

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

When JP Duminy finally made his Test debut the first question many people asked was, "How good is South Africa's top six if this guy can't make it?"

DDCA gave money to fraud companies without verification, says Kirti Azad

DDCA gave money to fraud companies without verification, says Kirti Azad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

BJP MP Kirti Azad on Sunday alleged that lots of companies were given crores of rupees by the DDCA and contracts were given out to fraud companies without any verification.

World Cup: Have Germany finally found a winning combination?

World Cup: Have Germany finally found a winning combination?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

It is hard to image Germany coach Joachim Loew making any changes to the team that demolished hosts Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup semi-final for Sunday's final against Argentina after spending much of the tournament tinkering to find the right mix.

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Traditional Dutch frailty in penalty shootouts again proved their Achilles heel when they lost 4-2 on spot-kicks to Argentina after a goalless World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

These athletes made India proud four years ago.

'Demonetisation is theft'

'Demonetisation is theft'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Demonetisation, is in principal, a mistake, because it involves a theft -- a taking of private property by the State.' 'It is one of those bad Indian ideas that has been tried twice in the past, with two failures for the record books.' 'This cloud over the economy will probably remain as long as Modi is in power.'

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Check out how Google's flagship phablet, the Nexus 6, will take on Apple and Samsung

Cricket Buzz: Misbah skipping third ODI triggers speculation

Cricket Buzz: Misbah skipping third ODI triggers speculation

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The trouble-prone Pakistan cricket team dressing room was once again witness to some drama and it took PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan's intervention to diffuse the controversy generated by Misbah-ul-Haq's decision to rest from the third ODI against Australia.

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Section 45 in the new Bill says no claim can be repudiated after three years of the policy being in force, even if a fraud is detected, has sent life insurers into a tizzy.

Tips to deal with a difficult boss at work

Tips to deal with a difficult boss at work

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

'Look inwards. Before you complain how bad your senior is, ask yourself: Are you being the best subordinate to your boss?' Swapnil Kamat, CEO, Work Better India has advice for you.

Hollywood's 10 Best Movie Rivalries

Hollywood's 10 Best Movie Rivalries

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Brad Pitt's Achilles and Eric Bana's Hector in the blockbuster movie Troy takes 10th place. Click Next to see who tops the list.

At 38, Dilshan is Sri Lanka's guiding light

At 38, Dilshan is Sri Lanka's guiding light

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The pressure will be on former captain Tillakaratne Dilshan to continue to play a pivotal role for Sri Lanka.

To get through four Tests and perform was good: Ryan Harris

To get through four Tests and perform was good: Ryan Harris

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Flush from bowling in four successive Tests for the first time in his career, Australia paceman Ryan Harris is not about to let the small matter of a sore hamstring stop him from playing.

Exports to grow by 6.3% to $326 billion this fiscal

Exports to grow by 6.3% to $326 billion this fiscal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The country's apex exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations said that support extended by the minister for research and development activities and reduction of duties on capital goods will help in increasing competitiveness of Indian products in the global market.

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Ciaz, the mid-sized sedan, was launched in October 2014.

Euro warm-up: Slovakia stun green Germany; Portugal, Spain win

Euro warm-up: Slovakia stun green Germany; Portugal, Spain win

Rediff.com30 May 2016

An inexperienced Germany suffered an embarrassing 3-1 defeat to Slovakia in a storm-affected friendly ahead of Euro 2016.

United's Carrick out for up to a month: Reports

United's Carrick out for up to a month: Reports

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is likely to be out for up to a month with an ankle injury in a further blow to the troubled Premier League champions, British media reported on Friday.

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Rashme Sehgal took a ride on the Gatimaan Express for you.

Are you wearing the right footwear?

Are you wearing the right footwear?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Warning: Crocs and similar kinds of footwear can cause severe foot problems.

2013 belonged to Nadal, Serena while Murray ended British wait

2013 belonged to Nadal, Serena while Murray ended British wait

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A year in which a British man won Wimbledon, Roger Federer's star began to fade and doping reared its ugly head was defined by the dominance of two players - Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams.

NBA: Bryant back on sidelines for another six weeks

NBA: Bryant back on sidelines for another six weeks

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Just 11 days after Kobe Bryant made his long-awaited return for the Los Angeles Lakers, the shooting guard is expected to be out for "approximately six weeks" because of a knee injury, the team announced on Thursday.