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It was a weekend filled with joy for Wenger and gloom for Mourinho...

It was a weekend filled with joy for Wenger and gloom for Mourinho...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Bitter rivals Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho had wildly contrasting afternoons on Saturday as Arsenal went top of the Premier League and champions Chelsea lost again with their manager being sent off.

Crew lifts off for six-month space voyage

Crew lifts off for six-month space voyage

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

An American, Russian and Italian lifted off atop a 400-foot golden flame into the night sky over Kazakhstan on Monday to begin a six month voyage of living and working aboard the International Space Station.

Reeva's mother slams Pistorius in new memoir

Reeva's mother slams Pistorius in new memoir

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The mother of the deceased Reeva Steenkamp does not believe that Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius accidentally shot her daughter dead and feels let down by South Africa's justice system.

A commitment that G20 makes every year, time to deliver?

A commitment that G20 makes every year, time to deliver?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

India's finance minister has emphasised that "it is the real economy that is going to matter.

Know the Canadian 'bhais' of PM Modi?

Know the Canadian 'bhais' of PM Modi?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Patrick Bhai and Stephen Bhai are old friends of Gujarat.

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

World football body FIFA put Jerome Valcke, its second-ranking official, on leave on Thursday just hours after an ex-footballer raised allegations he was involved in a plan to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit.

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Olympic and Paralympic athlete was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for shooting his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year. He could be released in 10 months for good behaviour, his lawyers said.

Pistorius should serve at least 10 years in prison, demands prosecutor

Pistorius should serve at least 10 years in prison, demands prosecutor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

South African track star Oscar Pistorius should serve at least 10 years in prison for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day last year, the state prosecutor said at the close of the athlete's sentencing hearing on Friday.

Pistorius faces prison hospital wing if sentenced to jail

Pistorius faces prison hospital wing if sentenced to jail

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Oscar Pistorius will be committed to the hospital wing of one of South Africa's toughest prisons if the double-amputee Olympic track star is sentenced to jail time for killing his girlfriend, the head of the prison service said.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

Van Gaal's Manchester United regaining reputation as entertainers

Van Gaal's Manchester United regaining reputation as entertainers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Manchester United may still be some way from the team that won 13 league titles under Alex Ferguson, but a combination of exciting attacking players and suspect defense means they are regaining the club's reputation for great entertainment.

Pistorius trial: Judge to give verdict on Sept 11

Pistorius trial: Judge to give verdict on Sept 11

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Oscar Pistorius' "primal instincts" kicked in when he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp because he was in a vulnerable and fearful state, his defence lawyer said at the athlete's murder trial on Friday.

CWG 2014: Rajput shoots silver, Narang settles for bronze

CWG 2014: Rajput shoots silver, Narang settles for bronze

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Star Indian marksman Gagan Narang failed to defend his gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 position but managed to win a bronze while compatriot Sanjeev Rajput clinched the silver on the concluding day of the shooting events at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, on Tuesday.

Chandela wins CWG gold in 10m Air Rifle, Paul gets silver

Chandela wins CWG gold in 10m Air Rifle, Paul gets silver

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

India's Apurvi Chandela won the gold medal, while compatriot Ayonika Paul clinched the silver in the women's 10m Air Rifle at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Indians at Games: Bindra bids CWG adieu with gold, Malaika gets silver

Indians at Games: Bindra bids CWG adieu with gold, Malaika gets silver

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

After a cracking opening day where they bagged seven medals, it was a relatively quieter day for the Indians as they added a gold, silver and a bronze to their tally.

Bindra bids adieu to CWG with elusive individual gold medal

Bindra bids adieu to CWG with elusive individual gold medal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Abhinav Bindra made his swansong appearance at the Commonwealth Games a memorable one as the star Indian shooter won the battle of nerves in a gripping competition to bag the 10m Air Rifle gold medal, which has eluded him in the previous four attempts.

Bindra wins air rifle gold; 16-year-old Goel air pistol silver

Bindra wins air rifle gold; 16-year-old Goel air pistol silver

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra was a distinct class above the rest of the field as he won his first individual gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday. Unheralded 16-year-old Malaika Goel gave India its first shooting medal, winning a silver in the women's 10m Air Pistol event.

30 years later, kin of Kanishka bombing victims re-unite in grief

30 years later, kin of Kanishka bombing victims re-unite in grief

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

30 years later, relatives of the 329 people who perished in the Kanishka bombing gathered at a moving service in Ahakista, Cork in Ireland.

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India scored a 3-0 victory over Poland to notch their second consecutive victory in the Hockey World League semi-finals, in Antwerp, on Tuesday.

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

With CEO shakeup, Twitter under pressure to please advertisers

With CEO shakeup, Twitter under pressure to please advertisers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Adam Bain, the company's president and head of revenue, has emerged as an early favorite.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius at increasing risk of suicide, says psychologist

Sports Shorts: Pistorius at increasing risk of suicide, says psychologist

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

South African Paralympic and Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has post traumatic stress disorder and is at an increasing risk of suicide, according to a psychiatric report read out at his murder trial on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius had no mental disorder at time of shooting girlfriend

Sports Shorts: Pistorius had no mental disorder at time of shooting girlfriend

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Oscar Pistorius, the South African track star on trial for murder for shooting his girlfriend, was not suffering from a mental condition that would have impaired his ability to distinguish between right and wrong at the time she was killed, a psychiatric report said on Monday.

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

White House said Trump strongly believed that protecting environment and 'promoting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals'.

Samaras penalty sends Greece through, breaks Ivorian hearts

Samaras penalty sends Greece through, breaks Ivorian hearts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

A stoppage time penalty from Giorgios Samaras sent Greece into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.

World Cup: Collectors get shirty over sweaty souvenirs

World Cup: Collectors get shirty over sweaty souvenirs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

It may seem like a strange gift to give someone, but a sweaty shirt exchanged with an opponent at the end of a World Cup game has become both a mark of sporting respect and a valuable collector's item.

Colombia beat Ivory Coast to take control of group

Colombia beat Ivory Coast to take control of group

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Colombia beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in yet another action-packed World Cup clash in Brasilia on Thursday to top Group C on six points and move within touching distance of making the knockout phase for the first time since 1990.

Champions Trophy: England stun Australia, Belgium beat Pakistan

Champions Trophy: England stun Australia, Belgium beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

England shocked five-time reigning champions Australia 3-1, while Belgium defeated Pakistan 2-1 in their Pool A matches on the opening day of the Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

'Even if Hansal Mehta was directing an erotic film, I would do it'

'Even if Hansal Mehta was directing an erotic film, I would do it'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

'On screen, I am Patralekha and he is Rajkummar. I am 24 and he is 28 years old. We are seeing each other, but that is very different from the husband and wife relationship. We had to start from scratch.' City Lights actress Patralekha gets ready for showbiz.

STUNNING images from the week gone by

STUNNING images from the week gone by

Rediff.com4 May 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The organization headed by Mallika Dutt, its founder and president, received $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh) and an official recognition at an award ceremony on April 24 at the University of Pennsylvania.

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A judge will pass sentence on athlete Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend after one of the most sensational murder trials in South Africa's history - and the decision could fuel controversy over the state of the country's justice system.

Nokia wants early permission to sell off its Chennai plant

Nokia wants early permission to sell off its Chennai plant

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

In a separate tax case, the Supreme Court had ordered Nokia India on March 14 to give a Rs 3,500 crore or Rs 35 billion guarantee before it transfers the plant to Microsoft.

EPL: Jagielka stunner earns Everton a dramatic draw at Liverpoool

EPL: Jagielka stunner earns Everton a dramatic draw at Liverpoool

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Phil Jagielka's stoppage-time thunderbolt earned Everton an unlikely 1-1 draw in the 223rd Merseyside derby on Saturday after Steven Gerrard's free kick appeared to have secured Liverpool a welcome victory.

'Martin Crowe was a shrewd and superb tactician'

'Martin Crowe was a shrewd and superb tactician'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Gavin Larsen says if he could rein in the batsmen of 1990s era even with his military medium pace it was because of his skipper Martin Crowe's tremendous leadership style and his faith in the bowlers.

Johnson, Harris help Australia take big lead on Day 3

Johnson, Harris help Australia take big lead on Day 3

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Australian captain Michael Clarke made his expected declaration overnight and then his bowlers worked their way through the South African batting line-up to dismiss them for 287 and claim an overall lead of 207 runs.

Injury rules Jagielka out for England and Everton

Injury rules Jagielka out for England and Everton

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has been ruled out of England's friendly against Denmark next week with a hamstring injury, his club manager Roberto Martinez said on Thursday.

South Africa fired up to end 44 years of agony against Australia

South Africa fired up to end 44 years of agony against Australia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

South Africa's dramatic 231-run victory over Australia in the second Test set up an enticing decider at Newlands which could see the hosts seal a first home series win over the tourists in 44 years.

World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry

World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Willian's late strike snatched a 1-0 home win for Chelsea over a stubborn Everton side to maintain lead.