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Gowda bags gold in Jamaican International meet

Gowda bags gold in Jamaican International meet

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Vikas Gowda continued with his fine form as he came up with an effort of 65.14m to win his event.

EPL PHOTOS: Once again teenager Rashford inspires United; Tottenham close gap at top

EPL PHOTOS: Once again teenager Rashford inspires United; Tottenham close gap at top

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Teenager Marcus Rashford followed up two goals on his Manchester United debut in midweek with another double plus an assist as Louis van Gaal's team dented Arsenal's Premier League title hopes with a 3-2 win on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Scintillating Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

EPL PIX: Scintillating Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Santi Cazorla scored a 94th-minute penalty as sub-par Arsenal beat Southampton on Saturday with Laurent Koscielny's overhead kick having earlier cancelled out Petr Cech's own goal.

Europa League: Danish side embarrass United; red-hot Valencia

Europa League: Danish side embarrass United; red-hot Valencia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Manchester United's hopes of salvaging their season in the Europa League suffered a stinging setback when they lost 2-1 at Danish side Midtjylland in the first leg of their last-32 clash on Thursday.

Are Punjabi pop songs promoting its drug culture?

Are Punjabi pop songs promoting its drug culture?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'Almost 60 per cent of 2,000 songs had references to drugs and violence.'

Why India's EVMs are best in world

Why India's EVMs are best in world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Till date, 107 elections to states and three parliamentary polls have been smoothly conducted using the EVMs.

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The plane was last detected in the skies over Greece, about 40 minutes from Athens, according to Sky News Arabia.

Mighty Terry inspires Chelsea to League Cup glory

Mighty Terry inspires Chelsea to League Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

John Terry embellished his status to Chelsea fans as "captain, leader, legend" by scoring the goal that set his side on the way to a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup final at a rain-sodden Wembley on Sunday.

Canadian wildfires grow tenfold; rescuers pray for rain

Canadian wildfires grow tenfold; rescuers pray for rain

Rediff.com6 May 2016

In little over 24 hours, the wildfires, which erupted on Sunday and forced the evacuation of about 80,000 people from Fort McMurray in the Canadian province of Alberta, have grown tenfold.

Sports Shorts: City chairman on Aguero's future at the club

Sports Shorts: City chairman on Aguero's future at the club

Rediff.com30 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Frisday.

PIX: Hundreds flee after Boko Haram threatens villagers in Nigeria

PIX: Hundreds flee after Boko Haram threatens villagers in Nigeria

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

People from 4 villages near in Nigeria were forced to leave their homes and flee after the Boko Haram militants told them to leave or face consequences.

Sterling shines for Liverpool, Spurs thump Newcastle

Sterling shines for Liverpool, Spurs thump Newcastle

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling netted a sharply-taken double in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

Le Clos makes splash in 200m butterfly to take fourth gold

Le Clos makes splash in 200m butterfly to take fourth gold

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Chad Le Clos took his fourth gold medal in Doha on Sunday and became the first male swimmer to win all three butterfly distances in a single world short-course swimming championships.

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu won her fourth gold medal of the event, and broke the world record, in the 200 metres individual medley at the world short-course swimming championships.

EPL: Benteke sent off as Villa slide to defeat by Spurs

EPL: Benteke sent off as Villa slide to defeat by Spurs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Aston Villa scored their first goal in more than nine hours but then had Christian Benteke sent off and allowed Tottenham Hotspur to come back for a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Sunday.

Water and Boko Haram

Water and Boko Haram

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Water scarcity is often a factor in conflicts, but is India ready to cope with limited water resources?

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution against Boko Haram

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution against Boko Haram

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

To provide more active support to African countries fighting the Nigerian Islamist militant group.

Review: Save yourself from Left Behind!

Review: Save yourself from Left Behind!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Left Behind is a film you need to leave behind, warns Paloma Sharma.

Will Prashant Kishor be third time lucky?

Will Prashant Kishor be third time lucky?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Here's an analysis of the style and strategy of the man who did the magic for Narendra Modi and then Nitish Kumar and whom the Congress has now hired.

EPL: Leicester flying high after win at West Ham

EPL: Leicester flying high after win at West Ham

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The momentum that swept Leicester City away from relegation last season continued unabated at West Ham United on Saturday as their 2-1 win left them top of the Premier League.

How swimmers will deal with Rio night races?

How swimmers will deal with Rio night races?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Swimming's top nations are setting their sights on how to deal with midnight finishes during the Rio 2016 Olympics.

New wonders on UNESCO's World Heritage List

New wonders on UNESCO's World Heritage List

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

India's 1600-km long Western Ghats mountain chain, which has forests older than the Himalaya mountains, has been added to list of world heritage sites by the United Nations.

CWG: Gold rush for Australian swimmers, cyclists

CWG: Gold rush for Australian swimmers, cyclists

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Australia grabbed eight swimming medals, including three golds, in a record-breaking session in the Commonwealth Games pool on Saturday.

FA Cup: Gerrard double gets Liverpool out of trouble

FA Cup: Gerrard double gets Liverpool out of trouble

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Captain Steven Gerrard scored twice to rescue Liverpool from FA Cup embarrassment and lead them into the fourth round after a tricky 2-1 win at fourth tier AFC Wimbledon on Monday.

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in celebrating Premier League survival on Saturday while Steven Gerrard's farewell party was spoiled as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace.

Review: John Wick is slick and violent

Review: John Wick is slick and violent

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

If you're a fan of action thrillers and have hungrily devoured Stallone and Segal's crappiest films of the same genre, then you're going to love John Wick, says Paloma Sharma.

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been named the happiest country in the world.

EPL PHOTOS: Red cards render dramatic derbies for United and Villa

EPL PHOTOS: Red cards render dramatic derbies for United and Villa

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Manchester United and Aston Villa paid a heavy price for having men sent off on in the Premier League on Sunday with United losing a tight derby to Man City and Villa surrendering a lead in defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.

Income inequality: India among worst-performing countries

Income inequality: India among worst-performing countries

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

India has performed poorly in removing gender-based disparities, ranking 114 out of 142 countries in World Economic Forum's 2014 gender gap index, scoring below average on parameters like economic participation, educational attainment and health and survival.

EPL: Spurs manager Pochettino positive before Man City tie

EPL: Spurs manager Pochettino positive before Man City tie

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino likes to erase bad memories and cherish good ones and it is a trait he hopes his players have acquired ahead of Saturday's clash at Premier League champions Manchester City.

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.

PHOTOS: Counting Michael Phelps's 28 Olympic medals

PHOTOS: Counting Michael Phelps's 28 Olympic medals

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The greatest Olympian ever now has 28 (gulp!) Olympic medals, including three silver and two bronze medals.

EPL sack race: The five to fall this season

EPL sack race: The five to fall this season

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Andre Villa-Boas joins Paolo Di Canio (Sunderland), Ian Holloway (Crystal Palace), Martin Jol (Fulham) and Steve Clarke (West Bromwich Albion) in this season's 'pink slip' club.

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

China, Indonesia ready to agree to a four-year interim solution.

Adam Levine: Is HE the sexiest man alive?

Adam Levine: Is HE the sexiest man alive?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine is People magazine's sexiest man alive. Here's what you need to know about him!

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

"Since its injection into Earth's orbit yesterday, it has been functioning smoothly on the orbit. We are planning to perform orbit raising manoeuvres in the early hours of of Thursday," an Indian Space Research Organisation spokesman told PTI over phone.

EPL: North London nightmare as Arsenal and Spurs lose

EPL: North London nightmare as Arsenal and Spurs lose

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Swansea City came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 and Tottenham Hotspur's misery continued with a 2-1 home defeat by Stoke City, making it a nightmare Sunday for north London.

'No official notification from Saudi Arabia over seat rejection'

'No official notification from Saudi Arabia over seat rejection'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Saudi Arabia has not yet officially notified the United Nations about its decision to reject a seat on the Security Council, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning in January 2014.