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Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

It was a very sad time for me as well for the wrestling fraternity: Brij Bhushan

It was a very sad time for me as well for the wrestling fraternity: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The protesting wrestlers will not face any sort of vendetta politics and they will get the required support from the new federation, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Thursday after the panel backed by him emerged victorious in the keenly-followed elections.

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Wimbledon champ Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club

Wimbledon champ Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

While Petra Kvitova is the first woman to achieve the 'inglorious' feat, there have been three men who were there before hand to welcome her as a member of the not-so-wanted club.

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Anil celebrates wedding anniversary... Tovino celebrates four years of Godha...

EPL PIX: Salah achieves milestone as Liverpool go top

EPL PIX: Salah achieves milestone as Liverpool go top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

There's a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi services, on Tuesday announced its entry into the cab market, which is currently dominated by marquee brands Uber and Ola. Rapido's cab foray will be enabled by a software as a service (SaaS)-based platform.

E-commerce boom: More start-ups join the Rs 1,000-crore club

E-commerce boom: More start-ups join the Rs 1,000-crore club

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

High penetration of internet, increased use of smartphones help the cause of top e-commerce firms, leading to a rapid rise in their valuations.

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

Smart Dealers: Europe's best-selling football clubs

Smart Dealers: Europe's best-selling football clubs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The policy of buying players cheap and selling them for a higher price a few years on is a business model that worked well for clubs like Atletico Madrid and FC Porto. With the transfer window open for the next few weeks, Rediff.com takes a look at clubs that made smart deals over the years.

Inter Milan cruise into Club World Cup final

Inter Milan cruise into Club World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

European champions Inter Milan comfortably booked their place in the Club World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Seongnam of South Korea on Wednesday. Inter will meet surprise packages TP Mazembe of DR Congo on Saturday after the African champions upset Internacional of Brazil 2-0 to become the first team from outside Europe or South America to reach the final.

Tendulkar releases book on cricket

Tendulkar releases book on cricket

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The batting maestro on Tuesday released the book 'Cricket at Fever Pitch', penned by veteran journalist Khalid A H Ansari.

Jumping cats, long tongues, golf clubs: 12 jaw-dropping Guinness records

Jumping cats, long tongues, golf clubs: 12 jaw-dropping Guinness records

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Some people are remembered for their great feat. But, there are some like these who enter record books for the sheer oddity. On the occasion of 60th-anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book, here are some of the latest additions to the oddball hall of fame.

When Vajpayee visited a nightclub in the US

When Vajpayee visited a nightclub in the US

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In his first trip to the US in 1960, Atal Bihari Vajpayee befriended a young IFS officer posted in the permanent mission of India to the UN and explored New York with him, visiting museums, art galleries and even nightclubs, says a new biography of the former prime minister.

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The High Commissioner upon seeing Mallya walk in actually at the mid of the event, got up and left

Kushwant Singh releases new book

Kushwant Singh releases new book

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Sunset Club by the 96-year-old writer was released by Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

La Liga: Ronaldo gets reprieve after booking

La Liga: Ronaldo gets reprieve after booking

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Real Madrid's appeal against a yellow card shown to forward Cristiano Ronaldo in Wednesday's 2-0 La Liga win at Rayo Vallecano has been granted by the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF), the club said on Friday.

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

India now need to beat Bangladesh and Myanmar in their remaining two games to qualify for the second round. Myanmar beat Bangladesh 4-2 in the other group game earlier.

Manchester United up for sale?

Manchester United up for sale?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United said on Tuesday it was commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives, including a new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after the American Glazer family bought the English Premier League soccer club.

BF.7 variant found in several Covid +ve samples of int'l fliers: Govt

BF.7 variant found in several Covid +ve samples of int'l fliers: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

More than 15 lakh international air passengers have so far been screened and 200 of them have tested positive for COVID-19, Mandaviya said on the sidelines of a book launch.

Shraddha's Cool, Cool Glasses

Shraddha's Cool, Cool Glasses

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

She's got excellent taste in eyewear.

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Delhi-based Riticka Srivastav is bringing a smile on people's faces with her second-hand books.

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Arsenal had more than twice as many chances but failed to take any as the visitors defended gamely.

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...'

Milkha Singh, ex-army officer, MLA booked for brawl

Milkha Singh, ex-army officer, MLA booked for brawl

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, a Punjab Congress MLA and a former army officer have been booked by the police in Chandigarh in connection with a brawl between two groups at the Chandigarh Golf Club.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu and Bihar on a plea filed by a YouTuber, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, seeking clubbing of the FIRs lodged against him.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to shift YouTuber Manish Kashyap, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, from the Madurai central prison.

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Late Varane header earns stuttering Man Utd 1-0 win over Wolves

No Photoshop! Kim has a 24-inch waist

No Photoshop! Kim has a 24-inch waist

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The reality star's Met Gala appearance disproved all allegations.

UK: Mallya enters Suhel Seth's book launch, Indian envoy exits

UK: Mallya enters Suhel Seth's book launch, Indian envoy exits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Social media was in a frenzy after it emerged that Indian High Commissioner Navtej Sarna, who was one of the special guests at the event on Thursday evening to mark the launch of Suhel Seth's new book 'Mantras for Success: India's Greatest CEOs Tell You How to Win', was also present at the event when the business tycoon arrived.

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight sets victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

How much will the Wimbledon 2023 champions walk away with?

How much will the Wimbledon 2023 champions walk away with?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Ahead of this season's Wimbledon, here's a look at the prize money.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A young couple sharing a laugh - in the living room over a Polish joke book, on the beach, in the rain - with the tagline, "Made for each other", hung from billboards at prominent street corners from the 1960s to the 1990s. It was a campaign for one of the largest selling cigarette brands in India, Wills (Navy Cut) from the ITC stable, that resonated with a generation of smokers and non-smokers alike till the curtains came down on tobacco advertising in 2004. As we prepare to welcome 2024, ITC has metamorphosed from a tobacco giant into a conglomerate straddling multiple large-sized businesses. In the mind space of Gen Z or millennials, the company represents a gamut of branded products - from frozen food (ITC Master Chef), noodles (YiPPee!), and cookies (Sunfeast) to snacks (Bingo!) and notebooks (Classmate), and so on and so forth.