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French fans left down in the Bleus

French fans left down in the Bleus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"We woke up too late. We showed a real strength of character but when you get to penalties it's 50-50," said disappointed French fan Jordan Tambutte.

Pogba removes Heineken bottle at Euro news conference

Pogba removes Heineken bottle at Euro news conference

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Pogba, a practising Muslim, removed the bottle when he sat down to speak to the media after he was named 'Man of the Match' in France's 1-0 Group F win over Germany.

The future lies in diamonds

The future lies in diamonds

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani examines what SEBI's approval of diamond futures trading means for the diamond market players.

Woeful nine-man Roma miss out on Champions League group stage spot

Woeful nine-man Roma miss out on Champions League group stage spot

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

AS Roma suffered another European humiliation on Tuesday when they had two players sent off, lost 3-0 at home to Porto and missed out on the Champions League group stage.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar parties as never before

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar parties as never before

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The biggest fan party has started in Qatar, take a look:

World Cup diary: Pak boy makes history at Brazil-Croatia match

World Cup diary: Pak boy makes history at Brazil-Croatia match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Peru fans take $800 taxi to get to World Cup game

Odd Balls from the Euros

Odd Balls from the Euros

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

There was as much action off the field as on it during the month-long Euro 2020 championships.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

From the 70th minute when striker Niclas Fuellkrug was thrown into the battle, Germany simply looked more German.

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy.

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The money was paid to Mallya in two tranches in his offshore accounts.

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Posters asking non-Hindus to stay away from the ghats of the Ganga and the temples along the river came up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch a probe.

Diageo to buy Mallya's remaining 50% stake in African firm

Diageo to buy Mallya's remaining 50% stake in African firm

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Diageo on Thursday took full control of South African beer maker United National Breweries.

Heineken buys 14.98% more stake in UBL; shareholding now at 61.5%

Heineken buys 14.98% more stake in UBL; shareholding now at 61.5%

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Dutch brewing major Heineken on Wednesday said it has acquired an additional 14.98 per cent stake in United Breweries Ltd, taking its total shareholding to 61.50 per cent. "Heineken N.V. today (on Wednesday) announces that it has acquired an additional 39,644,346 ordinary shares in United Breweries Ltd (UBL) taking its shareholding in UBL from 46.5 per cent to 61.5 per cent," Heineken said in a statement. UBL, with its flagship brand 'Kingfisher', is the leading player in the beer market in India.

Ronaldo, Pogba snub sponsors at Euro 2020

Ronaldo, Pogba snub sponsors at Euro 2020

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ronaldo moved Coca Cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media on the eve of Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary in Budapest.

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Supporters will be offered free water and paper caps and fans to help them keep cool, officials said.

Europa League: Kane milestone in Spurs win, Milan lose

Europa League: Kane milestone in Spurs win, Milan lose

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Harry Kane netted his 200th goal for Tottenham Hotspur as they won 3-1 at Ludogorets and AC Milan's 24-match unbeaten run ended

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci could not get enough of the sponsors' offerings on Sunday, taking big swigs of Coca-Cola and Heineken as he spoke to media after their victory over England.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Janhit Mein Jaari Review

Janhit Mein Jaari Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Once the shock value and comic potential of a woman selling condoms runs out, Janhit Mein Jaari loses its mojo, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Arsenal might be struggling in the Premier League but they are 100 per cent in Group B of the Europa League

India shines in sale of roughs

India shines in sale of roughs

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Four of five new bulk purchasers named by De Beers, the prime global purveyor, are from India.

ED unearths new shell firms linked to Mallya; raids his close aide

ED unearths new shell firms linked to Mallya; raids his close aide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The raids resulted in recovery of documents of some dummy firms linked to Mallya like Gold Reef Investments Ltd and McDowell Holdings Ltd.

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

According to government officials quoted by Kyodo late on Wednesday, Japan has begun looking into the possibility of making sure its Olympic and Paralympic athletes are all vaccinated by the end of June.

Champions League draw: City face Steaua Bucharest in playoff

Champions League draw: City face Steaua Bucharest in playoff

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Pep Guardiola's ManchesterCity will play Romanian side Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League playoff round after the draw was made in Nyon on Friday.

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.

What kind of drinker are you?

What kind of drinker are you?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Your choice of drink matters a lot!

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"They have beer business in India, which has a conflict of interest as Kingfisher is the largest beer brand in the country. I am ready to buy back," Mallya said in Baramati while opening United Spirits' Baramati Four Seasons winery. Earlier in January, a consortium of Carlsberg and Heineken had acquired S&N for 7.5 billion pounds. S&N had 37.5 per cent stake in the UB Group. As per the takeover agreement, Heineken was supposed to continue to hold S&N's business in the UK.

Pay more for cheer

Pay more for cheer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

With this, Heineken's stake has risen from 39% to 42.2%.

U-19 WC: Aus score last-ball win over England

U-19 WC: Aus score last-ball win over England

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

All-rounder Connor Sully played a pivotal role in Australia's thrilling two-wicket win over England in a pulsating Group B match of the ICC U-19 World Cup, in Kimberly, on Thursday. He took two wickets and later smashed a crucial 35 as Australia first restricted England to 252 for 7 and then overhauled the target with the last ball of the match at the Diamond Oval.

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The banks have asked the court to demand his return and to impound his passport.

SABMiller eyes UB ally S&N

SABMiller eyes UB ally S&N

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

In a move that could change the sweepstakes in the Indian beer market, brewing giant SABMiller plans to acquire rival Scottish & Newcastle in a $12.8 billion deal, the Sunday Express said on Sunday.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Belgian league leaders Antwerp secured a shock 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to 23 games as they won 3-0 against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundalk.

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

'Go Air to break even in 2009'

'Go Air to break even in 2009'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

There is no doubt that India is a large growth market in the long term. But there are major problems related to aviation turbine fuel (ATF), ATC, infrastructure, shortage of pilots and so on. Taking all of this into account, I would call our approach one of maintaining long-term sustainability - a step-wise, organised growth with a focus on efficiency, says Edgardo Badiali.