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Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

After months of negotiations, an entity owned by Pune-based property developer Panchshil Realty and US-based private equity (PE) company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Express Towers.

The Top 10 Films at Cannes 2015

The Top 10 Films at Cannes 2015

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Gerson da Cunha lists his favourite films from the recently concluded Cannes International Film Festival.

Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Wales were billed as a team dependent on Gareth Bale but a 2-1 win over Slovakia in their Euro 2016 opener on Saturday was built on a pacey, fearless performance that should help prove they are more than a one-man show.

Review: The Flash will have you hooked

Review: The Flash will have you hooked

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

This is not your average superhero TV show, says Paloma Sharma.

DeMo woes: Textile mills staring at a bleak future as sales slump

DeMo woes: Textile mills staring at a bleak future as sales slump

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Recovery seen in Q4, companies continue to focus on enhancing cash flow

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'It's okay to Twitter shame somebody, but what happens after that?' 'Most of these people, who were accused, are back at work now.' 'I want the movement to go on, I don't want the momentum to slow down.'

Balotelli recovers in time as Liverpool face gruelling schedule

Balotelli recovers in time as Liverpool face gruelling schedule

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Mario Balotelli will be available for Liverpool's home Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday after recovering from illness, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

Premier League: Gerrard scores twice as Liverpool crush Man Utd

Premier League: Gerrard scores twice as Liverpool crush Man Utd

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Two Steven Gerrard penalties helped Liverpool to a crushing 3-0 victory at bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday to leave them breathing down the necks of Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Congratulations, Kim! Good job!

Congratulations, Kim! Good job!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

GQ names Kim Kardashian West the Woman of the Year.

PHOTOS: Leicester thrash City, Arsenal go top

PHOTOS: Leicester thrash City, Arsenal go top

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Arsenal shoved Chelsea off the top of the table but Leicester City's Jamie Vardy, with a dazzling hat-trick, was the man of the moment on Saturday as the struggling Premier League champions blew aside Manchester City 4-2.

Decision on Snowden's asylum could take months: Ecuador

Decision on Snowden's asylum could take months: Ecuador

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Ecuador said it would take months to decide on whether to grant asylum to United States whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently staying in Moscow airport for the fourth day in a row after fleeing Hong Kong.

Aus fans celebrate World Cup entry with Sydney party

Aus fans celebrate World Cup entry with Sydney party

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Australia's soccer team celebrated with hundreds of fans at a victory party in Sydney on Wednesday after eking out a nervous win over Iraq that sealed their ticket to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers stressed that his team would give everything to qualify for the Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday left them four points behind Manchester City in the Premier League.

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers stressed that his team would give everything to qualify for the Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday left them four points behind Manchester City in the Premier League.

Liverpool skipper Gerrard could return for Hull clash

Liverpool skipper Gerrard could return for Hull clash

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is close to a return to action following injury and could feature in their English Premier League clash at home to Hull City on Wednesday, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

India's coming conflict with China in the Indian Ocean

India's coming conflict with China in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Despite the current tension at Doklam and the risk of escalation on the Himalayan land frontier, it is the Indian Ocean we need to worry about more,' says Nitin Pai.

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Both stars suffer from delusions of grandeur, feels J Jagannath.

EPL: Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

EPL: Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Mohamed Salah struck four times in rampant Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Watford that lifted them back into third spot in the Premier League on Saturday.

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea's Belgium forward won Eden Hazard England's PFA player of the year award ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on Sunday.

Shehzad heroics seal series win for Pakistan

Shehzad heroics seal series win for Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Ahmed Shehzad's impressive form continued as he struck an unbeaten 98 to help Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs and wrap up the Twenty20 series in the second match at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Football friendlies: Spain down England; Double for Dutchman Robben

Football friendlies: Spain down England; Double for Dutchman Robben

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Spain fullback Mario Gaspar scored with a stunning volley and midfielder Santi Cazorla added a late goal as the European champions handed England a chastening 2-0 defeat in a friendly between the continental heavyweights on Friday.

Review: While We're Young is the first great film of 2015

Review: While We're Young is the first great film of 2015

Rediff.com1 May 2015

It is a film worth watching and recommending and loving, like a novel you can't wait to lend to friends you care about.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The Emmy nominations for 2018.

EPL PIX: Liverpool frustrated as battling Stoke grab a point

EPL PIX: Liverpool frustrated as battling Stoke grab a point

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

With Liverpool still to visit Chelsea, who trail them by nine points with two games in hand, Juergen Klopp's side may have to beat Brighton & Hove Albion on May 13 and rely on their superior goal difference to qualify for the Champions League, assuming they do not secure it by winning this year's trophy.

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.

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'You have to be very equipped to even want to have children.' 'There are entrance exams for even MBAs ...and this is a life we're talking about.'

Shehzad faces axe after spat with fielding coach, journalist

Shehzad faces axe after spat with fielding coach, journalist

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Following reports of three senior Pakistan players misbehaving with fielding coach Grant Luden, it is learned that opener Ahmed Shehzad may be sent home from the World Cup.

'Hungry' Liverpool raise no red flags following Suarez departure

'Hungry' Liverpool raise no red flags following Suarez departure

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his team are back to their sizzling form of last season after a superb victory over Tottenham defied those who predicted a gloomy outlook in the post-Luis Suarez era.

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon committed a fresh investment of $3 billion, in addition to the $2 billion it announced in 2014.

Minute errors can lead to failure of Mars mission: ISRO chief

Minute errors can lead to failure of Mars mission: ISRO chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

With the Indian Space Research Organisation set to launch the Mars Mission on November 5, Chairman K Radhakrishnan, in an interview with Praveen Bose, talks about the complexities, the challenges and the benefits of the Rs 450-crore mission.

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Five longtime Republicans -- K V Kumar, Puneet Ahluwalia, Suhail Khan, Ajay Kuntamukkala and Harry Walia -- have been named to the GOP's Asian Pacific American Advisory Council.

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Veteran British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced United States President Richard Nixon, has died after a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship. He was 74.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea seal win at Palace, Stoke hold Leicester 2-2

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea seal win at Palace, Stoke hold Leicester 2-2

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Leaders Chelsea stretched their Premier League winning run to a club record-equalling 11 as Diego Costa's header shortly before halftime secured a 1-0 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Saturday.

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The New York Times Co has agreed to sell The Boston Globe to the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, John W. Henry, for $70 million in cash, ending its 20-year ownership of the paper.

2016: A year at the movies when India thumped Hindi

2016: A year at the movies when India thumped Hindi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

'2016 was the age of convenience for Hindi movies; of down pat effrontery and planned feeling triumphing over attempts to discern something complexly beautiful,' says Sreehari Nair.

Bravehearts who battled injury to fight it out in the middle

Bravehearts who battled injury to fight it out in the middle

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta salutes Tamim Iqbal's courage in the Asia Cup's opening game on Saturday and lists instances where cricketers braved injuries to battle it out for their teams.

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Wales will move higher than their richer rivals and neighbours England when the new FIFA rankings are announced after Euro 2016, the first sign for what, many predict, will be a bright future after they made history at the tournament. Playing in their first finals since 1958, the Welsh reached the last four of a major tournament for the first time and are expected to move up close to the top 10 countries in the world rankings.