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CCD, Barista say no plans to take on Starbucks' pricing

CCD, Barista say no plans to take on Starbucks' pricing

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The coffee chains plan to stick to their pricing and present business strategy.

Federer crashes out of Rome Masters

Federer crashes out of Rome Masters

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The world number one went down to Spain's Albert Costa in the second round of the Rome Masters.

Iniesta to miss Spain's Euro qualifier with Belarus

Iniesta to miss Spain's Euro qualifier with Belarus

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will missSpain's Euro 2016 qualifier in Belarus due to injury, it has been confirmed on the national team's website on Sunday.

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Late goals from Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matric sealed a 4-2 victory for Chelsea over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a rip-roaring FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.

Football Briefs: Real Madrid sign Spain full back Odriozola

Football Briefs: Real Madrid sign Spain full back Odriozola

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Real Madrid have signed Spain right-back Alvaro Odriozola from Real Sociedad on a contract until 2024, the European champions said on Thursday.

La Liga: Messi nets in Barca draw, Atletico win

La Liga: Messi nets in Barca draw, Atletico win

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Lionel Messi scored in his 12th consecutive La Liga game to help leaders Barcelona earn a 1-1 draw at Valencia, allowing second-placed Atletico Madrid to close to within nine points after a 1-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday.

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.

King's Cup: Real Madrid advance to semis

King's Cup: Real Madrid advance to semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Real Madrid survived red cards for Fabio Coentrao and Angel Di Maria, and an injury to Iker Casillas, to draw 1-1 in Valencia, and qualify for the King's Cup semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Chelsea's unbeaten runs ends, Arsenal lose to Stoke

Chelsea's unbeaten runs ends, Arsenal lose to Stoke

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Newcastle United's Papiss Cisse struck twice in a 2-1 victory against English Premier League leaders Chelsea.

FIFA World Cup: Top scorers meet best defence in Brazil v Belgium clash

FIFA World Cup: Top scorers meet best defence in Brazil v Belgium clash

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Brazil have conceded only one goal in this World Cup, the equal most stingy rearguard along with Uruguay, and allowed only five shots on target in four games, the fewest of any side.

I-League: Carlos's brilliance takes Prayag past Dempo

I-League: Carlos's brilliance takes Prayag past Dempo

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

A world-class finishing from the World Cupper Carlos Hernandes helped Prayag United return to winning form by beating the league-leaders Dempo SC 1-0 in the 14th round of the I-League at the Municipal Stadium in Kalyani, Kolkata on Friday.

Euro 2016: Spain's No 9 problem solved?

Euro 2016: Spain's No 9 problem solved?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

It has been a long time coming but Spain look as if they may finally have solved their number nine problems following Alvaro Morata's two goals in the 3-0 win over Turkey.

My heart is young, says bridegroom to be Di Stefano

My heart is young, says bridegroom to be Di Stefano

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano, who will be 87 in July, has proved he still has plenty of joie de vivre by announcing he plans to marry a Costa Rican woman 50 years his junior.

Review: Is Shanghai the year's best trailer?

Review: Is Shanghai the year's best trailer?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai trailer looks pretty sharp with some powerful performances.

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Lopetegui blends youth and experience in Spain World Cup squad

Mexico coach Vucetich gets the boot

Mexico coach Vucetich gets the boot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Mexico's national coach Victor Vucetich says he has been notified by the country's soccer federation that he is no longer in the job, according to an interview posted on Thursday night on ESPN.com.

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

A bench of justices G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan, which extended the August 31, 2012 deadline for completing the auction process, made it clear that no court in the country will entertain any plea on this issue of 2G spectrum.

SC directs govt to complete 2G auction by Jan 11

SC directs govt to complete 2G auction by Jan 11

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the government to complete fresh auction of cancelled 122 2G spectrum licences by January 11, 2013 and warned that failure to meet the deadline would invite "contempt" action against erring officials with "exemplary" cost.

Goa: Cops, undertrials have a van party from court to jail

Goa: Cops, undertrials have a van party from court to jail

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Jail Superintendent Bhanudas Pednekar, who noticed that all the three inmates and four constables were behaving unusual, referred them to primary health centre nearby and later to district hospital in Margao town.

Pune FC go down to Churchill Brothers at home

Pune FC go down to Churchill Brothers at home

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Pune FC was unlucky not to earn a point after being done in 0-1 by Churchill Brothers in an I-League Round 4 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi, in Pune on Sunday.

Koke aims to follow in Xavi's footsteps for new-look Spain

Koke aims to follow in Xavi's footsteps for new-look Spain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is part of a fresh generation of Spain players aiming to make an impact in Euro 2016 qualifying and says he would be happy if he achieves half the success of retired great Xavi.

Honduras qualifies For World Cup, Mexico to playoff

Honduras qualifies For World Cup, Mexico to playoff

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Honduras qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil on Tuesday by clinching the last of the automatic qualifying spots in North and Central America and the Caribbean, while Mexico stayed in contention by claiming the playoff spot after Panama suffered a heartbreaking loss to the United States.

Champions League: Bayern to face Liverpool, PSG meet Man United

Champions League: Bayern to face Liverpool, PSG meet Man United

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

In other ties, Serie A champions Juventus face Europa League winners Atletico Madrid and Barcelona take on Olympique Lyonnais.

Normality returning for Chelsea under Guus Hiddink

Normality returning for Chelsea under Guus Hiddink

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

In the middle of Chelsea's most chaotic season in decades, a semblance of normality has broken out.

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Images from football matches played in the La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga on Saturday.

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occured on Friday, July 27, and was visible from much of the world. Prime viewing locations for the four-hour long event included Cairo, Egypt; Santorini, Greece; and Harare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the best views of the spectacular show in the sky.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Rediff.com brings you this and a lot more gripping sporting action from the week gone by...

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Canada and Mexico took big steps towards the next phase of World Cup qualification after wins in the CONCACAF region on Friday while Jamaica tasted victory over the United States for the first time.

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

United States President Barack Obama has identified India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and 17 other countries as major drug transit or a major illicit drug- producing nations of the world.

EPL in Pix: Chelsea march on, Manchester United and City wobble

EPL in Pix: Chelsea march on, Manchester United and City wobble

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Chelsea's commanding start to the Premier League season continued with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday as their rivals for the title continued to look vulnerable.

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

There is enough room for growth in smaller Indian towns as per US and European aircraft manufacturers

Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro takes legal action against Mourinho

Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro takes legal action against Mourinho

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been a named a respondent in the legal action being brought against the club by their former team doctor Eva Carneiro for constructive dismissal, sources close to the case said on Monday.

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Two late goals in two minutes from Sergi Roberto and Luis Suarez gave European champions Barcelona a dramatic 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

PIX: Ronaldo continues scoring run but Juventus lose

PIX: Ronaldo continues scoring run but Juventus lose

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Hellas Verona produced a huge upset by coming from behind to beat Serie A leaders Juventus 2-1 on Saturday, inflicting a third defeat of the season on the Italian champions. Cristiano Ronaldo set a new Juventus record by scoring in a 10th consecutive league game to put the visitors in front at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi after 65 minutes.

PIX: Bale sees red after brace as Real draw at Villarreal

PIX: Bale sees red after brace as Real draw at Villarreal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

A round-up of Sunday's matches in La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga.

PIX: The Hottest Christian Girls In Bollywood

PIX: The Hottest Christian Girls In Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Deepika Padukone plays the free-spirited Veronica in this Friday release Cocktail.

Swiss justice office blocked bank accounts in FIFA probe

Swiss justice office blocked bank accounts in FIFA probe

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said it had blocked accounts at several banks in Switzerland after police arrested some of the most powerful figures in global soccer on Wednesday in US and Swiss corruption cases.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and ManchesterCity at Anfield on Saturday looks like a knockout to determine who can challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title.

Questions aplenty for Enrique after disappointing Spain campaign

Questions aplenty for Enrique after disappointing Spain campaign

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique promised evolution rather than revolution when he took charge of the national side following their disastrous World Cup campaign this year when they were eliminated in the round of 16.