News for '-pique'

Toyota moves away from burly diesel SUVs with Ebella

Toyota moves away from burly diesel SUVs with Ebella

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Toyota's first standalone electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser Ebella, delivers strong range and performance with premium quality, but rear space and features could have been better, says Somnath Chatterjee.

Trump's 'personal pique' behind 50% tariffs on India: Report

Trump's 'personal pique' behind 50% tariffs on India: Report

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The steep 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods are largely a result of President Donald Trump's 'personal pique' at not being allowed to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict, according to a recent report by American multinational investment bank and financial services company Jefferies.

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Indian private sector and State-run refiners continued to receive crude oil from Russian suppliers even after November 21 -- the winding-down date for US sanctions on supplies from leading Russian oil producers imposed in October -- as new intermediaries sprung up in West Asia to sell the oil, according to senior refining sources and ship tracking data.

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber.

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What piques the narrative is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah decide on crucial matters, they play it close to their chest, and revel in springing a surprise.

Pique-Shakira announce separation

Pique-Shakira announce separation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Colombian pop star, Shakira 45, has been dating the 35-year-old Pique since 2011 after meeting in 2010

Detective Sherdil Trailer: A Diljit Dosanjh Comedy Show

Detective Sherdil Trailer: A Diljit Dosanjh Comedy Show

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It looks like Diljit is having a field day with this one, one hopes his joy rubs off on viewers as well, notes Mayur Sanap.

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Regarded as one of the best centre backs of his generation, Pique collected 35 trophies during his 18-year career.

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

According to local newspaper La Vanguardia, the agreement specifies that their sons, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, will move to Miami with their mother.

Spend Your Weekend With Chitrangda!

Spend Your Weekend With Chitrangda!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The actor was last seen in 2023's OTT film, Gaslight, and now returns to wow us in an OTT series.

He Spreads Fragrance At Wankhede

He Spreads Fragrance At Wankhede

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

What Subhash does is make friends through flowers, spreading the fragrance of love and affection.

Shakira-Pique, Beckham get into Halloween spirit

Shakira-Pique, Beckham get into Halloween spirit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Look who's all dressed up for Halloween!

ICONIC frame! Rohit Sharma meets Iker Casillas

ICONIC frame! Rohit Sharma meets Iker Casillas

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

It was a star-studded evening at Abu Dhabi as Rohit Sharma met Iker Casillas at the NBA Games 2024 in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The player, who has a penchant for making jibes at Real Madrid, also cited remarks made by former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, who said last year that 90% of referees were Real fans, the remaining 10% supporting Barca.

RIL's new energy business piques analysts' interest

RIL's new energy business piques analysts' interest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

For the company's latest energy initiative to expand its green energy and storage portfolio, some analysts are beginning to suggest a closer look at some of its segments. In his address to shareholders in the company's FY22 annual report, billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of the company, said: "The green energy value holds great promise to outshine all our existing growth engines in just 5-7 years." The company has marked an investment of Rs 75,000 crore towards its new energy plans, which include solar energy value chain, green hydrogen, energy storage and other similar businesses.

Does Sana Need A Kala Tikka?

Does Sana Need A Kala Tikka?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Television actor and Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul made a take-your-breath-away entry, walking for designer Varshha at the Bombay Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Pique wants refreeing to improve

Pique wants refreeing to improve

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'We want to play football and not roulette, which is what this type of refereeing provokes. The penalty claims by Neymar and me are clear but we already know how this works'

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025.

Indispensable Pique returns 'home' to Old Trafford with Barca

Indispensable Pique returns 'home' to Old Trafford with Barca

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'I arrived at Manchester United a boy, and I left a man'

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.

Pique defends stance backing Catalan independence

Pique defends stance backing Catalan independence

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Spain and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique had made his stand clear over Catalan independence last week and, on Saturday, had to respond to questions over comments he made backing a possible referendum on independence for Catalonia.

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion Federer has said that he is unlikely to play in the new-look tournament, spearheaded by Barcelona player Pique's investment group Kosmos.

Sex tape blackmail haunts Pique-Shakira

Sex tape blackmail haunts Pique-Shakira

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Barcelona star Gerard Pique and his Colombian pop star partner Shakira have found themselves at the centre of a storm.

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has defended centre-back Gerard Pique's right to make comments about referees favouring Real Madrid.

Another baby boy for Shakira and Pique!

Another baby boy for Shakira and Pique!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Pop star Shakira and her partner Gerard Pique have welcomed their second child

Top MF Performers Across Categories

Top MF Performers Across Categories

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Data from Value Research analysed on five-year, three-year and one-year performances of active equity schemes to pick the best performers in popular scheme categories.

Barca have advantage but Pique still wary of United

Barca have advantage but Pique still wary of United

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

An early own goal by Luke Shaw, who deflected in a header from Luis Suarez, decided a tight first leg and gave Barca their first victory at Old Trafford in five attempts in European competition.

Catalonia vote: Barca's Pique commits to staying with Spain

Catalonia vote: Barca's Pique commits to staying with Spain

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said on Wednesday that he considered quitting the Spanish national team over criticism for his views on the Catalan independence referendum, but decided against it because it would play into the hands of his detractors.

Prankster Pique delivering for Spain

Prankster Pique delivering for Spain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Gerard Pique's reputation as something of a joker and his glamorous popstar partner Shakira make him one of the more colourful characters in the ranks of the highly disciplined and professional Spain team.

Catalan Pique jeered by fans at Spain training session

Catalan Pique jeered by fans at Spain training session

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Centre-back Pique, who voted in the referendum and has criticised police violence against voters which resulted in hundreds of injuries, has long been targeted by Spain fans but Monday's barrage of insults was particularly severe.

Pique to quit Spain team after latest controversy

Pique to quit Spain team after latest controversy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Influential Spain defender Gerard Pique has said he will retire from international soccer after the 2018 World Cup, because he is "tired" of the criticism levelled at him from supporters. The Barcelona centre-back was the focus of attention in Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Albania after having cut off the sleeves from his shirt which bore Spain's colours of yellow and red. Pique, who has an awkward relationship with Spain fans for his repeated jibes at Real Madrid and his support for a referendum on Catalan independence, was heavily criticised on social media and in the sports press for the act.

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'My prediction is a 3-1 win for India.'

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has lavished praise on incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, comparing the Spaniard with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

PHOTO: Shakira and Gerard Pique's baby boy

PHOTO: Shakira and Gerard Pique's baby boy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The singer gave birth to a baby boy on January 23.

Another loss but Pique asks Barca fans not to worry

Another loss but Pique asks Barca fans not to worry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The veteran admits Barca have defence problems, slams Dembele

Football Briefs: Pique announces end of international career

Football Briefs: Pique announces end of international career

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Spain defender Gerard Pique accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving to win a penalty and a crucial free-kick in Friday's epic 3-3 draw with Portugal.

Mourinho is wrecking Spanish game: Pique

Mourinho is wrecking Spanish game: Pique

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has accused Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho of "wrecking Spanish football" following the European champions' stormy Spanish Super Cup win on Wednesday.

Euro: Spain edge Czechs after Pique's late header

Euro: Spain edge Czechs after Pique's late header

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Reigning champions Spain left it late but Gerard Pique's 87th-minute header earned them a deserved 1-0 victory over a dogged Czech Republic in their Euro 2016 Group D opener on Monday.