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Review: Jurassic Park 3D still grips you tight

Review: Jurassic Park 3D still grips you tight

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Jurassic Park was a monumental achievement. Remarkably enough, the 3D version remains as towering 20 years later.

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.

Malaga's Pellegrini has verbal agreement with City

Malaga's Pellegrini has verbal agreement with City

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Departing Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini hopes a verbal agreement with Manchester City will turn into a firm offer, he said in an interview with Spanish radio station Onda Cero on Wednesday.

Atletico beat Celta, make Champions League return

Atletico beat Celta, make Champions League return

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Atletico Madrid made sure of at least a third-placed finish in La Liga and secured a berth in the Champions League group stages for next season with a 3-1 win away to struggling Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Chitfund bust spells trouble for football

Chitfund bust spells trouble for football

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Football in West Bengal may not be the same again in the aftermath of the Saradha chit fund scam which has left thousands of investors in disarray and could mean a drying up of funds for clubs.

Hummels redeemed himself with equaliser, says Klopp

Hummels redeemed himself with equaliser, says Klopp

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels could have been facing a dressing down from coach Juergen Klopp but ended up the hero with the equaliser in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League last-16 first-leg match.

Atletico beat Sevilla to keep pace with Real

Atletico beat Sevilla to keep pace with Real

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Atletico Madrid stayed hot on the heels of second-placed city neighbours Real Madrid when Radamel Falcao netted his 25th goal of the La Liga campaign in a scrappy 1-0 win at mid-table Sevilla on Sunday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

In case they needed it, the short trip to Crystal Palace will re-focus Chelsea's globe-trotting players on matters at home as the Premier League slips back into gear this weekend after the second international break of the season.

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India on Thursday said it will support a candidate from a developing country for the top post of the the World Trade Organization (WTO) that is to be decided by the end of May.

2018 WC Qualifiers: Spain maul Liechtenstein; Iceland hold Ukraine

2018 WC Qualifiers: Spain maul Liechtenstein; Iceland hold Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Spain started their World Cup qualifying campaign with a crushing 8-0 win over Liechtenstein, laying down a marker in Group G with a ruthless second-half display on Monday.

US frustrate Mexico in goalless draw

US frustrate Mexico in goalless draw

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

A battling United States held Mexico to their third straight draw in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, grinding out a goalless stalemate in a tense encounter at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday.

Arsenal's Wenger happy to shed his Chelsea hoodoo

Arsenal's Wenger happy to shed his Chelsea hoodoo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Arsene Wenger hailed his team's first-half performance as "nearly perfect" and allowed himself to entertain the possibility of winning the title, despite Manchester City winning all six of their games so far to sit five points ahead of Arsenal.

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.

Only 19% of employers plan to hire in next Q, 52% see no change

Only 19% of employers plan to hire in next Q, 52% see no change

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook survey released on Tuesday, that covered 5,131 employers across India, a net 19 per cent of employers are anticipating an actual rise in their staffing numbers, while 52 per cent expect no change and 28 per cent are not sure about adding to their existing staff strength.

Euro qualifiers: Swiss script remarkable rally against stout Slovenia

Euro qualifiers: Swiss script remarkable rally against stout Slovenia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

'It was a crazy game where we had the bit of luck that we didn't have in Slovenia'

Nations League: Portugal 'B Squad' hammer Scotland 3-0

Nations League: Portugal 'B Squad' hammer Scotland 3-0

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Debutant Helder Costa opened the scoring on his international debut for an experimental Portugal who made 10 changes from the team which started the 3-2 Nations League win in Poland on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Atletico surrender unbeaten home league record with Espanyol loss

Football Briefs: Atletico surrender unbeaten home league record with Espanyol loss

Rediff.com6 May 2018

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

Chelsea don't miss 'keeper Cech: Mourinho

Chelsea don't miss 'keeper Cech: Mourinho

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'The problem with Petr is that an opponent is better than before'

Inspiring woman! Meet Peru's 92-year-old soccer coach

Inspiring woman! Meet Peru's 92-year-old soccer coach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Symbolising this very statement is Maria Angelica Ramos, a 92-year-old woman has taken it upon herself to coach the youth around Lima.

World Cup: Swiss players escape bans over controversial goal celebrations

World Cup: Swiss players escape bans over controversial goal celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Serbia refuses to recognise the independence of its former province Kosovo, whose 1.8 million people are mostly ethnic Albanians, which broke away 10 years ago, and opposed Kosovo's ultimately successful bid to join FIFA.

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.

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.

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Switzerland may not be on the World Cup Easy Street after a draw with mighty Brazil but coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Thursday he believes his team is headed down the right avenue as they prepare to face Serbia in a Group E clash.

Questioned over Spain's tactics, Hierro says 'I'm the coach, get used to it!'

Questioned over Spain's tactics, Hierro says 'I'm the coach, get used to it!'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

He also had generous words for opposite number Carlos Queiroz, a master tactician who has made Iran an extremely hard nut to crack.

PIX: Own goal ruins Napoli comeback against Juventus; Barca held

PIX: Own goal ruins Napoli comeback against Juventus; Barca held

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's action in Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

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.

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Yet Milan's defensive frailty was punished when Konstantinos Fortounis scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to give his side the win that left them second in Group F on 10 points.

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'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.

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.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

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.

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.

Football Briefs: Griezmann treble keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Football Briefs: Griezmann treble keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

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

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.

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.