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Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Regardless of whether they eventually win it at home or away, the celebrations that marked their Anfield victory over Queens Park Rangers that won the league in 1990 will not be repeated.

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgians tasted bitterness in their beer on Tuesday after their dreams of a first World Cup final were ended by the narrowest of margins by their bigger French neighbours.

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

New infections have spiked ahead of the Olympics, which are set to start in July

ED plans to attach Mallya assets, shares

ED plans to attach Mallya assets, shares

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The assets are estimated to be worth over Rs 6,000 crore.

Euro 2016: Rowdy England fans cause havoc in Marseille

Euro 2016: Rowdy England fans cause havoc in Marseille

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

English soccer fans hurling empty beer bottles and chairs clashed with French riot police in Marseille on Saturday, ahead of England's opening match of the Euro 2016 championships against Russia.

What's Karisma doing with naval officer Pooja Sharma?

What's Karisma doing with naval officer Pooja Sharma?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Read on to find out more!

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Crores are spent on Martyrs Day and on lighting candles, but people don't respect living soldiers who are heroes.'

Kerala cabinet ratifies new liquor policy

Kerala cabinet ratifies new liquor policy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday ratified the new liquor policy of the Congress-led United Democratic Front government, which envisaged to shut down bars attached to hotels below the five-star category as part of its plans to reduce availability of liquor.

'Ambani issue: problem for the market'

'Ambani issue: problem for the market'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

'To which brother will the senior Reliance executives be loyal to is the question. But it's too early to tell, says Ramesh Shrichand Damani.

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

Want to avoid diabetes? Drink alcohol!

Want to avoid diabetes? Drink alcohol!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Raise a glass to good health!

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'Drunken driving is not just a prescribed offence but even a severe social menace'

Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

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.

Meet Formula One's baby, Max Verstappen!

Meet Formula One's baby, Max Verstappen!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

the Belgian Grand Prix paddock digested news that 16-year-old Dutch driver Max Verstappen will become the sport's youngest ever starter when he makes his debut for Toro Rosso next year.

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.

Actor Inder Kumar arrested for allegedly raping model

Actor Inder Kumar arrested for allegedly raping model

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The victim alleged she had been sexually assaulted by Inder Kumar who had promised to give her lead roles in Bollywood films.

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

Billimoria plans to set up brewery in India

Billimoria plans to set up brewery in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Billimoria plans to set up brewery in India

Sweden police arrest suspect in truck attack that killed 4

Sweden police arrest suspect in truck attack that killed 4

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The man was formally arrested "on suspicion of a terrorist crime through murder", Karin Rosander, a communications director at the Swedish prosecution authority, said early on Saturday.

SABMiller to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India

SABMiller to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India

Rediff.com7 May 2008

UK-based beer manufacturer SABMiller plans to more than double its capacity in India in the next five years with an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore.The company, which market and produce beer brands such as Foster, Royal Challenge and Haywards in the country, is gearing up its capacity to meet the growing demand of beer in India.

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.

India's rough diamond buying to remain slow

India's rough diamond buying to remain slow

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Indian diamantaires are looking to go slow on rough diamond purchase during the remaining quarters of the current financial year, thanks to weak global sentiment.

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.

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'This mess is an all boo, no show,' says Sukanya Verma.

Bundelkhand may hit fortune in diamond mining

Bundelkhand may hit fortune in diamond mining

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Technicians and officials of global diamond major DeBeers and the Directorate of Geology and Mining have been surprised to find a piece of diamond at one of the bore pit in the bed of the Vaghin river near Kalinjer Fort in Banda district. The Uttar Pradesh government has started getting results from its two-year-old "Diamond Exploration" project. Multi-national firm DeBeers is already conducting preliminary survey of the region

Carlsberg to up India investments

Carlsberg to up India investments

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is looking at increasing investments in manufacturing and distribution in India.

Monsoon recipes: Smoked Tomato and Scamorza Arancini

Monsoon recipes: Smoked Tomato and Scamorza Arancini

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Chef Karan Bhane of Kaitlyn's Beer Garden, Mumbai shares two special monsoon recipes.

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The government had issued standard operating procedures for devotees and officials managing places of worship to ensure strict implement of coronavirus-related protocols and curb spread of the infection.

No hostile presence in India: Heineken

No hostile presence in India: Heineken

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

This is as definitive as it can get. Dutch global beer major Heineken is understood to have outlined its intent to Vijay Mallya's United Breweries that it does not want to have any conflicting presence in India.

Carlsberg eyes more acquisitions in India

Carlsberg eyes more acquisitions in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Carlsberg is looking for more acquisitions in India. Plans both organic and inorganic expansion route

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The team, who became Force India in 2008 after Indian beer baron Vijay Mallya bought Spyker F1, were taken over in August by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll after going into administration.

'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.

British ales to slick Indian throats soon

British ales to slick Indian throats soon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Premium British ale brands such as Abbot Ale, Fuller's London Pride, Broughton, St. Peter's, Spitfire and Hobgoblin Ale are expected to make their entry into the hotels soon.

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

The $50 million pink diamond

The $50 million pink diamond

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

An unusually large pink diamond sold for a record-breaking $50 million (Rs 361 crore) on Tuesday at Christie's auction house in Geneva. Christie's said renowned jeweller Harry Winston was the buyer, saying it was a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond.

Surefire ways to waste a Sunday

Surefire ways to waste a Sunday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

My son, lolling in front of the television, says, 'You have had yourself a Sunday break, Dad, won't you cook us something nice for dinner?'

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

The Best PHOTOS of the Year: Part I

The Best PHOTOS of the Year: Part I

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

As 2013 nears its end, rediff.com presents a selection of the most enduring images of year from around the world

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.