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Asian Games diary: Japan send home players for night with women

Asian Games diary: Japan send home players for night with women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Japan have sent home four players from their Asian Games basketball team for spending the night with women in a Jakarta hotel, the head of the delegation Yasuhiro Yamashita said on Monday.

The urban-rural culture clash

The urban-rural culture clash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Urban lives are the opposite of rural ones, especially when it comes to evenings out, says Kishore Singh.

I will. I might. I hmmm... The New Year resolution bout

I will. I might. I hmmm... The New Year resolution bout

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Between one set of 365 days and the next, we stand poised to utter the most lavish of avowals. An annual tradition, never mind the infamous inability to follow through.

Review: Policegiri is deafening, dowdy and drudging!

Review: Policegiri is deafening, dowdy and drudging!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

This Sanjay Dutt starrer is cringe-inducing fare.

IMAGES: Treats and tiaras at Britain's royal street parties

IMAGES: Treats and tiaras at Britain's royal street parties

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Over 5,000 street parties were in full swing to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, breaking out the champagne, beer and cucumber sandwiches in Britain. The Royal fever has gripped the nation like never before.

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Heineken could call a shareholder meeting to vote on his ouster from a company his father built into a family empire

Gems and jewellery exports to rise

Gems and jewellery exports to rise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

De Beers, the world's premier source for rough diamonds, has painted an attractive picture for jewellery demand.

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

Banks want Kingfisher brand's revaluation

Banks want Kingfisher brand's revaluation

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Promoters pledged brand in 2010.

The internet's next step

The internet's next step

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The step forward in marketing could be a move to bypass the media and towards owning it directly, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Spanish marathoner swimmer mingles with crowd at Copacabana

Spanish marathoner swimmer mingles with crowd at Copacabana

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Erika Villaecija did as thousands of Rio de Janeiro's residents and visitors did on Sunday afternoon - she went to the city's famed Copacabana Beach.

Diamond dream shatters in Surat

Diamond dream shatters in Surat

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

One thousand and five hundred diamond polishing units of Surat had got together to challenge the monopoly of multinationals by sourcing rough diamonds straight from miners.

Australia, New Zealand farewell spectator sport as coronavirus curbs bite

Australia, New Zealand farewell spectator sport as coronavirus curbs bite

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Australia's top winter football codes have resolved to play on with spectator bans for as long as they can reasonably do so, but the governing body of Super Rugby had little choice but to suspend the sprawling rugby union competition.

Inter Milan sack coach Frank De Boer

Inter Milan sack coach Frank De Boer

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

His overall record of five wins, two draws and seven defeats included shock losses to Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sparta Prague in the Europa League and at home to Cagliari in Serie A.

Bring out the bubbly!

Bring out the bubbly!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While all champagnes are sparkling wines, not all sparkling wines are champagnes!, says Alok Chandra.

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

What do countries look like after easing lockdowns

What do countries look like after easing lockdowns

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Italy, Spain, Portugal and India are among the countries easing coronavirus restrictions. Social distancing, mask wearing are the new norms as these countries continue to battle the virus pandemic, but are venturing out of their homes after extended periods of staying at home.

Thorpe, Jones give England big lead

Thorpe, Jones give England big lead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

Euro 2016: British soccer fans and locals clash in Marseille

Euro 2016: British soccer fans and locals clash in Marseille

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Police intervened to halt skirmishes involving British soccer fans and locals in the port city of Marseille overnight, just hours before the Euro 2016 championship opens in France.

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Tokyo marathon which last year saw close to 38,000 amateur participants, was scaled back to just a few hundred professional athletes, with the public strongly discouraged from lining the route. In past years the event attracted more than 1 million roadside spectators.

Chasing Old Monk

Chasing Old Monk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The author finds out if India's love affair with Old Monk has ended

Bilimoria values Cobra at 40-50 mn

Bilimoria values Cobra at 40-50 mn

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Mallya understood, astutely, that the Dhingras were very keen to acquire Berger Paints. He upped his asking price. The figure Vijay asked for was found to be much more than what Kuldip and Gurbachan had anticipated. A fascinating excerpt from Sonu Bhasin's Unstoppable: Kuldip Singh Dhingra And The Rise Of Berger Paints.

The wine hubs of Bengaluru

The wine hubs of Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Wine bars there are, in plenty, in Karnataka,' notes Alok Chandra.

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Three time European champions Inter Milan were stunned 2-0 at home by Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva and Manchester United were floored by a late goal from Feyenoord as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday.

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Who ordered the search against DMK leader Stalin or did the CBI really act of its own? Sheela Bhatt breaks down the events leading up to the raid and explains why claims by the government and CBI are unconvincing.

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Take the poll given below and let us know!

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

The best places to eat in Delhi

The best places to eat in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Our mouths are watering already!

Warne, Ponting pick out their favourite cricket moments

Warne, Ponting pick out their favourite cricket moments

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Having competed against quality cricketers, the 2005 Ashes stands out as special series for both Australian legends.

10 things women SEE in your dating profile

10 things women SEE in your dating profile

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

If your profile is not interesting and attractive, has multiple listing errors, has description typical for males dating online, you have least chances of meeting someone you like.

Why we SHOULD read the most important book in India

Why we SHOULD read the most important book in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Every Republic Day is an opportunity for us to contemplate, amid the frankly show-offy roar of our newest fighter aircraft, some of the foundational beliefs of this country. Like that Republic Day must be a dry day.

Drinks sales up sharply

Drinks sales up sharply

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

Manoj Bajpai the model

Manoj Bajpai the model

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

UK man on trial for abusing Bolt during Olympics

UK man on trial for abusing Bolt during Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

A British man went on trial on Thursday accused of screaming abuse at Usain Bolt and hurling a beer bottle onto the track as the Olympic men's 100 metres final was starting, a climactic moment of the London Games in August.

Volkswagen Beetle recreated. This time with scrap material

Volkswagen Beetle recreated. This time with scrap material

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Over 2,805 pieces of scrap material has been used to recreate this astounding life size Beetle art piece.