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Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 'Everyone Wins' luxury hamper includes expensive beauty services and travel packages.

Nordic banks pick i-flex software

Nordic banks pick i-flex software

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

i-flex solutions has entered into an agreement with Norway-based EDB Business Partner ASA to jointly offer retail banking solutions to financial institutions in the Nordic region, primarily in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.

Here's what Russia will need against Croatia in World Cup last eight

Here's what Russia will need against Croatia in World Cup last eight

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Hosts Russia have exceeded expectations after advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals with a win on penalties over Spain but they will need more firepower if they are to give Croatia a run for their money on Saturday.

Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen

Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Barcelona reached an agreement to sign Iceland striker Eidur Gudjohnsen on a four-year deal from Chelsea.

Biotech cos wake up to India's genetic jackpot

Biotech cos wake up to India's genetic jackpot

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Indian scientists as well as biotech firms have awakened to the fact that there is a genetic jackpot in the country's endogamous gene pool.

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After the match between Argentina and Iceland, an Argentine journalist hands over to Messi a red ribbon at a post-match press briefing.

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 29-year-old's composure on the ball, ability to pick a pass and tough tackling paid dividends at both ends of the pitch in the must-win game against Nigeria.

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Already-qualified France played out an uninspiring goalless draw with Denmark in their final World Cup Group C match at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday, which was enough to ensure that both teams advance to the knockout stage.

World Cup showcases Chelsea brand

World Cup showcases Chelsea brand

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

Chelsea striker Gudjohnsen arrested

Chelsea striker Gudjohnsen arrested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The 26-year-old was arrested and bailed on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, London police said.

Euro 2016 warmup: Spain secures draw with Italy

Euro 2016 warmup: Spain secures draw with Italy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Aritz Aduriz scored his first goal for Spain at the age of 35 to give the European champions a fortuitous 1-1 draw away to Italy in a Euro 2016 warm-up for both teams on Thursday.

Shahid Kapoor: No one can replace Karan Johar

Shahid Kapoor: No one can replace Karan Johar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Argentina have cancelled their final World Cup warmup match against Israel, striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Tuesday, as political pressure grew ahead of Saturday's scheduled fixture in Jerusalem.

Messi in middle of political drama for playing in Jerusalem

Messi in middle of political drama for playing in Jerusalem

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Argentina will play at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday night in a World Cup warm-up match that has attracted huge interest among the Israeli fans, mainly because of Messi's planned participation. But the Palestinians are not happy that the match will be held in Jerusalem and Palestinian FA chief Jibril Rajoub wrote to Claudio Tapia, the head of the Argentinian FA, last week accusing Israel of using the match as a "political tool".

Gudjohnsen roots for Bolton and Chelsea

Gudjohnsen roots for Bolton and Chelsea

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

he has nothing but praise for the Lancashire club which in many ways represents the backbone of English football.

Why are parents spending $99 on this doll?

Why are parents spending $99 on this doll?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Created by a group of Icelandic mums, the Lulla Doll replicates human sounds that help babies feel like they're sleeping beside a loved one.

The Global Corruption Index Ranking

The Global Corruption Index Ranking

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

In the Global Corruption Index, a survey of 133 nations conducted by Transparency International (an anti-graft watchdog), India stood 83rd, recording a score of 2.8 out of 10.

Japan to replace Narazaki for qualifier

Japan to replace Narazaki for qualifier

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Japan coach Zico will leave out injured first-choice goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki for the Asian World Cup qualifier at home to India on Wednesday.

Euro 2016: Ireland coach complains about preparation time after defeat

Euro 2016: Ireland coach complains about preparation time after defeat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Ireland manager Martin O'Neill complained that France had far more time to prepare for Sunday's second-round 2-1 defeat of the Irish than his squad. The hosts, who battled back from a goal behind, had a week's rest after a goalless draw with Switzerland in their final group match, while the Irish had three days less to recover after their defeat of Italy.

Chelsea go five points clear

Chelsea go five points clear

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

Nobody is scared of England: Shearer

Nobody is scared of England: Shearer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

England's performances at Euro 2016 so far will leave none of their opponents scared at the prospect of a knockout clash with the country, according to former striker Alan Shearer.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Which country has the world's 'most powerful' passport?

Which country has the world's 'most powerful' passport?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

India, which was listed 78th last year, has improved its ranking, figuring at 75th position with a visa-free score of 51

Wins for Germany and England

Wins for Germany and England

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Preview: Who's going to take the Euro 2016 Cup home?

Preview: Who's going to take the Euro 2016 Cup home?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Bigger than ever, the European Championship kicks off in Paris on Friday with a four-week feast of football that promises to elevate the game above the corruption scandals and security fears that have overshadowed its build-up. All eyes will be on hosts France when they get the ball rolling against Romania in the Stade de France -- 210 days after suicide bombers at the same venue triggered a night of horror across the capital which killed 130 people.

Many cancers hereditary, says study

Many cancers hereditary, says study

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

ven distant relatives of cancer victims have a higher than average chance of suffering the disease themselves. \n

Batman returns!

Batman returns!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Beckham to have cyst treatment

Beckham to have cyst treatment

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

The treatment will prevent the England captain from training for two days.

Blackburn lose again at home

Blackburn lose again at home

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

Charlton's 1-0 victory takes them up three places to seventh in the table, while Blackburn remain 15th

Not shaken, not stirred

Not shaken, not stirred

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Infinite Analytics CEO Akash Bhatia and Lead Scientist Joseph Kibe reveal how AI reads Wikipedia index noise to pull out the winners.

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Stones headed England in front in the eighth minute, losing his marker to angle home a Kieran Trippier corner before captain Kane made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute with his third goal of the tournament, an emphatically struck penalty after Jesse Lingard was pushed over in the box by Fidel Escobar.

Arsenal beat Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

Arsenal dealt a hammer blow to Chelsea's title chances with a 2-1 win over their 10-man rivals

Stressed Messi enduring a World Cup of nightmares

Stressed Messi enduring a World Cup of nightmares

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Messi memes quickly sprung up on the internet.

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia were in dreamland on Thursday after advancing to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time in 20 years with a 3-0 rout of Argentina that left a subdued Lionel Messi and his team mates facing yet another flop.