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Mumbai world's 11th best bed-n-breakfast value destination

Mumbai world's 11th best bed-n-breakfast value destination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

As per TripIndex Breakfast 2015, a TripAdvisor cost comparison study, Mumbai ranks 11th among the best value destinations for an overnight stay with breakfast costing Rs 9,343.92.

Champions League PIX: Barca get third win; PSG stunned

Champions League PIX: Barca get third win; PSG stunned

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Lionel Messi scored a penalty for the third Champions League game in a row with the Spaniards maintaining their winning start to the group stage.

Gold for Mary Kom, Manisha gets silver in Polish boxing tourney

Gold for Mary Kom, Manisha gets silver in Polish boxing tourney

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Five-time world champion Mary Kom, returning to the ring after recovering from some niggles that kept her out of the Asian Games, prevailed 5-0 against Kazakhstan's Aigerim Kassanayeva to pick up India's lone senior category gold at the event on Saturday.

Formula One statistics for Monaco Grand Prix

Formula One statistics for Monaco Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Renault's Fernando Alonso needs one more point to become only the sixth driver to score 500 points in Formula One whereas Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen (currently on 491) needs to win in Monaco.

Fenerbahce threaten English hopes

Fenerbahce threaten English hopes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Fenerbahce will be hoping to reach their first Champions League semi-final and damage England's hopes of dominating this season's competition when they face Chelsea on Tuesday. Fenerbahce start the second leg of their quarter-final 2-1 ahead at Stamford Bridge (1845 GMT) after their unexpected win over the London side in Istanbul last week.

BlaBlaCar enters India, assures safe inter-city car pooling

BlaBlaCar enters India, assures safe inter-city car pooling

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Blablacars enables private cars to seek fellow passengers for inter-city commute.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise second-round exit at the Barcelona Open when the Serb was beaten 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 by world number 140 Martin Klizan on Wednesday.

In Pics: Malaika, Aditi turn showstoppers

In Pics: Malaika, Aditi turn showstoppers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Malaika Arora Khan wowed the audience as she walked for designer Mandira Wirk, and Aditi Rao Hydari looked stunning in a Shruti Sancheti outfit.

Emre leaves Newcastle

Emre leaves Newcastle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Turkish midfielder Emre Belozoglu signed for Fenerbahce from Newcastle United on Wednesday in a four-year deal, the club announced at a signing ceremony.

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

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

Massa takes pole position again in Turkey

Massa takes pole position again in Turkey

Rediff.com10 May 2008

Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole position at the Turkish Grand Prix for the third year in a row on Saturday. Brazilian Massa, who has won at the Istanbul Park circuit for the past two years, will have McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen alongside him on the front row in Sunday's race.

SpiceJet to seek compensation from Boeing

SpiceJet to seek compensation from Boeing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

SpiceJet had bet its fortunes heavily on the new version of the 737 of which it has 13 planes in its fleet and another 193 aircraft on order

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

GMR: From riding a cycle to building airports

GMR: From riding a cycle to building airports

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

From handling a jute mill to doing global infrastructure projects, Rao has come a long way.

Globalisation benefited LDCs least: UN

Globalisation benefited LDCs least: UN

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The world's poorest nations have benefitted the least from globalisation and yet suffered the most from the phenomenal downsides, United Nations General Assembly President Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa said.

15-year-old girl arrested for terror offence in UK

15-year-old girl arrested for terror offence in UK

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command arrested the teenager on allegations of preparation of terrorism under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, the Met police said.

Europa League: Burnley's progress adds urgency to transfer dealings

Europa League: Burnley's progress adds urgency to transfer dealings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Burnley reached the Europa League third qualifying round with a 3-1 win over Aberdeen after extra time at Turf Moor on Thursday but now face another tough battle to increase their squad size.

Pole vault star Isinbayeva to retire after Rio Olympics

Pole vault star Isinbayeva to retire after Rio Olympics

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russian star pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she plans to retire after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she has her sights sets on a third Olympic gold.

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

An alternative to a small car, it is expected to be priced ex-showroom between Rs 260,000 and Rs 300,000, and will offer better mileage (more than 30 km a litre) and less pollution than a car, and will be a convenient alternative to a two-wheeler but at the same operating costs.

UEFA Cup holders Zenit knocked out by Udinese

UEFA Cup holders Zenit knocked out by Udinese

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

UEFA Cup holders Zenit St Petersburg were knocked out at the last-16 stage by Udinese on Thursday while Hamburg SV stunned Galatasaray to deny the Istanbul side the chance of a May final in their home city.

Fenerbahce sign Danny Guiza

Fenerbahce sign Danny Guiza

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Fenerbahce have signed Spain Euro 2008 winning striker Daniel Guiza from Real Mallorca in a four-year deal

Ash's item number with her ex, Viveik

Ash's item number with her ex, Viveik

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

The reason the Bachchans have agreed to be a part of the Viveik-starrer was because of Abhishek's friendship with director Apoorva Lakhia.

Tevez earns Man United late draw

Tevez earns Man United late draw

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Barcelona beat Celtic away, holders AC Milan and Arsenal drew goalless while Fenerbahce beat Spanish rivals Sevilla in Wednesday's other Champions League last 16 first-leg matches.

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard called Maria Sharapova as a 'cheater' over her return from a drugs ban and suggested the Russian should be banned for life.

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Remember the heartbreaking image of the dead 3-year-old boy washed up on a beach?

I'm no traitor, insists cleared Russian Klishina

I'm no traitor, insists cleared Russian Klishina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Long jumper Darya Klishina, the only Russian athlete cleared to compete in this summer's Olympic Games in Rio, says she does not feel a traitor.

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Signs with messages of love dotted parade routes around the world as millions took part in gay pride events from Toronto to San Francisco to Seoul.

Toro Rosso delay car debut

Toro Rosso delay car debut

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The Toro Rosso Formula One team have delayed the debut of their new car until after this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix due to a lack of spare parts.

Serena ends dominant year with WTA Championship crown

Serena ends dominant year with WTA Championship crown

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Serena Williams capped off a season to remember by capturing her fourth WTA Championship title with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 win over Li Na on Sunday.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat won her second consecutive gold in 53kg

Doha to host WTA Tour finale

Doha to host WTA Tour finale

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Doha will host the 2008-2010 WTA Tour season-ending championships, the most prestigious event on the women's tennis circuit.

Want to bury him in Medina: Khashoggi's sons want his body back

"Want to bury him in Medina": Khashoggi's sons want his body back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Authorities in Turkey are still searching for Khashoggi's remains. Last week, the Turkish chief prosecutor's office said the 60-year-old's body was dismembered after he was strangled, while the Washington Post reported investigators were looking into the theory that the body was dissolved in acid.

Unbeaten Arsenal and Liverpool set for clash

Unbeaten Arsenal and Liverpool set for clash

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Arsenal are on a roll having won their last 12 matches in all competitions, while Liverpool smarting from a defeat in the Champions League.

More billionaires in Moscow than in New York

More billionaires in Moscow than in New York

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Moscow is home to 74 billionaires with an average wealth of $5.9 billion each, placing it above New York, while Russia is second only to the United States in the number of super rich according to Forbes magazine's latest annual rich list. As compared to Moscow's 74, New York has 71 billionaires, followed by London with 36, Istanbul with 34, and Hong Kong with 30.

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Airline to deploy around 50 planes in the next seven months

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM is now scheduled to travel to Malaysia next week and to China on November 3 to seek financial assistance from the two friendly countries.