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How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Argentina captain turns 31 in a few days and may be playing his last World Cup. He would need to win it to rival fellow great Diego Maradona for the eternal love of his compatriots.

Bologna's Diamanti relieves pressure on under-fire Pioli

Bologna's Diamanti relieves pressure on under-fire Pioli

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A long-range strike from Alessandro Diamanti helped struggling Bologna beat Genoa 1-0 and move out of the relegation zone, relieving some of the pressure on manager Stefano Pioli.

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face an entirely different beast in the form of Egypt, who should be revitalised by the return of their talismanic striker Mohamed Salah.

BMW target F1 title with new car

BMW target F1 title with new car

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Poland's Robert Kubica gave BMW-Sauber's new Formula One car its track debut on Tuesday as his team limbered up for a first serious assault on the championship.

Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney

Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic overcame the distraction of two violent thunderstorms to beat Croatia's Mario Ancic 6-3 6-4 on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the Sydney International.

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could leave one side fighting for their tournament lives in the Group of Death.

10 iPhone 7 features that will blow you away

10 iPhone 7 features that will blow you away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

RIP headphone jack, hello Super Mario Bros. Welcome, beautiful!

Rupee continues to rule firm, quotes at 61.64 Vs dollar

Rupee continues to rule firm, quotes at 61.64 Vs dollar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Weakness of dollar in the overseas market also boosted the rupee value, a forex dealer said.

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The latest Jungle Book film promises Sherlock fans a surprise.

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The 55 teams have been divided into 10 groups of five or six, and the top two teams in each qualify directly.

PICS: Juve, PSG, Bayern seal last 16 berths

PICS: Juve, PSG, Bayern seal last 16 berths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

A round-up of Wednesday's league stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.

How US is planning to deal with Zika threat ahead of Rio Olympics

How US is planning to deal with Zika threat ahead of Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) will ask two infectious disease experts to advise potential members of their Rio 2016 Olympic Games team who are concerned about the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil.

Bus transporting journalists at Rio Games hit by gunfire

Bus transporting journalists at Rio Games hit by gunfire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A bus carrying journalists at the Rio Games was hit by gunfire on a highway between Olympic venues on Tuesday, witnesses said. No one was seriously injured in the incident. The bus was making its way from the Games basketball venue to the main Olympic park when, according to passengers, two shots were heard hitting the vehicle. Windows shattered and flying glass left two people with minor lacerations.

Bangladesh cricketers escape New Zealand mosque shooting

Bangladesh cricketers escape New Zealand mosque shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Bangladesh cricket team was arriving for prayers at the mosque when the shooting occurred but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters.

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

A sharp increase in police killings has cast "a shadow of death" over Rio de Janeiro as it prepares to host the Olympic Games, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

Ancic begins grass season on a high

Ancic begins grass season on a high

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Big Croatian Mario Ancic dispatched ninth seed Fernando Verdasco 7-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Queen's Club ATP tournament.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

PIX: 'Brazilians are very passionate, very vocal, very loud'

PIX: 'Brazilians are very passionate, very vocal, very loud'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Brazilians brought a soccer fan's raucous attitude to the Rio Games on Monday, wildly cheering their own athletes, booing and mocking opponents -- and creating uncomfortable moments for Olympic athletes unaccustomed to no-holds-barred partisanship.

EPL: Balotelli admits finding tough to play lead role at Liverpool

EPL: Balotelli admits finding tough to play lead role at Liverpool

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Mario Balotelli admits he is struggling to adapt to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' tactics as he seeks to open his Premier League account for his new club.

Kuhn names Swiss squad

Kuhn names Swiss squad

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Patrick Mueller's decision to leave Olympique Lyon without permission to play for his national team last week was rewarded on Wednesday with a place in Switzerland's 23-man squad for Euro 2008.

BMW to keep an eye on Vettel

BMW to keep an eye on Vettel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

BMW-Sauber say they will keep a close eye on the progress of Formula One's youngest race winner Sebastian Vettel after losing him to Toro Rosso last season. Vettel, the first German to win a Grand Prix since seven times champion Michael Schumacher retired in 2006, made his race debut with BMW-Sauber at last season's US Grand Prix.

It's in to flaunt a private label

It's in to flaunt a private label

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

From apparel, healthcare products and furnishings to consumer items like soaps, private labels are making their presence felt in a variety of retail items. Though private labels are late entrants, they are catching up fast. In the last couple of years, private labels have seen unprecedented growth with the entry of retailers such as Future Group, Shopper's Stop and Vishal Megamart.

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Football PHOTOS: Juventus beat Napoli in dramatic match

Football PHOTOS: Juventus beat Napoli in dramatic match

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Juventus raced into a 2-0 halftime lead after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was sent off in the 25th minute. The visitors then had Pjanic dismissed and Napoli's Jose Callejon pulled one back before Insigne let the Turin side off the hook.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

How retailers are attracting more customers

How retailers are attracting more customers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Franz Giovanni, Mario Zignotti, Richmond and Ascot. Foreign brands for menswear? Not really. You could pick up these designer clothes from a Westside or a Shopper's Stop. At affordable prices too. It's not only for apparel that retailers creating their own lines; whether its for air fresheners or 'atta', they're putting out their own brands.

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

You should be proud despite defeat, Croatia coach tells players

You should be proud despite defeat, Croatia coach tells players

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'But that in no way diminishes France's win. Maybe we were a bit unlucky, in the first six games we were favoured by luck'

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Ferrari's times were eye-catching, and quicker than anything from last year's weather-affected first four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya.

'Sania needs to put in that extra effort'

'Sania needs to put in that extra effort'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Legendary tennis coach Bob Brett says Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza must work on her fitness to become a top-20 player.

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Before her fame monsters around the world, this iconic pop star is the mother of the freakiest fashion inventions you'd have ever laid eyes on!

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive.

Federer sets up Safin showdown

Federer sets up Safin showdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The world number one outgunned, out-thought and ultimately outclassed Croatia's Mario Ancic 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 to reach his 17th Grand Slam semi-final in a row.

Safin sets up Federer showdown, Nadal beats Murray

Safin sets up Federer showdown, Nadal beats Murray

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Champion Roger Federer banished menacing storm clouds on Wednesday to set up a tantalising Wimbledon semi-final date with Marat Safin.

2 Americans, Briton win Medicine Nobel

2 Americans, Briton win Medicine Nobel

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Americans Mario R Capecchi and Oliver Smithies and Briton Martin J Evans won the 2007 Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday.

Federer serious about Ancic challenge

Federer serious about Ancic challenge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Roger Federer is unlikely to make the same mistake as in 2002, when he was stunned in Wimbledon's first round after taking lofty Croat Mario Ancic for granted.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

Podolski spark is lighting up Germany again

Podolski spark is lighting up Germany again

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The 23-year-old has reinvented himself as a midfielder to great effect, scoring three times and playing a key role in the quarter-final win over Portugal.