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Soccer PIX: Milan held by Sassuolo; PSG thrash St Etienne

Soccer PIX: Milan held by Sassuolo; PSG thrash St Etienne

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Serie A witnessed some breath-taking football action, especially when AC Milan could not convert the umpteen chances they had against Sassuolo while Inter went to top. In Ligue 1 action, all the star players found the net for PSG. Here are images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Amazon boss wears worker's cap

Amazon boss wears worker's cap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

According to Silicon Alley Insider, Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive, Amazon.com, is working at a company distribution centre in Lexington, Kentucky, this week. His motto is to spend time with hourly employees to see what they do and hear their comments on work.

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador embassy in Knightsbridge in central London since 2012 when he was granted political asylum.

Bhupathi-Knowles win opener

Bhupathi-Knowles win opener

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and his partner Mark Knowles of the Bahamas defeated South African duo Wesley Moodie and Jeff Coetzee 6-2, 6-3 in their first group league match of the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai on Sunday.

Lyon charged by ICC for AB de Villiers send-off

Lyon charged by ICC for AB de Villiers send-off

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

After he whipped off the bails to run out AB de Villiers, Nathan Lyon leapt over him in celebration, dropping the ball on his opponent before joining his team mates in a jig of joy.

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The top five most trusted brands are Samsung Mobiles, Sony, LG, Nokia and Tata.

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The announcement comes days after Trump and his Russian counterpart held their maiden summit in Helsinki on Monday.

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Coming out in support of Andrew Symonds, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has criticised the exclusion of the troubled all-rounder from the national squad.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

John Travolta's son passes away

John Travolta's son passes away

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Hollywood star John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston went through a traumatic weekend when their 16-year-old son Jett passed away on January 2.

'Weirdest' New Year's resolutions revealed

'Weirdest' New Year's resolutions revealed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

How weird can you get with your New Year resolutions? Here are some of the weirdest New Year resolutions from across the world.

England fined for slow over-rate

England fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

As if losing the Test series against India was not enough, England's cricket team was on Wednesday fined five per cent of its match fee while skipper Kevin Pietersen was docked 10 per cent of his earnings for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first match in Chennai.

Dell launches 10 new laptop models

Dell launches 10 new laptop models

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The computer giant unveils 10 new laptops to get ahead of the shift away from desktops.

Of kisses and selfies: Family time for US players after World Cup win

Of kisses and selfies: Family time for US players after World Cup win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Here are precious family moments that the players stole after their historic victory...

Harbhajan cleared of monkey business

Harbhajan cleared of monkey business

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe ruled out action against the bowler, who is alleged to have made monkey gestures towards crowd at the SCG during the first final of the CB Tri-series against Australia.

Bhupathi-Knowles in Memphis semis

Bhupathi-Knowles in Memphis semis

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

The top seeds beat Igor Kunitsyn and Jeff Thomas 6-3, 6-2 to enter the semi-final of the Memphis Open.

India complaint about being provoked

India complaint about being "provoked"

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The Indian team has filed a written complaint with Match Referee Jeff Crowe and threatened to take a "befitting action" if it is repeated.

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!

Ponting is crap as captain: Thomson

Ponting is crap as captain: Thomson

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Ricky Ponting is "crap" as captain, never deserved to get the job and has not improved a bit in the five years at the helm, said pace legend Jeff Thomson in a scathing attack on the Australian skipper just days ahead of the Ashes.

Amazon chief calls on PM

Amazon chief calls on PM

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

He plans to open up data centre in India.

Enhance productivity to reduce poverty: UN

Enhance productivity to reduce poverty: UN

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The report also said that the productivity gap between the industrialised region and most others remains wide, even as productivity levels have been on the rise over the past decade worldwide.

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

As if the 140-run pounding was not bad enough, Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was on Wednesday fined 20 per cent of his match fee, and his teammates docked 10 per cent for slow over-rate against India in the ongoing tri-series. ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe imposed the fine after Pakistan were found two overs short of its target when time allowances were taken into consideration.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Walt Disney staff were reportedly replaced with Indians holding H-1B.

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

British tennis star Andy Murray came out in support of Scottish independence on Thursday, just hours before millions of his fellow Scots voted in a referendum on whether to end the 307-year union with England.

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

After the game, Kathy Hollins, Lloyd's future mother-in-law, said watching her son's fiancee was: "Like a high. You don't even need drugs ... She's so awesome, she just doesn't give up."

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho captures classic moments from the planet's greatest sports competition: The FIFA World Cup.

Vista security threats to rise in 2008

Vista security threats to rise in 2008

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system will face increasing security threats, according to McAfee Avert Labs predictions for top 10 security threats in 2008. With security vulnerabilities doubling in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) this year, McAfee expects a 50 per cent increase in VoIP-related threats in 2008. The technology is still new and defence strategies lagging.

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The Supreme Court is currently not in session, but can take emergency cases.

Arnold stars as Chennai Superstars win

Arnold stars as Chennai Superstars win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Defending champions Chennai Superstars beat the Kolkata Tigers by 4 wickets in the the Edelweiss 20s Challenge match that went down to the last over at the Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad on Monday. Russel Arnold was declared the man of the match for his magnificent unbeaten knock of 66 runs.

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The International Cricket Council announced on Monday that Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, has been given an official warning under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process following the third Test between India and South Africa.

Pele backs new coach Tite to help Brazil win elusive Olympic gold

Pele backs new coach Tite to help Brazil win elusive Olympic gold

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Brazil's failure to claim an Olympic soccer gold medal, the one major tournament they have never won, is all because Pele never played in the competition, the soccer great joked on Thursday.

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Doval will meet US Defence Secretary James Mattis on March 24, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters, adding that they are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues and those related to the defence relationship.

First Look: Scotland's first Asian lawmaker

First Look: Scotland's first Asian lawmaker

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Lawmaker Bashir Ahmed took oath at a swearing in ceremony in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Agassi, Armstrong, Ali team up for charity push

Agassi, Armstrong, Ali team up for charity push

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

A group of 12 elite sports stars including Muhammad Ali, Andre Agassi and Lance Armstrong on Wednesday launched a charitable organization aimed at helping athletes do philanthropic work.

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Australia captain Steve Smith was fined 60 perc ent of his match fee for a slow over rate in his first Test as skipper in a four-wicket victory in the second Test against India in Brisbane.

Rising temp = More storms and tornadoes

Rising temp = More storms and tornadoes

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The study is the first to estimate how a storm's strength will change in a warming climate.

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In major embarrassment for the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the International Cricket Council rated the track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Nagpur, on which the third Test between India and South Africa was played, as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'