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Coke launches digital magazine

Coke launches digital magazine

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Coca-Cola Company on Thursday replaced its corporate website with Coca-Cola Journey, which is a digital magazine that focuses on social causes and company news.

Tal Memorial: Anand beats Morozevich in Rd 3

Tal Memorial: Anand beats Morozevich in Rd 3

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back from the disappointing results of the past two rounds to defeat Russian Alexander Morozevich in a positional skirmish in the third round of the Tal Memorial chess tournament now in progress in Moscow.

Tal Memorial chess: Anand stunned by Caruana

Tal Memorial chess: Anand stunned by Caruana

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a disappointing start, suffering a rare defeat against Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the first round of the Tal Memorial Chess Tournament in Moscow.

Jamaican Dominique Blake banned for doping

Jamaican Dominique Blake banned for doping

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Jamaican 400 metre runner Dominique Blake was banned for six years on Thursday for a second doping offence.

Riding Retro in Delhi

Riding Retro in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Two of Triumph's most iconic motorcycles, the Thruxton and the Bonneville T100, represent a blend of style and practicality. Arup Das takes them for a spin in the national capital

Anand loses to Hao, finishes fourth in Norway Chess

Anand loses to Hao, finishes fourth in Norway Chess

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Going all out for a win to clinch the title, world champion Vishwanathan Anand suffered a heart-breaking loss at the hands of Wang Hao of China in the final round to finish a disappointing fourth in the Norway Super Chess tournament in Sandnes.

Anand crushes Topalov, moves to joint second

Anand crushes Topalov, moves to joint second

Rediff.com11 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand crushed his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to jump to the joint second spot in the Norway Chess 2013 super tournament in Sandnes.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

I have to start afresh: Harbhajan

I have to start afresh: Harbhajan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Excited to be back into the national fold after a gap of more than a year, India off spinner Harbhajan Singh has said he is aware he would have to start afresh when he takes the field against New Zealand later this month.

Anand gives Carlsen a scare as third game too is drawn

Anand gives Carlsen a scare as third game too is drawn

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand gave Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen a scare despite playing with black pieces even though the third game in the World Chess Championship ended in a long-grinding draw in Chennai on Tuesday. The third game today turned out to be a hard-fought affair lasting 51 moves after a rather sedate start that had seen the first two games ending in draws without any real excitement.

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Second seed Garbine Muguruza, bidding to add the Wimbledon crown to her French Open title, was sensationally beaten in the second round on Thursday by Slovakian qualifier Jana Cepelova 6-3, 6-2 in the shock of the tournament so far.

Scientists trace origin of destructive Russia meteor

Scientists trace origin of destructive Russia meteor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Scientists have pinpointed the origin of the giant meteor that smashed into a remote region of Russia earlier this month, injuring around 1,200 people.

Britain's LOVELY Duchess goes camping for charity

Britain's LOVELY Duchess goes camping for charity

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, didn't mind getting her hands -- or boots -- dirty when she joined schoolchildren on a camping trip on Monday.

Global brands rule the 'trust' roost

Global brands rule the 'trust' roost

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A report has crowned Nokia, Samsung and Sony with the ultimate honour of being the top three trusted brands.

Root, Tredwell prove English cricket in good hands: Giles

Root, Tredwell prove English cricket in good hands: Giles

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

In his first assignment as the limited-overs coach, Ashley Giles saw England suffer a 2-3 loss to India but he says it was 'not a disaster' and the series has been a 'good learning' experience for his 'fairly inexperienced side'.

Want to clean up your Facebook profile? Get Facewash

Want to clean up your Facebook profile? Get Facewash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The 'Facewash' app developed by researchers from Kent State University will search through a user's Facebook activity and content for items that the user may want to hide or delete.

Govt offers 17 coal blocks to PSUs

Govt offers 17 coal blocks to PSUs

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Initiating the process of allocation of coal mines, the government on Monday invited proposals from PSUs for alloting 17 blocks to them, mostly for captive power plants.

Ice and thick fog descends on UK, flights cancelled

Ice and thick fog descends on UK, flights cancelled

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Airports across United Kingdom including Europe's busiest, Heathrow, have been forced to cancel dozens of flights as ice and thick fog descended on the country overnight.

Ganguly wants to play for Kent next season

Ganguly wants to play for Kent next season

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

'A player can improve a lot in the long run by playing county cricket in England', said the Indian captain.

Indian-origin woman dies of rabies in Britain

Indian-origin woman dies of rabies in Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

An Indian-origin British woman has died of rabies after returning from India where she was bitten by a dog, becoming the first person in the United Kingdom to die due to the disease in seven years.

VIDEO: This 'One Pound Fish' song may beat Gangnam style

VIDEO: This 'One Pound Fish' song may beat Gangnam style

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

A Pakistani fish seller in the UK may soon be as popular as Gangnam Style star Psy, with his catchy song to attract customers notching up more than 3.6 million views on Youtube and landing him a record music deal.

The Critic Versus The Fanboy: Debating Batman vs Superman

The Critic Versus The Fanboy: Debating Batman vs Superman

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Raja Sen hated Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice and debates his reasons with Satyajit Chetri, who totally loved it.

MotoGP: Pedrosa stays in the hunt with Japan win

MotoGP: Pedrosa stays in the hunt with Japan win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Honda's Dani Pedrosa kept his slim MotoGP title hopes alive by beating fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo to win the Japanese Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday.

Coke succession plan sees Kini as India head

Coke succession plan sees Kini as India head

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Currently, Kini is vice-president (marketing) for Coca-Cola's global juice business.

Gayle 175 not out: 100 off 30 balls; 150 off 53

Gayle 175 not out: 100 off 30 balls; 150 off 53

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Chris Gayle broke and established many new records with his big-hitting in the game against Pune Warriors India. We take a look at some of them.

Harbhajan shines for Essex with 7-wicket match haul

Harbhajan shines for Essex with 7-wicket match haul

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was back in his element as he had match-haul of seven wickets (4/91 & 3/62) for Essex against Glamorgan in an English county game, which ended at the Castle Park Ground, in Colchester, on Saturday.

U-19 WC: Ravikant's fiver helps India enter quarters

U-19 WC: Ravikant's fiver helps India enter quarters

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Medium pacer Ravikant Singh returned with a five-for as Indian colts thumped minnows Papua New Guinea by 107 runs to enter the quarter-finals of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, in Townsville, Australia.

World Chess Championship: Host hopes to make a smart move

World Chess Championship: Host hopes to make a smart move

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The fact that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa approved an expenditure of Rs 29 crore for the World Chess Championship between Viswanathan Anand and Norway's Magnus Carlsen to be held here points to the significance the event has for the state government.

UK honour killing: Pak-origin parents jailed for life

UK honour killing: Pak-origin parents jailed for life

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

In a widely followed case of honour killing, a Pakistan-origin couple was on Friday jailed for life after being held guilty of murdering their teenaged daughter who allegedly brought shame to the family due to her westernised lifestyle.

Watch: The NEW Superman trailer

Watch: The NEW Superman trailer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Zack Snyder's Superman reboot Man Of Steel looks promising.

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Sharma was speaking to reporters after Coca Cola Co chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent met him at his office.

Coca Cola to invest $5 billion in India by 2020

Coca Cola to invest $5 billion in India by 2020

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Betting big on India, beverages giant Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it, along with partners, would more than double investments in the country to $5 billion (about Rs 28,000 crore) by 2020.

No Indian in ICC panel of umpires for upcoming season

No Indian in ICC panel of umpires for upcoming season

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

No Indian features in the International Cricket Council's umpires' panel for the 2012-13 season in which England's Nigel Llong was named the replacement for the recently-retired Billy Doctrove on Monday.

Sex And The City's Cynthia Nixon weds longtime girlfriend

Sex And The City's Cynthia Nixon weds longtime girlfriend

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The couple has been together for the last eight years.

IMAGES: The Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list!

IMAGES: The Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list!

Rediff.com2 May 2012

FHM Magazine has released its annual list of 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 -- we bring you the top 20!

New Zealand coach Wright to quit after Windies tour

New Zealand coach Wright to quit after Windies tour

Rediff.com1 May 2012

John Wright will step down as head coach of New Zealand after their tour to West Indies, the country's cricket governing body said on Tuesday. Wright, who took on the role at the end of 2010, had declined an offer to extend his contract, citing a desire to pursue other interests.

UK stabbing case: 3 Indians to appear in court on March 2

UK stabbing case: 3 Indians to appear in court on March 2

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Praveen was critically stabbed on February 10 in east London's Kent Street, Plaistow, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Indian student stabbed in London, in critical condition

Indian student stabbed in London, in critical condition

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

An Indian student, who had enrolled for an MBA in the United Kingdom, was critically stabbed in the London borough of Newham on Friday night, Scotland Yard said on Saturday. Eleven people have been arrested following the stabbing of the Indian student, who was not named by the Scotland Yard.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.