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Veteran Kannada writer Ananthamurthy dies at 81

Veteran Kannada writer Ananthamurthy dies at 81

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Jnanpith awardee and renowned Kannada writer UR Ananthamurthy died at a hospital in Bangalore, where he was undergoing treatment for kidney failure. The 81-year-old was said to be in critical condition and was on multi-monitor support. He was hospitalised for infection and fever 10 days ago.

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship qualifiers.

Obama must beware tiger he is trying to tame

Obama must beware tiger he is trying to tame

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

At a recent White House meeting, Paul Volcker, the 81-year-old former chairman of the Fed and a part-time adviser to Barack Obama, said the president should delay revamping the US regulatory system until he had quelled the financial crisis.

Women's T20 WC: Richa in line for Player of Tournament

Women's T20 WC: Richa in line for Player of Tournament

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Richa was only dismissed twice in five innings and scored at a strike-rate exceeding 130.

Real great Di Stefano honoured

Real great Di Stefano honoured

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano was honoured by world football's governing bodies, his former club and fellow players in an emotive celebration of his life in Madrid on Sunday.

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The disgrace is compounded by the fact that the 81-year-old self-styled godman is already serving a life sentence in a Jodhpur jail for raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

Bal Thackeray declines 'coronation' ceremony

Bal Thackeray declines 'coronation' ceremony

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

The intention, of formally coronating Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray as Hinduhridaysamrat (Emperor of Hindu hearts), may have been genuine but the man himself has nixed the plan.

Opposed 'vindictive politics' against Modi during UPA days: Pawar

Opposed 'vindictive politics' against Modi during UPA days: Pawar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The 81-year-old parliamentarian said in internal meetings of the UPA, he used to tell everybody present that even if there were differences between them and Modi and his party BJP, one should not forget that he was a chief minister.

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Lyon finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship in 2021-23 as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps, but Brook in undeterred.

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Keshav Govind Vyas is the reason his grandsons chose to join the armed forces.

Asaram gets life term in 2013 rape case; court says his crime very serious

Asaram gets life term in 2013 rape case; court says his crime very serious

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The court had acquitted six other accused, including Asaram's wife Laxmiben, their daughter, and four disciples who were accused of aiding and abetting the crime, for want of evidence, the prosecution said.

Kohli, Rohit end year on top of ICC ODI rankings

Kohli, Rohit end year on top of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli reaffirmed his supreme status by finishing as the leading run-getter in 2019.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lived up to expectations as they secured medals for India with quarter-final wins, alongside two other home boxers at the Women's Boxing World Championships.

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Liverpool kicked off the new year three points clear atop the English Premier League standings with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.

'Schools cannot compel students to disclose caste'

'Schools cannot compel students to disclose caste'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The bench, however, dismissed a PIL filed by an 81-year-old freedom fighter, Salemvelu Gandhi alias Velu, from Tamil Nadu who sought a complete ban on "caste disclosure" forms circulated by schools to students during admissions.

Heidfeld makes quick start to year

Heidfeld makes quick start to year

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Williams hopeful Nick Heidfeld was fastest at the start of what could be a decisive five-day test programme with the Formula One team in southern Spain on Monday.

Doctor donates $20 million to Kerala village

Doctor donates $20 million to Kerala village

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Dr Kumar Bahuleyan was born in a poor Dalit family in Chemmanakar. He moved to the US in his youth and earned millions as a neurosurgeon.

Fauja Singh in deal with Adidas

Fauja Singh in deal with Adidas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

The 92-year old India-born marathoner will feature an advertising campaign that involves David Beckham, Jonny Wilkinson and Laila Ali.

WC PHOTOS: Pakistan see off plucky Netherlands for winning start

WC PHOTOS: Pakistan see off plucky Netherlands for winning start

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

De Leede ripped through the Pakistan line-up taking 4-62 and Colin Ackerman claimed 2-39 after the Netherlands won the toss and decided to bowl, but Rizwan (68) and Shakeel (68) ensured the Asian side made 286 in 49 overs.

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rahul was given a test on collecting the ball outside off-stump, and the 31-year-old also managed to crouch for the entire duration of training without much discomfort.

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

India's Game-Changers In Vizag!

India's Game-Changers In Vizag!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Young turks Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill made the difference with the bat, while Jasprit Bumrah was devastating with the ball.

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Rediff.com15 May 2022

India's women boxers Nitu (48kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the IBA World Championships in Istanbul, after registering contrasting victories on Saturday.

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a damaging report ahead of the November 5 polls, a special United States counsel has said that President Joe Biden 'willfully' mishandled classified documents as a private citizen but concluded that it would be difficult to convict him as he comes across as an 'elderly man with a poor memory'.

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

Is Ram Jethmalani retiring?

Is Ram Jethmalani retiring?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

A signboard outside his house reads: 'I am not taking any new court matters but welcome for anything else.' Jethmalani is probably planning his retirement from active legal practice.

Holi special: When widows from Vrindavan made gulaal for Modi

Holi special: When widows from Vrindavan made gulaal for Modi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

They delivered 11 earthern pots of the organic colours to the prime minister's home.

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide struck his third first-class century and his second of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

Former football Olympian Hakim tests positive for COVID-19

Former football Olympian Hakim tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Distinguished footballer and Dhyan Chand Awardee Syed Shahid Hakim has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at a quarantine centre in Hyderabad.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad on Saturday.

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Player of the Match Shardul Thakur ticked all the boxes and was lauded by KKR skipper Nitish Rana for his counter-attacking knock.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

Titans take on Knight Riders, eye third straight win

Titans take on Knight Riders, eye third straight win

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Defending champions Gujarat Titans will be eyeing a hat-trick of victories, while Kolkata Knight Riders, fresh from their decimation of Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be keen to show that win was not a flash in the pan when the two sides clash in the IPL in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

MI vs CSK: Turning Point: Varma-Shokeen Partnership

MI vs CSK: Turning Point: Varma-Shokeen Partnership

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Mumbai won with 31 balls to spare, only the five time IPL winners's third win in 12 IPL 2022 games. CSK slumped to their eighth defeat, ending their slim hopes of making it to the last four.