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Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Playing his second white in the event, Anand tried the Rossolimo variation to counter Carlsen's Sicilian defense, an opening that the Norwegian chose second time against Anand in the current year.

When flying ants invaded Wimbledon

When flying ants invaded Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Wimbledon was invaded by thousands of flying ants on Wednesday, causing much annoyance to players, officials and ticket holders alike - but there was little anyone could do to drive out the pests.

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his 'ego will be destroyed' the way her Bandra home was demolished.

Meet Verve's fearless coverstar

Meet Verve's fearless coverstar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The model morphed into a goddess on the cover.

Ready to Flaunt: Deepika Look

Ready to Flaunt: Deepika Look

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Ready to Flaunt: Deepika Look

Yeah girls! You look H-A-W-T

Yeah girls! You look H-A-W-T

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A look at the models who impressed us with their red carpet appearance.

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Winner of the Lalit Kala Akademi award, Ahmedabad-based painter and photographer Harshil Patel offers a fantastic view of the walled city through his paintings and photographs for US President Donald J Trump.

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and former Bryant teammate Shaquille O'Neal were among the Basketball Hall of Famers who attended the memorial

The valour of a queen and the splendour of a fort

The valour of a queen and the splendour of a fort

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

You can get into an auto rickshaw, say, Mahal jayengey, and hop off at the Jai Mahal Palace which is the home of the Scindias who ruled Gwalior from the late 1700s to 1947.

All eyes on this Australian beauty

All eyes on this Australian beauty

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Get the latest news from the world of fashion and entertainment.

Anand closes in to title victory in Bilbao Masters

Anand closes in to title victory in Bilbao Masters

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand took a decisive step towards his second big title of the year after drawing with Ruslan Ponomariov of Ukraine in the fifth and penultimate round of the Final Masters.

Anand beaten by Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Anand beaten by Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, with a double black, suffered a surprising first round loss at the hands of Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the Sinquefield Cup, in St Louis, the United States.

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

The Favourite is the favourite at BAFTAs

The Favourite is the favourite at BAFTAs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Yorgos Lanthimos's royal drama has 12 nominations!

Vishy Anand crushes Wesley So to jump to third

Vishy Anand crushes Wesley So to jump to third

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a crushing victory against overnight leader Wesley So of United States in the fifth round of Shamkir Chess 2015 in Shamkir, Azerbaijan.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden is in full bloom

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden is in full bloom

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The Mughal Garden will be in full bloom with over 10,000 Tulip bulbs, 138 types of roses and 70 different kinds of about 5,000 seasonal flowers.

Pix: Inside a stunning goth-themed wedding

Pix: Inside a stunning goth-themed wedding

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Kat Von D looked majestic in her red goth-inspired wedding gown.

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Still shaking off the rust from a 15-month doping ban and a string of nagging injuries, the 30-year-old Sharapova needed all her skill, determination and two hours and 44 minutes to snatch victory in front of a packed Arthur Ashe stadium.

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense!

PIX: Bollywood's trendy workout wardrobe

PIX: Bollywood's trendy workout wardrobe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Take some tips from Bollywood.

Humpy held in third round

Humpy held in third round

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

The defending champion was held by seventh seed Zhao Xue of China in the World Junior chess championships.

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Here's looking at the most stylish appearance by Bollywod brigade this year!

Natasha, Candice go wild for fashion shoot!

Natasha, Candice go wild for fashion shoot!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Dear readers, don't blame us if you start gasping for breath.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 8, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 8, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand, playing black, was involved in another draw with challenger Magnus Carlsen in the eighth game of the World Chess Championship, in Chennai, on Tuesday. The sharing of points enabled the Norwegian retain the lead at 5-3, with four games still to play in the 12-games match. Following are the moves in the eighth round, with analysis and quotes.

World Cup chess: Sethuraman loses to Mamedyarov

World Cup chess: Sethuraman loses to Mamedyarov

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman went down to higher ranked Shakhriayar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the first game of the third round of World Cup of Chess now underway in Baku.

'Osama' teens attack Sikh man, mother in New York

'Osama' teens attack Sikh man, mother in New York

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Just days after a Sikh man was hit and dragged by a truck, another Sikh man and his mother were attacked in New York by a group of teenagers who called them 'Osama Bin Laden' in an apparent hate crime, sparking fresh outrage among the community members.

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A risk-taker, she'll always be remembered for her unforgettable style and daring fashion choices as a First Lady.

ED recovers diamonds, rubies from bizman Paras Mal Lodha's bank locker

ED recovers diamonds, rubies from bizman Paras Mal Lodha's bank locker

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The ED is investigating Lodha after it booked him on criminal charges for his alleged involvement in two high-profile black money cases of illegal conversion of old notes post demonetisation.

New York imam shooting suspect arrested on murder charges

New York imam shooting suspect arrested on murder charges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Oscar Morel from Brooklyn was charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon by New York police.

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton apologised on Thursday to former US tennis star James Blake, who was arrested after being wrongly identified as a suspect in a fraud ring and said he is concerned over how much force is used.

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!

Sania Mirza reaches final of US Open mixed doubles with Soares

Sania Mirza reaches final of US Open mixed doubles with Soares

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sania Mirza is in line to win her third Grand Slam title and first with new partner Bruno Soares as the top seeded pair struggled past Yung-Jan Chan and Ross Hutchins to reach the mixed doubles summit clash.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

What was life like for the confident Priyanka Chopra of today when she was a gawky teenager?

Birthday Special: Sonam Kapoor's 30 MOST STYLISH looks!

Birthday Special: Sonam Kapoor's 30 MOST STYLISH looks!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

As Sonam Kapoor turns 30, we look at her most fashionable avatars.

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the eighth and penultimate round, ending the Indian challenge in the Isle of Man International Chess tournament on Sunday.

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

World Chess Championship: It is now-or-never for Anand

World Chess Championship: It is now-or-never for Anand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Facing a point deficit with just four games to go, five time world champion Viswanathan Anand is in a now-or-never situation in the World Chess Championship match against Magnus Carlsen.

Vishy Anand stays third after playing out an easy draw

Vishy Anand stays third after playing out an easy draw

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India's Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Evgeny Tomashevsky of Russia in the sixth round to remain static in third spot in the 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament, in Moscow.

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand inched closer to clinching the Candidates Chess tournament title after settling for an easy draw as black against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the 11th round in Khanty Mansiysk.