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Who invented the bicycle?

Who invented the bicycle?

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Bicycles have a long and illustrious history.

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.

Agni-III was 'partially successful': Pranab

Agni-III was 'partially successful': Pranab

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

The launch of the intermediate range ballistic missile Agni-III should be seen as a stepping stone in pushing the country towards further advances in military technology, the defence minister said.

Bosch plans yet another India unit

Bosch plans yet another India unit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Robert Bosch India Limited is scouting for a second location outside Kar

Moya set to charm Mumbai

Moya set to charm Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Former world number one and 1998 French Open champion Carlos Moya is among those who has confirmed for the event that begins on September 25.

Anand draws with Bacrot; slips to third in Grenke chess

Anand draws with Bacrot; slips to third in Grenke chess

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The five-time World champion played out his third draw on the trot as he signed peace with Etienne Bacrot of France in the third round of Grenke Chess Classic.

Anand holds Caruana in Grenke chess opener

Anand holds Caruana in Grenke chess opener

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against world No 2 Fabiano Caurana of Italy in the first round of Grenke Chess Classic in Baden-Baden, Germany. Playing his first tournament after winning the London Classic, the five-times world champion was pleasantly surprised as Caruana went for the Italian opening with white that does not find many followers in top level chess.

Trulli signs three-year extension with Toyota

Trulli signs three-year extension with Toyota

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The contract extension will keep him at the Toyota Formula One team to the end of 2009.

Australia storm into semis

Australia storm into semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

A 7-1 victory over Germany ensured them a place in the Men's Junior World Cup Hockey Tournament.

WTA rankings: Venus becomes oldest woman to enter top 10

WTA rankings: Venus becomes oldest woman to enter top 10

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

American tennis ace Venus Williams has entered the top ten of latest WTA ranking following her victory in the Zhuhai Masters in China.

Anand finishes seventh after losing to Adams at Grenke Classic

Anand finishes seventh after losing to Adams at Grenke Classic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The loss also meant a heavy slide of 15 rating points for the Indian as he slipped to ninth spot in the World Chess rankings.

Anand finally registers win in Grenke Chess Classic

Anand finally registers win in Grenke Chess Classic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got some consolation after scoring a regulation victory over David Baramidze of Germany in the sixth and penultimate round of Grenke Chess Classic, in Baden-Baden.

Cabinet okays new education policy, HRD is now education ministry

Cabinet okays new education policy, HRD is now education ministry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"The policy draft has been approved. The ministry has been renamed as education ministry," a senior HRD ministry official said. The existing NEP was framed in 1986 and revised in 1992. A new education policy was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto ahead of the 2014 general election.

Schumi expects tough fight

Schumi expects tough fight

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Ferrari's five times world champion that the first half of the season had shown how hard it was to make predictions.

Yuki, Jeevan advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Yuki, Jeevan advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

India's Yuki Bhambri and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan cleared the first hurdle in the qualifying event of the ATP Chennai Open, scoring easy wins over their compatriots in Chennai.

WTA Mumbai Open: Lisicki, Vickery crash out in Round 1

WTA Mumbai Open: Lisicki, Vickery crash out in Round 1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sabine Lisicki, the 2103 Wimbledon runner-up and former World No. 12, now on a comeback trail, found the going too tough against eighth seed Nao Hibino of Japan, losing in three sets in a first round match.

Yuki crashes out of Chennai Open qualifiers

Yuki crashes out of Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Yuki Bhambri's hopes of playing in the main round of the Aircel Chennai Open were dashed as he lost to local lad N Prasanth in the second round of the qualifiers.

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black against local star Anish Giri but slipped to joint second spot after the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess tournament, in Wijk Aan Zee, on Saturday.

Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

With his third victory in the event, Anand came back within striking distance of the leaders. His tally of six points out of ten is only one point less than Holland's Anish Giri, Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, all who have seven points apiece.

Anand plays out easy draw with Carlsen

Anand plays out easy draw with Carlsen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, the Netherlands. Settling for his sixth draw in nine games, Anand took his tally to five points and remains joint-sixth in the 14 players, 13-round tournament.

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.

Anand draws with Wei Yi to stay in joint lead

Anand draws with Wei Yi to stay in joint lead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

With his third draw in five games, the reigning world rapid champion remained in joint lead on 3.5 points and now shares the lead with Anish Giri of Holland and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On what turned out to be an easy day, Anand had to stretch himself only a little as Karjakin did not attempt any complicated warfare. The result was exchanging of pieces at regular intervals and the players signed peace in an opposite coloured Bishops endgame.

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Canadian Grandmaster Anton Kovalyov to leave the Indian on the verge of an early exit at the FIDE Chess World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle in his first open tournament in 23 years as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of French Grandmaster Adrien Demuth in the fifth round of the masters section of Gibraltar chess festival in Gibraltar on Sunday.

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Angelique Kerber showed more passion in the media centre than on the court when she crashed out of last year's WTA Finals, the German angered by the format and frustrated by her inability to win the set off an eliminated opponent she needed to advance.

Janmashtami celebrations with the Kumars!

Janmashtami celebrations with the Kumars!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Adhiban advances to third round of World chess cup

Adhiban advances to third round of World chess cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban beat Brazilian Grandmaster Alexander Fier in the second round and advance to the third round of the chess World Cup in Tromso, Norway, on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Anand, Harikrishna bow out of World Cup; Joshna in final

Sports Shorts: Anand, Harikrishna bow out of World Cup; Joshna in final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle with his form as he lost to 16-year old International Master Benjamin Gledura of Hungary in the seventh round of the Masters section of Gibraltar International Chess festival

Vishy Anand wins to keep hopes alive; Gupta, Harikrishna in joint lead

Vishy Anand wins to keep hopes alive; Gupta, Harikrishna in joint lead

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Continuing his dream run, Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta held higher-ranked compatriot Pentala Harikrishna to a draw, while Viswanathan Anand kept himself in contention with an easy victory, in the sixth round of the masters section of the Tradewise Gibraltar International Chess Festival in Gibraltar, on Monday.

'Higher education still not accessible to all'

'Higher education still not accessible to all'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Prof Pradip Narayan Ghosh, former Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Kolkata tells us how the quota system has been unable to make higher education accessible to a large section of society.

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban crashed through the defences of former women's world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria to remain in joint lead in the Masters section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival.

Bhullar sizzles for two-shot lead at Indonesia Open

Bhullar sizzles for two-shot lead at Indonesia Open

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Gaganjeet Bhullar charged into a two-shot lead at the Indonesia Open after an opening seven-under-par 64 on Thursday.

India at Asian Games: Jitu strikes gold, Shweta bags bronze on Day 1

India at Asian Games: Jitu strikes gold, Shweta bags bronze on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

India's in-form shooter Jitu Rai gave the country its first gold medal in the 17th Asian Games, cutting through a tough field to finish on top in the 50m pistol event in Incheon on Saturday.

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