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Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

KCR will continue as caretaker chief minister until the new government is formed.

Priyanka's sister act

Priyanka's sister act

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'Having taken the first step, Priyanka will do well to remember that politics is not a part-time occupation, nor is it meant for guest appearances and cameos.' 'It can't be that come June 2019 and Priyanka goes back to her cocooned life, to re-emerge five years later because the family business is in trouble again,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak can't take India's restraint granted for long: US media

Pak can't take India's restraint granted for long: US media

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

If the (Pakistani) military continues to send arms and fighters across the border, the Indian PM will have a strong justification to take action, says The Wall Street Journal.

Carlsen wins Game 5 after Anand falters

Carlsen wins Game 5 after Anand falters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

With seven games to come in the 12-game World Chess Championship match, Magnus Carlsen leads 3-2, drawing first blood in his trademark style.

Modi Sarkar's next big battle: Labour reforms

Modi Sarkar's next big battle: Labour reforms

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

With the Congress already opposed to the proposed law, regional parties might become the swing factor, says T N Ninan.

London Chess Classic: Anand draws again, to meet Adams next

London Chess Classic: Anand draws again, to meet Adams next

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand settled for his fourth draw in the London Chess Classic and almost went out of title race at the Olympia in London on Sunday.

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.

World Chess Championship: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in Game 5

World Chess Championship: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in Game 5

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Magnus Carlsen in the fifth game of the ongoing World Chess Championship in Sochi, on Friday.

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.

Anand blunders again, loses to Aronian in Grenke chess

Anand blunders again, loses to Aronian in Grenke chess

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand's woes in the Grenke Chess Classic continued as the five times world champion blundered yet again and went down to Levon Aornian of Armenia in the fifth round that concluded in Baden-Baden in Germany.

New pressure points from going global

New pressure points from going global

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Our governments are easily prone to arbitrary decisions but if you are dealing with international firms, such arbitrariness can turn back and bite you, says T N Ninan.

'I can't entertain people like Hrithik Roshan'

'I can't entertain people like Hrithik Roshan'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

'I have made enough money in my life to live in the happiness of my gambit. I don't want to buy a jet plane, I don't want to live with an entourage. So my requirement of taking my wife and children to a foreign holiday in business class is not a worry.' R Madhavan is anything but a Saala Khadoos!

'Want peace, but will give befitting reply to terrorists'

'Want peace, but will give befitting reply to terrorists'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Following the terror strike in Pathankot, reactions poured in from across the spectrum.

Candidates Chess: Anand wins in Russia, sets up Carlsen rematch

Candidates Chess: Anand wins in Russia, sets up Carlsen rematch

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Five-times world champion Viswanathan Anand proved all his critics wrong and won the Candidates Chess tournament after settling for a draw with Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the 13th and penultimate round in Khanty Mansiysk (Russia) on Saturday.

Svidler forces Anand to fourth straight draw

Svidler forces Anand to fourth straight draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a fourth consecutive draw after signing peace with Peter Svidler of Russia in the seventh round at the Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, on Friday. At the half-way stage of the tournament, Anand has 4.5 points out of a possible seven.

Zurich Chess challenge: Anand draws with Carlsen, occupies joint fourth spot

Zurich Chess challenge: Anand draws with Carlsen, occupies joint fourth spot

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Viswanathan Anand mantained his composure and played out an easy draw against reigning World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the fifth and final round of classical section at the Zurich Chess challenge on Tuesday.

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

To get three-year term as non-executive chairman from Feb; firm to create CEO's post; AGM to ratify Sanjiv Puri, Rajiv Tandon's appointment as directors

Why is Pakistan rattled?

Why is Pakistan rattled?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'Fearful of losing strategic advantage, the only option for Pakistan is to rattle its nuclear sabre!' 'Pakistan thereby hopes to play on the worldwide fear of an outbreak of nuclear war in South Asia,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'All appointments are from one family. And this is the fundamental difference between the Congress and the BJP'

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Of the 12 seats in Bastar, the Congress won eight. The BJP had secured 11 of these seats in 2008.

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

A new Reliance: Can Mukesh Ambani pull off a transformation?

A new Reliance: Can Mukesh Ambani pull off a transformation?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

At the heart of one of the biggest transformations in India's corporate history lies a plan to offer super-fast broadband services.

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

Tal memorial chess: Anand loses again; falls to 8th in world rankings

Tal memorial chess: Anand loses again; falls to 8th in world rankings

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanthan Anand's poor run continued as he suffered his second straight loss, succumbing to American Hikaru Nakamura in the sixth round of the Tal memorial Chess Tournament in Moscow.

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

It's a bold marketing move for the locally-produced light combat aircraft.

Anand seals Candidates title with effortless draw

Anand seals Candidates title with effortless draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand sealed the Candidates tournament title with an effortless draw with Peter Svidler of Russia in the 14th and final round in Khanty Mansiysk.

Candidates Chess: Anand in 54 moves draw with Topalov

Candidates Chess: Anand in 54 moves draw with Topalov

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black against former World champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the second round of the Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, on Friday.

How the govt plans to meet the fiscal deficit target

How the govt plans to meet the fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The finance ministry plans to work out its borrowing calendar.

How the IPL created India's new cricket stars

How the IPL created India's new cricket stars

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

'The impact Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, Mayank Markande, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar had on the IPL not only won hearts, but also the approval of the selectors,' says Ayaz Memon.

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Clarke now averages 16.71 for the series, the worst performer among Australia's recognised batsmen who have played more than two Tests in the series.

The 'foreign hand' in India's election 2019

The 'foreign hand' in India's election 2019

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

How will the Modi Sarkar's likely return affect other nations?

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

While he has plenty of critics at home, Rajan is a favourite among foreign investors and has been credited for bringing inflation under control.

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Even before Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in 2014, Subramanian Swamy was agitating for Rajan's removal.

World Chess: Anand, Carlsen settle for quick draw in Round 8

World Chess: Anand, Carlsen settle for quick draw in Round 8

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

After the marathon game in Round 7, five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand and defending champions Magnus Carlsen played out a quick draw in the eighth round of the World Chess Championship, now underway in Sochi, on Tuesday.

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen outwitted India's Viswanathan Anand to win the sixth game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Saturday.

Achieving 100 GW power by 2019 is a big challenge for Modi

Achieving 100 GW power by 2019 is a big challenge for Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

A pro rata expansion of that number for 100 Gw means investing that much every year.

Can Snapdeal become India's Alibaba?

Can Snapdeal become India's Alibaba?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The 24-hour delivery offer applies only to select postal codes and is not available across the country.

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.