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Bihar police bill passed by assembly amid unprecedented chaos

Bihar police bill passed by assembly amid unprecedented chaos

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Unprecedented chaos erupted inside the Bihar assembly on Tuesday when police was called inside to assist the marshals in evicting unruly opposition members who tried to physically prevent the Speaker from taking his Chair.

'I am amazed at the rise of Formula One in India'

'I am amazed at the rise of Formula One in India'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Amazed to see the rapid rise of Formula One in India, McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton said the F1 race here could become one of the best of the year given the country's potential.

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Ultimately, people will revolt at one time or the other.' 'You cannot feed the public with cultural issues forever.'

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

In a solid start, the Indian ace started off with as many as six drawn games and ended with three decisive games in a row. But for his loss against Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, the Indian ace could have been at the helm in the strongest chess tournament of the year.

Anand sights fourth Amber title

Anand sights fourth Amber title

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

The Indian ace has a three-point lead over his nearest rivals after beating Loek Van Wely in the ninth round.

Morozevich checks Anand's march

Morozevich checks Anand's march

Rediff.com26 Mar 2005

The Russian held the Indian ace in both blindfold and rapid games in the sixth round of the Amber chess tournament.

Anand begins with a bang

Anand begins with a bang

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

The Indian ace scored a resounding victory over Alexei Shirov in the blindfold game at the Amber chess tournament.

'Clear first' may be tough for Anand

'Clear first' may be tough for Anand

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Having started off badly, the defending champion may find it difficult to keep sole possession of his crown at the Amber tournament.

'Shamita started yelling at Raqesh'

'Shamita started yelling at Raqesh'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

'Once Shamita and Nishant were fighting over something.' 'Raqesh was also there.' 'She tells him, "Raqesh, ask him to shut up" and Raqesh does not waste a second and tells Nishant to shut up.'

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

India chess ace Vishwanathan Anand said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year. "This year (2016) my performance in tournaments has been basically very steady. I have recovered almost all the points from the start of the year and I was plus one in St Louis, in Moscow, in London. Ialso won couple of rapid events. I have something to build on because plus one should not be the extent of it, but at-least that is satisfactory compared to last year," he told reporters.

HUL soaps away the Co2 footprint

HUL soaps away the Co2 footprint

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

At the grand global policy-making level, the Indian government is heatedly arguing with the developed world over its share of stringent new carbon emission reductions.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying

F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Formula One qualifying will be halted under "double-yellow" conditions starting during this weekend's German Grand Prix in a tightening of rules aimed at avoiding a repeat of the controversy surrounding Nico Rosberg's pole in Hungary.

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Leaders must lead, not go missing

Leaders must lead, not go missing

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Our government has failed the country on several counts. All this must change for India to redeem itself in six months, says Naushad Forbes.

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, along with his disciples, paid obeisance to the idols on their respective chariots.

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The first diesel car from Maruti Suzuki, Celerio diesel is pitted against Hyundai Grand i10, Ford Figo and Chevrolet Beat.

Will Formula One return to India?

Will Formula One return to India?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

F1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey reiterated that Asia is a "tremendously" important region for the sport and India figures in their scheme of things for the future, if not now, with the calendar already packed till next year.

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'At the current time, we should be vaccinating all those who are potentially going to get more severe illness, before we start vaccinating very young individuals.'

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

In the women's section being held simultaneously, the Indians came back strongly to beat Poland 3-1 aided by victories from D Harika and Tania Sachdev on board two and three. Its surprising that Tania Sachdev was rested in the previous round when the Indian team drew with Serbia, losing on last two boards.

F1: Championship leader Hamilton in holiday mood after Hungarian victory

F1: Championship leader Hamilton in holiday mood after Hungarian victory

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The four-time world champion's fifth win of the season for Mercedes left him on 213 points to 189 for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who finished second, and relishing the prospect of a stress-free family holiday.

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The credit for managing Trump should go to Modi.' 'Biden is a predictable and rational person with plenty of administrative experience,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries greeted the people on Lord Jagannath's annual car festival.

Eye in the sky.... Here's what to expect at Aero India 2017

Eye in the sky.... Here's what to expect at Aero India 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Starting Tuesday, the four-day Aero India 2017 event will kick off which will feature several state-of-the-art aircraft. Here's a tiny preview of what's to come.

How important is money to you? Take this test

How important is money to you? Take this test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The connection that we have with money will define how it moves into and out of our lives.

Djokovic back as No. 1 after Nadal withdraws in Paris

Djokovic back as No. 1 after Nadal withdraws in Paris

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old, who has not played since retiring injured in the US Open semi-finals, cited an abdominal injury.

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

With funds from SoftBank, Delhivery plans to rapidly scale up its reach from 15,000 pin codes to 20,000 by the June quarter of 2019-20.

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The prime minister's tough talk assumed significance in view of protests against the CAA in various parts of the country.

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

When tragedy struck Hajj pilgrims in Mecca

When tragedy struck Hajj pilgrims in Mecca

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Here's a look at some deadly hajj-related incidents in the recent past.

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Demi Lovato was hospitalised after possible overdose.

Bollywood's Top 10 FLOPS of 2016

Bollywood's Top 10 FLOPS of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Kya Kool Hai Hum 3, Mirzya and Mohenjo Daro make the list.

Anand wins all sections at Amber

Anand wins all sections at Amber

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Vishwanathan Anand encored his 1997 triumph winning all the three titles 'rapid, blindfold and combined' at stake

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Anand starts with two draws

Anand starts with two draws

Rediff.com21 Mar 2004

Three-time champion Anand was held by world No. 4 Peter Svidler in the 13th Amber Blindfold and Rapid Chess tournament.

Anand seals Amber crown

Anand seals Amber crown

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

The Indian ace drew with Peter Svidler in the penultimate round and took an unassailable lead over his nearest rivals.

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

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

PHOTOS: Lakhs throng Puri for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

PHOTOS: Lakhs throng Puri for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

An estimated 9 lakh devotees witnessed the world famous 'Ratha Yatra' of Lord Jagannath on Wednesday with religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie amid tight security.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856