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'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

Indian markets worst Asian performers in Dec

Indian markets worst Asian performers in Dec

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Sensex, Nifty have lost about 6%, against 0.5-5% decline in other key Asian indices.

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson have called on England to be ruthless in their attacking play during their Euro 2016 knockout clash with Iceland in Nice on Monday.

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The HI president also said that a committee has been formed to decide on the fate of the coach and it will take a decision on Friday. He said he has no ego problem and if the committee feels the coach should continue, he would himself go to The Netherlands to bring him back.

Sipaeya, Mankad to clash in semis

Sipaeya, Mankad to clash in semis

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The other semi-final in the ITF Futures tournament will pit Pakistan's Aisam ul-Haq Qureshi and qualifier Sergei Krotiouk of Russia.

Indian-born Dutch skater in Mumbai in search of biological parents

Indian-born Dutch skater in Mumbai in search of biological parents

Rediff.com9 May 2018

It has taken Das and her twin sister 32 years to visit India. The two sisters were just eight months old when they were adopted by a Dutch couple who raised them "like any proud parent would".

India eyeing maiden Jr Asia Cup crown

India eyeing maiden Jr Asia Cup crown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

India are the defending junior world champions but haven't won the Asian title.

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Interim manager Guus Hiddink was satisfied with Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Monday, especially as the Premier League champions played without a recognised striker.

Bopanna has to be consistent: Krishnan

Bopanna has to be consistent: Krishnan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

India's Davis Cup captain lauded the youngster's showing in the match against Holland but said he needs to maintain a level of consistency.

Doval heads to Paris to fine-tune response to terror attacks

Doval heads to Paris to fine-tune response to terror attacks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The NSA will meet with officials of the French external intelligence agency to forge a very close counter-terrorism relationship with India, reveals Rajeev Sharma.

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

Prakash Amritraj included in Davis Cup team

Prakash Amritraj included in Davis Cup team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Chairman of selectors Shyam Minotra said Amritraj, the highest ranked Indian on the ATP at 317, deserved to be in the team.

McCullum can never forgive Cairns over match-fixing saga

McCullum can never forgive Cairns over match-fixing saga

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has insisted that he can never forgive his ex-team-mate Chris Cairns after the latter effectively lobbied to destroy his credibility over match-fixing allegations. Cairns had been linked to match-fixing following statements by Stephen Fleming and McCullum. However, he was cleared of any wrongdoing in a court of law and by the ICC's anti-corruption unit. McCullum, who had told the jury that Cairns had approached him three times in total over fixing a match, insisted that he felt as if his character had come under-fire during the prejury trial.

God willing, we'll lift the Champions Trophy

God willing, we'll lift the Champions Trophy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Indian hockey chief coach Rajinder Singh on India's chances at the elite six-nation tournament.

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered an early jolt, losing to his former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the second round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Paris climate change agreement is a victory for climate justice, India has said.

Anand finishes 9th in London Classic; Carlsen wins

Anand finishes 9th in London Classic; Carlsen wins

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Anish Giri of Holland to finish ninth in the London Classic while Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the event. Reigning world champion Carlsen also won the Grand Chess Tour after winning the Classic on a lucky final day for him.

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Grandmaster S P Sethuraman continued with his dream run and played out a fighting draw with higher ranked Anish Giri of Holland in the first game of the third round of World Chess Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Anand back in business after crushing Topalov

Anand back in business after crushing Topalov

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back from his fourth round loss and beat his former world championship challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria on Wednesday in the fifth round of London Chess Classic, the concluding edition of the Grand Chess Tour.

Anand begins defence of Corus crown

Anand begins defence of Corus crown

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

The world's 14 top-ranked players are taking part in the tournament.

Vishy Anand draws with Svidler to stay third

Vishy Anand draws with Svidler to stay third

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand missed out on some fine chances and drew with Russian Peter Svidler in the seventh round of 10th Tal Memorial International chess tournament in Moscow.

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Li Chao of China to slip to the third position at the end of the third round of the 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament, in Moscow.

Smit shocks fifth seed Sipaeya

Smit shocks fifth seed Sipaeya

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

The victory gave the Dutchman a place in the semi-finals of the ITF Futures tournament along with unseeded Vinod Sridhar, Ajay Ramaswami and second seed Harsh Mankad.

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand crashed through the defences of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan to jump to joint lead after the end of the second round of 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament in Moscow.

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Sushil took a minute and 20 seconds to defeat Johannes Botha of South Africa on technical superiority to claim his third successive gold medal at the Games.

Islamic State threatens New York in new video

Islamic State threatens New York in new video

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The slick clip features shots of yellow taxis and crowds in Times Square and Herald Square in Manhattan, with vibrant French music playing in the background -- a nod to the Paris terror attacks on Friday.

Cocktails, holidays in the sun: Inside the life of Paris attack bomber

Cocktails, holidays in the sun: Inside the life of Paris attack bomber

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Chilling new images have emerged of suicide bomber Bilal Hadfi, who blew himself up outside the Stade de France during the deadly Paris attacks on Friday, which killed 132 people.

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Leaders from 70 countries, including United States President Barack Obama and Arab politicians, gathered in Jerusalem on Friday to bid farewell to one of the last leaders of Israel's founding generation and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres as his funeral began amid unprecedented security.

SAD-BJP will score a hat-trick in Punjab polls: Harsimrat Badal

SAD-BJP will score a hat-trick in Punjab polls: Harsimrat Badal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The SAD MP from Bathinda said the alliance will be voted back because it had worked hard for the future of the state on an agenda of "development, development and yet more development".

Prakash will be fit for Davis Cup: Vijay

Prakash will be fit for Davis Cup: Vijay

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

'He has injured his knee tendon. It is not serious and he will be fit to play in the Davis Cup,' Prakash's father Vijay Amritraj said.

With Rafale deal stuck, Germany says Eurofighter option ready

With Rafale deal stuck, Germany says Eurofighter option ready

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

It asserted that the jets are 'good' both in terms of quality and price.

Why the Rafale deal will be a game-changer for India

Why the Rafale deal will be a game-changer for India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

India's enemies be warned: The Rafale deal will bring a sea change in India's defence preparedness.

Champions Trophy team announced

Champions Trophy team announced

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

Deedar Singh was the lone new face in place of an indisposed Sandeep Michael.

IHF win bid for 2005 Champions Trophy

IHF win bid for 2005 Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The 27th edition of the prestigious tournament will be held in November-December, in Chennai.

4 reasons why McCullum was shocked when Cairns approached him for fixing

4 reasons why McCullum was shocked when Cairns approached him for fixing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has revealed before a court in London that he felt shocked when his idol, Chris Cairns, approached him regarding fixing a match.

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is just 13 years old but the boy is already going places and this was his second win against a 2700 Grandmaster.

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is back and they have announced its finalists. In addition to providing some light-hearted relief, the competition also aims to highlight the important message of wildlife conservation. From shopping responsibly by avoiding plastics and palm oil to restricting water use at home, this year's contest is aimed at making people think about the animals on the planet - as well as laughing at them. The winners will be announced on November 13.

Bon appetit Mr Modi!

Bon appetit Mr Modi!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'Make in India' will be central to Mr Modi's visit to Europe and Canada. It is difficult to predict what will happen with the Rafale deal, but if it goes through, it will undoubtedly become the 'Mother' of all 'Make in India' projects,' says Claude Arpi.