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On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

Who has the most gold in the world?

Who has the most gold in the world?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Gold trading above $900 an ounce begs the question: Who's got the most?

Must read: Life lessons from a cancer survivor

Must read: Life lessons from a cancer survivor

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Mamta Mohandas fought a seven-year-long battle with the big C but has only inspired smile and positivity.

Hillary vows to 'fight' for every job shipped out

Hillary vows to 'fight' for every job shipped out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton vowed that if she comes to power she will fight for every single job that is being shipped out of the US. She promised her government would create millions of employment opportunities "that can't be outsourced". She blamed President George W Bush for standing by & watching as "we have lost three million manufacturing jobs since he became president". She said loopholes in the US' tax code should be plugged to stop job outsourcing.

India should grab N-deal: Chidambaram

India should grab N-deal: Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

It would be an epic waste if India lets go off the opportunities, including the end to nuclear isolation, thrown open by the civil nuclear deal with the US, feels Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

Indian among 115 arrested in US

Indian among 115 arrested in US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Babula Patel has been convicted for a sex offence and corrupting the morals of a minor.

One dollar coins minted without edge lettering

One dollar coins minted without edge lettering

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

An unknown number of one dollar George Washington Presidential coins were minted without edge lettering and went past the inspectors into circulation.

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

This is the first time that Ayurveda course will be provided in number of medical schools in form of a short course covering the important aspects of Ayurveda.

Learn healthcare in India and USA!

Learn healthcare in India and USA!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

The Kovai Medical Centre Research and Educational Trust has tied up with Philadelphia's Saint Joseph's University to offer an 18-month Master's programme in health and hospital administration.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Why this art teacher wore the same outfit for 100 days

Why this art teacher wore the same outfit for 100 days

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Julia Mooney believes that by making conscious choices, we can lead to a more sustainable way of life.

Shyamalan, UTV to make The Happening

Shyamalan, UTV to make The Happening

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The movie will highlight the global issue of environment versus man.

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.

Shvedova wins Bangalore Open

Shvedova wins Bangalore Open

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The Russian proved too good for defending champion Mara Santangelo in the final.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft

India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Palpreet Singh, winner of the ACG-NBA Jump National Finals, India's first national basketball talent search program, was selected 11th in the fourth Round of the NBA D-League Draft held in New York.

Alliance Consulting buys Mensamind

Alliance Consulting buys Mensamind

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Indus Biotech gets a Nobel push

Indus Biotech gets a Nobel push

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

Dementieva edges past Peschke

Dementieva edges past Peschke

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

The victory helped the Russian secure the eighth and final berth in the WTA's Tour Championships.

A STUNNING sporting weekend in PICS

A STUNNING sporting weekend in PICS

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Some highlights from this action-packed weekend we give to in this beautiful package...

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan steps into Tom Hanks' shoes. Think it's a good fit?

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Having moved into original research, they have attracted overseas professionals looking to come back, some nudged by MNCs' narrowing research.

India to be teleradiology hub!

India to be teleradiology hub!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

A da Vinci Code sequel?

A da Vinci Code sequel?

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Mauresmo ends Vaidisova's streak

Mauresmo ends Vaidisova's streak

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Amelie Mauresmo ended Nicole Vaidisova's 18-match unbeaten streak to reach the final of the Advanta Championships.

Dementieva eases into last 8

Dementieva eases into last 8

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The Russian fourth seed beat German qualifier Angelika Bachman in the second round of the Advanta Championships.

Davenport and Sharapova pull out

Davenport and Sharapova pull out

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

The loss of the top two seeds was another huge blow to the Advanta Championships which has already seen the withdrawal of Venus and Serena Williams.

Wharton's India seminar on Nov 18

Wharton's India seminar on Nov 18

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Mauresmo through to final

Mauresmo through to final

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

Amelie Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.

US faces image problem: Bush

US faces image problem: Bush

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

AC Milan rally to beat Chelsea

AC Milan rally to beat Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Andriy Shevchenko's 88th-minute strike helped AC Milan beat Chelsea 3-2 in the Champions World Series.

Reliance may scout for oil with ONGC

Reliance may scout for oil with ONGC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

'Sack US RJs for insulting Indians'

'Sack US RJs for insulting Indians'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

The American Jewish Committee and US India Political Action Committee have asked a Philadelphia radio station to take disciplinary action against two morning show hosts for their profane and racist programme targeting the Indian community.

Who will win USOC honours? Serena Williams or Simone Biles

Who will win USOC honours? Serena Williams or Simone Biles

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Ted Ligety were among the finalists for United States Olympic Committee (USOC) male and female athletes of year honours announced on Thursday.

Biotech hub in the Sahyadris

Biotech hub in the Sahyadris

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005