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Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic's preparations for Wimbledon have been laid back in the extreme.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The bill would prohibit unaccounted money from being pumped into the sector and as now 70 per cent of the money has to be deposited in bank accounts through cheques.

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

Bollywood goes back in time

Bollywood goes back in time

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Bollywood goes back in time.

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the eighth and penultimate round, ending the Indian challenge in the Isle of Man International Chess tournament on Sunday.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continues. The five-time World champion failed to break the solid defences of Wesley So of the United States in the seventh round of Sinquefield Cup, which is part of the Grand Chess tour, in St Louis, and settled for his fifth draw in the last five games.

'Make in India', President tells Norwegian companies

'Make in India', President tells Norwegian companies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Asserting that while trade between India and Norway has been expanding but there is significant potential waiting to be realised, he said, "The new government is taking a number of measures to encourage investments, revive the manufacturing sector in India, promote skill development, develop smart cities and engage closely with all interested partners and investors in India and abroad to make this happen".

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan will showcase India's hospitality at its very best when the doors of its gleaming new guest wing are thrown open on Monday for foreign dignitaries after it remained unused for over two decades.

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive win continued as he was held to yet another draw by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the sixth round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament, Stavanger, Norway.

Quake aftermath: 'For us, it is like Delhi losing Qutub Minar'

Quake aftermath: 'For us, it is like Delhi losing Qutub Minar'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

For people living in Kathmandu, the destruction of the iconic Dharhara Tower, was not just a physical loss, but also loss of the nation's tangible cultural history, robbing it of its architectural jewels.

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Rediff.com18 May 2018

We take a look at what other brides wore to their royal weddings.

Anand draws with Caruana in London Classic

Anand draws with Caruana in London Classic

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanthan Anand played out an easy draw as white against Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the second round of the London Chess Classic on Friday. After showing deep preparation against Kramnik in the opener, Anand, who turned 45 on Thursday, was unable to dent Caruana's chances as black out of a Queen's gambit declined and the Italian got an easy half point without having to exert himself at London's Olympia Conference Centre.

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Ahead of their much-anticipated visit, here is their itinerary and the activities that the royals will be busy pursuing during their trip.

Rashtrapati Bhavan prepares for Trump

Rashtrapati Bhavan prepares for Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I am sure every effort will be made to showcase Rashtrapati Bhavan to President Trump.'

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

While the year's final grand slam is just underway tennis fans have circled Sept. 8 when, if all goes to form, Nadal and Federer would meet to decide a place in the final.

Prince Harry was 'close to complete breakdown' after Diana's death

Prince Harry was 'close to complete breakdown' after Diana's death

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The fifth in line to the British throne reveals how counselling helped him through grief issues after his mother's demise when he was 12-years- old.

Like Mallika Sherawat's red hot avatar?

Like Mallika Sherawat's red hot avatar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Flowers from Bangkok in Thailand, Indonesia and Bengaluru, a nizami feast and a rose petal shower await United States President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump as she heads to Hyderabad on November 28 for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The US First Daughter will be accorded the royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma where she will be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on November 28.

Meet the GORGEOUS BRIDES of Bollywood

Meet the GORGEOUS BRIDES of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Sonam is my lucky charm.' 'Because of her, 2018 went well for me, as I got four big weddings.' 'It started with Sonam's in November, then Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh's in December, Kapil Sharma's wedding and then Isha Ambani's wedding.'

Tata Steel Chess: Anand engages in marathon draw

Tata Steel Chess: Anand engages in marathon draw

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

World No 3 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan, current World Cup winner Levon Aronian and India number two Harikrishna shared the lead with two points apiece.

HOTTEST WAGs to lookout for in 2015 World Cup

HOTTEST WAGs to lookout for in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Australia's coach Darren Lehmann believes that a happy high-heeled WAGs makes a happy cricketer.

Dolgopolov hits back at fixing claims: 'I don't want to even talk about it'

Dolgopolov hits back at fixing claims: 'I don't want to even talk about it'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Dolgopolov, who advanced to the 2nd round of the US Open on Wednesday, said he could not remember ever being approached to fix a match.

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout has 6.5 points, one behind the leader, Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, in the girls' section at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune.

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

It was Kristyna's first win over a top-five ranked player and she will go on to play fellow Czech Barbora Strycova in the quarter-finals.

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Poll campaign, Parliament, meets: PM has punishing schedule

Poll campaign, Parliament, meets: PM has punishing schedule

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

In the midst of a hectic campaign schedule, Modi needs to find time to meet visiting leaders and attend the East Asia Summit in the Philippines.

How to keep your job in 2019

How to keep your job in 2019

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

These simple tips will help you stay saleable, relevant and marketable at the workplace.

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna started his campaign by outclassing Eric De Haan of Holland in the first round of the Masters' section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess festival at the Caleta in Gibraltar.

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.

The absolutely bizarre photo album

The absolutely bizarre photo album

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Here are 10 photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there!

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'It is a diamond which has a very long competitive history.'

'Maharani' loses out to Rajasthan voters' 5-year itch

'Maharani' loses out to Rajasthan voters' 5-year itch

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

This was her second term as chief minister and, in keeping with the tradition of voters choosing the Congress and the BJP alternately, the ruling party looks set to lose power.

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.