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FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the first three ended in draws.

Sameera Reddy LOVES Her Curves

Sameera Reddy LOVES Her Curves

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Here's why the numbers on the scale don't define Sameera Reddy anymore.

Julius Baer chess: Erigaisi on top, Praggnanandhaa 2nd

Julius Baer chess: Erigaisi on top, Praggnanandhaa 2nd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Erigaisi is two points clear of Praggnanandhaa and world champion Carlsen (15 points).

'People Know How To Say I Love You In Korean'

'People Know How To Say I Love You In Korean'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Everyone is watching Korean content.' 'Their films are a lot like our Indian films.' 'Their emotion, expressions, it's all very Indian.'

Kyrgios loses cool again, has angry exchange with umpire

Kyrgios loses cool again, has angry exchange with umpire

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Nick Kyrgios was given a warning for taking too long to return Tsitsipas's serve

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Saina showed signs of regaining her form on her way to a sensational win over Chinese world number 9 He Bing Jiao

Balayogi to YSR: VIPs who died in helicopter crashes

Balayogi to YSR: VIPs who died in helicopter crashes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The last such incident that killed senior armed forces personnel occurred on November 22, 1963.

Modi's ambitious privatisation plans have few takers

Modi's ambitious privatisation plans have few takers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It was touted as a game changer but big-ticket privatisation has been a mixed bag as the government faces unanticipated challenges of lukewarm investor response, employee union agitation and legal hurdles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's often-repeated statement 'the government has no business to be in business' guided the drawing up of an ambitious privatisation pipeline. While Air India sale succeeded, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) divestment failed.

IDBI Bank bidders need to seek MHA nod

IDBI Bank bidders need to seek MHA nod

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

In a first, the government has made it mandatory for interested buyers of IDBI Bank to provide details for security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the first stage of the bidding process. So far, in all instances of CPSE privatisation, the government would seek details regarding security clearance of the bidders at the second stage of the bidding process. This meant that bidders who qualified in the first or the Expression of Interest (EoI) round, were required to seek security clearance from the government while placing their financial bids.

Border situation 'generally stable': China after clashes with India

Border situation 'generally stable': China after clashes with India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

At a media briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the two sides have maintained smooth communication on border-related issues through diplomatic and military channels.

Chess: World champ Carlsen refuses to clarify cheating claims

Chess: World champ Carlsen refuses to clarify cheating claims

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

This was the second time this month that the Norwegian has surrendered games or pulled out from a tournament which also featured Niemann.

First-ever Tibet-based athletes to compete in Winter Games

First-ever Tibet-based athletes to compete in Winter Games

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The Games will also include five competitors from China's western Xinjiang region, media there reported, including two ethnic Kazakhs, one Uyghur, one Kyrgyz and one from China's Han majority.

Babil Khan Is Already In Primary School!

Babil Khan Is Already In Primary School!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Qala is the only film in my career where I will be taking baby steps.'

Daler Mehndi joins Bharatiya Janata Party

Daler Mehndi joins Bharatiya Janata Party

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

BJP's candidate from northwest Delhi constituency Hans Raj Hans, Union minister and Chandni Chowk candidate Harsh Vardhan and other party leaders were also present.

Reorient Islam to China, be patriotic, China tells Muslims

Reorient Islam to China, be patriotic, China tells Muslims

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A top leader of the ruling Communist Party has asked China's over 25 million Muslims to "uphold the banner of patriotism" and reorient Islam to adapt to Chinese conditions, amid Beijing's diplomatic offensive to counter a damning UN report accusing it of serious human rights violations against Uygur Muslims.

Shooting Worlds: Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold

Shooting Worlds: Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It was also Patil's second senior world championship gold in his very first outing, having won the individual 10m air rifle event earlier.

Indonesia Masters: Srikanth, Dhruv-Sikki advance to Round 2

Indonesia Masters: Srikanth, Dhruv-Sikki advance to Round 2

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

However, it was curtains for former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap after he went down 10-21 19-21 to Denmark's Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus.

Jinping visits Xinjiang, says Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation

Jinping visits Xinjiang, says Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

During his four-day tour of the region which started on July 12, Xi met with officials.

Praggnanandhaa misses out on quarter-finals at Airthings Masters

Praggnanandhaa misses out on quarter-finals at Airthings Masters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Russia's Vladislav Artemiev in the 15th and final round of the preliminary phase of the Airthings Masters.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

The JHAKAAS Life of Anil Kapoor

The JHAKAAS Life of Anil Kapoor

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

As Anil Kapoor celebrates his 65th birthday on December 24, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into his FABULOUS life.

Govt to get moving on IDBI Bank sale after LIC IPO

Govt to get moving on IDBI Bank sale after LIC IPO

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The department of investment and public asset management is racing against time to launch the LIC IPO, which could become the largest-ever listing on the Indian bourses. This would lead to some delay in the strategic divestment of IDBI Bank.

BWF World Championships: Lakshya advances, Praneeth ousted

BWF World Championships: Lakshya advances, Praneeth ousted

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

It was yet another forgettable outing in Tokyo for Praneeth, following his struggles at last year's Olympic Games where he participated without a proper coach or physio to eventually bow out early.

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

PM security breach: SC panel finds Ferozepur SSP at fault

PM security breach: SC panel finds Ferozepur SSP at fault

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A Supreme Court-appointed committee to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab in January has found that the Ferozepur Senior Superintendent of Police failed to discharge his duty though sufficient force was available.

Another petition filed in SC over PM security breach

Another petition filed in SC over PM security breach

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

A fresh petition seeking a National Investigation Agency probe into the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab on January 5 was filed before the Supreme Court on Monday.

Indonesia Open: Sindhu suffers shock first-round exit

Indonesia Open: Sindhu suffers shock first-round exit

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Seventh seed Sindhu lost 14-21 18-21 to Bing Jiao in the women's singles.

Praggnanandhaa follows up win over Carlsen with 2 more victories

Praggnanandhaa follows up win over Carlsen with 2 more victories

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Continuing his good run, India's teen prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa registered wins against fellow Grandmasters Andrey Esipenko and Alexandra Kosteniuk in rounds 10 and 12 of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Several videos have emerged on social media which showcased people chanting slogans against restrictions imposed by the Chinese government to curb the spread of Covid.

'Judges are not free of fear'

'Judges are not free of fear'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'Judges have families; they have their future to worry about.' 'In an atmosphere of fear, the judges are constantly under some kind of psychological pressure.' 'I have seen this is happening across the board in the country today.'

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Indian men's team, led by Srikanth, had beaten powerhouse and 14-time champions Indonesia in the final to win the country's maiden Thomas Cup title on Sunday.

What happens backstage at fashion week?

What happens backstage at fashion week?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Are the models calm or does all hell break loose?

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'We must understand that the LAC is a political issue for China, so any action on the LAC will keep India focussed on the LAC which gives China the opportunity for any adventurism in the Indian Ocean.'

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time to the Lower House.

Muslims being stereo-typed in India, says Mohd Han

Muslims being stereo-typed in India, says Mohd Han

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Mohd Haneef, who was imprisoned in Australia on false charges of terrorism last year, feels an apology by Canberra for the treatment meted out to him would make Indians happy. The Bangalore-based doctor criticised "stereo-typing of Muslims as terrorists or sympathisers of terrorists" as was done in his case and cautioned that such an "unfortunate" tendency was creeping into this country, too.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

Rediff.com8 May 2020

K-League season started on Friday with a match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings played without spectators

PM Modi lauds chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

PM Modi lauds chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

He finished 11th in the standings with 19 points with the top eight going through to the knockout phase at the ongoing Airthings Masters.