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From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Robben inspires Bayern to easy win over Zurich

Robben inspires Bayern to easy win over Zurich

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Arjen Robben set up the first goal and scored a superb second to give Bayern Munich a comfortable 2-0 win over FC Zurich in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

'For me, the focus was just to stay healthy'

'For me, the focus was just to stay healthy'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"I feel very good now, because everyone is a little tired after the World Championships. We gave our 100 per cent there (in Budapest), but for this competition here my focus was to just stay healthy, and we have to focus now for Eugene (Diamond League finals on September 17) and then the (Hangzhou) Asian Games (from September 23).

Hantuchova upsets Kuznetsova to reach Zurich final

Hantuchova upsets Kuznetsova to reach Zurich final

Rediff.com22 Oct 2006

She upset third-seeded Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday.

Zurich chess challenge: Anand draws with Caruana

Zurich chess challenge: Anand draws with Caruana

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand opened his account after signing peace with Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the third round of Zurich chess challenge now underway in Zurich at the Savoy.

Spotted! Abhishek Bachchan shooting for Dhoom 3 in Zurich

Spotted! Abhishek Bachchan shooting for Dhoom 3 in Zurich

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Reader Munish Sethi sends us a picture.

Mauresmo pulls out of Zurich with injury

Mauresmo pulls out of Zurich with injury

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

The world number one withdrew from the Zurich Open with a right shoulder injury.

Myskina beats Dementieva to reach Zurich semis

Myskina beats Dementieva to reach Zurich semis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

After losing a 38-stroke exchange midway through the second set, Myskina responded by cracking her racket.

PM arrives in Zurich on way home

PM arrives in Zurich on way home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Relief for AC Milan after win over Zurich

Relief for AC Milan after win over Zurich

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Seven-times European champions AC Milan eased some of the pressure on coach Carlo Ancelotti with a 3-1 UEFA Cup win at home to FC Zurich on Thursday.

'Adventure of a lifetime': Federer sings at Coldplay concert

'Adventure of a lifetime': Federer sings at Coldplay concert

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

This tennis legend is definitely rocking the retired life.

One more Indian-origin held in Canada's CAD 22.5 mn gold, cash heist

One more Indian-origin held in Canada's CAD 22.5 mn gold, cash heist

Rediff.com12 May 2024

The gold and currency had arrived on an Air Canada flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

Zurich Chess: Anand in last spot after draw with Gelfand

Zurich Chess: Anand in last spot after draw with Gelfand

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Victory eluded world champion Viswanathan Anand yet again as he played out a fourth draw in five games, against Boris Gelfand of Israel, and remained at the bottom after the fifth and penultimate round of the Zurich Chess Challenge.

Noida airport faces delay, to start commercial flights by April 2025

Noida airport faces delay, to start commercial flights by April 2025

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Being touted as a competitor to the country's busiest Delhi airport -- which handles approximately 1,200 flights a day -- the Noida airport was expected to start flight operations by the end of this year. But supply-chain disruption, caused by pandemic and subsequent global upheaval, has hit the pace of construction at the airport which is coming up in the Jewar area of UP's Gautam Budh Nagar, some 75-km from the Delhi airport.

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand stays in lead

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand stays in lead

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out two draws to keep his full point lead in the Zurich Chess Challenge.

Sania crashes out in first round of Zurich Open

Sania crashes out in first round of Zurich Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

The India ace was beaten by Michaella Krajicek of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night.

Olympic champ Neeraj Chopra is World No 1 Javelin Thrower

Olympic champ Neeraj Chopra is World No 1 Javelin Thrower

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The 25-year-old Chopra rose to world number two on August 30 last year but was stuck behind Peters since then.

Rocket Man Meets Federer Express!

Rocket Man Meets Federer Express!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Iconic to see the rocket man live @eltonofficial,' Roger Federer tweeted with a photo alongside Elton John after attending the live gig.

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Murali Sreeshankar has opted to forgo the upcoming Diamond League final in Eugene to concentrate on his preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

If Chopra holds the trophy and pockets the US$30,000 prize money at the Prefontaine Classic, he will become only the third man to defend the DL overall title, though the format changed in 2017.

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.

Neeraj Chopra sets sight on defending Olympic gold

Neeraj Chopra sets sight on defending Olympic gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic title in Paris next year and his World Championships title in 2025.

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but still finished second with a final round throw of 85.71m in the men's javelin event of the Diamond League

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand made another strong comeback, defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Classic on Wednesday.

Neeraj reveals India's plan to host 2027 World Athletics C'ships

Neeraj reveals India's plan to host 2027 World Athletics C'ships

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand suffers second successive defeat

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand suffers second successive defeat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand struggled with his form for the second consecutive day as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the second round of Zurich Chess Challenge.

Zurich Challenge: Anand beaten by Aronian in opener

Zurich Challenge: Anand beaten by Aronian in opener

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand began his campaign in the Zurich Chess Challenge on a losing note, beaten by Armenia's Levon Aronian in the first round.

Zurich Classic: Anand loses to Carlsen; tied third

Zurich Classic: Anand loses to Carlsen; tied third

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand won two, lost two and drew one for a joint third place finish at the blitz tournament of Zurich Chess Classic.

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'They want to wind up Osho's Pune operation, take the money and move out of India.'

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

Road to Gold: Ministry approves Neeraj's Swiss training

Road to Gold: Ministry approves Neeraj's Swiss training

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra's preparatory camp in Switzerland gets ministry approval

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion's title

Neeraj Chopra is an ace hurdler too!

Neeraj Chopra is an ace hurdler too!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Neeraj, who won gold at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne last month, will next be seen in action at the Zurich Diamond League on September 7-8.

'Tired' Bolt wins 100 metres in Zurich Diamond League

'Tired' Bolt wins 100 metres in Zurich Diamond League

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt outsprinted fellow Jamaican Nickel Ashmeade and American Justin Gatlin to win the 100 metres at the Zurich Diamond League meeting on Thursday.

Neeraj Chopra's battle: Can he overcome fitness challenges?

Neeraj Chopra's battle: Can he overcome fitness challenges?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Neeraj clinched his second consecutive Diamond League title on June 30 with a throw of 87.66m -- an effort that was not close to his best in recent past.

Where will Diamond League winner Neeraj compete next?

Where will Diamond League winner Neeraj compete next?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Neeraj Chopra will next compete in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest starting on August 19, without participating in any other meet.

Anand's disappointing time in Zurich Challenge ends with fifth place finish

Anand's disappointing time in Zurich Challenge ends with fifth place finish

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle with form and had to be content with a fifth-place finish after a poor show in the rapid section of the Zurich Chess Challenge that concluded in Zurich on Tuesday.

PICS: Neeraj Chopra Is A Diamond League Champion

PICS: Neeraj Chopra Is A Diamond League Champion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday, becoming the first Indian to win a prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich.

Anand wins Zurich Classical after easy draw with Karjakin

Anand wins Zurich Classical after easy draw with Karjakin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fifth and final round to win the Classical section of Zurich Chess Classic on Thursday.

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand beats Gelfand; joint third now

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand beats Gelfand; joint third now

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand tasted his first success in Classical Chess this year after defeating his former challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Challenge on Monday.