News for 'Anna'

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Vaishali defeated Muzychuk for the second time in the event in the Armageddon. It was a finely played Classical game wherein neither players could reach an advantage but in the Armageddon Vaishali took advantage of her better placed rooks to call the shots.

Baba Ramdev joins Team Anna fast

Baba Ramdev joins Team Anna fast

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Friday joined Team Anna's indefinite fast on the third day of the agitation, which has so far failed to evoke popular support, even as he disapproved attacks against President Pranab Mukherjee.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.

Norway: Praggnanandhaa stuns Caruana, enters top 10

Norway: Praggnanandhaa stuns Caruana, enters top 10

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored a massive, hard-earned victory over world number two Fabiano Caruana of the United States and made his way to the top 10 of world rankings after the end of fifth round of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement on Sunday that he will resign after two days drew mixed reactions from parties, with some saying it was a compulsion due to bail restrictions on his functioning and others hailing it as a right call to go back to the people.

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Athletes from Russia and Belarus, Moscow's closest ally in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, are barred from the Paris Games except for the few who will compete as neutral athletes without flags or anthems.

'Having such a daughter is an honour'

'Having such a daughter is an honour'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Father of controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial, jumps to career-best live rank

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial, jumps to career-best live rank

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

He bagged the Menorca Open crown in April, finished second in TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament in May and also finished joint-fifth in the Sharjah Masters Open tournament.

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the probe into the killing of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde in a shoot-out should be carried out in a fair and impartial manner.

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

Lata Mangeshkar supports Anna Hazare

Lata Mangeshkar supports Anna Hazare

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Micromanagers feel the need to be involved in every decision, hence they will avoid delegating tasks and spend a lot of time focusing on minor details rather than the bigger picture, says Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.' 'That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.' 'Our violence is our silence. So in this world, everybody is innocent.'

The Anna Hazare fan club

The Anna Hazare fan club

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A believing reporter is no reporter. He is a propagandist and an apologist. He also loses the right to write the first draft of history. Ashutosh may like to look back at the 13 heady days of Ramlila Maidan and review his book himself, says Apoorvanand.

Bollywood supports Anna Hazare's movement

Bollywood supports Anna Hazare's movement

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Anna Hazare is our guru: Kejriwal

Anna Hazare is our guru: Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A day after Team Anna vertically split on the question of taking a political plunge, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Anna Hazare's decision to part ways was "shocking" but he will always be respected "our guru".

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The IOC says the IBA is a discredited organisation, mired in financial opaqueness and compromised by ties to the Russian leadership.

Bollywood stars join Anna Hazare's movement

Bollywood stars join Anna Hazare's movement

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Anna to launch agitation in support of farmers next month

Anna to launch agitation in support of farmers next month

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

In his letter dated December 28, issued from his native village Ralegan Siddhi of Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, he said, that he has decided to again sit protest in Delhi from next month.

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Hazare in a statement accused Kejriwal of betraying the trust of crores of countrymen and rued that political ambitions destroyed the 2011 anti-corruption movement.

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year's world championships that led to their disqualification were illegitimate and lacked credibility

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

How Many Crorepatis In 1st Phase?

How Many Crorepatis In 1st Phase?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Accoding to data collected by the Association for Democratic Reforms, of the 1,618 candidates analysed from the total 1,625 candidates in the fray, 450 are crorepatis.

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

At the Team Anna meeting in New Delhi, Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, a member of its core committee, stormed out and announced his resignation. In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com, Qasmi blasts the Team Anna leadership.

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

At the Team Anna meeting in New Delhi, Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, a member of its core committee, stormed out and announced his resignation. In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com, Qasmi blasts the Team Anna leadership.

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Annapoorna chain of restaurants owner Srinivasan is seen purportedly highlighting concerns over varying GST rates. In the second video, Srinivasan was seen purportedly apologising in person to the Finance Minister.

'I Quit My Job Because I Was Miserable'

'I Quit My Job Because I Was Miserable'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Delhi-based Shubham Chakraborty, 32, a management graduate from XLRI, Jamshedpur, tells us how he fought anxiety and stress due to poor workplace management.

Team Anna behaving like Naxals: Swamy

Team Anna behaving like Naxals: Swamy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Thursday alleged that Team Anna was behaving like "naxalites" as they were "not keen on solutions" and instead bent on dragging the issue of corruption.

Chennai police chief shunted out post-BSP president's murder, new CP appointed

Chennai police chief shunted out post-BSP president's murder, new CP appointed

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Arun took over as police chief and vowed to bring rowdies to their knees and said rowdy elements would be taught 'in the language they understand.'

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The mortal remains of 29 people who died till Thursday were handed over to their relatives and the bodies were either buried or cremated, Kallakurichi District Collector Prasanth M S said.

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

As controversy dogs his team, social activist Anna Hazare went into silence mode on Sunday beginning an indefinite 'maun vrat' at his native village in Maharashtra for 'atma shanti' (peace of soul).

Exclusive! 'Why is Team Anna not fasting?'

Exclusive! 'Why is Team Anna not fasting?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Dinesh Trivedi, a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, says, "Our government is seriously bothered about Anna's health. Why is Team Anna not requesting Annaji to break his fast, even once? I believe the government is more worried about Anna's health than even Team Anna."

Anna University exam notice

Anna University exam notice

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Anna University examination notification

An open letter to Anna Hazare

An open letter to Anna Hazare

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

In an open letter to Team Anna, Colonel Anil Athale questions their obsession with the Lokpal Bill. Athale suggests the merger of existing anti-corruption wings of all departments and public enterprises with Lokpal instead of creating another huge army of clerks.

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said the guarantee schemes need to be reviewed so that only the economically weaker sections, and not the rich, benefit from them, sparking a debate on the ambitious programmes launched by the Congress government.

Dabbawalas join Anna's protest

Dabbawalas join Anna's protest

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

For the first time in their 120-year-old history, Mumbai's famous dabbawalas, who deliver tiffins to over two lakh customers daily, on Friday took a break to support social activist Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption.

Anna's message to folks back home

Anna's message to folks back home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

For decades villagers of Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district have been venerating Kisan Baburao Hazare, lovingly called Anna.

Anna's team: A lamentable letdown

Anna's team: A lamentable letdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

In the whole sordid series of happenings after Anna Hazare broke his fast, the only side to emerge with credit is the government. In fact, it is outshining the civil society, says B S Raghavan.