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Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Player of the Tournament Williamson leads a team that includes six players from Sunday's dramatic final at Lord's.

Norway chess: Anand outplays Vachier-Lagrave

Norway chess: Anand outplays Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a thumping victory over French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to jump to joint-second after the end of the sixth round in the Norway Chess tournament, which is a part of the Grand Chess Tour.

Would you accept a homosexual priest?

Would you accept a homosexual priest?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Would you support a homosexual priest in your own community?

'We are against forcible conversions'

'We are against forcible conversions'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

'We have 150 institutions under us and not one is involved in conversions. If anyone is saying that we are indulging in conversions, then come before us and prove it. Each one has a right to follow a religion, but we are against forcible conversions.'

'I offer sincere apology to the Hindu community'

'I offer sincere apology to the Hindu community'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"Members of the Christian tradition have often shown great disrespect for the Hindu faith. Too often in history, Christian clergy have treated Hindus as the subjects of our efforts at conversion, rather than as equally beloved children of God and equal partners in the moral, philosophical, and religious dialogue that we must engage in, if we are to serve the human race and respond to the call of the Divine in our time."

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta and Ian Bishop glance at Universal Boss's ODI record and highlight 5 Gayleforce knocks.

5-year integrated law courses

5-year integrated law courses

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Bishop Cotton Women's Christian Law College (exclusively for women) invites applications for admission to law courses for 2008-09.

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.

UK: Indian church leader dead

UK: Indian church leader dead

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Dr Thomas Mar Makarios, metropolitan of the Canada, Britain and Europe Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, died on February 23 at Newcastle General Hospital, London. Dr Mar Makarios, 82, was seriously injured in a car accident on January 5 and remained on life support system thereafter.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 5, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 5, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The moves in the fifth round of the World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, with analysis and quotes.

When Nafisa was a choir singer

When Nafisa was a choir singer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

A reader shares her memories.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 3, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 3, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The third game in the World Chess Championship, between defending champion Viswanathan Anand and Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday ended in a draw after 51 moves. Following are the moves, with analysis and quotes.

Harikrishna draws with Korchnoi

Harikrishna draws with Korchnoi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The draw left the top seeded Indian at the bottom of the table after the second round in the Marx Gyorgy Memorial International Chess tournament.

House of Representatives orders vote on N-bill

House of Representatives orders vote on N-bill

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

There was a general discussion during which Republicans welcomed the agreement and Democrats voiced mixed feelings.

Church volunteers to mediate in Nandigram

Church volunteers to mediate in Nandigram

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Father Sarto, who visited the affected areas along with a team comprising clergy and lay volunteers, said that most of the families, especially children, were still traumatised after the March 14 firing and the violent incidents that followed.

#TooHotToHandle: Disha, Sunny look SEXY in shimmer

#TooHotToHandle: Disha, Sunny look SEXY in shimmer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

From thigh-high slit jumpsuits to net booties, criss-cross cholis to fashion-forward trains, Lakme Fashion Week saw the best trends of the season.

Even death fails to redeem them of their tag

Even death fails to redeem them of their tag

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

"The wall was constructed with the support of the church by the upper class members of the church some 20 years ago and nobody has dared to intervene fearing backlash," said Prof Selva Kumar, a local Dalit Christian from Trichy

Chess World Championships: 'Wobbly' Anand relieved after Round 1 draw

Chess World Championships: 'Wobbly' Anand relieved after Round 1 draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Satisfied with a draw in a tough opening match of the World Championships, Indian chess wizard Viswanathan Anand said he felt relieved to have pulled off the result after a rather wobbly start against title-holder Magnus Carlsen.

'Tendulkar has become more solid'

'Tendulkar has become more solid'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Don't criticise Sachin Tendulkar, says former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. 'Nobody can play the same at the start, in the middle and at the end of their career.'

Malaysia tri-series on Zee Sports

Malaysia tri-series on Zee Sports

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

The telecast of the day-night matches will commence at 1230 IST.

Next Diwali in UK may be a national holiday

Next Diwali in UK may be a national holiday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Archbishop Rowan Williams, leading a remembrance service on Tuesday to commemorate the victims of July 7 bombings in London, gave the practical workings of Diwali message 'light over darkness'

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

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.

Hockey ace Dilip Tirkey weds

Hockey ace Dilip Tirkey weds

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

India's hockey captain Dilip Tirkey married Rourkela girl Meera at a Catholic church on Monday.

Human rights activists hold vigil

Human rights activists hold vigil

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Though the road leading to the jail was cordoned off, MASUM members holding candles and placards stood by the barricades and sang 'We shall overcome'.

bmi launches Mumbai-London service

bmi launches Mumbai-London service

Rediff.com17 May 2005

British air carrier bmi on Tuesday announced launch of its four-times-a-week Mumbai-London service to be converted into a daily service and said it was exploring the idea of introducing services to other Indian cities.

'India had an admirer in Pope'

'India had an admirer in Pope'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

"He loved India. He loved the growth of the Church and the sterling missionary works, especially in the fields of education and healthcare, of church institutions in India. Whenever I met him, he would ask me about India."

'We can do nothing but pray'

'We can do nothing but pray'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Anand draws with Ding Liren, stays joint second

Anand draws with Ding Liren, stays joint second

Rediff.com31 May 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by rising Chinese star Ding Liren in the third round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand inched closer to clinching the Candidates Chess tournament title after settling for an easy draw as black against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the 11th round in Khanty Mansiysk.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Church, Left come closer in Kerala

Church, Left come closer in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

'Indian Christians patriotic as other communities'

'Indian Christians patriotic as other communities'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

'Religion must not and cannot be the basis for a survey,' says Father Babu Joseph, spokesman, Catholic Bishops Conference of India.

Bangalore boys to launch rocket

Bangalore boys to launch rocket

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Two students of Bishop Cotton Boys School developed Ebender, which is scheduled for launch on December 12.

Stage set for Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday

Stage set for Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Mother Teresa will be declared a saint by Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church in a canonisation ceremony in Vatican City on Sunday in the presence of over a lakh of her followers from all over the world.