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When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.

Chess Legends Face Off: Anand, Carlsen headline Day 2

Chess Legends Face Off: Anand, Carlsen headline Day 2

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The second day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League witnessed the debut of Magnus Carlsen, the strongest chess player in the world. C

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi enters semis; Praggnanandhaa bows out

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi enters semis; Praggnanandhaa bows out

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

India's Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi edged out fellow teenager Christopher Yoo in the quarter-finals via tie-breaker to reach the last four round of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament on Friday.

Anand finishes second in Croatia Grand Chess Tour, beats Kasparov again

Anand finishes second in Croatia Grand Chess Tour, beats Kasparov again

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.

Afridi blitz silences India

Afridi blitz silences India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Jaiswal draws huge praise after blazing to the top

Jaiswal draws huge praise after blazing to the top

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a quick learner and has the ability to excel not just for his IPL franchise but also India, feels Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara.

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After a win over Hikaru Nakamura in his opener, the Norwegian went down to Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second round. A draw with Wesley So in the third left the world no.1 in fifth spot.

U-19 Women's T20 WC: India rout Scotland; enter Super Six

U-19 Women's T20 WC: India rout Scotland; enter Super Six

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India stormed into the Super Six stage as they overpowered Scotland by 85 runs in their final group fixture of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in Benoni on Wednesday.

Francis checks India's blitz

Francis checks India's blitz

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The Sri Lankan denied India a golden sweep in the pool, winning the 50m butterflystroke at the SAF Games.

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In Karnataka, the BJP lost the elections because of multiple poles of power, a problem the central leadership could not sort out in time. Could the same happen to the Congress in Rajasthan? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

Watson's blitz helps Rajasthan stun Chennai

Watson's blitz helps Rajasthan stun Chennai

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Shane Watson butchered Chennai Super Kings bowlers in a sensational batting display as Rajasthan Royals scored a comprehensive five wicket victory in their Indian Premier League match in Jaipur.

Zimbabwe blitzed by Gilchrist

Zimbabwe blitzed by Gilchrist

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

Kohli blitz flattens Hyderabad in Bangalore

Kohli blitz flattens Hyderabad in Bangalore

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Virat Kohli led from the front with a breathtaking unbeaten 93 as Royal Challengers Bangalore made short work of a challenging target from Sunrisers Hyderabad winning by seven wickets in a Pepsi Indian Premier League match in Bangalore.

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Liem Le scored an emphatic 2.5-0.5 win over the teenaged Indian GM, securing victories in games two and three after the opener ended in a draw.

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.

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

Rediff.com27 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Global Chess League: Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

Global Chess League: Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Global Chess League has hit a significant milestone on its fifth day. With half of the matches already in the books, the competition now embarks on the crucial second phase of the round-robin tournament.

Anand's online chess events raise US$50,000 for COVID relief

Anand's online chess events raise US$50,000 for COVID relief

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Any player with a Chess.com blitz or FIDE standard rating of under 2000 could play with former world champion Anand by donating US$150 and with the other four GMs by paying US$25 as registration amount.

Raonic starts new year with ace blitz

Raonic starts new year with ace blitz

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

There are no real secrets to the success of rising tennis star Milos Raonic. The towering Canadian has a booming serve that is one of the most dangerous weapons in the game.

Tendulkar-Jayasuriya blitz fires Mumbai

Tendulkar-Jayasuriya blitz fires Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

A 127-run opening partnership between Sachin Tendulkar (68) and Sanath Jayasuriya (52), followed by splendid bowling by Lasith Malinga (three for 11) and Abhishek Nayar (three for 13), helped Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 92 runs in the Indian Premier League match in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Chasing an improbable 188 to win, Knight Riders crashed to 95 for nine and suffered their worst defeat in the second edition of the league.

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.

De Villiers blitz blows Deccan away

De Villiers blitz blows Deccan away

Rediff.com7 May 2012

AB de Villiers blasted a whirlwind 17-ball 47 at the death after Tillakaratne Dilshan's 54-ball 71 to help Royal Challengers Bangalore notch up a sensational five-wicket victory over Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore.

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

James Anderson nearly got Abdullah caught behind on 64 but replays confirmed the ball had touched the ground before nestling in the glove of a diving Ollie Pope.

PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Australia's David Warner smashed an incendiary half-century and Mitchell Starc claimed 4-20 to help the hosts beat West Indies by 31 runs in the second Twenty20 International and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Brisbane on Friday.

F1 PIX: Verstappen leads Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami

F1 PIX: Verstappen leads Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix from ninth on the starting grid with a masterful display of tyre management on Sunday.

Afridi's late blitz sinks India

Afridi's late blitz sinks India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Shahid Afridi hit 29 off 14 balls after Younis Khan's century to earn Pakistan a thrilling four-wicket victory in the second ODI.

Recipe: Swarupa Dutt's Maachher Kaalia

Recipe: Swarupa Dutt's Maachher Kaalia

Rediff.com18 May 2022

A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.

Recipe: Taruna's Date And Nut Bars

Recipe: Taruna's Date And Nut Bars

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

A great post-workout snack.

Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round to finish third in the Norway Chess tournament, which was won by world number one Magnus Carlsen.

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov

Mixed fortunes for Anand on Day 1 of Croatia Grand Chess

Mixed fortunes for Anand on Day 1 of Croatia Grand Chess

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand started with a fluent win over Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest before faltering against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the second round of the rapid event in the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament, in Zagreb, on Wednesday.

'Dhoni, Pandya, Rahul can be very good volleyball players'

'Dhoni, Pandya, Rahul can be very good volleyball players'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Ashwal Rai, who is leading Kolkata Thunderbolts in the upcoming Prime Volleyball League, believes ace cricketers like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandy and KL Rahul can be very good volleyball players.

PHOTOS: Ruturaj, Moeen star in CSK's first win of IPL 2023

PHOTOS: Ruturaj, Moeen star in CSK's first win of IPL 2023

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Images from the Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2023 match at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday.

WPL PIX: MI thrash Gujarat Giants, qualify for playoffs

WPL PIX: MI thrash Gujarat Giants, qualify for playoffs

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Images from the WPL match between MI and Gujarat Giants.

Rajajinagar: Will Suresh Kumar survive Shobha's blitz?

Rajajinagar: Will Suresh Kumar survive Shobha's blitz?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Karnataka Law Minister might just have the edge over KJP's Shobha Karandlage, who is on a revenge path, at Rajajinagar. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

Wild and wacky! Ranveer stuns in a pink suit

Wild and wacky! Ranveer stuns in a pink suit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The actor nailed the psychedelic look on the cover of CineBlitz.