News for 'Classical'

Anahat Singh's London Squash Classic Journey Ends In Quarterfinals

Anahat Singh's London Squash Classic Journey Ends In Quarterfinals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Indian squash player Anahat Singh was defeated by Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in the women's quarterfinals of the London Squash Classic. Despite her loss, the reigning world junior champion had previously overcome a higher-ranked opponent to reach this stage and is now preparing for upcoming tournaments, including the Qatar Classic and the Asian Games.

Anahat Singh Cruises Past Egypt's Metwally At London Squash Classic

Anahat Singh Cruises Past Egypt's Metwally At London Squash Classic

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Ramit Tandon secured victories in their respective first-round matches at the London Squash Classic, a PSA Gold event.

Anahat Singh Stuns World No. 11 Gilis In London Squash Classic

Anahat Singh Stuns World No. 11 Gilis In London Squash Classic

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh, ranked 20th globally, secured a significant victory over world No. 11 Nele Gilis to reach the quarterfinals of the London Squash Classic. This marks a major achievement for the reigning world junior champion in the USD 144,000 PSA Gold event.

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Asian Junior Classical Championship in Mumbai saw top seed Mayank Chakraborty win his opening match, while other leading contenders Vignesh Advaith Vemula and Akhilbay Imangali were held to draws. The girls' section witnessed several upsets, with lower-rated players securing draws or victories against higher-rated opponents. The tournament features a strong field of 85 players from nine federations, including International Masters and FIDE Masters.

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Asian Junior Classical Championship in Mumbai saw top seed Mayank Chakraborty win his opening match, while other leading contenders Vignesh Advaith Vemula and Akhilbay Imangali were held to draws. The girls' section witnessed several upsets, with lower-rated players securing draws or victories against higher-rated opponents. The tournament features a strong field of 85 players from nine federations, including International Masters and FIDE Masters.

Farooq Abdullah Sings Lata Mangeshkar Classic At Golf Tournament

Farooq Abdullah Sings Lata Mangeshkar Classic At Golf Tournament

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah surprised attendees at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament in Srinagar by spontaneously singing the iconic Lata Mangeshkar song "Lag ja gale". His impromptu performance drew significant applause. Later, Abdullah addressed the audience, commending golfers and urging youth to work hard and avoid alcohol to achieve sporting excellence. He also mentioned government support for improving the Royal Springs Golf Course.

10 Mukesh Classics

10 Mukesh Classics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Subhash K Jha lists Mukesh classics on his 103rd birth anniversary on July 22.

Meet Shamna Kasim: The Jailer 2 Star

Meet Shamna Kasim: The Jailer 2 Star

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Shamna Kasim, also known as Poorna, has captivated audiences with her dynamic moves in the Ala Bolelo song from Jailer 2.

Egypt's Amina Orfi, 19, makes history as youngest women's squash World No 1

Egypt's Amina Orfi, 19, makes history as youngest women's squash World No 1

Rediff.com3 days ago

Egypt's Amina Orfi is set to become the youngest-ever women's world number one in squash at 19 years and two months old, breaking a 40-year record after winning the Qatar Classic.

Anahat Singh Goes Down Fighting In Qatar Open

Anahat Singh Goes Down Fighting In Qatar Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Indian squash player Anahat Singh was defeated by Belgium's Tinne Gilis in a hard-fought five-game match during the second round of the Qatar Classic.

Magnus Carlsen On Gukesh's World Championship Challenge

Magnus Carlsen On Gukesh's World Championship Challenge

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has offered his perspective on the upcoming World Chess Championship, where D Gukesh will face Javokhir Sindarov. Carlsen believes Gukesh should view the challenge as an opportunity to gain rather than a burden to defend, despite considering Sindarov the favourite. He also shared insights into the psychological aspects of the game and his personal preference for rapid chess over classical formats.

Wow! When The Libra Decides To...

Wow! When The Libra Decides To...

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Libras are ruled by Venus so it's no surprise that their style is often romantic, polished and beautifully balanced.

Triptii Dimri, Kiara Advani Break Suit Rules

Triptii Dimri, Kiara Advani Break Suit Rules

Rediff.com6 days ago

The power suit has officially left the boardroom. Celebrities are taking classic tailoring and giving it a serious fashion upgrade wearing blazers as capes, swapping trousers for shorts, ditching shirts altogether and adding corsets, chokers and statement jewellery into the mix.

Jawa, Yezdi Maker Targets 200,000 Capacity By December

Jawa, Yezdi Maker Targets 200,000 Capacity By December

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The company has also started scouting for land for a new plant, as it plans manufacturing capacity beyond its immediate volume requirements.

Shammi Kapoor Comes Alive On Kashmir's Dal Lake

Shammi Kapoor Comes Alive On Kashmir's Dal Lake

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Srinagar's picturesque Dal Lake recently transformed into a unique open-air floating cinema for the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026, captivating audiences with Bollywood classics against a stunning natural backdrop.

What's Special About Thirukkural Which Modi Gifted Putin?

What's Special About Thirukkural Which Modi Gifted Putin?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, the classical Tamil work by poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Bigg Boss's Kanika Mann Has A Fashion Story To Tell

Bigg Boss's Kanika Mann Has A Fashion Story To Tell

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kanika Mann has the kind of bubbly energy that makes it impossible not to notice her. And while comparisons to Alia Bhatt may follow her around, Kanika is clearly busy carving out a style identity of her own.

Shriya Pilgaonkar Adds Wackiness To Desi Wear!

Shriya Pilgaonkar Adds Wackiness To Desi Wear!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Shriya Pilgaonkar has a knack for taking the most familiar desi silhouettes and giving them a wonderfully unexpected twist.

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's younger daughter, attended the Ambani family's festive celebrations with her husband Michael Boulos.

Chess didn't come super easy to me at first: Magnus Carlsen

Chess didn't come super easy to me at first: Magnus Carlsen

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen discusses his early struggles with the game, his competitive nature leading to a viral moment, and how fatherhood has impacted his professional life.

Young Golfer Hissi Besra Shines At US Kids India North Championship

Young Golfer Hissi Besra Shines At US Kids India North Championship

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Hissi Besra, a promising young golfer, secured the US Kids India (North) title in the Girls 11-12 section with an outstanding round of 5-under 67. The tournament also saw strong performances from other junior golfers like Nihal Cheema, Rayirth Jain, and Drona Singh Dhull, showcasing emerging talent in Indian junior golf.

Sana Thampi Loves To Play With...

Sana Thampi Loves To Play With...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sana Thampi may be making her acting debut with Lust Stories 3 but her wardrobe already knows how to command attention.

Aditi Ashok's Meijer LPGA Classic Journey Ends In T-24 Finish

Aditi Ashok's Meijer LPGA Classic Journey Ends In T-24 Finish

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok concluded her campaign at the Meijer LPGA Classic, finishing tied for 24th place with an overall score of eight-under par. Despite a strong start with two rounds of 69, she carded 71s over the weekend. Miyu Yamashita claimed the title after a play-off victory against Lottie Woad.

Heli Daruwala Looks Like She Belongs In The Mughal Era

Heli Daruwala Looks Like She Belongs In The Mughal Era

Rediff.com6 days ago

Heli Daruwala's wardrobe looks like it belongs in a royal Mughal court, if that court had a seriously fashionable stylist.

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Rediff.com5 days ago

Radhikka Madan's Lust Stories 3 is already making headlines, but we have been lusting over her wardrobe for a very long time.

So Dreamy, Arishfa, So Beautifully Dreamy!

So Dreamy, Arishfa, So Beautifully Dreamy!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

At 23, Arishfa Khan has already mastered the art of looking like she's floating through a dream sequence.

He Created The MumbaiCha Raja Ganesh Idol

He Created The MumbaiCha Raja Ganesh Idol

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sculptor Akash Tirmal explains how he designed the 22 feet idol of Ganesh Galli's MumbaiCha Raja using Plaster of Paris, without any readymade moulds.

Asian Games 2026: Japan Blends Culture And Innovation At Colourful Opening Ceremony

Asian Games 2026: Japan Blends Culture And Innovation At Colourful Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com3 days ago

Japan hosted a vibrant opening ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, showcasing its technological advancements and cultural heritage. The event, themed 'Harmonic Heart Beat', welcomed 11,000 athletes from 45 nations, despite prior logistical challenges.

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Rediff.com2 hours ago

As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.

On the BRICS Summit menu: Nalli Nihari, pepper fry with almonds...

On the BRICS Summit menu: Nalli Nihari, pepper fry with almonds...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Executive Chef Kaushik Misra of the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has meticulously curated an 'India Friendship Menu' for the 18th BRICS Summit delegates, blending India's regional flavours with international comfort foods and culinary references from participating countries.

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Onam dressing doesn't have to begin and end with the classic cream-and-gold Kasavu sari.

Cool Girl Upgrades? Nora, Mira Say Yes

Cool Girl Upgrades? Nora, Mira Say Yes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

If there's one night when playing it safe is off the table, it's the GQ Best Dressed event.

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Rediff.com5 days ago

Festive season sounds lovely until you remember the heavy lehengas, complicated sari drapes, tight blouses and jewellery that starts feeling like a workout by dessert.

Want An '80s Makeover? Try These Prompts For Instagram's Viral AI Trend

Want An '80s Makeover? Try These Prompts For Instagram's Viral AI Trend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Remember when photographs had film grain, hairstyles had volume and nobody had to worry about accidentally taking 47 identical selfies? The 1980s are back on Instagram, thanks to AI.

Tata Sierra #DARK Launched: Prices Start at 13.99 Lakh, Features & Variants Detailed

Tata Sierra #DARK Launched: Prices Start at 13.99 Lakh, Features & Variants Detailed

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tata Motors has officially launched the Tata Sierra #DARK in India, with prices starting from 13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). This new edition features a Friesian Black exterior, a Violet Eclipse interior, and a range of engine and transmission options across multiple variants.

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

That's Really Unexpected, Erica!

That's Really Unexpected, Erica!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Erica Fernandes has never been the kind of actor you can neatly put in a style box. Her wardrobe moves from futuristic glamour to boho ease, desi romance to sharp tailoring, often making the unexpected look completely effortless.

Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani's Trending Blouse Designs

Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani's Trending Blouse Designs

Rediff.com7 days ago

The sari may be timeless, but the blouse is having a serious main-character moment. From giant bows and corsets to dramatic back details, halter necks and sheer overlays, celebrities are proving that the right blouse can completely change the personality of a sari.

Dhoni, Kohli Get Stunning 80s Makeover

Dhoni, Kohli Get Stunning 80s Makeover

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

AI has taken Indian sports stars back to the 1980s, and the results are getting plenty of attention online. From retro hairstyles to colourful outfits, cricketers and athletes are enjoying the viral trend and sharing their vintage avatars with fans.

Tamannaah, Sreeleela Revel In The '80s Magic

Tamannaah, Sreeleela Revel In The '80s Magic

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The '80s weren't exactly known for subtlety, and these AI makeovers prove it. The sky-high hair, dramatic shoulder pads, oversized hoops, acid-wash denim, bold colours and makeup definitely didn't believe in going easy.