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Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Over the three-month period, Airtel's stock price has rallied from Rs 432 to Rs 540, while Vodafone Idea has risen from Rs 9.2 to Rs 11.8 per share.

Kumbh: Woman seer demands facility at par with males; arrested

Kumbh: Woman seer demands facility at par with males; arrested

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The woman, Trikal Bhavanta, the Pari Akhara head, who entered into a samadhi on Tuesday for not getting facilities at par with male seers in the Mela, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of disrupting peace.

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The CBI has alleged that Justice Shukla received illegal gratification from Justice (Retd) Quddusi and B P Yadav, chairman of Prasad Education Trust which runs a medical college in Lucknow, for getting a favourable order to prevent delisting from counselling sessions for admitting students in 2017.

Chess Roundup: Anand draws; Harika notches up win

Chess Roundup: Anand draws; Harika notches up win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with in-form Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia and remained in the joint third spot in the 10th edition of Tal memorial chess tournament in Moscow.

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

Harikrishna bounces back in Shenzhen Masters chess

Harikrishna bounces back in Shenzhen Masters chess

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

This was the World No. 14 Indian's second victory in this elite Masters tournament. Incidentally, both his wins have come against Adams.

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Bangalore rape: 2 more arrested, skating coach's involvement ruled out

Bangalore rape: 2 more arrested, skating coach's involvement ruled out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In a fresh twist to rape of a 6-year-old in Bangalore, the police has decided to let off Mustafa, the skating instructor, but have picked up two gymnastics teachers -- Lal Giri and Wasim Pasha.

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

There are times in each nation's life when the gods shower their blessings on it. The right leaders are in place and they make the right decisions. Everything seems to click and good luck favours its people. Such times came to this country 50 years ago, recalls Admiral J G Nadkarni (retd).

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Vicky Kaushal to play Sam Manekshaw

Vicky Kaushal to play Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Vicky reunites with his Raazi director Meghna Gulzar.

Kamala Mills fire: The braveheart who saved many lives

Kamala Mills fire: The braveheart who saved many lives

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Mahesh Pandurang Sable, a security guard employed with Times Now television, showed exemplary courage in rescuing those trapped inside a burning restaurant in Mumbai's Kamala Mills.

Heard loud explosion, saw burning body: Mumbai plane crash witness

Heard loud explosion, saw burning body: Mumbai plane crash witness

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The plane, which crashed in the Jagruti Nagar locality of the crowded Ghatkopar shortly after 1 pm, was a King Air C90 12-seater aircraft. It had taken off from the Juhu airstrip on a test flight.

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain joint 3rd after the end of the eighth round of Candidates chess tournament, in Moscow, on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Anand played the Italian game with white pieces but could get little out of opening against Vituigov.

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to leader Vachier-Lagrave

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to leader Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Anand went down to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in what was his second straight loss following a defeat against Alexander Grischuk in the previous round.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

GJM leaders meet Advani

GJM leaders meet Advani

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

In an effort to gain support for a separate Gorkhaland, leaders of Gorkha Janmmukti Morcha (GJM) on Tuesday met senior BJP leader L K Advani in New Delhi to seek the party's support for the demand.

Anand loses to Grischuk, slips to ninth spot

Anand loses to Grischuk, slips to ninth spot

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Viswanathan Anand continued his roller-coaster ride in the London Chess Classic as he went down to Russian Grandmaster Alexander Grischuk in the sixth round.

Govt names members of Ram temple trust; deposits Re 1

Govt names members of Ram temple trust; deposits Re 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The members include senior lawyer K Parasaran, Jagatguru Shankracharya, Jyothishpeethadheeshwar Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj from Allahabad, Jagatguru Madhavacharya Swami Vishwa Prasannatheerth Ji Maharaj, Pejawar Math in Udupi, Yugpurush Paramanand Ji Maharaj from Haridwar, Swami Govinddev Giri Ji Maharaj from Pune and Vimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra from Ayodhya.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt celebrates Pongal

PIX: Sanjay Dutt celebrates Pongal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Sanjay Dutt will be next seen in Police Giri the remake of Vikram's hit Tamil film Saamy.

Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand passes away

Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand passes away

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand Giri passed away late Wednesday night at his ashram in Sheeshamjhadi area of Rishikesh after a prolonged illness. He was 87.

Anand outplays Mamedyarov; jumps to 2nd in World rankings

Anand outplays Mamedyarov; jumps to 2nd in World rankings

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand found his way back to the 2800 rating club and jumped to second spot in the World rankings after beating local hero Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the eighth and penultimate round of Vugar Gashimov memorial in Shamkir, Azerbaijan.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continues. The five-time World champion failed to break the solid defences of Wesley So of the United States in the seventh round of Sinquefield Cup, which is part of the Grand Chess tour, in St Louis, and settled for his fifth draw in the last five games.

J&K: Amarnath yatra ends

J&K: Amarnath yatra ends

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva on Tuesday reached the shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, marking the culmination of the two-month annual pilgrimage.

Candidates Chess: Anand loses to Karjakin

Candidates Chess: Anand loses to Karjakin

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking loss against Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fourth round of Candidates Chess tournament.

If history has its way, presidential polls will see a contest

If history has its way, presidential polls will see a contest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Going by precedence, the 15th presidential election scheduled to be held on July 17 this year will see a contest, notwithstanding the frenetic political confabulations for a consensus candidate.

Harikrishna goes down fighting to top seed in Shenzhen Masters

Harikrishna goes down fighting to top seed in Shenzhen Masters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

India's Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna put up a spirited fight against top seeded Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri but couldn't avert his first defeat in the Shenzhen Longgang Chess Grand Master tournament in Shenzhen, China on Saturday.

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

It was not the best of birthdays for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand as he went down to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the third round of London Chess Classic chess tournament.

Norway chess: Anand draws with Aronian, stays joint-second

Norway chess: Anand draws with Aronian, stays joint-second

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Following the draw, Anand inched up to 4.5 points out of a possible seven and can now look up to his final white game in the tournament, slated against the lowest-ranked player, Jon Ludvig Hammer of Norway.

Norway Chess: Anand settles for another draw

Norway Chess: Anand settles for another draw

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for the elusive victory continued as he was again held to a draw by Alexander Grischuk.

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Grandmaster B Adhiban finished tied third at the Chess.com Isle of Man International tournament after beating the highly-regarded Michael Adams of England in the ninth and final round, in Isle of Man (UK) on Monday.

Liquor volumes may take 20% hit in FY21

Liquor volumes may take 20% hit in FY21

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Almost 70 per cent of alcohol distribution in India happens through liquor vends or shops, while 30 per cent happens on-premise, that is, in bars, pubs, and hotels.

Anand draws with Kramnik in London Classic

Anand draws with Kramnik in London Classic

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as black against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the first round of the London Chess Classic on Thursday.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Fabiano Caruana of United States made sure of his maiden title after beating Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland.

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with table-topper Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to open his account in the Sinquefield Cup -- a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Grand Chess tour: Out-of-form Anand loses again, goes bottom

Grand Chess tour: Out-of-form Anand loses again, goes bottom

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered his second defeat in as many games losing to Alexander Grischuk of Russia in the second round of Sinquefield Cup, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Anand back in business after crushing Topalov

Anand back in business after crushing Topalov

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back from his fourth round loss and beat his former world championship challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria on Wednesday in the fifth round of London Chess Classic, the concluding edition of the Grand Chess Tour.

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.