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Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants

Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The major advantages of such plants are no need of land to build the reactors, earthquake resistant, abundance of water for active or passive cooling.

Copa America PIX: Argentina beat Peru, top Group A

Copa America PIX: Argentina beat Peru, top Group A

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Images from the Copa America 2024 Group A matches between Argentina and Peru, Canada and Chile.

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China.

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'One of the big findings is that younger men seem to have shifted towards the Republican Party.' 'In 2020, about 23% of younger men said they would vote Trump.' 'Now that number is 48%.' 'It is like a 25 point shift, and you don't actually see shifts that big in surveys.'

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

Who Killed The Man Putin Feared Most?

Who Killed The Man Putin Feared Most?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

On February 16, 2024, the death of the jailed Russian-Opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, 47, was reported by State media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Vladimir Putin took the oath for a new six year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In the most awaited contest of the tournament, Gukesh took on Praggnanandhaa in the penultimate round.

'Cong will win Amethi and Raebareli; INDIA to get...'

'Cong will win Amethi and Raebareli; INDIA to get...'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

KC Venugopal mentioned that the Congress's goal is to diminish the BJP's representation in Uttar Pradesh by securing half of the seats in the state.

'Jos is the best white-ball opener in the world'

'Jos is the best white-ball opener in the world'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli may be leading the IPL charts with 316 runs as an opener, but Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels Jos Buttler is, by far, the best white ball opener in world cricket.

Gill regrets falling short on net run-rate after beating CSK

Gill regrets falling short on net run-rate after beating CSK

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill did not forget to mention that they were 15 runs short while batting, as the net run-rate did not witness a quantum leap despite their 35-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Back to Hogwarts Day is an annual event where thousands of Harry Potter fans gather at the Kings Cross Station in London to listen to the announcement of the Hogwarts Express which leaves at 11 am for Hogsmeade from the nine and three quarters platform.

GCL: Anand's Ganges Grandmasters go down to Mumba Masters

GCL: Anand's Ganges Grandmasters go down to Mumba Masters

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

In another entertaining contest SG Alpine Warriors defeated Chingari Gulf Titans 11-6.

Alia, Alaya, Disha Go Va-Va-Voom!

Alia, Alaya, Disha Go Va-Va-Voom!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Need a handy tip to incorporate into your New Year Eve style? These stars show you how to ace the latest trend.

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals

Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3

Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Putin received more votes in comparison to the 2018 elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. The performance of the other candidates was lower than that of the previous competitors of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, according to reports.

Praggnanandhaa finishes third, Grischuk takes Open Blitz title

Praggnanandhaa finishes third, Grischuk takes Open Blitz title

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

R Praggnanandhaa was the best Indian with an overall third place finish

Kumble's recommendations to restore balance between bat and ball

Kumble's recommendations to restore balance between bat and ball

Rediff.com16 May 2024

If the game of cricket remains tilted heavily in the favour of batters, not many youngsters would be lining up to start bowling in a couple of years, fears spin great Anil Kumble, who advocated the need to keep biggest possible boundaries at IPL venues and use of more pronounced seam to restore the balance between bat and ball.

Praggnanandhaa takes lead with five successive wins

Praggnanandhaa takes lead with five successive wins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In round 3, the Indian defeated German GM Vincent Keymar with the game decided in the rook endgame after Praggnanandhaa managed to win two pawns, following which Keymar resigned.

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) failed to furnish direct evidence linking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against him, a Delhi court has said while ordering his release on bail.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The death of the jailed Russian-opposition leader, 47, has been reported by state media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.

Praggnanandhaa reigns supreme in Super GM tournament

Praggnanandhaa reigns supreme in Super GM tournament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Super GM chess tourney in Hungary

What Is Russia Celebrating?

What Is Russia Celebrating?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Away from the furious fury of battle in Ukraine, Russia celebrated its Navy Day with fireworks over the Neva river in St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin's home city, on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal was beaten by Italy's Stefano Napolitano in the semi-finals.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa's historic road to final

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa's historic road to final

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wrote a golden chapter in Indian chess history by becoming only the second player from the country after Viswanathan Anand -- and the youngest -- to play in the FIDE World Cup final.

Russia's Su-27 fighter plane collides with US drone over Black Sea

Russia's Su-27 fighter plane collides with US drone over Black Sea

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

It was one of two Su-27s flying. This happened in international airspace over international waters.

Highly improper: Uddhav Sena moves SC over Maharashtra CM-speaker meeting

Highly improper: Uddhav Sena moves SC over Maharashtra CM-speaker meeting

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Shiv Sena (UBT) of Uddhav Thackeray has denounced in the Supreme Court the "highly improper" meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and state legislative assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, barely three days before the deadline set by the apex court for the latter to decide cross-petitions filed by rival Sena factions seeking disqualification of several of each other's MLAs.

We Heart Alia's Shaandaar Style!

We Heart Alia's Shaandaar Style!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

She is out to conquer the world, colour by colour.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

While it's fun for a bit to see enormous robots smashing into one another, it quickly evokes the 'been-there-seen-that' feeling, observes Mayur Sanap.

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests Karan P Shah.

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Anand, who first made it to the World's top-10 in July 1991, has remained India's top-ranked player in all published lists since January 1987.

GCL: Gulf Titans, Mumba Masters secure victories

GCL: Gulf Titans, Mumba Masters secure victories

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The upGrad Mumba Masters climbed to third place, while the Titans improved their position from the bottom of the scoreboard.

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was held on Thursday.

How Harry Kane conquered Bundesliga with record-breaking goals

How Harry Kane conquered Bundesliga with record-breaking goals

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Record-breaking Kane scores hat-trick in Bayern's 7-0 demolition of Bochum

Day 2 drama: Deepti Sharma spills the pitch secrets

Day 2 drama: Deepti Sharma spills the pitch secrets

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We did not expect pitch to help spinners so much on Day 2: Deepti Sharma

'You'll see me wearing jackets along with my lehengas'

'You'll see me wearing jackets along with my lehengas'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Warina Hussain's tips for the festive season.