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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Premji's maxims for IIT students

Premji's maxims for IIT students

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

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.

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.

Freida Pinto sizzles on Maxim cover

Freida Pinto sizzles on Maxim cover

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Maxim India's March 2009 issue is all set to hit newsstands, and the lovely Ms Pinto's covershot is a picture of bliss.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Stunning Shamita Has A Ball... With Whatever She Wears

Stunning Shamita Has A Ball... With Whatever She Wears

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Fashion and fun come together in whatever Shamita Shetty wears. She's a total majedar dresser.

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

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"Indian politics needs more like her," Ramesh said.

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

Models Make Summer Dreams Come True

Models Make Summer Dreams Come True

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Is this what the stars will be wearing in summer?

Ready For REVENGE On OTT?

Ready For REVENGE On OTT?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

It's raining brand new seasons and shows on OTT this week.

Sensational PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Sensational PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Sarah Sjoestroem cruised to her fifth consecutive World Aquatics Championships title in the women's 50 metres butterfly event on Saturday.

Could Hardik be India's 'impact player' at World Cup?

Could Hardik be India's 'impact player' at World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former Australia player Tom Moody believes India need to be flexible with their batting order in white ball cricket.

Anand, Carlsen, Ding to compete in Global Chess League

Anand, Carlsen, Ding to compete in Global Chess League

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The upcoming inaugural edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) will feature the sport's icons such as Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Hou Yifan and Ding Liren.

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Apart from a place in the Candidates to be played in April next year in Canada, Vaishali got richer by US$25000 (Over Rs 20 Lakhs) while Vidit took home a whopping prize purse of US$80000 (Over Rs 66 Lakhs).

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

Ransomware attacks surge over 2-fold in India in first half of 2023: Report

Ransomware attacks surge over 2-fold in India in first half of 2023: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall. While major economies like the US and the UK witnessed a decline in ransomware attacks, India (up 133 per cent) and Germany (52 per cent) are among the countries that saw a huge surge in such attacks, the 2023 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report for the January-June period stated. At the global level, a variety of other attacks have trended up, including cryptojacking (399 per cent), IoT malware (37 per cent) and encrypted threats (22 per cent), the report said.

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen; jumps into lead

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen; jumps into lead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Classical section early on Monday in the Norway Chess tournament.

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sinner is most likely to upset the applecart after the Italian's run to the Canadian Open title this month

Triveni Continental Kings crowned Global Chess League champions

Triveni Continental Kings crowned Global Chess League champions

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The champion was ultimately decided in a series of sudden-death blitz games where the decisive outcome came in the fourth game.

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.

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Guterres urged members of the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

Bye Starbucks, Welcome Stars Coffee

Bye Starbucks, Welcome Stars Coffee

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Following Starbucks's exit from the Russian market following the war in Ukraine, Stars Coffee -- a new coffee shop brand with a similar look and feel as the famous coffee brand from the US -- opened in Moscow on Thursday, August 18, 2022.