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Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ding, who could become the first Chinese male to win the world title, began the tournament admitting he felt like there was "something wrong" with his mind.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel and ATF cut

Windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel and ATF cut

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The government has cut windfall profit tax on export of diesel and ATF to their lowest while also reducing the levy on domestically-produced crude in line with softening international oil prices, according to an official order. The levy on crude oil produced by companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been cut to Rs 4,350 per tonne from Rs 5,050 per tonne, the order dated February 15 said. Crude oil pumped out of the ground and from below the seabed is refined and converted into fuels like petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).

Big Releases, Coming Up This April

Big Releases, Coming Up This April

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There's a whole bunch of films and Web series coming up for release in April.

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

T20 World Cup PHOTOS: India thump Zimbabwe; face England in semis

T20 World Cup PHOTOS: India thump Zimbabwe; face England in semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between India and Zimbabwe in Melbourne on Sunday.

We are on this journey together, Pele sends wishes for Brazil

We are on this journey together, Pele sends wishes for Brazil

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

He was hospitalized last week to re-evaluate his treatment and is also being treated for a respiratory infection, according to medical reports.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco, played at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Rain South Africa's nemesis again with wipeout

T20 WC: Rain South Africa's nemesis again with wipeout

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

South Africa were 24 for no loss when the heavens opened up first, and soon after play resumed following the brief interruption, de Kock carted Richard Ngarava for four boundaries, including three on the trot.

Mumbai court discharges Shilpa Shetty in 2007 obscenity case

Mumbai court discharges Shilpa Shetty in 2007 obscenity case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'It seems that the accused Shilpa Shetty is the victim of the alleged act of accused no. 1 (Richard Gere). Not a single element of any of the alleged offence is being satisfied in the complaint,' the court said in the order.

Erasmus, Kettleborough to stand in T20 WC final

Erasmus, Kettleborough to stand in T20 WC final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Menon, who is the only Indian umpire in the ICC elite panel, will be the TV umpire while former Sri Lanka spinner Kumar Dharmasena will be the fourth umpire.

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The 38-year-old from Indore remains the only Indian in the 11-member Elite Panel of Umpires.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

Classified documents from Biden's VP days found at private office

Classified documents from Biden's VP days found at private office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Biden's political opponents, in particular the opposition Republican Party, were quick on slamming the president.

Injury puts Bairstow out of T20 World Cup; Roy dropped

Injury puts Bairstow out of T20 World Cup; Roy dropped

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Jonny Bairstow was initially included in the selection but the England and Wales Cricket Board later said he had been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the T20 World Cup after suffering a lower limb injury in a freak accident while playing golf in Leeds on Friday.

Why England Players Wore Black Armbands

Why England Players Wore Black Armbands

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'So sad to hear the news of David English passing away. One of life's great characters, so fun to spend time with and producer of some of the best English cricketers through his wonderful Bunbury Festivals.'

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi drew with Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth round to be in joint third place with 5.5 points in the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A look at the actors, who have been a part of the franchise and are no more.

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia played at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized in London

Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized in London

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A shipment containing several kilograms of uranium, which could potentially be used for making a dirty bomb was seized at United Kingdom's Heathrow Airport in a cargo consignment originating in Pakistan, reported British tabloid The Sun.

To dent my image some people have given a 'supari': Modi

To dent my image some people have given a 'supari': Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"Earlier, governments were busy in vote bank appeasement but we are busy satisfying people," the prime minister said.

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Duda scored a dramatic win from a losing position against Kirill Shevchenko to take the top prize.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

England's Topley limps entirely out of the T20 WC

England's Topley limps entirely out of the T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

He has had four back stress fractures in five years, most recently in 2018, which led him to consider retirement.

'I'm not a favourite'

'I'm not a favourite'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The US Open champion, who last played at the Miami Open at the end of March, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (5) by Gasquet at the ATP 250 claycourt event in Geneva.

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Dubai on Wednesday.

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

Windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel, ATF cut

Windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel, ATF cut

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The government has reduced the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and ATF, in line with softening international oil prices, according to an official order. The levy on crude oil produced by companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been cut to Rs 1,900 per tonne from Rs 2,100 per tonne, the order dated January 16, said. Crude oil pumped out of the ground and from below the seabed is refined and converted into fuel like petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).

Windfall profit tax on crude, diesel cut

Windfall profit tax on crude, diesel cut

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The government has slashed the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on export of diesel and ATF following a drop in global oil prices, according to an official order. The levy on crude oil produced by companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been cut steeply to Rs 1,700 per tonne from Rs 4,900, the order dated December 15 said. Crude oil pumped out of the ground is refined and converted into fuel like petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for applying cream on the swollen index finger of his bowling hand without taking permission from the on-field umpires on Day 1 of the match.

China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

China last year pegged its defence budget at 1.45 trillion yuan, a 7.1 per cent increase. This year the defence spending is increased to 1.55 trillion yuan.

Will Prithviraj CHANGE its Name?

Will Prithviraj CHANGE its Name?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'How much will our film industry succumb to these tactics from outfits who have made protests against Hindi films a thriving cottage industry?'

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American, Richard Rahul Verma, as the next US Ambassador to India, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington later this month.