News for 'Toronto'

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic

Canada: Man held for multiple break-ins at Hindu temples

Canada: Man held for multiple break-ins at Hindu temples

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

However, the offences do not appear to be hate crimes or motivated by hate, Durham Regional Police said in a press release on Thursday.

Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in 'suspicious' fire in Canada

Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in 'suspicious' fire in Canada

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The charred remains were on Friday identified as those of three family members: 51-year-old Rajiv Warikoo; his wife, 47-year-old Shilpa Kotha; and their 16-year-old daughter, Mahek Warikoo.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The non-availability of halal meat, a must-have in their menu, in their Bridgetown hotel forced them to temporarily wear a chef's apron.

1 killed, 14 injured in Toronto mass shooting; shooter dead

1 killed, 14 injured in Toronto mass shooting; shooter dead

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Witnesses said that a man dressed in black had fired a gun multiple times.

PIX: Taapsee takes Manmarziyaan to Toronto

PIX: Taapsee takes Manmarziyaan to Toronto

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Canada gets a slice of Bollywood!

Federer wins Toronto Masters

Federer wins Toronto Masters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Toronto celebrates India's Independence Day

Toronto celebrates India's Independence Day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

At least 10,000 people gathered at the Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto on August 9 to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of India's Independence Day despite intermittent showers.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

Candidates Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

Candidates Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

D Gukesh played out a creditable draw against top seed Fabiano Caruana but slipped a rung to the joint second position.

Steve Gupta on Toronto Univ's Council

Steve Gupta on Toronto Univ's Council

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Steve Gupta, president and chief executive officer, Easton's Group of Hotels, has been appointed to the University of Toronto Governing Council for a three-year term. He was on the board of UTGC's business council before Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty appointed him to the Governing Council, which makes all the decisions for the University of Toronto.

Candidates Chess: Why Firouzja asked to change shoes

Candidates Chess: Why Firouzja asked to change shoes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Shameful action by the chief arbiter Marghetis towards me during the game. Middle of the game during the most intense moment when I was walking during Ian move... he came to me and told me not to walk anymore because my shoe is making noise on the wooden floor.'

Candidates Chess: Gukesh loses to Alireza; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Candidates Chess: Gukesh loses to Alireza; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Indian challenge in the women's section might already have ended as Zhongyi stood firmly ahead on five points while Goryachkina had 4.5 points in her kitty.

PIX: Sobhita, Anurag Kashyap take Moothon to Toronto

PIX: Sobhita, Anurag Kashyap take Moothon to Toronto

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Besides Priyanka Chopra-Farhan Akhtar's The Sky Is Pink, it will also see the premiere of Geetu Mohandas' Malayalam film, Moothon.

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, killing 10

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, killing 10

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

After ploughing the van into crowd the suspect told police officers that he had a weapon and said, "Shoot me in the head."

Meet Taapsee's Puchi

Meet Taapsee's Puchi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Shagun and Tapsee Pannu are sisters and besties.

Lisa Ray, Shriya wow Toronto

Lisa Ray, Shriya wow Toronto

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The actresses were spotted at the premiere of their film, Cooking With Stella at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival.

Bollywood masala travels to Toronto

Bollywood masala travels to Toronto

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Rani Mukerji is one of the many Indians who will promote Bollywood at the ongoing TIFF.

Spotted: Boman Irani in Toronto

Spotted: Boman Irani in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Reader Sachin Abbi has sent us this photograph with the actor.

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, leaving the tournament without three of the world's top four players, Tennis Canada said on Tuesday.

Spotted: Aamir Khan in Toronto

Spotted: Aamir Khan in Toronto

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Reader Mohit Rajhans has sent us this photograph of the actor.

Karan Johar Is Ready With Kill

Karan Johar Is Ready With Kill

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Taking to Instagram, Karan shared a poster of the film on Thursday and wrote, 'The journey begins at the Toronto International Film Festival! 'KILL' -- an action-packed high octane film starring Lakshya -- the next action hero to look out for.'

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India's D Gukesh bounced back with a finely crafted game to outwit compatriot Vidit Gujrathi and regain his joint lead with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after the eighth round in the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto on Friday.

ICONIC! Alcaraz Meets His 'Crush'

ICONIC! Alcaraz Meets His 'Crush'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'She has been my crush since I started playing tennis. I was thrilled to see her in person. She was very charming.'

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in Toronto

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Reader Shilpa sends us a photograph.

Pix: Freida Pinto wins over Toronto

Pix: Freida Pinto wins over Toronto

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The actress gets rave reviews for her new film, Trishna, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Praggnanandhaa can take heart from the fact that he goes in to the candidates as the top rated Indian slated to be held in about four weeks from now in Toronto.

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa checks Gujrathi

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa checks Gujrathi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a spectacular game to get the better of fellow-Indian Vidit Gujrathi in the third round of the Candidates Chess tournament in Toronto on Saturday.

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja Alireza of France in the 13th and penultimate round of Candidates' Chess tournament in Toronto on Saturday, his quest for the extraordinary placing him on the cusp of becoming the youngest ever World Championship contender.

Top 10 quotes from Modi's speech@Toronto Coliseum

Top 10 quotes from Modi's speech@Toronto Coliseum

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He was addressing the Indian diaspora at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto on Wednesday.

Spotted: AB, SRK in Toronto

Spotted: AB, SRK in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Reader Vinod Makkar spots the two stars at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Emraan Hashmi's Tigers premieres in Toronto

Emraan Hashmi's Tigers premieres in Toronto

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Director Danis Tanovic, producer Anurag Kashyap and actor Emraan Hashmi have created an inspiring work of international collaboration with Tigers. Arthur J Pais reports from Toronto.

Spotted: Rani Mukerji in Toronto

Spotted: Rani Mukerji in Toronto

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Reader Pratik has sent us a photograph.

Rajkummar Rao, Hansal Mehta take Omerta to Toronto

Rajkummar Rao, Hansal Mehta take Omerta to Toronto

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Director Hansal Mehta took his film Omerta, starring Rajkummar Rao, to TIFF, and as Mehta tweeted, the premiere saw a full house.

Guru weaves its magic in Toronto

Guru weaves its magic in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Toronto was the location of Guru's premiere; a first for Bollywood.