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Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The decision by the 36-year-old Swiss, who was stunned in the final of last year's Rogers Cup in Montreal by German Alexander Zverev, comes less than two weeks after his quarter-final loss at Wimbledon.

PIX: Keira Knightley, Robert Pattinson arrive in Toronto

PIX: Keira Knightley, Robert Pattinson arrive in Toronto

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

A whole new bunch of celebrity sightings at the ongoing Toronto Film Festival.

Bishnoi gang connected to 'Indian govt agents': Canada

Bishnoi gang connected to 'Indian govt agents': Canada

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Incidentally, the allegations come at a time when Lawrence Bishnoi is in the news in India for his alleged involvement in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai.

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

3 Canada theatres playing Hindi movies attacked with 'sprays'

3 Canada theatres playing Hindi movies attacked with 'sprays'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Around 200 people were inside when a Hindi film was playing at the time, according to police.

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

It said the actions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens.

Spotted: Aftab in Toronto

Spotted: Aftab in Toronto

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Reader Hitesh Anand sends us a photograph.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Spotted: Rafael Nadal at Toronto airport

Spotted: Rafael Nadal at Toronto airport

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Reader Geethan Rayan sent us this picture.

Paes-Dlouhy fall in Toronto semis

Paes-Dlouhy fall in Toronto semis

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic beat the Indo-Czech duo 6-3, 7-6(5) in the semi-final of the Toronto Masters.

Spotted: Sharman Joshi in Toronto

Spotted: Sharman Joshi in Toronto

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Reader Shiladitya Sarkar has sent us a photograph.

Indo Canadian actor attempts for a better Toronto

Indo Canadian actor attempts for a better Toronto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Indo Canadian stage actor Ravi Jain, founder and director Why Not Theatre and a Dora Award winner, has added another accomplishment to his kitty. He is among the 25 aspiring builders in Toronto who have received the 2011 DiverseCity fellowship.

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad recently, says the sport's ecosystem needs a major overhaul to ensure players have more balance in life.

Shahid Kapur in Toronto

Shahid Kapur in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Reader Himanshu Bhutani sends us a picture.

Jet's Delhi-Toronto flight from Sept 5

Jet's Delhi-Toronto flight from Sept 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

India's private airliner Jet Airways will begin its five-day a week flight to Toronto from Delhi, via Brussels, from September 5, a company release said.

PIX: Priyanka makes a splash in Toronto

PIX: Priyanka makes a splash in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Priyanka Chopra looked gorgeous at the premiere of her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Kasparov clarifies after post on Rahul Gandhi goes viral

Kasparov clarifies after post on Rahul Gandhi goes viral

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Russian chess great Garry Kasparov has expressed hope that his "little joke" on Indian politics does not pass for "advocacy or expertise" after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral.

PIX: SRK woos fans in Toronto

PIX: SRK woos fans in Toronto

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Images from the Ra.One premiere in Canada.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

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.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Aseem Chhabra lists his Top 10 Must Watch movies at TIFF.

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US short-seller Hindenburg Research has said it is not under investigation by the US SEC as it rubbished alleged links of its founder to a hedge fund for preparing reports targeting companies.

Toronto's toast: John, Lisa

Toronto's toast: John, Lisa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Indian celebrities take the Toronto International Film Fest by storm.

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.' 'And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.'

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

NBA: LeBron rescues Heat from Toronto Raptors

NBA: LeBron rescues Heat from Toronto Raptors

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

LeBron James put his fourth-quarter uncertainties behind him with critical late plays that helped the Miami Heat survive a late scare from Toronto in a nervous 95-89 home win over the Raptors on Sunday.

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Calling Canada's behaviour 'the pits', India's recalled high commissioner Sanjay Verma says India was backstabbed and treated in a most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a friendly democracy.

Cruz, Fox kickstart Toronto Film Festival

Cruz, Fox kickstart Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Celeb spotting at Toronto Film Festival

Sinhalese restaurant bombed in Toronto

Sinhalese restaurant bombed in Toronto

Rediff.com23 May 2009

Lanka Gardens, the only Sinhalese restaurant in Greater Toronto Area, was fire bombed early on Friday morning, according to Sri Lankan Consul-General Bandula Jaysekera.The Sri Lanka United National Association of Canada termed the firebombing incident as a hate crime. 'Hate crime is taking place against our Sri Lanka Community by Tamil Tiger terrorists in Canada. This morning Lanka Gardens restaurant was firebombed,' it said.

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

IIFA Awards, the three-day award gala, returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the third consecutive year and will be held from September 27 to 29.

Serena cruises into Toronto quarters

Serena cruises into Toronto quarters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

World number two Serena Williams raced into the quarter-finals of the Toronto Cup on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4 demolition of Ukrainian Alona Bondarenko. Williams needed only 64 minutes on a blustery centre court to dispose of the world number 33 and restore a bit of family honour after the Ukrainian's sister Kateryna had knocked out older sibling Venus in the second round.

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.

Never acceptable: Canada on float depicting Indira's assassination

Never acceptable: Canada on float depicting Indira's assassination

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The float glorifying Indira Gandhi's assassination was part of a parade that was taken out in Brampton to mark the 40th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani in Toronto

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani in Toronto

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Reader Nishant Gadi sends us a photograph.