News for 'Toronto'

Candidates chess: Gukesh holds Caruana; Gujrathi falters again

Candidates chess: Gukesh holds Caruana; Gujrathi falters again

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Gukesh faced the in-vogue Italian opening as black against Caruana and the players battled it out in the main variation.

Candidates Chess: Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Candidates Chess: Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of world number three Hikaru Nakamura of United States, while R Praggnanandhaa went down to compatriot D Gukesh in the second round of Candidates chess tournament in Toronto.

Now fly Jet Air to Toronto 5 days a week

Now fly Jet Air to Toronto 5 days a week

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The launch saw plane seats displayed on a huge stage. Those seats 'are considered the world's most revolutionary and most luxurious airline seats -- designed exclusively for Jet Airways,' it was claimed.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

Anti-India graffiti on Swaminarayan temple in Canada; India condemns

Anti-India graffiti on Swaminarayan temple in Canada; India condemns

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The Indian High Commission on Wednesday tweeted," We strongly condemn defacing of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto with anti-India graffiti. Have requested Canadian authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action on perpetrators."

HOLY WOW! Priyanka Chopra sets hearts aflutter at Toronto Film Fest

HOLY WOW! Priyanka Chopra sets hearts aflutter at Toronto Film Fest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

After the gritty portrayal of award-winning boxer Mary Kom in her new film, PeeCee reminds us that she cleans up real good!

Henin, Jankovic set up dream Toronto final

Henin, Jankovic set up dream Toronto final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

A Henin and Jankovic final may lack the pizzazz of a Maria Sharapova-Serena Williams showdown but their records this season are second to none, with the battling Belgian claiming five titles and the Serbian four.

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Roger Federer launched his North American hardcourt campaign with a workmanlike 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela to move confidently into the third round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday.

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Jayesh Prajapati, a Shell gas station attendant in Toronto, died after being struck by a vehicle on September 15.

Nepalese booked for attacking crew, damaging loo door on AI flight

Nepalese booked for attacking crew, damaging loo door on AI flight

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Nepalese citizen was handed over to security agencies on arrival at the airport in New Delhi.

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Andy Murray humbled Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 to defend his Toronto Masters title on Sunday, confirming the Briton as one of the favourites for the US Open.

Imran Khan taken off US-bound plane in Toronto

Imran Khan taken off US-bound plane in Toronto

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was taken off a New York-bound plane in Toronto and claimed that he was questioned by American officials about his stance on United States drone strikes in Pakistan.

Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto

Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal was made to work and number two Novak Djokovic had to sweat as they launched their North American hardcourt campaigns with battling second round wins at the Toronto Masters on Wednesday.

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Eighth seed American Andy Roddick has pulled out of the Toronto Masters because of illness, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh and Vijayant Mailk raised hopes of an all-Indian final at the US $15,000 ITF men's singles Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada, after winning their respective quarter-finals. Second seed Sanam beat Canadia's Braydenx Schnur 7-5, 6-1 while fourth seed Vijayant got the better of eighth seed Fritz Wolmarans of South Africa 7-6(3), 6-2.

Meet Kiran Rao-Aamir Khan's Phool

Meet Kiran Rao-Aamir Khan's Phool

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I watched Sui Dhaaga, Balika Badhu and Bhojpuri women's videos to see how the women are there because this is the story of 2001 and I am born in 2007.'

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Gurvinder Nath was delivering pizza at around 2:10 am on July 9 in Mississauga's Britannia and Creditview roads, when unknown suspects confronted him and tried to steal his vehicle, CTV News channel reported.

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number one fell to American Tommy Paul

Safina survives scare to advance in Toronto

Safina survives scare to advance in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Ninth seed Dinara Safina survived a first-round scare at the $1.3 million Toronto Cup on Monday before rallying to tame Frenchwoman Camille Pin 7-6, 3-6, 7-5.

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Canada has been defaced by 'Khalistani extremists' with anti-India graffiti in an apparent hate crime, prompting the Indian mission in Toronto to condemn the incident and urge Canadian authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators.

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Twenty four time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic closed the 2023 ATP season by clinching the year-end No. 1 spot for a record-extending eighth time.

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi

Air India to fly Amritsar-London-Toronto daily

Air India to fly Amritsar-London-Toronto daily

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The airline will be running the fight on a daily basis from the Rajasansi International Airport. The flight currently runs thrice a week. The proposed move is expected to provide a relief to perishable exporters and farmers of Punjab who were affected after Jet Airways and Singapore Airlines withdrew their services last year stating it was not feasible for them to continue anymore.

On 'SlutWalk' trail: From Toronto to New Delhi

On 'SlutWalk' trail: From Toronto to New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

In booty shorts and carrying placard reading "It's a dress, not a yes" and "Our body, our choices" thousands of women will launch 'SlutWalk', a parade to protest against sexual harassment in India's 'rape capital' -- New Delhi.

Fab Or Flop? Shehnaaz's Make Up Free Look. Vote Now!

Fab Or Flop? Shehnaaz's Make Up Free Look. Vote Now!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Is it possible to fall in love with her fresh-faced moments?

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.

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Hollywood takes Toronto by storm!

PIX: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall at Toronto Film Fest

PIX: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall at Toronto Film Fest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Hollywood stars descend on the TIFF red carpet.

Rusty Li plays like 'junior' in Toronto Cup loss

Rusty Li plays like 'junior' in Toronto Cup loss

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

French Open champion Li Na played like a 'junior' while Vera Zvonareva, Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova were all also sent packing after rusty performances in the third round at the Toronto Cup on Thursday.

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The family along with their entourage, who are currently globetrotting around the world as part of their Unforgettable tour, got a taste of India when they halted at the Nawab Authentic Indian Cuisine restaurant in Toronto recently.

Paes, Bhupathi to meet in Toronto Masters' doubles

Paes, Bhupathi to meet in Toronto Masters' doubles

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy set up a quarter-final clash with Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles after a straight-set win over Roger Federer and Stainslas Wawrinka in the second round of ATP Rogers Masters in Toronto on Thursday night. The seventh seeded Indo-Czech pair needed less than an hour to beat their unseeded Swiss opponents 6-4, 6-4.

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Over 550 guests attended the Toronto Netralaya Lions Club and Doctors Lions Club fundraising dinner September 14 in Mississauga, Ontario.

First look: Azim Premji at a temple in Toronto

First look: Azim Premji at a temple in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Premji plans to transfer $1.95-billion worth of shares to a trust that will fund social initiatives.

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani threat to officials

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani threat to officials

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

India has summoned Canadian high commissioner in New Delhi over propaganda material, including posters, containing threats to Indian diplomats being circulated in Canada and has served a demarche to the Justin Trudeau government.

Amid strain ties with India, Canada's FM says...

Amid strain ties with India, Canada's FM says...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Joly said that Ottawa stands by its decision to inform Canadians about the allegations surrounding the killing of Nijjar, but remains engaged with the Indian government on the issue.

Diwali in Toronto: 50,000 people, 30 hours, nonstop

Diwali in Toronto: 50,000 people, 30 hours, nonstop

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Hotelier Harpreet Sethi, the main organizer gives us the lowdown.

Want to work as a scientist in Toronto?

Want to work as a scientist in Toronto?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Patheon Inc, the pharmaceutical service provider, is looking for Senior Scientists and Formulation Development Managers.