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SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to eight convicts in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case. The case involved the killing of 38 people by personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary. The court considered the fact that the convicts have been incarcerated for over six years following the Delhi High Court's reversal of their acquittal by the trial court.

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Glitz, glamour and lots of joy marked the celebration.

Gukesh favourite for World chess title, says Ding Liren

Gukesh favourite for World chess title, says Ding Liren

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Defending champion Ding Liren says the in-form Dommaraju Gukesh is the big favourite to win their World Chess title showdown in November.

Carlsen's blunt message to Gukesh: 'I'm out'

Carlsen's blunt message to Gukesh: 'I'm out'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Magnus Carlsen lauds D Gukesh but rules out world title clash with him

Dev Anand: 'Let's talk about you!'

Dev Anand: 'Let's talk about you!'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Don't you leave that girl. Marry her.'

The Biggest Hits Of 2024

The Biggest Hits Of 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

While 2023 saw many mega blockbusters (Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal), this year had only two.

Smog engulfs Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor'

Smog engulfs Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

This deterioration in air quality led to prompting enforcement of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital.

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and others at a function organised by the state government in Chennai on Tuesday.

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The Indian National Congress, India's oldest political party, is moving from its longtime headquarters at 24 Akbar Road to a new building called Indira Gandhi Bhawan. The move marks the end of an era for the Congress, which has been headquartered at 24 Akbar Road for nearly 50 years.

Family Time For Stars This Diwali

Family Time For Stars This Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Film families celebrate Diwali with memorable pictures on social media.

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the blitz event of the Norway Chess on the way to a fourth-place finish.

Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

D Gukesh paid dearly for unwarranted complications in the middle game, allowing defending champion Ding Liren of China to clinch the opening game

Can Kabaddi ex-captain Deepak Hooda secure maiden poll win for BJP?

Can Kabaddi ex-captain Deepak Hooda secure maiden poll win for BJP?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Former Indian kabaddi team captain and Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Hooda is locked in a multi-cornered electoral contest from the Jat-dominated Meham assembly constituency in the Rohtak district for the Haryana assembly polls.

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.

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Total assets of the CM and his wife have gone up from 11.56 crore in 2019 to Rs 37.68 crore in 2023-24, a rise of 225 percent, the affidavit showed.

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections are set to be a thrilling contest between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. The BJP is focusing on its "Parivartan" (change) slogan and a targeted campaign against AAP over corruption allegations, while AAP is highlighting the credibility of its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, and his promises to deliver on his promises. The Congress, seeking to reclaim its lost footing in the national capital, is also campaigning with a renewed vigor.

Sonakshi's First Karva Chauth

Sonakshi's First Karva Chauth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A look at some pretty mehendi designs that stars tried out for the special function.

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

India made history as both its men's and women's teams clinched their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men's team defeated Slovenia and the women's counterparts overcame Azerbaijan in the final round.

Anand finishes last in Gashimov Memorial chess

Anand finishes last in Gashimov Memorial chess

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand placed with nine points from seven rounds of Rapid (involving two mini-matches) and 14 rounds of Blitz.

'You Are Not Christ And I Am Not Gandhi'

'You Are Not Christ And I Am Not Gandhi'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan: 'Success didn't affect me at all.' Rajesh Khanna: 'I felt next to God!'

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The Gashimov Memorial tournament this year is being played as a rapid and blitz chess tournament.

Superbet Rapid tourney: Anand continues bull run, leads field

Superbet Rapid tourney: Anand continues bull run, leads field

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Playing as a wildcard in the tournament, the Indian ace had on Thursday defeated Radoslaw Wojtaszek of Poland in the first round, before getting the better of American Wesley So and Anton Korobov (Ukraine).

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess ratings today are somewhat "deflated" compared to the past but remains unfazed by the possibility of someone surpassing him.

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

Anand nominated as part of team to fight FIDE elections

Anand nominated as part of team to fight FIDE elections

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai in July-August.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Quite a few film folk turned up at the trailer launch of Dharmaveer 2: Mukkam Post Thane, that continues to tell the tale of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.

Global Chess: Firouzja remains undefeated as Kings win

Global Chess: Firouzja remains undefeated as Kings win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings secured a 10-8 win over upGrad Mumba Masters in the opening match on day five of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Monday.

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand records first win

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand records first win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Anand had endured losses at the hands of Rauf Mamedov (Azerbaijan) in the opening round before suffering defeats to Rapport and David Navara (Czech Republic) in the second and third round respectively.

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold medal.' 'With two players in the world top 10 club, and four players with over 2,700 ELO points (GMs Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, all below 20) and Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna, it was a solid team.'

20 EV Launches In 2025

20 EV Launches In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce EVs in India.

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Bollywood actresses are celebrating Diwali with gorgeous fashion moments.

World Championship: Gukesh will need nerves of steel at business end

World Championship: Gukesh will need nerves of steel at business end

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

While the mind games will go on in the last two games and a potential tiebreaker, American Hikaru Nakamura and world number one Magnus Carlsen feel that the balance had tilted slightly in Ding Liren's favour.

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Indira Gandhi was murdered by her bodyguards on the morning of October 31, 1984. Her death sparked off horrific anti-Sikh riots, killing over 3,000 innocent Indians.

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.

MVA parties reach consensus on 270 seats, talks still on

MVA parties reach consensus on 270 seats, talks still on

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The Maha Vikas Aghadi of the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar, and the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Wednesday announced to contest 85 seats each in Maharashtra assembly elections even as deliberations to seal a final seat-sharing pact are still underway.