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Leko beats Ivanchuk for title

Leko beats Ivanchuk for title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The Hungarian won the final of the ACP World Rapid Cup in the second blitz game, after first two rapid games ended in draws and the first blitz game also fizzled out similarly.

Modi seeks easier access for Indian services firms to the US

Modi seeks easier access for Indian services firms to the US

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

There have been issues related to visas for IT professionals from India.

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

Mandela's funeral on December 15, preparations begin

Mandela's funeral on December 15, preparations begin

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The body of South Africa's anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela was on Friday taken to a military hospital in Pretoria as preparations for the December 15 state funeral of the peace icon began.

This man chops off a finger every time Nitish takes oath as CM

This man chops off a finger every time Nitish takes oath as CM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anil Sharma had already 'offered' a finger twice to a local deity to 'express happiness' at Nitish's swearing in.

What scares Jackie Chan the most

What scares Jackie Chan the most

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Jackie Chan opens up to Simi Garewal on her TV show this Sunday.

UN to honour Dravid, Inzamam

UN to honour Dravid, Inzamam

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The two captains have been selected to become spokesmen for 'Sport for Development and Peace' at the United Nations.

Indian and Pak skippers feted

Indian and Pak skippers feted

Rediff.com13 Nov 2004

They were presented the Platinum Jubilee memento, embossed with BCCI insignia on a silver salver, a tie and an exquisitely handcrafted Kashmiri shawl by Sports Minister Sunil Dutt.

Praful Bidwai: A confused NRI policy

Praful Bidwai: A confused NRI policy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Asian SEPG-2003 begins in Hyderabad

Asian SEPG-2003 begins in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Billed as Asia's largest gathering of software process professionals, Asian SEPG 2003, a two-day conference on software process improvement began in Hyderabad on Friday.

Most powerful eruption in the universe

Most powerful eruption in the universe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

A super massive black hole generated this eruption by growing at a remarkable rate, a NASA press release said.

New to online dating? Watch out for these signs

New to online dating? Watch out for these signs

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Seema Punwani tells you how to separate the sleaze bags from the good men on dating apps.

PM confident of Raghuram Rajan's ability to guide RBI

PM confident of Raghuram Rajan's ability to guide RBI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Rajan will evolve a policy with the help of professional persons for a national consensus if we have to carry on with implementing social and economic changes in a complex economy.

Jairam Thakur picked to be new Himachal CM

Jairam Thakur picked to be new Himachal CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Thakur's name was proposed by Suresh Bharadwaj and Mahender Singh and seconded by other members.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

Capital Buzz: Bad girl, Sushma

Capital Buzz: Bad girl, Sushma

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Yuva: a must-see. Go for it!

Yuva: a must-see. Go for it!

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Clinton to attend Sahara wedding?

Clinton to attend Sahara wedding?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Honda 'RevFest' to launch multiple motorcycles

Honda 'RevFest' to launch multiple motorcycles

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Honda is all set to launch the CBR650F alongwith mutliple other motorcycles at the Honda RevFest 2015 that will be held simultaneously across 8 cities (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Indore and Ahmedabad) on August 4, 2015.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Priyanka, Deepika dance for the Mumbai Police

PIX: Shah Rukh, Priyanka, Deepika dance for the Mumbai Police

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Images from the Umang Mumbai Police show, 2015.

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Rediff.com22 May 2014

She is the first woman chief minister of Gujarat.

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

Sonia didn't want someone with independent mind as PM: Pawar

Sonia didn't want someone with independent mind as PM: Pawar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Self-styled' loyalists of 10, Janpath convinced Sonia Gandhi that it would be better to back P V Narasimsha Rao in 1991 as prime minister over him as the "Gandhi family was not about to let someone with independent mind" to get the top post, Sharad Pawar has claimed.

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Argentine legend Diego Maradona will kick off a football conclave on October 3 in the presence of a galaxy of current and former Indian stars like Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and I M Vijayan.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

'Only flops frighten me'

'Only flops frighten me'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If somebody says a certain superstar's film is not good, I would not go to watch it.' 'But if the word-of-mouth is good, I don't miss a film.' 'When Badhaai Ho released, we immediately ran to theatres to watch it.'

After winning Slam, a smashing New York Fashion Week debut for Serena!

After winning Slam, a smashing New York Fashion Week debut for Serena!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Serena Williams was once again on the stage but this time it was her own fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

India-China: What's cooking?

India-China: What's cooking?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The fact that Modi and Xi exuded confidence to accelerate the negotiations for a border settlement alone underscores that the Russia-India-China triangle has become very dynamic,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Captain Amarinder Singh sworn in as Punjab CM

Captain Amarinder Singh sworn in as Punjab CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder, 75, was sworn in as the state's 26th chief minister along with nine ministers, including Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Karnataka Congress chief Parameshwara to be deputy CM

Karnataka Congress chief Parameshwara to be deputy CM

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Congress's K R Ramesh Kumar will be the speaker of Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha (assembly), while the deputy speaker will be appointed from the JD-S.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

Brand Beckham in eye of storm after a series of email leaks

Brand Beckham in eye of storm after a series of email leaks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Among them was his foul-mouthed reaction when he found out he was not going to be knighted and his reluctance to donate his own money to a charity project. The leaked emails also suggested that Beckham had billed UNICEF for a flight which he didn't need to take, and was reluctant to contribute his own money to the charity.

Yogi's pet projects: Tall promises, slow delivery

Yogi's pet projects: Tall promises, slow delivery

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Beyond announcements and optics, key projects have hardly moved under the Yogi government, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Rahul skips Cong's farewell dinner for PM Manmohan Singh

Rahul skips Cong's farewell dinner for PM Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who leaves office this week, was tonight given a warm farewell dinner by Congress President Sonia Gandhi which was attended by a galaxy of party leaders and Union ministers.

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored the winning runs as Heroes XI beat Rest of the World XI by four wickets in the inaugural T20 fundraiser 'Cricket for Heroes' at the Kia Oval, in London, on Friday.