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Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com19 May 2024

At the end of the fifth round India's Aravindh Chithambaram is now followed by four players -- the Iranian duo of Amin Tabatabaei and Bardiya Daneshvar and Americans Hans Moke Niemann and Sam Shankland -- who all have four points each.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

AR Rahman, on Sivaji and sisters

AR Rahman, on Sivaji and sisters

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The music maestro discusses working with Shankar on the big Rajnikanth film.

Maestro in concert: AR Rahman's LA show

Maestro in concert: AR Rahman's LA show

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The music composer performed in Los Angeles last Sunday.

PIX: Sonam gives desi twist to her amfAR gala look

PIX: Sonam gives desi twist to her amfAR gala look

Rediff.com20 May 2016

After making stunning appearnaces at the red carpet, Sonam scores yet again with her sartorial sense!

AR Rahman awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize

AR Rahman awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Has IPL's impact player rule halted the growth of all-rounders?

Has IPL's impact player rule halted the growth of all-rounders?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer said on Sunday that the Indian Premier League (IPL) needs to take away the 'Impact Player' rule since it is not encouraging all-rounders to bowl and their lack of bowling is a lack of concern for Indian cricket.

Kiara, Sid Make A Splash In Dubai

Kiara, Sid Make A Splash In Dubai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Aditi performs... Sonam at New York Fashion Week... Sanjana falls in love...

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Rahul Gandhi has shown that he can field questions on the fly -- something the frontrunner in this election has failed to do in the last five years -- but does it mean he can survive another bout with a primed-up ArGo?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Review: Asus Zenfone AR sets the bar very high for smartphones of the future

Review: Asus Zenfone AR sets the bar very high for smartphones of the future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

It is priced at a whooping 49,999, but to justify that, it has top-notch specs, says Uttaran Das Gupta

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Meanwhile, several Twitter users linked Rahman's post apparently to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Hindi and subsequent reactions from several quarters.

'Chamkila wouldn't have been possible without Diljit'

'Chamkila wouldn't have been possible without Diljit'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Rahman was a guiding star. He was a co-film-maker rather than just a music director.'

Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman in tax evasion case

Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman in tax evasion case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Rahman had received Rs 3,47,77,200 from Libra Mobile during 2010-11 in his individual capacity as an artiste which must have been considered for taxation and this was not considered by the Assessing Officer in the reassessment order.

It's not time to gather at religious places: AR Rahman on COVID-19

It's not time to gather at religious places: AR Rahman on COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Listen to the government's advice. Self-isolation for a few weeks may give you many more years.'

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's music maestro AR Rahman and India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli will join forces to compose the official anthem for the inaugural season of the star-studded Premier Futsal League.

Meta Smart Glasses Get More Smarter

Meta Smart Glasses Get More Smarter

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the next generation Wayfarer style Meta Smart Glasses at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, September 27, 2023.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

AR Rahman's back in Oscar race with Tamil song

AR Rahman's back in Oscar race with Tamil song

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The Tamil song 'Na Na' has been shortlisted for nomination in the original song category for the 82nd Academy Awards.

Over 200 Meiteis fled to Myanmar return to Manipur: CM

Over 200 Meiteis fled to Myanmar return to Manipur: CM

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

More than 160 people have been killed and several hundreds injured in clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur since May 3.

Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead

Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian GM D Gukesh overwhelmed Dutch player Max Warmerdam for his third victory on the trot and elevated himself to a joint lead after the seventh round of the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday.

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee has asked the Union home ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.

It's going to be Dr AR Rahman from now on

It's going to be Dr AR Rahman from now on

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

After the double Oscar win, an honorary doctorate awaits the music wizard AR Rahman from the Middlesex University, London.

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

With seven rounds still to come in the first super tournament of the year, Anish Guru maintained his sole lead on 4.5 points out of a possible six and he is now trailed by Iranian turned Frenchman Firouza Alireza who is on 4 points.

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Who Is Rakul Giving Her Heart To?

Who Is Rakul Giving Her Heart To?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The New Year has begun -- and work has started -- but the stars are in no hurry to rush home! We catch up with their travel diaries.

Why Are Chennai Fans Upset With Rahman?

Why Are Chennai Fans Upset With Rahman?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Traffic snarls, angry audiences who were denied access despite coughing up huge sums, crying children and jostling people -- these were the scenes at an A R Rahman concert in Chennai on Sunday.

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Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Post your NEET-PG questions on rediffGURUS.

Kriti Gets Playful

Kriti Gets Playful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Disha bares her back... Raveena gets poetic... Shahid's reflections....

Assam Rifles personnel withdrawn from a Manipur checkpoint

Assam Rifles personnel withdrawn from a Manipur checkpoint

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The withdrawal of Assam Rifles comes at a time when several groups of women in valley districts launched a demonstration on Monday, demanding the removal of the paramilitary force from the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state.

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Taapsee's Staircase Mantra

Taapsee's Staircase Mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Vijay is in Dubai... Rahman performs for Guwahati...Kunal goes cycling...

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'I would also like to congratulate the team of The Elephant Whisperers on their win today bringing another Oscar to India.'

Row over Rahman's rendition of Nazrul song in Pippa

Row over Rahman's rendition of Nazrul song in Pippa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

A controversy has erupted over A R Rahman's rendition of a popular patriotic song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur's family and singers expressing outrage over the 'distortion' in rhythm and tunes.

What's Kriti Telling Us?

What's Kriti Telling Us?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Manushi is in Glasgow... Kamal's in Milan... Rahman and Mani in London...

Check Out Apple's Vision Pro

Check Out Apple's Vision Pro

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

It's a mixed reality headset -- a combination of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality).

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.

Assam Rifles dilemma: Caught between two warring groups of Manipur

Assam Rifles dilemma: Caught between two warring groups of Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Known as 'Sentinels of the North East' and 'Friends of the Hill People', the officers, drawn from the Army, and jawans have been fighting a war of nerves since the ethnic clashes between majority Meitei and hill tribe Kukis erupted on May 3.