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Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The PSL had entered the knockout stages and semifinal matches were due to be played on Tuesday in Lahore and final on Wednesday. The PCB had already shortened the league by four days considering the worsening scenario around the coronavirus.

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here are the first images of one of the finest off-roaders!

BJP is real Tukde Tukde gang: Sukhbir Badal

BJP is real Tukde Tukde gang: Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Asserting that "the BJP first set Hindus against Muslims", Badal said the party has "become the most powerful divisive force", out to "replay its evil game in Punjab".

Tendulkar, Dravid hailed on Twitter

Tendulkar, Dravid hailed on Twitter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

As Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid bid adieu to cricket's slam-bang format, the cricket community took to social networking site Twitter to express admiration for the two icons.

'Maya is an emotional thriller'

'Maya is an emotional thriller'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

National Award-winning director Neelakantha talks Maaya, his new film revolving around extra-sensory perception.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Anand played the Italian game with white pieces but could get little out of opening against Vituigov.

'Northeast is a top priority for the government'

'Northeast is a top priority for the government'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

"Rapid development of the North Eastern Region is among the top priorities of the Central government. The NER states are Special Category States which get liberal central funding on 90:10 pattern and non exempted Central ministries / department are mandated to allocate 10 per cent of their Plan funds for development of NER," said Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union minister, ministry of development of northeastern Region.

Commodity bourses end 2012 with Rs 174-tn business

Commodity bourses end 2012 with Rs 174-tn business

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

The Forward Market Commission's steely resolve to curb speculation in various agri items like guar futures and the MCX becoming the country's first commodity exchange to be listed were some of the positives during the year.

'For Rahman, Raanjhanaa is like his first score'

'For Rahman, Raanjhanaa is like his first score'

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush share some sizzling chemistry in the film.

How Sachin continues to score big

How Sachin continues to score big

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Five years into retirement, the little master is the third highest paid sports endorser. How did he script his return to relevance?

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Fabiano Caruana of United States made sure of his maiden title after beating Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland.

Board exams: 10 tips to revise better

Board exams: 10 tips to revise better

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Try out these cool new strategies and make the most of your revision time ahead of the exam.

7 traits of successful job-seekers

7 traits of successful job-seekers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Do you have any or all of these?

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand gave a fine endgame lesson to young Alireza Firouzja, jumping to joint sixth position at the end of 11th round of Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday. With his second victory, Anand clawed his way back to a fifty percent score and will now hope to end the tournament on a high. At just 16 years, Firouzja is less than one third of Anand's age, and the Indian ace showed that the Iranian still has a lot to learn.

5 things we would like to see in the new Honda City

5 things we would like to see in the new Honda City

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The Honda City facelift is likely to be launched in the early part of 2017

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Alireza Firouzja remained in joint lead with Caruana on 5.5 points and these two are now ahead of Wesley So of United States and Jorden Van Foreest of Holland.

France unsure about Pak's nuclear deterrent: Wiki

France unsure about Pak's nuclear deterrent: Wiki

Rediff.com29 May 2011

France, not sure about Pakistan's nuclear deterrent, has decided against supplying nuclear energy technology to it, according to a secret United States diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks.

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna started his campaign by outclassing Eric De Haan of Holland in the first round of the Masters' section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess festival at the Caleta in Gibraltar.

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle in his first open tournament in 23 years as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of French Grandmaster Adrien Demuth in the fifth round of the masters section of Gibraltar chess festival in Gibraltar on Sunday.

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Anand has been trying to play very complicated positions and the sixth round was no different.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

It was on move 21 that Giri thought he was out of trouble and proposed a draw.

Anand loses to So at Tata Steel Masters

Anand loses to So at Tata Steel Masters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The day produced four decisive games and it was again the youngsters who provided most of the entertainment.

Vishy Anand wins to keep hopes alive; Gupta, Harikrishna in joint lead

Vishy Anand wins to keep hopes alive; Gupta, Harikrishna in joint lead

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Continuing his dream run, Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta held higher-ranked compatriot Pentala Harikrishna to a draw, while Viswanathan Anand kept himself in contention with an easy victory, in the sixth round of the masters section of the Tradewise Gibraltar International Chess Festival in Gibraltar, on Monday.

Duster gets a facelift, dazzles with new features

Duster gets a facelift, dazzles with new features

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Better styling, safety and comfort features will make the new Duster a winner all the way.

Is it time for cricketers to worry?

Is it time for cricketers to worry?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Cricket still leads when it comes to sponsorship, but other sports are bridging the gap at a fast clip, says Urvi Malvania.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Anand, as white, had simply an extra pawn and this is where the tenacity of Carlsen came to fore.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Anand moved to joint sixth spot with 2.5 points on a day that saw Firouzja Alireza scoring a sensational victory over super-solid Anish Giri of Holland.

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Carlsen had previously indicated he would not consider the record truly broken until after two more games as he was not prepared to count two wins he had in the Norwegian league.

First microfinance IPO turns staff into millionaires

First microfinance IPO turns staff into millionaires

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

A week after SKS Microfinance was listed on BSE, many of the employees are finding themselves in the league of millionaires.

What's cooking between Priyanka and Shahid?

What's cooking between Priyanka and Shahid?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

A quick update on what the stars are saying in 140 characters.

Tata Hexa to hit Indian roads by October

Tata Hexa to hit Indian roads by October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Under the hood will be Tata's 2.2L VARICOR turbo-diesel engine that outputs 156.2 hp and 400 Nm of torque

Roles reverse in pharma M&As

Roles reverse in pharma M&As

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

In the growth years of 2005 to 2008,companies were busy shopping abroad to expand their global footprint. It's the turn of overseas companies now to buy Indian assets aggressively.

Nadal powers on as unlucky Djokovic loses focus

Nadal powers on as unlucky Djokovic loses focus

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Rafa Nadal kept the one major title missing from his glittering CV firmly in his sights on Wednesday as he took brutal advantage of Novak Djokovic's eye problems to notch his second win at the ATP World Tour Finals.

India beat Turkey to stay joint third

India beat Turkey to stay joint third

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

India registered a lucky victory over Turkey in a closely-fought encounter to hold on to their joint third spot at the end of the seventh round of the World Team Chess Championship now in progress in Bursa, Turkey on Tuesday.

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Despite a good storyline, young enthusiastic cast and an impressive technical crew, the film barely manages to hold your attention, writes S Saraswathi

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India

Indian cos struck 35 deals in Sep worth $3.69 bn

Indian cos struck 35 deals in Sep worth $3.69 bn

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The number of deals were only 31 in August this year, but the value was just a notch higher at $4.63 billion than in September this year, international accounting and business advisory firm Grant Thornton said in its monthly report. During July-September period of the current year, Indian company's had done more acquisitions valued at $9.2 billion than in the same period in 2007 at $5.3 billion.

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand made a disappointing start to his campaign at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in Gibraltar after he was held to a draw by International Master Szidonia Lazarne Vajda of Hungary in the opening round of the masters section.

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The goal-scorers at the men's hockey World Cup being played in Delhi.

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The goal-scorers in the 12th men's hockey World Cup, which is underway in Delhi.