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Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On what turned out to be an easy day, Anand had to stretch himself only a little as Karjakin did not attempt any complicated warfare. The result was exchanging of pieces at regular intervals and the players signed peace in an opposite coloured Bishops endgame.

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Southgate, who had two years left on his deal, will now lead England into the Euro 2020 tournament and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been excluded from a 25-player squad for an intra-Australia clash that will go a long way to deciding the makeup of Tim Paine's Ashes side.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Anand needs to finish in a minimum sixth place in Kolkata, in order to qualify for the grand finale

Rafale row: Rahul says PM is corrupt; RM in Paris rejects charges

Rafale row: Rahul says PM is corrupt; RM in Paris rejects charges

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The Congress chief also described Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 3-day trip to France as part of a 'huge cover-up' by the government.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Paris will be competing for the 2024 honours with cities including Boston, Hamburg and Rome, which lost out to Paris in the bidding contest when the French capital last got to host the games in 1924.

India, France narrow down differences; Rafale deal in final stage

India, France narrow down differences; Rafale deal in "final stage"

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

The negotiations over the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets have entered the "final stages" as both India and France have managed to narrow down their differences over the pricing.

Rafale: Jaitley Qs vs Oppn charges

Rafale: Jaitley Qs vs Oppn charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Here's the lowdown of charges and counter-charges over the multi-dollar deal.

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Police have found the DNA of a newly-identified suspect on explosives used in last year's Paris attacks, a French source said on Monday.

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

In the past four months, $7.5 billion has flowed back into domestic stocks, helping the benchmark indices bounce back more than 40 per cent from their 2020 lows.

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Evidence from a cockpit voice recorder, retrieved from the crash site in the French Alps, indicated that one pilot left the cockpit before the plane's descent and was unable to get back inside, The New York Times reports.

PHOTOS: Welcome to the Valley of Tulips

PHOTOS: Welcome to the Valley of Tulips

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

You may be mistaken if you think this is Holland! This is Srinagar's beautiful tulip garden, the largest in Asia.

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Yuvraj played for Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL but didn't get many chances which might have prompted him to seriously think about future plans.

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.

France: 2 terrorists, 1 hostage killed in IS-claimed church attack

France: 2 terrorists, 1 hostage killed in IS-claimed church attack

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Five people, including the priest, two nuns and two parishioners were held by the assailants who raided the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy on Tuesday.

Aisam pulls out of India Davis Cup tie in protest

Aisam pulls out of India Davis Cup tie in protest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Pakistan's top doubles player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi refused to compete in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against India, protesting against the ITF's decision to shift it from Islamabad to a neutral venue.

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Sumit Agrawal says he was "deeply aggrieved" to find Kejriwal wearing sandals during a state banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan against the prescribed dress code.

Uthappa, Dhawan set up India 'A' win

Uthappa, Dhawan set up India 'A' win

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Twin tons by the batsmen saw India 'A' thrash Holland by 202 runs in Eurasia Cup

Indian colts win hockey tournament

Indian colts win hockey tournament

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

The Indian colts won the four-nation hockey tournament in Spain after drawing their last match against Chile 2-2.

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"A global settlement was reached between the French tax authorities and Reliance Flag, a telecom company, in a tax dispute pertaining to the period 2008-2012," the French embassy said in a statement.

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This is the third time that a Brazilian president was the chief guest at the Republic Day. The last time a Brazilian president was the chief guest was in 2004 when Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the parade.

Eyeing Rafale deal, French team likely to visit India

Eyeing Rafale deal, French team likely to visit India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

A high-level team from France is expected to arrive in New Delhi next month to firm up the order for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by India.

Dutch PM Rutte gifts bicycle to Modi

Dutch PM Rutte gifts bicycle to Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

A picture shared by Prime Minister Modi on Twitter shows him sitting and smiling on the Dutch-made bicycle.

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.

PM raises turban ban issue with French president

PM raises turban ban issue with French president

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has conveyed Indian "sensitivities" regarding the ban on wearing turban in France to French President Francois Hollande, who has assured him that he would ask the authorities concerned to engage with the Sikh diaspora.

India, France agree on $6 billion missile deal

India, France agree on $6 billion missile deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

India and France on Thursday concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who also said talks on $10-billion deal for Rafale fighter aircraft are "progressing well".

Gupta named manager for one-day series

Gupta named manager for one-day series

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

He has been named as the Manager of the Indian cricket team for the Holland triseries and the Natwest Challenge in England.

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

RM took stock of progress in production of the fighter jets whose delivery to India will begin in September next year.

India to face Egypt first

India to face Egypt first

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

The Indian hockey team will start their defense of the Junior World Cup against Egypt.

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand played out a draw againt Peter Svidler of Russia in the eighth round of Tata Steel Masters underway, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Sunday.

Terror ploughs into France once again; 10 kids among 84 killed

Terror ploughs into France once again; 10 kids among 84 killed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

At least 10 children are among the dead in the Riviera city following a "cowardly and barbaric" atrocity believed to have been carried out by 31-year-old Mohamed Bouhlel.

Spain lift Champions Trophy

Spain lift Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2004

Spain won their maiden Champions Trophy title beating defending champions Holland 4-2 in the final.

India lacking consistency

India lacking consistency

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Anti-Jaitapur protest during French president's visit

Anti-Jaitapur protest during French president's visit

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

President Francois Hollande's visit to India on Thursday saw a protest against French-assisted Jaitapur nuclear power plant by activists who alleged that proper safety measures had not been adopted in the project to prevent a Fukushima like disaster.

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

"We have very little time left for deciding on the chief guest and the process will be completed soon," a source familiar with the development said.

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

'Worst-case scenario for rupee is 70 against the dollar'

'Worst-case scenario for rupee is 70 against the dollar'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

He also feels that the govt should hike diesel and petrol rates.