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Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

PHOTOS: Pro-CAA rally vs anti-CAA protest in Mumbai

PHOTOS: Pro-CAA rally vs anti-CAA protest in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Students and social activists held a protest against the act and the NRC at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, while a large number of people gathered for a pro-CAA rally at the historic August Kranti Maidan, where a massive protest against the Citizenship Act was held last week.

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.

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin kicked and punched down opponents and barriers as she became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal by taking taekwondo bronze in the 57kg category on Thursday.

Anand held by Vituigov at Alekhine Memorial's 2nd round

Anand held by Vituigov at Alekhine Memorial's 2nd round

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Victory eluded World champion Viswanathan Anand for the second successive day as he played out a draw with Russian Nikita Vituigov in the second round of the Alekhine Memorial Chess tournament in Paris at the Louvre.

'Really disappointed to get evicted just before Bigg Boss finale'

'Really disappointed to get evicted just before Bigg Boss finale'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Actress Chandrika talks about her eviction in Bigg Boss Kannada.

Mandira Bedi: We're adopting a baby girl very soon

Mandira Bedi: We're adopting a baby girl very soon

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The actress-host discusses her acting comeback in Anil Kapoor starrer 24 and reveals her future plans.

Nikesha Patel: Om 3D is a love triangle

Nikesha Patel: Om 3D is a love triangle

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

After a sabbatical, the actress is back to doing a Telugu films.

Adams shocks Anand in Alekhine memorial chess tournament

Adams shocks Anand in Alekhine memorial chess tournament

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand made a disappointing start as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Englishman Michael Adams in the first round of Alekhine Memorial Chess Tournament in Paris at the Louvre.

Woman journalist found dead in Ghaziabad apartment

Woman journalist found dead in Ghaziabad apartment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

A woman journalist was found dead in Ghaziabad under mysterious circumstances. The deceased was identified as Nikita Mandal, a producer with Rajya Sabha TV.

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.

Vishy Anand draws with Gelfand, finishes third

Vishy Anand draws with Gelfand, finishes third

Rediff.com1 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Boris Gelfand of Israel in the ninth and final round to finish third in the Alekhine memorial chess tournament in St Petersburg, Russia.

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Hawt debut!

Hawt debut!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Saiyami Kher made her maiden appearance at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai walking for Payal Singhal.

Review: Pizza is the spook-fest that delivers

Review: Pizza is the spook-fest that delivers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

There is more to this inventive Pizza than meets the eye, says Nishi Tiwari

Box Office: Malaal fails, Article 15 is a hit

Box Office: Malaal fails, Article 15 is a hit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Sweden benefited from poor defending and the video assistant referee to beat England 2-1 in the women's World Cup third place playoff match on Saturday.

Women's WC: England reach semis with 3-0 win over Norway

Women's WC: England reach semis with 3-0 win over Norway

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Ellen White scored her fifth goal of the tournament in between Jill Scott's opener and a Lucy Bronze screamer from the edge of the area as Phil Neville's side set up a mouthwatering clash with either holders the United States or hosts France.

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

'Capello appointed Russia football manager'

'Capello appointed Russia football manager'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Former England manager Fabio Capello will take charge of the Russia team, Italian sports daily La Gazzetta Dello Sport reported on Monday.

The Diva of the Year is...

The Diva of the Year is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Check out the star attendees and winners of the CAMA awards 2017.

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are many among us who will feel content and proud if occasion rises for us to hear his name on a flight announcement,' says Nikita Puri.

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police from Bengaluru and brought to Delhi. She was currently in police custody.

Padma Lakshmi, we missed you!

Padma Lakshmi, we missed you!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Ten years later, the stunning supermodel stomped the runway for Tarun Tahiliani.

FBI shuts 3 Indian jewellery stores

FBI shuts 3 Indian jewellery stores

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation carried out search operations on three jewellery stores owned by Indian American and located in popular Indian market in Jersey City for their alleged involvement in money laundering.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

PHOTOS: Goodbye, Major Dhaundiyal

PHOTOS: Goodbye, Major Dhaundiyal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Major Vibhuti Dhaundiyal attained martyrdom in an encounter with terrorists in Pulwama in Jammu Kashmir.

Hot Damn! Nushrat, Kareena, Janhvi set the red carpet on fire

Hot Damn! Nushrat, Kareena, Janhvi set the red carpet on fire

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Vogue Woman Of The Year Awards 2018 was a star-studded affair.

SHOCKING! Oxford Dictionary's synonyms for women

SHOCKING! Oxford Dictionary's synonyms for women

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

In the current versions of the Oxford English Dictionary, the synonyms for "woman" include some eye-poppingly sexist words: b***h, besom, piece, bit, mare, baggage, wench, petticoat, frail, bird, biddy, filly.

Quiz: Can you recognise these starlets?

Quiz: Can you recognise these starlets?

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Test your filmi knowledge with this quiz!

Everyone agrees now, Dr Singh IS a weak PM: Advani

Everyone agrees now, Dr Singh IS a weak PM: Advani

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a day after the Cabinet reshuffle, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday said the Congress president enjoys more importance than the PM and everyone now agrees that he is a 'weak PM'.

Manisha Koirala is back!

Manisha Koirala is back!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Kangana turns up the heat for Tarun Tahiliani

Kangana turns up the heat for Tarun Tahiliani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The showstopper looked stunning in her Boho avtar walking for designer Tarun Tahiliani.

PIX: Force India reveals new car for 2018 season

PIX: Force India reveals new car for 2018 season

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Force India, on Monday, unveiled its new car --VJM11 -- for the 2018 season, hours ahead of first testing.

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Russia is the only country that can act as facilitator for any eventual Chinese-Indian rapprochement,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.