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Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan to stake his claim for the top honours at the Prague Masters chess tournament.

Vaughan slams Root's controversial DRS dismissal

Vaughan slams Root's controversial DRS dismissal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan hit out at the Hawkeye technology after Joe Root's dismissal on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test in Ranchi.

'Markets Not In Panic Yet, But...'

'Markets Not In Panic Yet, But...'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'If you see another 1000-point correction, people may start panicking.'

Gukesh strikes back with victories over Pragg, Keymer in Warsaw

Gukesh strikes back with victories over Pragg, Keymer in Warsaw

Rediff.com9 May 2024

D Gukesh struck back after recovering from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and Vincent Keymer in the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament

Maha shocker: Farmer earns paltry Rs 2.49 net profit on sale of 512 kg onions

Maha shocker: Farmer earns paltry Rs 2.49 net profit on sale of 512 kg onions

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

He said the onion farmers need to get a good price for the crop and the affected farmers get compensation.

Delhi shocker: Woman gang-raped, paraded through streets; 9 held

Delhi shocker: Woman gang-raped, paraded through streets; 9 held

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Of the 11 people allegedly involved, seven are women and four men, including juveniles. While the seven women have been arrested, police are trying to ascertain the age of the two others picked up, officials said.

Gill tackles short ball as Team India sweats in nets

Gill tackles short ball as Team India sweats in nets

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Since recovering from a bout of dengue that forced him to miss India's first two World Cup fixtures Shubman Gill scored 26, 53 and 16. With 1,325 runs in ODIs to his credit this year, he looked good in all those innings but was unable to make it count.

Cong workers wanted Priyanka to challenge Modi in Varanasi

Cong workers wanted Priyanka to challenge Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have got a tough fight in Varanasi had Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contested against him as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate, feel party workers from the temple town.

Will Australia Play Tanveer Sangha In World Cup?

Will Australia Play Tanveer Sangha In World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If picked in the final 15-man team, the 21 year old will be the first Indian origin cricketer to represent Australia in the World Cup.

IPL PIX: Jadeja's all-round show powers CSK to win

IPL PIX: Jadeja's all-round show powers CSK to win

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ravindra Jadeja's superb all-rounder show powered Chennai Super Kings to a thumping 28-run victory against Punjab Kings.

'Devsaab was a master of self discipline'

'Devsaab was a master of self discipline'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'I worked with a lot of stylish handsome actors like Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Feroz Khan. Lekin Devsaab ki toh baat hi kuch alag thi.'

Shocker! Kalank fares BELOW AVERAGE

Shocker! Kalank fares BELOW AVERAGE

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Ajit Pawar was earlier sworn in as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government, while eight others, including Walse Patil and Bhujbal, were made ministers, the developments coming after a vertical split in the NCP.

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys tanked over 8 per cent after the company reported a lower-than-expected 11 per cent rise in net profit for the June quarter and delivered a shocker as it slashed its FY24 growth outlook to 1-3.5 per cent on delayed decision-making by clients amid global macro uncertainties. Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra were the other major laggards. On the other hand, Larsen & Toubro rose the most by 3.88 per cent after it bagged an order of worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the bullet train project.

Infosys' Q1 profit rises 11%; FY24 outlook slashed

Infosys' Q1 profit rises 11%; FY24 outlook slashed

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

IT services firm Infosys on Thursday reported an 11 per cent rise in consolidated net profit in June quarter at Rs 5,945 crore, but lowered full year growth outlook to 1-3.5 per cent amid macro uncertainties. The net profit (before minority interest) during the same period previous year stood at Rs 5,362 crore.

Why pacer Ferguson switched to spin bowling

Why pacer Ferguson switched to spin bowling

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Spinners from both sides bowled 30 of the total 40 overs and not a single six was hit by a batsman.

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Brazil forward Neymar left training early on Tuesday after feeling pain in his right ankle and will spend the rest of the day undergoing physiotherapy, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States to join the leaders' pack on 4.5 points.

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

India's leading table tennis player Harmeet Desai feels he has been "unfairly" left out of the singles competition for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Earnings shocker likely for markets

Earnings shocker likely for markets

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Companies from the capital goods space will under-perform.

Curator is right person to answer: India's bowling coach on pitch

Curator is right person to answer: India's bowling coach on pitch

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

India skipper Hardik Pandya slammed the standard of pitches used in the ongoing series against New Zealand

Shocking Opening For Selfiee At The Box Office

Shocking Opening For Selfiee At The Box Office

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

It was a disappointing weekend for Bollywood as Selfiee didn't do well at the box office.

RBI shocker stuns Street

RBI shocker stuns Street

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The Nifty ended down 105 points at 5,575.

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"One can understand when a woman is raped once. But what if she repeatedly says it. A woman with self respect will either die by suicide after she is raped or try not to be sexually assaulted again."

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The police were also taken by surprise with what they witnessed -- a sophisticated setup for creating the synthetic drug, intense intoxicating smell inside the compound and the foreigners geared up with high-quality face masks.

They'll rape & kill: BJP MP's shocker on Shaheen Bagh protesters

They'll rape & kill: BJP MP's shocker on Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

BJP MP Parvesh Verma alleged that the Shaheen Bagh protesters could harm residents to Delhi and urged people to wake up "while there's time."

'KKR lack innovative thinking'

'KKR lack innovative thinking'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

KKR have used four different opening combinations in this edition but that didn't bear fruit as the team suffered its fifth loss on the trot earlier this week to lie seventh on the points table.

Post-Budget shocker: Petro prices hiked!

Post-Budget shocker: Petro prices hiked!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Petrol price will go up by Rs 3.18 per litre, diesel by Rs 3.09.

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

India dropped both Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara from the side following the South Africa tour but brought them back rather than grooming youngsters? Rahane scored the bulk of the runs for India in the WTC final but was going back to him and Pujara the right call?

No one demolished Babri. No one raped Hathras victim

No one demolished Babri. No one raped Hathras victim

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the tragic events of September 30 in the most populous state in the Indian Union, Uttar Pradesh.

Another GDP shocker for India, S&P pegs it at 5.2%

Another GDP shocker for India, S&P pegs it at 5.2%

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

For the current fiscal which ends on March 31, it put the real GDP estimate at 5 per cent. It estimated a 7 per cent growth in 2022-23 and 2023-24 fiscal years. The inflation rate was seen moderating to 4.4 per cent in the next fiscal from 4.7 per cent in the current.

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Parul Chaudhary became only the second Indian female athlete to qualify for the final of a track event at the World Athletics Championships.

SKY plays down Lucknow pitch controversy

SKY plays down Lucknow pitch controversy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Whatever we get in future we will go with it. It's completely fine'

A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?

A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

With faction bosses not seeming to control anyone any more, can the BJP count on the AIADMK for the presidential polls any more, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bengaluru shocker: Tanzanian woman beaten up, stripped

Bengaluru shocker: Tanzanian woman beaten up, stripped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The 21-year-old Tanzanian, who is doing her Bachelor of Business Management course, was dragged out of the car in which she was seated along with her three friends.

Shocker for Rahul: Amethi 'disowns' him

Shocker for Rahul: Amethi 'disowns' him

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The local administration has cancelled the application of Congress Vice President and local Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi for issuance of a domicile certificate.

'Daylight rape of Hindus': Union minister Hegde's shocker on Sabarimala row

'Daylight rape of Hindus': Union minister Hegde's shocker on Sabarimala row

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

His statement comes in the backdrop of two Kerala women, Bindu and Kanakadurga, in their 40s, entering the temple premises for offering prayers during the early morning hours on Wednesday. They were accompanied by the police personnel.

'He was responsible for many firsts in Indian cinema'

'He was responsible for many firsts in Indian cinema'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Krishna garu was completely broken after the death of his son Ramesh Babu and then, Indira Devi.' 'His second wife Vijaya Nirmala was also gone.' 'I think Krishna garu had lost the will to live.'

Inside India's shocker pharma deal

Inside India's shocker pharma deal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Japan's Daiichi Sankyo makes Ranbaxy Laboratories an offer it can't refuse -- $4.6 billion for a 50.1% stake in India's largest drugmaker.

Rohtak shocker: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped, mutilated and murdered

Rohtak shocker: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped, mutilated and murdered

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed deep shock and outrage over the brutal gang rape-and-murder of the young woman, and highlighted the need for "revisiting" the issue of women safety.