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Chess world fumes over Kramnik's remarks on Naroditsky's death

Chess world fumes over Kramnik's remarks on Naroditsky's death

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Kramnik's comments shameful but where were Naroditsky's friends when he was alive? FIDE CEO

'Inescapable web': How Chaitanyananda intimidated students

'Inescapable web': How Chaitanyananda intimidated students

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing students, allegedly created an 'inescapable web' of intimidation at a private management institute, ensuring his control over its operations.

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'I was travelling with Ricky a lot during the Ashes, and he was texting Rishabh, and Rishabh was in the gym, and he was getting updates.'

Fresh charge slapped on Delhi godman, court sends him to 14-day jail

Fresh charge slapped on Delhi godman, court sends him to 14-day jail

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 women students, has been remanded to judicial custody. Police have added a charge related to threatening a witness.

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ At Work

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ At Work

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'In the real world, it's not about being the smartest person in the room -- it's about being the one who stays grounded, adaptable and emotionally steady when everything else shakes,' says Ankita Kaul, a National Board certified health and wellness coach from the Dr Sears Wellness Institute.

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, police froze Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati and parked in multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits.

BEWARE! 5 Jobs That Are At Risk From AI

BEWARE! 5 Jobs That Are At Risk From AI

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Graphic designers, writers, testers, draftsmen and editors are seeing their traditional roles replaced by AI, warns Dr Anshuka Kulkarni, associate professor and head, School of Creative Studies, DYPU.

Okay If Single Woman Texts Married Man?

Okay If Single Woman Texts Married Man?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Marriage should not stop us from having close friends of the opposite gender, says rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

'Vijay Could Become No. 2 In Tamil Nadu'

'Vijay Could Become No. 2 In Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'He was able to push the AIADMK to the background.'

Sai Baba Idol Removed From UP Temple

Sai Baba Idol Removed From UP Temple

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The idol was not being worshipped for years. We decided to immerse it respectfully in the Ganga.'

Sheena Bora wanted to take 'sanyas': School friend

Sheena Bora wanted to take 'sanyas': School friend

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

According to the witness, Sheena once told her that Indrani administered her wrong medication, and she landed in hospital as a result.

Swift-Kelce engagement gets US Open buzzing

Swift-Kelce engagement gets US Open buzzing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Swift and Kelce, whose announcement earned more than 18 million Instagram likes, headlined the A-listers in the crowd at the men's final last year, where Jannik Sinner ensured a "cruel summer" for another Taylor -- Fritz -- in a three-set defeat.

Indians, not British, freed us from Ottoman rule: Israeli mayor

Indians, not British, freed us from Ottoman rule: Israeli mayor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

"I was born in this city and graduated from here. Constantly we were told that this city was freed by the British till somebody from the Historical Society knocked at my door one day and said that they have done a thorough research and found that it wasn't the British but the Indians who freed this city (from the Ottomans)," said the mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav.

Cleric among 4 held as UP police bust conversion racket

Cleric among 4 held as UP police bust conversion racket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Uttar Pradesh Police has busted an inter-state religious conversion racket and arrested four individuals, including a madrasa cleric, officials said in Bareilly on Wednesday.

HC slams multiple marriages by Kerala man surviving on begging

HC slams multiple marriages by Kerala man surviving on begging

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Kerala High Court has stated it cannot accept multiple marriages of a Muslim man when he cannot maintain his wives, especially when one seeks maintenance. The court's observation came during a case where a woman sought maintenance from her husband who survives by begging.

'Help! My Friend's Husband Is Flirting With Me'

'Help! My Friend's Husband Is Flirting With Me'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder Unfear Changemakers, tells you how to deal with unwanted attention and protect your friendship.

Trump threw away ties with India for ....: US ex-NSA Sullivan

Trump threw away ties with India for ....: US ex-NSA Sullivan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Sullivan remarks come amid the rising friction between Washington and New Delhi due to the 50 percent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, which include a 25 percent penalty for buying Russian oil.

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem. But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem. It is remarkable that Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose agreed on Bharoto Bhaagyo Bidhaataa as India's national anthem.

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The iPhone 17 lineup has been launched in three models -- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, unlike previous series that have a "Plus" model as well.

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

17-year-old Tejasvi Manoj becomes TIME's Kid of the Year 2025 for protecting seniors from cyber fraud.

Pakistan's nukes to be available for Saudi under new pact

Pakistan's nukes to be available for Saudi under new pact

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The entry of other Arab countries in the mutual defence deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not ruled out, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said, adding that 'doors are not closed' for such developments.

Patanjali barred from running 'disparaging' ads against Dabur Chyawanprash

Patanjali barred from running 'disparaging' ads against Dabur Chyawanprash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has restrained Patanjali from running disparaging advertisements against Dabur Chyawanprash, following a plea by Dabur alleging that Patanjali's ads were disparaging their product and Chyawanprash in general.

Ghosted On A Dating App? What It Means

Ghosted On A Dating App? What It Means

Rediff.com16 May 2025

rediffGURU Shalini Singh explains how to manage your emotions when you are ghosted by someone you love.

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic stated that he and Kohli have known each other for a few years

Should 'custodian of Constitution' sit idle, asks SC in Prez plea

Should 'custodian of Constitution' sit idle, asks SC in Prez plea

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Calling itself the "custodian of the Constitution", the Supreme Court on Thursday asked if it could "sit idle" if a constitutional functionary like governor failed to discharge duties, as it reserved its verdict on the presidential reference on grant of assent to bills.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I want to request the central government that they should not target someone just for the sake of targeting him if he has not done anything wrong.'

'Dravidian South Was Cradle Of Early Urban Modernity'

'Dravidian South Was Cradle Of Early Urban Modernity'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'At Keeladi, we have not come across any evidence for organised religion.'

'Why My Great Grandfather Mohanlal...'

'Why My Great Grandfather Mohanlal...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'... had gone to South Africa from India over a hundred years ago.'

How online war games turn out to be recruitment hub in J-K

How online war games turn out to be recruitment hub in J-K

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Terror groups are using online war games to communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, bypassing traditional social media channels, officials said.

'India to miss Kohli's fighting spirit, desire to win'

'India to miss Kohli's fighting spirit, desire to win'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England's Test skipper Ben Stokes has said it is a shame to miss the chance to play against someone like Virat Kohli in a blockbuster Test series and opined that India would sorely miss the maestro's fighting spirit.

Ghosted In Love? Stop Stalking And Do THIS Instead!

Ghosted In Love? Stop Stalking And Do THIS Instead!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Avoid the urge to stalk the person or win them back, says Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers.

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In his message, he conveyed best wishes to the nation, emphasising the festival's significance in strengthening the bond between siblings.

Stalin Goes To Bihar: What Gives?

Stalin Goes To Bihar: What Gives?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Like his father Karunanidhi and AIADMK rivals MGR and Jayalalithaa, Stalin would like to confine his real political work to Tamil Nadu, and not want to take after the late Congress leader K Kamaraj and take up a national role, even if to create greater political space for son Udhayanidhi, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Refrain from name-calling': Ex-judges slam Shah's attack on VP candidate

'Refrain from name-calling': Ex-judges slam Shah's attack on VP candidate

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A group of retired judges has criticized Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about opposition vice-presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy and the Salwa Judum judgement, calling them 'unfortunate'.

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Talking about your ex can be healing, reflective, even helpful. But if your ex lives rent-free in all your conversations, you need help.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

'She Blocked Me After Our First Date'

'She Blocked Me After Our First Date'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

You are overthinking too much and making a lot of assumptions based on her response sent over a text message, says rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.