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Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Five-Year Engagement fights for space alongside Avengers

Five-Year Engagement fights for space alongside Avengers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The film will open on April 27 across North America.

Why Hindutva vote is unable to grow in TN

Why Hindutva vote is unable to grow in TN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

In a state where Hindu social identity continues to remain in the overarching Dravida umbrella, the 'Hindutva' political identity does not have the same, or even near-similar electoral purchase, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

US Open champion Stephens again ended former world number one Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a fairytale comeback by beating her 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 in an afternoon encounter, while French Open champion Ostapenko beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the nightcap, staving off a set point en route to a 7-6(1), 6-3 triumph.

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

Hungrier, stronger, paddler Sathiyan confident of gold at CWG

Hungrier, stronger, paddler Sathiyan confident of gold at CWG

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The 25-year-old, who shot to fame by becoming the second Indian to win an ITTF event -- the Belgium Open in 2016, is a strong medal hope in the Gold Coast Games starting April 4. He has also won a gold in the ITTF Challenge -- Spanish Open last year in the men's singles category.

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, congratulated star India shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the Korea Open Super Series title in Seoul.

Should Australia play two spinners?

Should Australia play two spinners?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Will Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa both play the 1st ODI in Chennai on Sunday?

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

Maoists vow to avenge top leader's killing

Maoists vow to avenge top leader's killing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

The CPI (Maoist) on Sunday vowed to avenge the death of its top leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad in an encounter with police in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.

Lyon bowls Australia to series-levelling victory against Bangladesh

Lyon bowls Australia to series-levelling victory against Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Nathan Lyon claimed six for 60 to bowl Australia to an emphatic series-equalling seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second and final Test on Thursday.

Football Extras: Real Madrid go third with win over Sevilla; PSG hit 9

Football Extras: Real Madrid go third with win over Sevilla; PSG hit 9

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Taliban vows to avenge Osama's death, blames ISI

Taliban vows to avenge Osama's death, blames ISI

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Blaming Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence for the killing of Osama bin Ladin, the Tehrike Taliban Pakistan has vowed to avenge the death the Al Qaeda chief. Both the United States and Pakistan are enemies, but Taliban's prime target is Pakistan, as without its help the West could not operate in Abbottabad.

Football friendlies: Rooney says farewell; Croatia stun Spain

Football friendlies: Rooney says farewell; Croatia stun Spain

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

There was no farewell goal but plenty of pride and appreciation as Wayne Rooney made his 120th and final appearance for England in a 3-0 win over the United States in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday.

Saina avenges All-England defeat to Eriko

Saina avenges All-England defeat to Eriko

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

The second seeded Indian beat All-England finalist Eriko 21-15, 17-21, 21-11 in a little under 60 minutes and set up quarter-final meeting with sixth seeded Bulgarian Petya Nedelcheva, at the Wilson Swiss Open Super Series.

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening too, says Rajesh Karkera.

Will you buy the Suzuki Intruder 150 for Rs 98k?

Will you buy the Suzuki Intruder 150 for Rs 98k?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The bike ticks all the right boxes when it comes to style, handling and riding dynamic.

Bopanna-Cuevas bite dust in Barcelona

Bopanna-Cuevas bite dust in Barcelona

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

After the high of Monte Carlo Masters title triumph, India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Pablo Cuevas suffered a first round exit at the ATP Barcelona Open.

'My way of taking revenge is different'

'My way of taking revenge is different'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'If banning Pakistani artists suits your peace of mind, do it.' 'I am more concerned about our soldiers who have lost their lives, and their families.' 'So my question is to those people, who are banning artists: What have they done for our soldiers and their families?'

Review: Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana is a snoozefest

Review: Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana is a snoozefest

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Melodrama is too much in, pace is too slow and second half is unbearable.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

'Life should be large, not long', wrote young army Captain who died in Pak firing

'Life should be large, not long', wrote young army Captain who died in Pak firing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

"Kapil always said life should be large and not long. He was my brave son and I am a proud mother whose son has made the supreme sacrifice for our country. If I had one more son, I would send him too for national duty in the Indian Army," the young captain's 52-year-old mother Sunita Kundu said.

Thor Ragnarok Review: Aah, what a film!

Thor Ragnarok Review: Aah, what a film!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com is in superhero heaven.

PHOTOS: Tottenham stun champions Real Madrid

PHOTOS: Tottenham stun champions Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Dele Alli condemned Champions League holders Real Madrid to a horrendous Wembley debut with two goals as Tottenham Hotspur reached the last 16 with a stunning 3-1 victory.

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Avengers is expected to end its run at $1.5 billion but Dark Knight Rises may not be too far behind.

Not surprised by Khan de-linking Pak from Pulwama attack: MEA

Not surprised by Khan de-linking Pak from Pulwama attack: MEA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

It said the prime minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn the heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families.

IPL teams leverage star power

IPL teams leverage star power

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Eleven years into the league and after a 70 per cent year-on-year growth in merchandise sales over the past three to four years, albeit on a low base, the franchise owners are coming up with innovative games and shows around their teams besides spinning a wider range of merchandise around their star players.

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'There are enough LGBTQ people in the industry, so I don't feel like a misfit.'

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

The Trump Administration's consideration in this regard comes months after a successful meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House on June 26.

PHOTOS: Grief, anger unite families of CRPF jawans across nation

PHOTOS: Grief, anger unite families of CRPF jawans across nation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Families of the 40 CRPF jawans, who were martyred in the dastardly terror attacks in Pulwama, have not yet been able to comprehend the huge void left behind.

Denmark Open: Srikanth stuns World No 1 Axelsen; Saina, Prannoy exit

Denmark Open: Srikanth stuns World No 1 Axelsen; Saina, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

It was day of mixed results for India at the US$750,000 Denmark Open Super Series in in Odense on Friday, as Kidambi Srikanth fought back brilliantly to shock World No 1 Victor Axelsen and enter the semis after Saina Nehwal crashed out of the event following her quarter-final loss to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi.

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal says the Glasgow World Championship made her realise that she needs to work harder on her stamina and beat tougher players to regain her place among badminton's top-10.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

Alas, Kochhar is NOT kosher

Alas, Kochhar is NOT kosher

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'I am not surprised that hubris brought Chanda Kochhar down. It would appear that as a person she thought she could do no wrong and as a leader she considered herself above what her company demanded of others in terms of financial probity and honesty. That, my friends, is NOT a good way for a leader to feel,' says S Muraleedharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

Run-feast on cards in India-Aus T20 series decider

Run-feast on cards in India-Aus T20 series decider

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

India will be itching to avenge the thrashing they got in Guwahati when they take on an edgy but resilient Australia in the series-deciding third and final Twenty20 International in Hyderabad on Friday.

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Which is *your* favourite AB film?

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Simona Halep will take over as the new number one in the WTA world rankings after progressing to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2 6-4 victory over Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in Beijing on Saturday.

Chance for Saina to avenge All England defeat to Marin at Indian Open

Chance for Saina to avenge All England defeat to Marin at Indian Open

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A rematch of the All England final between India's Saina Nehwal and world champion Carolina Marin is on the cards with the two stars given first and second seeding in the Yonex Sunrise India Open Superseries to be played from March 24.

Tennis roundup: Sharapova takes revenge, Garcia wins Wuhan title

Tennis roundup: Sharapova takes revenge, Garcia wins Wuhan title

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova avenged her US Open loss to Anastasija Sevastova with a 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-6(7) victory over the Latvian in the China Open first round on Saturday.