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Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah broke into an impromptu gig with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on stage during an awards show.

Boxing Day Test: Windies batting crumble against rampant Australia

Boxing Day Test: Windies batting crumble against rampant Australia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The West Indies batsmen crumbled late on Sunday to leave their team teetering at 91-6 and staring at another humiliating defeat at the close of day two of the second Test against Australia.

'US may help India in war against terror'

'US may help India in war against terror'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'If the US-Pakistan relationship continues to suffer, Pakistan may feel it has less to lose and decide that it need not keep a leash on LeT in order to appease America.' 'A tougher US policy toward Pakistan could lead to an emboldened and strengthened LeT and JeM, resulting in more terrorist attacks in India.'

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

While he has plenty of critics at home, Rajan is a favourite among foreign investors and has been credited for bringing inflation under control.

The race to demonetise Modi

The race to demonetise Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

The note ban is Modi's make-or-break gambit for 2019. Opposition leaders see a vulnerability and won't gift pre-eminence to the Congress, says Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.

Ashes lost, Lehmann looks for football tickets

Ashes lost, Lehmann looks for football tickets

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Just hours after his team surrendered the Ashes in abject fashion, Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has come under fire for turning to Twitter in search of tickets to an English Premier League soccer match.

'Want peace, but will give befitting reply to terrorists'

'Want peace, but will give befitting reply to terrorists'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Following the terror strike in Pathankot, reactions poured in from across the spectrum.

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

It's a bold marketing move for the locally-produced light combat aircraft.

'US has failed to hold Pakistan's feet to the fire'

'US has failed to hold Pakistan's feet to the fire'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'Part of the problem lies in the US failure to stay focused on the goal of convincing Pakistan to crack down on terrorists that attack India.'

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

How the govt plans to meet the fiscal deficit target

How the govt plans to meet the fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The finance ministry plans to work out its borrowing calendar.

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out his second straight draw in the Shamkir Chess tournament.

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Even before Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in 2014, Subramanian Swamy was agitating for Rajan's removal.

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

Anand beaten by Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Anand beaten by Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, with a double black, suffered a surprising first round loss at the hands of Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the Sinquefield Cup, in St Louis, the United States.

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand made another strong comeback, defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Classic on Wednesday.

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand made another strong comeback, defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Classic on Wednesday.

A new Reliance: Can Mukesh Ambani pull off a transformation?

A new Reliance: Can Mukesh Ambani pull off a transformation?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

At the heart of one of the biggest transformations in India's corporate history lies a plan to offer super-fast broadband services.

'Demonetisation was a destructive distraction'

'Demonetisation was a destructive distraction'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'If the government had not spent an incredible amount of energy on demonetisation it may -- may, because it had not done anything the previous six months either -- have been able to pay attention to the deeper problems of low investment and job creation.'

London Chess Classic: Anand draws again, to meet Adams next

London Chess Classic: Anand draws again, to meet Adams next

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand settled for his fourth draw in the London Chess Classic and almost went out of title race at the Olympia in London on Sunday.

Anand draws with Caruana in London Classic

Anand draws with Caruana in London Classic

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanthan Anand played out an easy draw as white against Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the second round of the London Chess Classic on Friday. After showing deep preparation against Kramnik in the opener, Anand, who turned 45 on Thursday, was unable to dent Caruana's chances as black out of a Queen's gambit declined and the Italian got an easy half point without having to exert himself at London's Olympia Conference Centre.

World Chess Championship: It is now-or-never for Anand

World Chess Championship: It is now-or-never for Anand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Facing a point deficit with just four games to go, five time world champion Viswanathan Anand is in a now-or-never situation in the World Chess Championship match against Magnus Carlsen.

World Chess Championship: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in Game 5

World Chess Championship: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in Game 5

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Magnus Carlsen in the fifth game of the ongoing World Chess Championship in Sochi, on Friday.

World Chess Championship: Anand beats Carlsen in Round 3, draws level

World Chess Championship: Anand beats Carlsen in Round 3, draws level

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Viswanathan Anand returned with vengeance after losing the previous game to beat defending champion Magnus Carlsen in Round 3 of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Tuesday and level the match score 1.5-1.5.

'India must be prepared for a 100-year war with Pakistan'

'India must be prepared for a 100-year war with Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has responded with appropriate contempt -- hrowing our national dignity into the waste paper basket.'

Will Prashant Kishor be third time lucky?

Will Prashant Kishor be third time lucky?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Here's an analysis of the style and strategy of the man who did the magic for Narendra Modi and then Nitish Kumar and whom the Congress has now hired.

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Clarke now averages 16.71 for the series, the worst performer among Australia's recognised batsmen who have played more than two Tests in the series.

Anand blunders again, loses to Aronian in Grenke chess

Anand blunders again, loses to Aronian in Grenke chess

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand's woes in the Grenke Chess Classic continued as the five times world champion blundered yet again and went down to Levon Aornian of Armenia in the fifth round that concluded in Baden-Baden in Germany.

The general, the 'spy' and no talks with India

The general, the 'spy' and no talks with India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Nawaz Sharif may have permitted the trial of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists for the Pathankot attack. But this fell apart because of General Raheel Shareef's keenness to make Kulbhushan Jadhav the centerpiece of global attention. Ambassador G Parthasarthy, a former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan, reveals the Pakistan army chief's gambit against India.

How Arun Jain built his fortune with Polaris

How Arun Jain built his fortune with Polaris

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

After selling Polaris to Virtusa, Arun Jain will focus on Intellect Design, play the role of mentor and angel investor, and pursue his interests in healthcare and education.

Achieving 100 GW power by 2019 is a big challenge for Modi

Achieving 100 GW power by 2019 is a big challenge for Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

A pro rata expansion of that number for 100 Gw means investing that much every year.

Gadkari, Modi, and the BJP's gymnastics on corruption

Gadkari, Modi, and the BJP's gymnastics on corruption

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The induction of former Bahujan Samaj Party leader Babu Singh Kushwaha is a sign of the Bharatiya Janata Party's nervousness on the Uttar Pradesh battlefield. It is also the result of the BJP's intra-party tensions, analyses Sheela Bhatt

Can Snapdeal become India's Alibaba?

Can Snapdeal become India's Alibaba?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The 24-hour delivery offer applies only to select postal codes and is not available across the country.

Svidler forces Anand to fourth straight draw

Svidler forces Anand to fourth straight draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a fourth consecutive draw after signing peace with Peter Svidler of Russia in the seventh round at the Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, on Friday. At the half-way stage of the tournament, Anand has 4.5 points out of a possible seven.

Zurich Chess challenge: Anand draws with Carlsen, occupies joint fourth spot

Zurich Chess challenge: Anand draws with Carlsen, occupies joint fourth spot

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Viswanathan Anand mantained his composure and played out an easy draw against reigning World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the fifth and final round of classical section at the Zurich Chess challenge on Tuesday.

Decoding Congress gameplan to bring down AAP

Decoding Congress gameplan to bring down AAP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Whether the Congress is repeating its mistake of "underestimating" the AAP and will pay for its overconfidence in banking on AAP decimating itself or whether its gambit is borne out of its experience, is a matter of speculation, at least for now. Kavita Chowdhury analyses

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

We are asking YOU, our dear readers, if you think Narendra Modi's remorse is genuine?

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Of the 12 seats in Bastar, the Congress won eight. The BJP had secured 11 of these seats in 2008.