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'Winning gold has boosted my confidence for Asiad'

'Winning gold has boosted my confidence for Asiad'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

He won the first gold in wrestling for India in the Commonwealth Games and Ravinder Singh said it will spur him up to repeat his performance at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China next month.

Sandipan emerges joint-winner in Dubai chess

Sandipan emerges joint-winner in Dubai chess

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Grandmaster Sandipan Chanda played out a draw with overnight co-leader Miezis Normunds of Latvia to tie for the first place in the 14th Dubai International Open chess tournament that concluded on Tuesday. Ni Hua of China emerged the winner with the best tie-break after a five-way tie.

Georgia eyes more business from India

Georgia eyes more business from India

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Georgian Governor Sonny Perdue has said that his state shares a dynamic relationship with India, particularly strong in the field of trade.

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The threadbare state of American men's tennis surfaced again on Monday when John Isner lost to Fernando Verdasco in the fourth round of the US Open to make it the worst home showing in the professional era.

Meet the Cinderella from Georgia

Meet the Cinderella from Georgia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

American teenager Melanie Oudin is playing like Cinderella, doing everything she can do prevent the clock from striking midnight.

Tearful Watson wins Augusta Masters in playoff

Tearful Watson wins Augusta Masters in playoff

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Bubba Watson conjured a miraculous par from pine straw to become only the third left-hander to win the Masters with an emotional playoff victory over Louis Oosthuizen at Augusta National on Sunday.

Humpy beats Maia to stay second

Humpy beats Maia to stay second

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Top seed Koneru Humpy remained in the hunt for top spot with a hard-fought victory over former world champion Maia Chiburdanidze of Georgia in the sixth round of the IS Bank Ataturk Women's Grand Prix chess tournament in Istanbul. Registering her fourth win in the tournament apart from two draws, Humpy took her tally to five points out of a possible six and remained in the joint second spot.

Luge death darkens mood at Winter Games

Luge death darkens mood at Winter Games

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

A Georgian luger died in a horrific crash on a training run on Friday, casting a shadow as Vancouver opened the Winter Games with a daredevil snowboarder, an aboriginal welcome, and Wayne Gretzky lighting the cauldron.

India, Russia set to expand nuke ties: Menon

India, Russia set to expand nuke ties: Menon

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said in New Delhi that, "Both India and Russia are keen to expand nuclear cooperation. All the preparatory work has been done." He was inaugurating an international conference on "Changing Patterns of Indo-Russian Cooperation" organised by the Observer Research Foundation. He said that India and Russia already have an "excellent relationship" and India considers relations with Russia very important.

Chess Olympiad: Indian eves crush Germany

Chess Olympiad: Indian eves crush Germany

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Kachiani-Gersinka, while Mary Ann Gomes accounted for Sarah Hoolt as the Indian women's team beat Germany '1' 3-1 in the fourth round of the 32nd Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany. However, the Indian men lost narrowly to top seeds Russia in the Open section after P Harikrishna's heroic efforts, that netted him a victory over Peter Svidler, went in vain.

World Women's Chess: Kosteniuk is champion

World Women's Chess: Kosteniuk is champion

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk ended a 44-year-old drought for Russia by clinching the World Women's Chess Championship after playing out a draw with Yifan Hao of China in the fourth game of the finals that concluded in Nalchik (Russia).

Russia flexes muscles in America's backyard

Russia flexes muscles in America's backyard

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Just as the US warships were heading towards the Georgian coasts in the Black Sea in the wake of four-day Caucasus war last month, Russia announced it would send a naval task force of the Northern Fleet on a tour of duty in the Atlantic Ocean and participate in joint naval drills with the Venezuelan navy in November. "Two Russian bombers have arrived in Venezuela for training exercises," Russian Defence Ministry said.

Harika draws with Anna Muzychuk

Harika draws with Anna Muzychuk

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

World junior girls' champion Dronavalli Harika played out an easy draw as white with Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia in the first game of the second round of the ongoing World Women's Chess Championship in Nalchik, Russia. Harika, who had beaten Russian Vera Nebolsina in the first round to advance to the last 32 stage in this knock-out event, will play the return game on Tuesday with black.

G-8 lacks influence without India and China: Putin

G-8 lacks influence without India and China: Putin

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Without involving India and China and without consulting them in major decisions, development of the world economy is impossible, Putin told CNN. "We are not afraid, not at all. What's needed is a realistic analysis of the situation, looking to future so as to develop a normal relationship with due regard to each other's interests," Putin added.

'Georgia conflict initiated to benefit US prez'

'Georgia conflict initiated to benefit US prez'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the Bush administration of orchestrating the recent conflict in the Caucasus region to benefit one of its presidential election candidates, days after Moscow recognised two breakaway regions of Georgia as independent entities. Putin did not identify the candidate, but analysts say he was apparently referring to Republican hopeful John McCain who is considered by Moscow as close to Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.

UNSC remains deadlocked over Georgia

UNSC remains deadlocked over Georgia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Diplomats said that France, whose original draft is being opposed by Moscow, is working on fresh resolution that would try to harmonize the two opposing drafts even as most members stressed the need to have resolution, which could be adopted unanimously.

Russia, US tiff in UNSC over Georgia

Russia, US tiff in UNSC over Georgia

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

UN Security Council is witnessing an acrimonious wrangling over the action it should take on the Georgian conflict, after a fresh draft resolution introduced by Russia on the issue was promptly opposed by the United States.

Russia rejects UN resolution on Georgia

Russia rejects UN resolution on Georgia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

The Russian ambassador clashed with American and Georgian envoys in a meeting of the United Nations Security Council as he rejected a new draft on South Ossetia conflict circulated by France, saying it was 'one-sided'.Rejecting the draft, Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said, "Russia is explicitly complying with the six principles proclaimed in the Kremlin on August 12. We and the whole international community need the support of the Security Council."

Russia seals borders with Georgia

Russia seals borders with Georgia

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Russia has closed its borders with Georgia and Azerbaijan for the nationals and carriers of countries, which are not members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, a body of former Soviet republics.The cabinet notification of August 12 has 'temporarily' banned third country aliens from entering into Russia through borders with Azerbaijan and Georgia to prevent infiltration of members of foreign terror outfits and smuggling of arms, a government daily reported.

Venus through to second round

Venus through to second round

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Fourth-seeded Venus Williams outpowered Bulgarian Tatiana Poutchek 6-1 6-2 to move into the second round of the Istanbul Cup on Tuesday.

Russian President signs Georgia truce

Russian President signs Georgia truce

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

The original document, brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy last Tuesday during his Moscow visit and approved by EU foreign ministers in Brussels the next day, has already been signed by separatist leaders of the breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Russia orders ceasefire in Georgia, slams US

Russia orders ceasefire in Georgia, slams US

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

"The security of our peacekeepers and civilians has been restored," Medvedev said, adding, "The aggressor has been punished and suffered very significant losses. It's military has been disorganised." At his televised meeting with the Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Chief of General Staff General Makarov, the Russian President, however, said he ordered the military to defend itself and quell any signs of Georgian resistance.

Russia, Georgia trade attack accusations

Russia, Georgia trade attack accusations

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Russia and Georgia traded accusations on Monday of launching new military strikes on each other as foreign diplomats pressed the two sides for a ceasefire in the armed conflict between the two former Soviet republics over the Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia.

Georgia row brews into US-Russia showdown

Georgia row brews into US-Russia showdown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

The crisis in Georgia is brewing to a major showdown between the United States and Russia.

Georgia declares ceasefire in South Ossetia

Georgia declares ceasefire in South Ossetia

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

Russian troops backed by tanks and fighter jets took control of South Ossetia on Sunday after three days of intense battle, forcing US-allied Georgia to order its forces to retreat and call for a ceasefire amid increasing international concerns about the flare-up in the region.

Fighting rages in South Ossetia; 1,500 killed

Fighting rages in South Ossetia; 1,500 killed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Locked in a fierce battle with the Georgian troops, Russian security forces on Saturday bombarded key military bases in the breakaway South Ossetia province for the second straight day as Moscow claimed that 1,500 people were killed in fighting in the sensitive region.

Russia, Georgia trade accusations over conflict

Russia, Georgia trade accusations over conflict

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Russia and Georgia accused each other of triggering the latest conflict in the breakaway South Ossestia province as the United Nations Security Council's emergency session on the issue failed to come out with a statement seeking ceasefire between the warring sides.

Westwood holds off Mickelson; Woods lurks

Westwood holds off Mickelson; Woods lurks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Britain's Lee Westwood maintained ice-cool composure while fending off an electrifying back-nine charge by Phil Mickelson to take a one-shot lead after Saturday's third round of the US Masters. While Tiger Woods clawed his way back into contention after losing his cool early on, Westwood fired a four-under-par 68 in glorious spring sunshine at Augusta National to post a 12-under total of 204.

Canada: Education system and popular colleges

Canada: Education system and popular colleges

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

A look at the education system in Canada and the institutes generally opted for by Indian students.

After Europe, Milan conquers the World

After Europe, Milan conquers the World

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Brazilian Kaka helped AC Milan thrash Boca Juniors 4-2 to win the Club World Cup.

Bhagwan advances at World Championship

Bhagwan advances at World Championship

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Jai Bhagwan became the third Indian to come within one victory of Olympic qualification by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championship.

Tania, Ashwin pick GM norms

Tania, Ashwin pick GM norms

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

National women's champion Tania Sachdev collected her maiden Women's Grandmaster norm after defeating German International Master Mathias Roeder in the final round of Sort International Open chess tournament in Spain.

Man City stunned in UEFA Cup

Man City stunned in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

Manchester City are in danger of an early exit from Europe after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Danish side Midtjylland in their UEFA Cup second qualifying round first-leg match on Thursday.

Canas continues comeback surge

Canas continues comeback surge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Venus Williams recovered from a slow start to beat Ukraine's Yuliana Fedak 7-5, 6-2 in the first round in Miami.

Safin to open Russian Cup defence

Safin to open Russian Cup defence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Russia's Dmitry Tursunov was ruled out of the Davis Cup tie against Chile with a wrist injury.

Tricky tests for Milan, Liverpool

Tricky tests for Milan, Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Four advance in Champions League qualifiers

Four advance in Champions League qualifiers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Clubs from Lithuania, Georgia, Moldova and Macedonia on Tuesday became the first four to progress from 11 Champions League first qualifying round ties.

Agassi says goodbye to Wimbledon

Agassi says goodbye to Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

The Las Vegan waved farewell to the event he won in 1992 with a sad smile and a lump in his throat