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These are the weirdest records this year

These are the weirdest records this year

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 63rd edition of the famous annual is filled with jaw-dropping photos and never-before-seen stories.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Grandmaster S P Sethuraman continued with his dream run and played out a fighting draw with higher ranked Anish Giri of Holland in the first game of the third round of World Chess Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Why 'bulls' are a worried lot today

Why 'bulls' are a worried lot today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The gap between Nifty's price-earnings multiple and economic growth is at a 12-year high

'No founder will retire and walk out'

'No founder will retire and walk out'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Wonder Woman and its star Gal Gadot win big at the awards night.

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Rediff.com lists those sportsmen who have been accused of 'sleeping with the enemy'

Super filmi week: When the bride cried Sallu

Super filmi week: When the bride cried Sallu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was high on drama.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review: Finally, a superhero without any anguish!

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review: Finally, a superhero without any anguish!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Homecoming fuses the kinky-swiftness of the original superhero movies with the silly concerns of a 2017's teenager, points out Sreehari Nair.

India approached to fix Hockey World League match vs Pakistan?

India approached to fix Hockey World League match vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Will ask England to probe India's fixing attempt charge: FIH The complaint was lodged with the FIH after Indian team manager Jugraj Singh asked HI to take up the matter seriously with the FIH in his post-tournament report.

Babysitter to model: How Cindy became an Internet sensation

Babysitter to model: How Cindy became an Internet sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Cindy Kimberly, 18, went from being a babysitter to a catwalk model, all thanks to Justin Bieber.

Dutch PM Rutte gifts bicycle to Modi

Dutch PM Rutte gifts bicycle to Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

A picture shared by Prime Minister Modi on Twitter shows him sitting and smiling on the Dutch-made bicycle.

When Modi meets Trump: Will it be a hug or a handshake?

When Modi meets Trump: Will it be a hug or a handshake?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

As Modi prepares for his first meeting with United States President Donald Trump, we can't help but wonder will the PM go in for a hug or will 'The Donald' opt for one his 'famous' handshakes?

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Current world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and finished tied seventh after the end of the ninth and final round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

After a scintillating victory over Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, Anand yet again showed great intent against Nakamura, but the American was up to the task in a keenly contested game.

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday beat Fabiano Caruana of United States in the sixth round to register his first win of the Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Altibox chess: Anand draws with Wesley So, remains on last spot

Altibox chess: Anand draws with Wesley So, remains on last spot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he played out a draw with American Wesley So in the fifth round of the Altibox Norway chess tournament, in Stavanger on Sunday.

Altibox chess: Anand loses to Giri

Altibox chess: Anand loses to Giri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand suffered his second defeat in the Altibox Norway chess tournament after losing to Anish Giri of Holland in the fourth round, in Stavanger.

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered an early jolt, losing to his former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the second round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The two sides signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth.

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A few hours after her release, Manning posted a photo that showed her in a pair of new black Converse sneakers with the caption: 'First steps of freedom!!'

At Rs 60.8 crore, Modi's foreign travel cost is down by 56.5%

At Rs 60.8 crore, Modi's foreign travel cost is down by 56.5%

Rediff.com15 May 2017

As the PM completes three years in power, figures show that the spending on foreign travel has reduced as compared to his predecessors -- Manmohan Singh and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

'New page of our history has turned': Macron marches to French presidency

'New page of our history has turned': Macron marches to French presidency

Rediff.com8 May 2017

At the age of 39, Centrist Emmanuel Macron will become France's youngest leader since Napoleon.

Why you should know what's going on in France

Why you should know what's going on in France

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'France's challenges revolve around an uncertain economic future, multiple terrorist attacks on French soil and a European migration crisis tied to the situation in Syria and Iraq.'

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Dubai businessman Adel Sajan and Sana Khan's wedding maybe among the richest weddings in the world.

In France, it will be Le Pen vs Macron

In France, it will be Le Pen vs Macron

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Voters in France have comprehensively snubbed the country's political establishment, sending far-right populist Marine Le Pen and political novice Emmanuel Macron through to the second round of the country's presidential election.

Islamic State behind Paris attack which kills 1 cop, injures 2 others

Islamic State behind Paris attack which kills 1 cop, injures 2 others

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The shooting happened about 9 pm local time when a car stopped at 102 Champs-Elysees in front of a police van, Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre Henry Brandet said. A man emerged from the car and opened fire on the van with an "automatic weapon," killing one officer instantly, he said.

France has the Blues

France has the Blues

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'Who would have thought that Brexit would take place or Donald Trump would become US president or Kim Jong-un's madness could bring the prospect of nuclear war over Asia?' 'It is the time of the unexpected; the French elections should perhaps be seen in this perspective,' says Claude Arpi.

Sreejesh to lead India at Azlan Shah Meet, 4 rookies included

Sreejesh to lead India at Azlan Shah Meet, 4 rookies included

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Defender Gurinder Singh, midfielders Sumit and Manpreet who were part of the Junior World Cup-winning squad are slated to make their debut at the tournament.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

US launches missile strike against Syria

US launches missile strike against Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Two US warships fired at least 50 cruise missiles at the Ash Shai'rat airfield in Homs province in western Syria, from where the US administration believes Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fired the chemical weapons against his own people, media reports said.

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.

A remarkable Indian you never heard of

A remarkable Indian you never heard of

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

ACN Nambiar's life was extraordinary and intricately linked to momentous turns in history. Having lived in Europe for five decades, he was witness to and entangled with what we today -- with the benefit of hindsight -- call recent history.

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Former France soccer great Raymond Kopa, who won three European Cups with Real Madrid in the 1950s, died at the age of 85 on Friday.

Trump fires yet another salvo at New York Times

Trump fires yet another salvo at New York Times

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Continuing his tirade against the media, United States President Donald Trump has alleged that The New York Times "writes lies" and has an "evil intent".

More power to Anushka Sharma!

More power to Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Sukanya Verma discovers what she loves about Anushka Sharma's 'spirit' on more than one occasion in her super-filmi week.

Thwarted machete attack clouds Paris 2024 Olympics bid

Thwarted machete attack clouds Paris 2024 Olympics bid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Questions about staging a safe and secure Olympics in France were raised on Friday after the Paris 2024 bid suffered an untimely setback when a French soldier wounded a man armed with a machete as he tried to enter the Louvre museum.

27-yr-old charged with 6 counts of murder in Quebec mosque shooting

27-yr-old charged with 6 counts of murder in Quebec mosque shooting

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Alexandre Bissonnette, a French-Canadian political science and anthropology student, appeared at a Quebec City court on Monday, he also faces five counts of attempted murder.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

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