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Top 10 fittest men of all time

Top 10 fittest men of all time

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The good folks at Men's Health have very helpfully listed why they believe are the fittest men of all time.

Gatlin out to win races, not popularity contest

Gatlin out to win races, not popularity contest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Justin Gatlin skipped along the track during his workout, sunglasses on, seemingly without a care in the world.

My appetite for chess has recovered, declares Viswanathan Anand

My appetite for chess has recovered, declares Viswanathan Anand

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand said he is looking forward to play games in 2015 with renewed zeal and enthusiasm.

PHOTOS: Liverpool toil as Klopp's old Dortmund team shine

PHOTOS: Liverpool toil as Klopp's old Dortmund team shine

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Juergen Klopp got a taste of the problems at Liverpool as his first home game as manager ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Rubin Kazan who played more than 50 minutes with 10 men in the Europa League on Thursday.

When Nobel laureate Satyarthi lost his speech midway through address

When Nobel laureate Satyarthi lost his speech midway through address

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, lost a page of his speech on Wednesday midway through his lecture and wondered whether this had happened before to any other Nobel laureate.

Nobel Prizes 2014: Winners at a glance

Nobel Prizes 2014: Winners at a glance

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The Nobel Prizes were given away at a glittering ceremony in Oslo, Norway. Here is a look at this year's winners.

After historic Nobel win, 'Malala zindabad' chants break out in Pakistan

After historic Nobel win, 'Malala zindabad' chants break out in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Hundreds of people in Swat, the picturesque home district of Malala Yousafzai, on Wednesday lauded the teenage global icon and peace activist for jointly winning the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Why is the Nobel Peace Prize given by Norway?

Why is the Nobel Peace Prize given by Norway?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Ever wondered why the Nobel Peace Prize is given by a Norwegian Committee in Oslo and not in the Swedish capital unlike the other Nobel awards?

This win is for every child, says 'father-daughter' duo of Satyarthi, Malala

This win is for every child, says 'father-daughter' duo of Satyarthi, Malala

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Child rights activists India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday said the Nobel peace prize gives them tremendous opportunity in their fight and struggle for children's rights.

Carlsen retains world title, Anand bows out

Carlsen retains world title, Anand bows out

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

In the eleventh game of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand playing with black pieces lost to Magnus Carlsen. With this win Carlsen has successfully defended his World Champion title.

Carlsen stays ahead of Anand after 20-move draw in Game 9

Carlsen stays ahead of Anand after 20-move draw in Game 9

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

It was the quickest finish in the match, the Indian, playing black, and Norwegian, who leads by a point, agreeing to a draw after only 20 moves.

Photos: The many moods of Anand and Carlsen at the World Championship match

Photos: The many moods of Anand and Carlsen at the World Championship match

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

As the players go into the ninth round, in which Anand will play with black pieces, we take a look at the many moods of the two giants of the 64-squares arena since the match began on November 7.

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.

Europa League PHOTOS: Super-sub El Shaarawy makes a point for Monaco against Spurs

Europa League PHOTOS: Super-sub El Shaarawy makes a point for Monaco against Spurs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Stephan El Shaarawy took a small step towards refuelling his career at Monaco when the AC Milan loanee came off the bench to rescue a late 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League's second round of group matches on Thursday.

World Chess Championship: Anand salvages a draw in Game 7

World Chess Championship: Anand salvages a draw in Game 7

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand salvaged a draw after suffering for a long time in the seventh game of the world chess championship against Magnus Carlsen now underway in Sochi.

World Chess: Anand must commit lesser errors to close deficit

World Chess: Anand must commit lesser errors to close deficit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

With Carlsen ahead 3.5-2.5 and six games to come, Anand will have to chalk out a plan to neutralise the Norwegian's big advantage in very quick time.

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.

When Sandhu defied his dad and chose football over cricket

When Sandhu defied his dad and chose football over cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's father wanted his son to become a cricketer but the goalkeeper is glad he did not heed the paternal advice.

Will support to terror group cost Qatar 2022 World Cup hosting rights?

Will support to terror group cost Qatar 2022 World Cup hosting rights?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In a recent development to the already troubled Qatar World Cup 2022, a German magazine has claimed that FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed Qatar would be stripped of its hosting rights chiefly due to Qatari Sheikh's support to terror group IS.

Upbeat Anand holds Carlsen easily in fourth game

Upbeat Anand holds Carlsen easily in fourth game

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black pieces against Magnus Carlsen in the fourth game of the ongoing World Chess Championship in Sochi.

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.

World Championship: Anand draws first game against Carlsen

World Championship: Anand draws first game against Carlsen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Indian ace Viswanathan Anand played out a fighting draw with defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the first game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Saturday.

Anand to play with white in World Chess Championship opener

Anand to play with white in World Chess Championship opener

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

India's Viswanathan Anand will open his campaign with white pieces against defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the first game of the World Championship, which starts in Sochi, on Saturday.

Advantage Carlsen, but Vishy Anand fired up for revenge

Advantage Carlsen, but Vishy Anand fired up for revenge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will look to avenge last year's championship defeat and clinch his sixth world title when he takes on Magnus Carlsen in the first game of the World Chess championship in Sochi, on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE! A day before the Carlsen clash, Anand is his normal, happy self

EXCLUSIVE! A day before the Carlsen clash, Anand is his normal, happy self

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Aruna Anand, Viswanathan Anand's wife and manager, speaks about his preparation ahead of the World Chess Championship against Magnus Carlsen, which begins in Sochi on Friday.

Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Rajan would slow down some of the expansion of money and it ought to have little effect on the real economy.

Europa League: Napoli thrash Bruges, Dortmund win again

Europa League: Napoli thrash Bruges, Dortmund win again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Napoli began their Europa League group stage campaign in scintillating fashion.

Visa on Arrival for Norway nationals soon: Prez

Visa on Arrival for Norway nationals soon: Prez

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The Indian government had in January 2010 launched VoA scheme to attract more foreign tourists to India.

Keane rakes up another controversy involving Ferguson in new book

Keane rakes up another controversy involving Ferguson in new book

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane regrets having apologised to Alex Ferguson after the falling-out which led to him leaving the club in 2005, leaked extracts from his new autobiography have revealed.

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

American-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegians May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the 2014 Nobel prize in medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

Pope Francis, Snowden, Malala tipped for Nobel Peace prize

Pope Francis, Snowden, Malala tipped for Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Despite a year seemingly filled with gloom and near constant reminders of humanity's failings, the Nobel Peace prize will reward a person, or organisation, who's worked tirelessly for peace despite the world's many hurdles.

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The leaders discussed other topical issues before the United Nations during the ongoing 69th Session of the General Assembly.

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Altigreen's hybrid engine will help make cars more fuel efficient and the air we breathe cleaner.

When nature strikes: 2 million displaced in India due to natural calamities

When nature strikes: 2 million displaced in India due to natural calamities

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

About 2.14 million people were displaced in India last year due to natural disasters, according to a United Nations-backed report which said the country was third after the Philippines and China to record the highest levels of displacement in 2013.

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.

What they said at Sochi: 'This is not like Russia. Everything goes smoothly'

What they said at Sochi: 'This is not like Russia. Everything goes smoothly'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Sochi Winter Olympics had it's exciting times. The events and the controversies grabbed a lot of attention. But what was said added spice to the event. Here are some of the words that have impacted the Games and will stay long after the Games close.

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.

Anand draws with Bacrot; slips to third in Grenke chess

Anand draws with Bacrot; slips to third in Grenke chess

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The five-time World champion played out his third draw on the trot as he signed peace with Etienne Bacrot of France in the third round of Grenke Chess Classic.

Dope shame in track and field: Olympic champ Zaripova and Kenya's Jeptoo get bans

Dope shame in track and field: Olympic champ Zaripova and Kenya's Jeptoo get bans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Russian steeplechaser Yulia Zaripova has been banned for two and a half years for doping offences, the Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA said (www.rusada.ru) on Friday.

Women's World Cup PHOTOS: England top Norway, US beat Colombia

Women's World Cup PHOTOS: England top Norway, US beat Colombia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in a second round Women's World Cup game.

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