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Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Liem Le scored an emphatic 2.5-0.5 win over the teenaged Indian GM, securing victories in games two and three after the opener ended in a draw.

Pant or DK in India's Playing XI? Ponting picks his man

Pant or DK in India's Playing XI? Ponting picks his man

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Elaborating on their abilities, the Australian legend added: "Rishabh in the middle order and Dinesh as a finisher, they look extremely dangerous to me."

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the first three ended in draws.

FIFA WC: No Neymar, no worry for talent-ridden Brazil

FIFA WC: No Neymar, no worry for talent-ridden Brazil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"We, those who play in the back end, often joke that we feel sorry for our rivals because we can replace Raphinha for Antony, Richalison for Gabriel Jesus. We have Rodrygo, Gabriel Martinelli."

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

Seen Young Sumo Wrestlers Wrestle?

Seen Young Sumo Wrestlers Wrestle?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

=Young sumo wrestlers in elementary school compete during the Junior Olympic Cup All-Japan Elementary School Sumo Championship, a regional tournament in Kawasaki, Tokyo.

What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament

What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'Sengol', a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu which was received by first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to represent transfer of power from the British and was kept in a museum in Allahabad, will be installed in the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Wednesday.

Day seizes one-shot lead, China prodigy makes cut

Day seizes one-shot lead, China prodigy makes cut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Jason Day put himself in prime position once again to end Australia's Masters jinx when he fired a four-under-par 68 to seize the lead at the halfway mark of the year's first major championship on Friday.

V Anand: From chess prodigy to World Champ

V Anand: From chess prodigy to World Champ

Rediff.com12 May 2010

After playing exhaustive chess for over three decades, Viswanathan Anand has assured himself a place in the league of all time greats as he retained the World Championship crown with consummate ease against Veselin Topalov in his own den in Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday.

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

In a chat with PTI ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday, Gaekwad fondly recalled the time spent in the dressing room with the little master during the memorable home series against Pakistan in 1999, the 'Desert Storm' in Sharjah the year before, and his first meeting with a 15-year-old Sachin during a Ranji Trophy game in the late 80s.

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

Video: A piano performance by a teenage prodigy

Video: A piano performance by a teenage prodigy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Chelsea De Souza, child prodigy and internationally-acclaimed pianist, plays a jazz piece for rediff.com

T20 World Cup: Explosive England can out-bat anyone but bowlers look key

T20 World Cup: Explosive England can out-bat anyone but bowlers look key

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Ben Stokes brings his own special magic on his return to the shortest format, while Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Buttler and Moeen Ali ensure that England bat deep and powerfully.

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

With Virginia Wade the last Briton, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 1977, the 18-year-old has to deal with plenty of expectation on her shoulders.

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Leach (1-42) bowled with good control and found prodigious spin, picking up the wicket of Aiden Markram (16).

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Dubai on Wednesday.

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down fighting to World No. 2 Ding Liren in the tie-break of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2022 online tournament final on Friday.

Qala Review: Cinematic Beauty

Qala Review: Cinematic Beauty

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

A film that looks and sounds so gorgeous, must be welcomed, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Qala Review.

Praggnanandhaa delighted after slaying mighty Carlsen

Praggnanandhaa delighted after slaying mighty Carlsen

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who stunned Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, was delighted, yet modest in his moment of triumph, saying he just wanted to enjoy playing against the world No. 1.

Is Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar?

Is Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Vinicius Jr showed why he is one of world's top rising stars,

Shafali's 'fearlessness' impresses Sehwag

Shafali's 'fearlessness' impresses Sehwag

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Shafali, 17, is the second youngest woman to hit a fifty on Test debut in the first innings and the youngest ever to hit a half-century in both innings of a Test match.

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled Bangladesh out for 53 in their second innings.

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia, where the side fought hard before losing the five-match rubber 1-4.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

10-yr-old Indian prodigy graduates high school in the US!

10-yr-old Indian prodigy graduates high school in the US!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Indian-American Tanishq Abraham who received his high school diploma on Sunday is the youngest ever in the US to graduate out of high school.

Ngidi acknowledges Dhoni's contribution to his career

Ngidi acknowledges Dhoni's contribution to his career

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Having someone of Dhoni's calibre put his trust in me was massive for me, says Ngidi

Turning Point: Rahul-de Kock Stand

Turning Point: Rahul-de Kock Stand

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Lucknow Super Giants's opening partnership of 73 between K L Rahul and Quinton de Kock put LSG on the road to victory against the Delhi Capitals.

Praggnanandhaa follows up win over Carlsen with 2 more victories

Praggnanandhaa follows up win over Carlsen with 2 more victories

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Continuing his good run, India's teen prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa registered wins against fellow Grandmasters Andrey Esipenko and Alexandra Kosteniuk in rounds 10 and 12 of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Chess World Cup: Gujrathi, Harikrishna close in on Rd 4

Chess World Cup: Gujrathi, Harikrishna close in on Rd 4

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Indian Grandmasters Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna and teen prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa took a big step towards a spot in the fourth round of FIDE Chess World Cup in Sochi

Vaughan calls out India's dated approach to T20 format

Vaughan calls out India's dated approach to T20 format

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

"India have to be honest now. What happens when India arrive at a World Cup? Everyone plays them up. Nobody wants to criticise them because you get hammered on social media and pundits worry about losing work in India one day," he wrote. However, Vaughan feels now is the "time to tell it straight,"

The mridangam prodigy who set the stage on fire at 9

The mridangam prodigy who set the stage on fire at 9

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

It was not expected of a young boy growing up in a small town in America to pick up an instrument like the Mridangam to play but then that was what Rohan Krishnamurthy did when he was an 8 year old. Here he discusses his journey as a musician with Shobha Warrier.

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.

How Rohit's advice transformed Tilak Varma's game

How Rohit's advice transformed Tilak Varma's game

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Varma has been the leading run-getter for Mumbai Indians this season, with 307 runs under his belt.

Warm-up tie: KS Bharat impresses but top order fails

Warm-up tie: KS Bharat impresses but top order fails

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Bharat shone during his 158-minute stay in the middle

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Navratilova, who is openly gay, said it was vital for sports stars to speak out.

The Wait Continues For Tendulkar Jr

The Wait Continues For Tendulkar Jr

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Fingers crossed, Arjun could make his debut against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday, which, as it happens, is his pater's 49th birthday.