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100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina Krush, helping India secure a 2-2 draw against United States.

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

After scoring their fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained their joint lead with 10 points along with China, Vietnam and Hungary.

Punjab police bust Babbar Khalsa-ISI-backed terror module, 5 held

Punjab police bust Babbar Khalsa-ISI-backed terror module, 5 held

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Punjab Police have arrested five people, including the mastermind, in connection with recent grenade attacks on police stations in the state. The terror module is allegedly backed by the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrests come after a series of grenade attacks on police stations in Punjab, with the BKI claiming responsibility for some of the attacks. The police are continuing to investigate the incidents and are expecting more arrests.

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

D GukeshGrandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as Indian women defeated Georgia while World Championship challenger D Gukesh led the men to victory over China in the seventh round as both teams continued their unbeaten streak in 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Ana Bogdan stuns fourth seed Bouzkova in Japan Open

Ana Bogdan stuns fourth seed Bouzkova in Japan Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Romania's Ana Bogdan advanced the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-0, 7-6 (5) victory over No. 4 seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic on Thursday in Osaka.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo helps Portugal overcome Armenia

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo helps Portugal overcome Armenia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo scrambled a second-half goal to give Portugal an uninspiring 1-0 win over Armenia in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday in Faro.

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a solitary defeat in the World Rapid Chess Championship and was tied fifth, even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York.

Arjun extends India's winning streak in Chess Olympiad

Arjun extends India's winning streak in Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

World number four Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi registered his sixth victory in as many games as the Indian team was poised to score its sixth straight win in the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on Monday.

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On Sunday, Mukesh Nelavalli also won an individual bronze in the event, his sixth medal of the competition, shooting a total of 548 over 60-shots. Azerbaijan's Imran Garayev won the gold with a score of 552.

Inquiry into Armenia-Greece fixing claims

Inquiry into Armenia-Greece fixing claims

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

The UEFA will look into allegations that approaches were made to Armenia to fix the game in favour of Greece.\n\n

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Divith, who has a FIDE rating of 1784 points currently, won four matches on the trot, including the last two against higher-rated opponents

What's India's 'Adaptive Defence' Strategy?

What's India's 'Adaptive Defence' Strategy?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

It's a strategic approach in which the country's military and defence mechanisms evolve continuously in tandem with emerging threats. The new strategy anticipates events and prepares to counter those proactively.

Indian men beat Armenia

Indian men beat Armenia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Surya Shekhar Ganguly beat Gabriel Sargissen to help the Indian men register a 2.5-1.5 victory over Armenia in the fifth round of the 36th Chess Olympiad.

WC qualifier: Bulgaria team get abused in Armenia

WC qualifier: Bulgaria team get abused in Armenia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Objects were thrown and a tirade of abuse from dozens of local fans was chanted when Bulgaria arrived at YerevanAirport ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Armenia.

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Divya Deshmukh of India outclassed Bulgaria's Beloslava Krasteva to clinch the title in the World Junior Girls' chess championship

World Jr Girls' chess: Divya Deshmukh has slender lead

World Jr Girls' chess: Divya Deshmukh has slender lead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

International Master Divya Deshmukh maintained a slender half-point lead after defeating Norman Kseniya of Russia in the eighth round of the World Junior Girls' chess championship in Gandhinagar on Monday.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

India men's team's medal chances took a hit as Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran lost a crucial match which resulted in Indian men's team shock defeat at the hands of eighth seeded Armenia in the ninth round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi.

Unseeded Vinesh will have it tough at Paris Games

Unseeded Vinesh will have it tough at Paris Games

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Wrestlers Antim, Aman seeded at Paris Olympics

Super-growth firms? Armenia beats India

Super-growth firms? Armenia beats India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Amid domestic firms' growing appetite for merger and acquisitions and a robust economic expansion, India has surprisingly lost its place as the world's second largest home to 'super growth' companies to a relatively unknown Armenia.

India trounce Armenia in World C'ships

India trounce Armenia in World C'ships

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The Indian eves came up with a spectacular performance to crush Armenia 3.5-0.5 in the fourth round and take the sole second spot in the World Team Chess Championship Mardin, Turkey.

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial, jumps to career-best live rank

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial, jumps to career-best live rank

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

He bagged the Menorca Open crown in April, finished second in TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament in May and also finished joint-fifth in the Sharjah Masters Open tournament.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Indian trio strike gold at Junior World Boxing C'ships

Indian trio strike gold at Junior World Boxing C'ships

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

In the men's section, Sahil (75kg) and Hemant (80+kg) added silver medals to the Indian tally after going down 0-5 in their respective finals.

How Modi plans to tackle spiralling trade deficit with Russia

How Modi plans to tackle spiralling trade deficit with Russia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

India's trade deficit with Russia continued to widen for the second consecutive year to $57 billion in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), with Moscow becoming New Delhi's largest source of crude oil imports. All eyes will now be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia during July 8-9, where he is set to meet President Vladimir Putin. This will be Modi's first visit to the Kremlin since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began over two years ago.

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian wrestlers have not missed a medal since the 2008 Beijing Games and the onus is now on Vinesh Phogat & Co to continue the trend.

India flagged concerns with Russia over non-tariff barriers: Commerce secy

India flagged concerns with Russia over non-tariff barriers: Commerce secy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

India has flagged concerns over non-tariff barriers (NTBs) faced by its exporters with the Russian government, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Monday. NTBs faced by Indian exporters are mainly in sectors such as marine products and pharmaceuticals.

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Rediff.com15 May 2024

World number seven Erigaise Arjun started his campaign on a positive note, outplaying Eltaj Safarli of Azerbaijan in the first round of the Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

Jaishankar's response to US warning on Chabahar port

Jaishankar's response to US warning on Chabahar port

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Speaking at a programme in Kolkata on Tuesday night, he said that in the past, even the US has been appreciative of the fact that the Chabahar port has a larger relevance.

India, Iran sign 10-year Chabahar pact

India, Iran sign 10-year Chabahar pact

Rediff.com13 May 2024

India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will boost regional connectivity as well as trade ties. This is the first time India will take over the management of an overseas port that will also have a multiplier effect on trade among India, Iran and Afghanistan as efforts continue to directly tap the potential in Central Asia, bypassing neighbouring Pakistan.

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

Armenia, Kazakhstan among 32 nations in race to host Euro 2020

Armenia, Kazakhstan among 32 nations in race to host Euro 2020

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Thirty-two countries, ranging from Finland and Sweden to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Macedonia and Kazakhstan, have declared interest in hosting matches at Euro 2020 which will be staged across the continent.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Romania clinch top spot; France held

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Romania clinch top spot; France held

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Tuesday.

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.

Panghal wins bronze and quota for Paris Olympics

Panghal wins bronze and quota for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal's superb campaign at the World Championships culminated with a bronze medal, a performance that also earned the country a 53kg quota for the Paris Olympics.

Freestyle Chess: Dominant Gukesh beats Carlsen; placed joint second

Freestyle Chess: Dominant Gukesh beats Carlsen; placed joint second

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Grandmaster D Gukesh threw one salvo after another to beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway, Levon Aronian of Armenia and eventually reigning world champion Ding Liren of China on the first day of the Weissenhaus Chess Challenge that got underway in Wangels (Germany).

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Elavenil bags gold at Rio Shooting World Cup

Elavenil bags gold at Rio Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Elavenil took gold in the women's 10m air rifle event to clinch her second gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol competition