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What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

Gukesh to face Carlsen in World Cup quarter-finals

Gukesh to face Carlsen in World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa completed a win to book a match against compatriot Erigaisi, making sure an Indian will feature in the semi-final.

Elated to see him seal a Candidates berth: Praggnanandhaa's mother

Elated to see him seal a Candidates berth: Praggnanandhaa's mother

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa's mother, R Nagalakshmi said on Friday she was elated to see her son seal a berth in the Candidates Tournament, adding the 18-year-old has a "long way to go" in the sport.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Praggnanandhaa did not have to sweat hard to hold Caruana under Classical but in the Armageddon the American was a transformed player as he took advantage of his white pieces.

Candidates Chess: Gukesh climbs into joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

Candidates Chess: Gukesh climbs into joint lead with Nepomniachtchi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Vidit Gujrathi also put an end to his losses by settling for a draw with Caruana.

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for "suppressing facts" regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Mumbai-based Weizmann, part of a diversified group, will take to court its former partner Western Union Holdings, the American money-transfer giant, alleging that the United States-based company has imitated its trademark and logo. This, its lawyers say, constitutes a case of infringement and dilution of its intellectual-property rights.

'It's a special kind of support'

'It's a special kind of support'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Continuing his dream run, Praggnanandhaa on Monday stunned Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semi-finals to set up a summit clash with world number one and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the FIDE's premier event.

Candidates Chess: Why Firouzja asked to change shoes

Candidates Chess: Why Firouzja asked to change shoes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Shameful action by the chief arbiter Marghetis towards me during the game. Middle of the game during the most intense moment when I was walking during Ian move... he came to me and told me not to walk anymore because my shoe is making noise on the wooden floor.'

Candidates Chess: Gujrathi beats Nakamura again to get back in race

Candidates Chess: Gujrathi beats Nakamura again to get back in race

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Gukesh tried his hands at the Ruy Lopez as white but did not get much against Praggnanandhaa. Both the teenagers have been showing great skills here against the world's best and there was nothing to choose between them when pieces flew off the board in tandem. The game was drawn in 41 moves.

FIDE Women's GP: Harika stuns world champion, rises to joint lead

FIDE Women's GP: Harika stuns world champion, rises to joint lead

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Dronavalli Harika stunned world champion Ju Wenjun in the third round to grab a share of the top spot in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix

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 WC Final: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw

Chess WC Final: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The second game of the Chess World Cup final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after 30 moves.

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vidit score crucial victories; Gukesh stays in joint lead

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vidit score crucial victories; Gukesh stays in joint lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi scored crushing victories, while D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with a draw in a brilliant sixth-round outing for the Indian men's team at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza in Armageddon

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza in Armageddon

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of France in the Armageddon game in the first round of Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger on Tuesday.

No small feat! PM Modi leads wishes in hailing Praggnanandhaa

No small feat! PM Modi leads wishes in hailing Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

"This is no small feat", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he led the nation in hailing young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's runner-up finish.

It's historic... have to admit that: Anand on Gukesh overtaking him

It's historic... have to admit that: Anand on Gukesh overtaking him

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Viswanathan Anand on Saturday described 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh overtaking him as the highest-rated Indian player in FIDE rankings as a "historic" achievement.

WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws Nakamura in Game 1 of semis

WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws Nakamura in Game 1 of semis

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

By becoming only the second Indian after legendary Vishwanathan Anand to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Praggnanandhaa booked a spot in the Candidates event in 2024 to determine the challenger to Ding Liren.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com19 May 2024

At the end of the fifth round India's Aravindh Chithambaram is now followed by four players -- the Iranian duo of Amin Tabatabaei and Bardiya Daneshvar and Americans Hans Moke Niemann and Sam Shankland -- who all have four points each.

Praggnanandhaa overcomes Carlsen in Superbet chess

Praggnanandhaa overcomes Carlsen in Superbet chess

Rediff.com12 May 2024

With nine rounds still to come in the blitz event, Wei Yi has amassed 20.5 points with seven wins on the first day of blitz. Ending the day with 7.5 out of a possible nine, Yi, seems like a man possessed and unless a hurricane hits him, is poised to win the first leg of the Grand Chess Tour.

Gukesh storms back, Pragg moves to joint third; Carlsen takes lead

Gukesh storms back, Pragg moves to joint third; Carlsen takes lead

Rediff.com10 May 2024

World Championship challenger D Gukesh bounced back from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and Germany's Vincent Keymer before holding world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after round six of the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament in Warsaw on Friday.

I want it to be me who makes it to the World C'ship from India: Gujrathi

I want it to be me who makes it to the World C'ship from India: Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Tuesday said "everything came together" for him at the Grand Swiss event on his way to the Candidates.

Candidates Chess: Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Candidates Chess: Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of world number three Hikaru Nakamura of United States, while R Praggnanandhaa went down to compatriot D Gukesh in the second round of Candidates chess tournament in Toronto.

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India's D Gukesh bounced back with a finely crafted game to outwit compatriot Vidit Gujrathi and regain his joint lead with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after the eighth round in the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto on Friday.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan to stake his claim for the top honours at the Prague Masters chess tournament.

Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to World Champion Ding Liren in the Armageddon tie-breaker after the two played out a draw under normal time control in the second round.

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In a blow to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed the trial court order granting him bail in the money laundering case arising from the alleged excise scam, holding that the lower court did not "appropriately appreciate" the material placed before it by the Enforcement Directorate.

Anand slips to 3rd rank in FIDE

Anand slips to 3rd rank in FIDE

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

While Harikrishna is ranked 28th on 2673 points, Sasikiran is 30th on 2670 points.

HC upholds order directing Cong to pay Rs 100 cr tax

HC upholds order directing Cong to pay Rs 100 cr tax

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday upheld an order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) refusing to stay a notice issued by the Income Tax department to the Congress party for recovery of outstanding tax of more than Rs 100 crore.

Medal contenders miss Jr chess tourney due to visa issues

Medal contenders miss Jr chess tourney due to visa issues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The curtailed squad that is now travelling to the Mexican capital include Rakshitta Ravi, Bommini Mounika Akshaya and Amulya Guruprasad among girls while Harshavardhan GB, Pranav Anand, Dushyant Sharma and

Geneva FIDE GP: Harikrishna opens campaign with a win

Geneva FIDE GP: Harikrishna opens campaign with a win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna started off his Geneva FIDE Grand Prix on an astounding note, defeating Russian GM Alexander Riazantsev in his opening round game in Geneva.

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

Anand applauds: 4 Indian chess players reach quarters

Anand applauds: 4 Indian chess players reach quarters

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE WC quarterfinals

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

India's R Vaishali crashed through the defenses of former World champion Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine to move to 3.5 points after the fourth round of FIDE women's Grand Swiss, a part of the World Chess Championship cycle.

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa has expressed his determination to approach the World Cup final against Magnus Carlsen with a fresh mindset.

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot.

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

He also went on to laud the 18-year-old Indian grandmaster and explained why he was taking more time initially in the game.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Indian GM was impressive against a fancied and higher rated opponent

Praggnanandhaa held; Gukesh draws with Mamedov

Praggnanandhaa held; Gukesh draws with Mamedov

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Gukesh never got a chance against Mamedov who is known as a theoretician.