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Chess: Praggnanandhaa maintains joint lead in Bucharest

Chess: Praggnanandhaa maintains joint lead in Bucharest

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Asian chess: Srija Seshadri in joint lead

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

With Vantika's hard-earned victory there are still five Indians left in the last 32 stage of this US$691,250 prize money event with an additional bonus of making it to the Women's candidates' tournament slated in 2026 for the top three finishers.

'Linking Aadhar With Voter ID Is Very Dangerous'

'Linking Aadhar With Voter ID Is Very Dangerous'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'The protection of secrecy and anonymity gets lost with this linking.'

When These Celebs Broke The Cannes Dress Code...

When These Celebs Broke The Cannes Dress Code...

Rediff.com26 May 2025

They brought fierce individuality to the red carpet.

How Iris Maity stays lean and toned

How Iris Maity stays lean and toned

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Sweat. Squat. Stretch. Let model Iris Bhaskar Maity inspire you with her workout routine.

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Gukesh is currently sharing the 8th spot on 1.5 points along with Abdusattorov and Duda.

IRIS 2008 National Innovation Competition

IRIS 2008 National Innovation Competition

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science, IRIS, invitates applications for particpation in the IRIS 2008 National Innovation Competition.

Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere is a Parisian beauty

Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere is a Parisian beauty

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The 23-year-old winner is on her way to becoming a dental surgeon and is extremely fond of cats. Imagine having this beauty peering at your teeth?

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected from a historic shortlist that was dominated by women this year.

Tejashwi Yadav gets married to childhood friend Rachel Iris

Tejashwi Yadav gets married to childhood friend Rachel Iris

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The eligible bachelor said 'I-do' at a farm house in Delhi, in the presence of his parents Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, his eight siblings and their families

IRIS 2006 at IIM-Indore

IRIS 2006 at IIM-Indore

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

The Indian Institute of Management-Indore invites corporates, entrepreneurs, professionals, MBA students and undergraduate students to attend its annual festival, Iris 2006.

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Another Indian, Arjun Erigaisi could not crack the solid defences of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran and had to settle for a draw.

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

UIDAI brings out status paper on iris scan

UIDAI brings out status paper on iris scan

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Trying to allay the apprehensions expressed on the use of eye scan in preparation of unique number to all residents of the country, the Unique Idenditifcation Authority of India (UIDAI) has come out with a status paper on collecting iris biometrics.

Face, iris recognition necessary: UIDAI

Face, iris recognition necessary: UIDAI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has decided to have details of face, iris and ten finger prints as a necessary requirement for registration of residents.

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was stunned by Nikolas Theodorou of Greece in the second round of Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

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.

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Erigaisi Arjun was held to a draw by Alexey Sarana of Serbia

Govt tweaks rules for Aadhaar enrollment

Govt tweaks rules for Aadhaar enrollment

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The government on Saturday said a person who is eligible for Aadhaar can enroll using iris scan in case fingerprints are unavailable. The statement comes after Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar intervened to ensure the enrollment of a woman, Josymol P Jose, in Kerala who could not get enrolled for Aadhaar as she did not have fingers. A team from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) visited Jose at her home in Kumarakam, Kottayam district, in Kerala, the same day and got her Aadhaar number generated, the statement said.

UID: Govt okays iris scan, fingerprinting

UID: Govt okays iris scan, fingerprinting

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for adoption of standardised approach for collection of demographic and biometric attributes, including iris scan, of residents by various bodies for the UID project.

St Francis annual fest IRIS 07

St Francis annual fest IRIS 07

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Saint Francis Institute of Technology presents IRIS 07 -- their 8th annual festival.

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.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

Iris 2006: IIM-Indore's annual fest

Iris 2006: IIM-Indore's annual fest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The Indian Institute of Management-Indore invites corporates, entrepreneurs, professionals, MBA students and undergraduate students to attend its annual festival, Iris 2006.

Iris scan to add layer to Aadhaar authentication

Iris scan to add layer to Aadhaar authentication

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

System to be introduced in first quarter of 2013.

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.

Stunningly Beautiful Models At Cannes 2024

Stunningly Beautiful Models At Cannes 2024

Rediff.com17 May 2024

They're sassy, sexy and packed a punch on the red carpet.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

Arjun seventh in Sharjah Masters; Daneshvar wins trophy

Arjun seventh in Sharjah Masters; Daneshvar wins trophy

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Top seeded Grandmaster Erigaisi Arjun played out a draw with eventual winner Bardiya Daneshvar of Iran in the ninth and final round to finish in the top 10 at the Sharjah Masters International chess tournament in Sharjah.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

UID: Fingerprinting or iris scan for 2011 census

UID: Fingerprinting or iris scan for 2011 census

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The Unique Identification Number scheme, which is expected to roll out the first number in 12-18 months, will be first conferred on the beneficiaries of the the centre's flagship programme under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Eye injury cost Boucher his lens, iris and pupil

Eye injury cost Boucher his lens, iris and pupil

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Mark Boucher, the former South Africa wicketkeeper, lost the lens, iris and pupil in the eye injury which forced him to announce his international retirement, he said Wednesday.

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Take a look at what the desi celebs wore to the fashion extravaganza.

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Praggnanandhaa can take heart from the fact that he goes in to the candidates as the top rated Indian slated to be held in about four weeks from now in Toronto.

Dream Girl Ridhima Pandit

Dream Girl Ridhima Pandit

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

She looks ready to say, 'I do'.

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.

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

With five points in his kitty from eight games, D Gukesh jointly leads the standings with Anish Giri of Holland.

Shilpa's Stylish Ada!

Shilpa's Stylish Ada!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Uff! She will kill you with her looks.

Praggnanandhaa to meet Abdusattarov, Gukesh up against Bartel

Praggnanandhaa to meet Abdusattarov, Gukesh up against Bartel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Sitting at tied fourth, Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh will have some catching up to do if they want to finish on the podium with four rounds remaining in the ongoing Prague Masters Chess tournament in Prague.

65 Ukrainian PoWs among 74 killed in Russian military plane crash

65 Ukrainian PoWs among 74 killed in Russian military plane crash

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials said that Moscow has dispatched a panel of inquiry to probe into the incident.