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World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Norway's Magnus Carlsen continues to be the undisputed world No.1 with 2832.5 points, followed by United States' Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and country-mate Fabiano Caruana (2798).

Trump signs executive order to 'eliminate' Education Dept

Trump signs executive order to 'eliminate' Education Dept

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Trump said that the funds used to support students with disabilities and scholarships will be preserved and these duties will be provided to other institutions.

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to end an absorbing three hour, seven minute affair under sunny skies on Stadium One court.

PIX: Alcaraz, de Minaur to clash in Rotterdam final

PIX: Alcaraz, de Minaur to clash in Rotterdam final

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

No. 2 seed Casper Ruud of Norway will take on unseeded Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the Dallas Open final on Sunday after both notched semi-final victories.

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Instead of feeling her desperation, despair or extreme acts stemming from a mother's primal need to protect her brood, what comes through is hollow theatrics, feels Sukanya Verma.

Davis Cup round-up: US lead Taiwan; Japan, Britain 1-1

Davis Cup round-up: US lead Taiwan; Japan, Britain 1-1

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Alex Michelsen hung on to defeat Tung-Lin Wu and help the United States take a 2-0 lead against Taiwan in the Davis Cup qualifier in Taipei City on Friday.

Indian-born bizman under scanner for Lebanon pager blasts

Indian-born bizman under scanner for Lebanon pager blasts

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

According to reports, Rinson Jose is the founder of Bulgaria-based firm which had facilitated the sale of the pagers to Hezbollah.

Haaland breaks records, announces baby news

Haaland breaks records, announces baby news

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Erling Haaland had a night to remember as he broke Norway's all-time scoring record and announced that he and his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, are expecting their first child.

Sick Alcaraz struggles: Can he recover in time?

Sick Alcaraz struggles: Can he recover in time?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

An off-colour Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5 to Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match on Monday and the 21-year-old cancelled a public training session the following day.

Tennis: Alcaraz, Shapovalov reign

Tennis: Alcaraz, Shapovalov reign

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Teichmann wins singles, Anshba-Pridankina claim doubles at Mumbai Open

Couples Invite Global Guests to Weddings, For a Fee

Couples Invite Global Guests to Weddings, For a Fee

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

From dressing in colourful lehengas and sherwanis to dancing to Bollywood tunes during the baraat, these startups are offering an immersive journey into the world of Indian weddings.

ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening with defeat

ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening with defeat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals

PIX: PSG thrash Lille; Atletico go top of LaLiga

PIX: PSG thrash Lille; Atletico go top of LaLiga

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, LaLiga and Bundesliga.

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament.

Kriti, Bhumi, Sharvari Celebrated X'mas

Kriti, Bhumi, Sharvari Celebrated X'mas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Bollywood's divas share pictures from their Christmas celebrations.

Djokovic out of ATP Finals due to ...

Djokovic out of ATP Finals due to ...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Defending ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the season-ending event in Turin through injury, the Serbian said on Tuesday.

Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round to finish third in the Norway Chess tournament, which was won by world number one Magnus Carlsen.

Stopping cash rewards for chess players not ideal: Erigaisi

Stopping cash rewards for chess players not ideal: Erigaisi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi believes the government's recent decision to stop cash rewards for attaining GM and International Master titles is 'not ideal' for the parents of chess players.

Jaishankar schools West over democracy, shows inked finger

Jaishankar schools West over democracy, shows inked finger

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Jaishankar said that India is a democratic society and gives nutrition support to 800 million people. He noted that there are parts where democracy is working well and there could be parts where it is not. However, he underscored that it is should not considered a universal phenomenon.

Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess A Open

Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess A Open

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The 16-year-old top seed was in fine form and remained unbeaten through the nine rounds. He finished the tournament with a victory over fellow-Indian V Praneeth, an International Master, late on Friday.

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice.

Katrina-Vicky's London Break

Katrina-Vicky's London Break

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Bollywood stars are on their year end break already!

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.

AI Boom Fuels Workforce Upskilling

AI Boom Fuels Workforce Upskilling

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

55% Indians fear that their skills could become partially or fully obsolete within the next five years.

When A Tram Crashes Into A Building...

When A Tram Crashes Into A Building...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

See what happened when a tram in Oslo, Norway, derailed and crashed into a building...

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Grandmaster D Gukesh will face his first major challenge since becoming world champion when he begins his campaign in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, which starts on Friday in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Here is what you need to know about the year's Australian Open:

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka shuts embassies in Norway, Iraq

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka shuts embassies in Norway, Iraq

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka has decided to temporarily shut its embassies in Norway and Iraq, as well as the country's consulate general in Sydney, the ministry of foreign affairs said on Tuesday.

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In the blitz event played prior to the Classical, Anand had shocked world champion Carlsen in round seven on the way to a fourth-place finish.

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Fritz outlasts Zverev to reach ATP Finals title match

Fritz outlasts Zverev to reach ATP Finals title match

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Taylor Fritz became the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals after winning a slugfest against world number two Alexander Zverev in on Saturday.

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the blitz event of the Norway Chess on the way to a fourth-place finish.

Norway Chess: Anand draws against Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Norway Chess: Anand draws against Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section to slip to second place in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Former Indian tennis captain Anand Amritraj has criticized top players Sumit Nagal and Yuki Bhambri for not playing in the Davis Cup, stating that money should not be a factor when representing the country.

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

R Praggnanandhaa outclassed world champion D Gukesh in sudden death to win Tata Steel Masters chess title.

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh is looking forward to the day when the sport will become a part of the Olympic curriculum, which, he said, would take it to an altogether different level not just in India but across the world.

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round in Stavanger on Saturday.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.