News for '-norway'

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in qualification with a score of 577 over the precision and rapid-fire rounds of 30-shots each.

India, Norway reach agreement, uncle to get children

India, Norway reach agreement, uncle to get children

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The two children of an NRI couple who were taken away by the Norwegian Childcare Services on grounds of "emotional disconnect" will be handed over to their uncle following finalisation of an agreement between India and Norway on Wednesday.

Norway Olympics chief against sending athletes for Tokyo Games

Norway Olympics chief against sending athletes for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF) has written to the IOC to postpone the Games in view of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Post Norway, another custody row in Sweden

Post Norway, another custody row in Sweden

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

With the custody row with Norway over two Non-Resident Indian children settled, an Indian mother in Sweden has sought the Indian government's intervention for custody of her 11-year-old son allegedly being held by the Swedish authorities.

Global Chess League: Players embrace 'franchise' format

Global Chess League: Players embrace 'franchise' format

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the top duel of the opening day as the second edition of the Global Chess League began with players from around the world squaring off in London on Thursday.

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

In a solid start, the Indian ace started off with as many as six drawn games and ended with three decisive games in a row. But for his loss against Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, the Indian ace could have been at the helm in the strongest chess tournament of the year.

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

World Rapid champion Viswanathan Anand came up with an inspired performance to outplay Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world champion in 10m air rifle and also claimed a team gold to lead India's impressive performance at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru.

India tops doping list with most failed tests

India tops doping list with most failed tests

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Doping: India records highest number of adverse findings among countries with 2000 or more tests

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India's schedule at the Olympics on Wednesday, Day 5 of competition.

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Taking his tally up to two points out of a possible four, Anand now has his task cut out for the remaining five games in this strongest tournament of the year. The world rapid champion needs a couple of victories to stake a claim in the tournament.

GM Arjun Erigaisi rises to World No 5; highest ranked Indian!

GM Arjun Erigaisi rises to World No 5; highest ranked Indian!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Arjun Erigaisi briefly reached a career-high live rating of 2771.2 earlier this week and is the only Indian since Vishwanathan Anand to do so.

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

After a scintillating victory over Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, Anand yet again showed great intent against Nakamura, but the American was up to the task in a keenly contested game.

Norway chess: Anand outplays Vachier-Lagrave

Norway chess: Anand outplays Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a thumping victory over French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to jump to joint-second after the end of the sixth round in the Norway Chess tournament, which is a part of the Grand Chess Tour.

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The beautiful hill station of Shillong, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, has been named the most popular travel spot in India for 2025.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Friday.

When Aurora Borealis Painted The Heavens

When Aurora Borealis Painted The Heavens

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, illuminated the night sky of Norway, Russia and Iceland.

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The server from which an e-mail was sent a few hours after Sunday's Jama Masjid firing incident has been traced to Norway, Home Minister P Chidambaram said.

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The glimpses of USA President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet prisoners, who were released from detention in Russia, upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, USA on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen, stays in title contention

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen, stays in title contention

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Having won two games in a row with white pieces earlier in the tournament, Carlsen could do little against Anand this time and the Norwegian was not quite happy with his play.

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

Anand beats Grischuk; Carlsen wins Norway chess

Anand beats Grischuk; Carlsen wins Norway chess

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Viswanathan Anand defeated an out-of-sorts Alexander Grischuk while Magnus Carlsen sealed the title at the Altibox Norway chess tournament with a round to spare, in Stavanger. Anand's chances to be in top three had ended after he lost to American Fabiano Caruana in the previous round.

Norway mass murderer wanted to chop off PM's head

Norway mass murderer wanted to chop off PM's head

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Breivik shot 67 people present at a Labour party summer camp on Utoya island in July last year, and had hoped that Brundtland, who led Norway as a Left-wing prime minister between 1981 and 1996, would be attending the event on the day of the massacre, The Telegraph reports.

Norway to be offered oil blocks

Norway to be offered oil blocks

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

Kids' custody hearing: Indian officials head to Norway

Kids' custody hearing: Indian officials head to Norway

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Ahead of the hearing on the custody row involving two NRI children in Norway, two senior Indian officials are leaving for the country.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Pakistan's sensational javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem who won the country's first individual Olympics gold in 40 years is being showered with cash awards by Punjab and other provincial governments and organisations.

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday beat Fabiano Caruana of United States in the sixth round to register his first win of the Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Dr Singh discusses custody row with Norway PM

Dr Singh discusses custody row with Norway PM

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

India is keen to find an "amicable" and "good" solution to the custody battle of two young Indian children in Norway within the ambit of the law, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday told his Norwegian counterpart.

'Norway police fired a total of two shots in 2014'

'Norway police fired a total of two shots in 2014'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

While newspapers and TV channels discuss fratricide and fake encounters in India, here's an astonishing report from Norway.

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from the Weltklasse Diamond League athletics meeting at the Letzigrund Stadium, in Zurich, on Thursday.

Neeraj vows to return stronger: 'There's a lot left in me'

Neeraj vows to return stronger: 'There's a lot left in me'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

India's Neeraj Chopra explains why he lost to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the Olympics men's Javelin Throw final.

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.

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh.

'The percentage of women chess players in India is quite less'

'The percentage of women chess players in India is quite less'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Former World Rapid Chess champion Koneru Humpy wants the All India Chess Federation to increase women's tournaments.

Gavi powers Spain to Euro 2024; Turkey, Scotland also qualify

Gavi powers Spain to Euro 2024; Turkey, Scotland also qualify

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Spain secured a place at Euro 2024 after Gavi's second-half goal was enough to beat Norway 1-0 away on Sunday and they will be joined by Group A rivals Scotland and Turkey from Group D following an eventful night in qualifying.