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Aravindh Chithambaram Defeats Gukesh in Prague Chess Festival

Aravindh Chithambaram Defeats Gukesh in Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Aravindh Chithambaram defeated D Gukesh at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest maintains his lead in the tournament.

Gukesh loses to Abdusattorov at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh loses to Abdusattorov at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

World Champion D Gukesh lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the Prague International Chess Festival after blundering from a strong position.

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

World champion D Gukesh aims for a strong performance at the Prague International Chess festival after an early World Cup exit and underwhelming Tata Steel Masters showing.

World Champion Gukesh Suffers Shock Defeat At Prague Chess Festival

World Champion Gukesh Suffers Shock Defeat At Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

World Champion D Gukesh faced a surprising defeat against Jorden van Foreest at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Aravindh Chithambaram drew his game.

PIX: Alcaraz beats cramps, Zverev to reach Aus Open final

PIX: Alcaraz beats cramps, Zverev to reach Aus Open final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

In five and a half hours of scintillating tennis, the third longest match ever at the Australian Open, Alcaraz won the controversy-riddled encounter.

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New cars, new engines, change in qualifying, one rookie are among the many updates from the 2026 F1 season.

Prague Chess Festival: Gukesh draws again, Aravindh stuns Niemann

Prague Chess Festival: Gukesh draws again, Aravindh stuns Niemann

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and Aravindh Chithambaram had contrasting results in the second round of the Prague International Chess Festival, with Gukesh drawing and Aravindh winning his game.

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

World champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in the first round of the Prague International Chess Festival.

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With two wins from two games, Spain top Group E on six points, while Turkey and Georgia follow with three apiece.

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match, with goals from Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia del Haro. The loss gives Barcelona a chance to overtake Real Madrid in the title race.

Ink it, Carlitos! AO champ Alcaraz reveals tattoo plan

Ink it, Carlitos! AO champ Alcaraz reveals tattoo plan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Fresh off Australian Open glory, Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo after becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Virtually one-legged, Alcaraz trumps Zverev in AO epic

Virtually one-legged, Alcaraz trumps Zverev in AO epic

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz battled a leg issue and survived a five-hour, 27-minute thriller against Alexander Zverev to reach his first Australian Open final and keep his career Grand Slam dream alive.

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Andrey Rublev to reach the Qatar Open final, continuing his impressive form. He will face Arthur Fils in the final.

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title on Sunday, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.

Australian Open 2026: Rafa Nadal Back at Melbourne Park

Australian Open 2026: Rafa Nadal Back at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Rafael Nadal returned to Melbourne not as a competitor this time, but as a supporter -- backing fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the Australian Open final.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

How Alcaraz weathered Hanfmann barrage to advance in Melbourne

How Alcaraz weathered Hanfmann barrage to advance in Melbourne

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Alcaraz proves too strong after early Hanfmann scare in their 2nd round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that India and France will collaborate to develop an artificial intelligence framework that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity, addressing the need for inclusive digital tools amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Vinicius brace takes Real Madrid to top of LaLiga

Vinicius brace takes Real Madrid to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Vinicius Jr scores twice from the spot as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 to go top of LaLiga, extending their winning streak to eight matches.

10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Henley Passport Index 2026 has once again ranked Singapore as the passport offering its people access to the most countries and therefore near-seamless travel accross the planet.

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

A summary of Monday's action at the Women's Euros between Spain-Belgium and Portugal-Italy.

Lovlina, Siwach lead Indian rush into BOXAM Elite finals

Lovlina, Siwach lead Indian rush into BOXAM Elite finals

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Lovlina Borgohain and Sachin Siwach secured victories, leading a strong Indian contingent into the finals of the BOXAM Elite International Tournament. Twelve Indian boxers, including eight women and four men, will compete for gold.

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Barcelona missed the chance to reclaim the LaLiga summit after suffering a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona, who roared back in the second half to leave Real Madrid top of the table.

Have you seen the BEST Photos from the Aus Open?

Have you seen the BEST Photos from the Aus Open?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Gauff is a fan favourite in Melbourne

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Vinicius Jr scored a sublime second-half winner as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in their Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday, which was halted for 11 match under FIFA's anti-racism protocol.

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz praised Novak Djokovic as an inspiration and gave a shout-out to compatriot Rafa Nadal after downing the Serbian great in four sets on Sunday to claim his first Australian Open title.

T20 World Cup: 'Miaan, pack your bags and come': Siraj's Emotional Comeback

T20 World Cup: 'Miaan, pack your bags and come': Siraj's Emotional Comeback

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Mohammed Siraj said he was not able to believe that he was called up to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup when he got a call from captain Suryakumar Yadav.

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

O'Romeo is an ordinary plot about a man's obsession, but Vishal Bhardwaj lays it out like a lavish spread, with stylish and very violent action set pieces, effectively used music (Bhardwaj composes Gulzar's delectable lyrics), and a romance that has moments that are tender as well as bitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Spain in women's Euros semis with easy win over Swiss

Spain in women's Euros semis with easy win over Swiss

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Spain forward Athenea del Castillo came off the bench to open the scoring and Claudia Pina added a superb second as they beat hosts Switzerland 2-0 on Friday to reach the women's Euro semi-finals, where they will face France or Germany.

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elena Rybakina put on a brilliant performance to defeat favourite Aryna Sabalenka 64, 46, 64 and lift her first Australian Open trophy.

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Women's Euro 2025 title in Basel on Sunday.

100 wins, no worries: Djokovic rolls on at Melbourne Park

100 wins, no worries: Djokovic rolls on at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The flawless performance means Djokovic has reached a century of match wins in three of the four Grand Slams, with 95 at the U.S. Open.

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

People in Iran have taken to the streets as daily life has become increasingly difficult. Rising prices of food, fuel and basic necessities, job scarcity, and the falling value of money have fuelled wider anger and anti-government unrest in the capital Tehran and other Iranian cities.

Spain in Euro final after extra-time win over Germany

Spain in Euro final after extra-time win over Germany

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Spain's Aitana Bonmati struck a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday and send them through to the Women's European Championship final for the first time, where they will face reigning champions England.

PIX: Spain, Italy through to women's Euros quarter-finals

PIX: Spain, Italy through to women's Euros quarter-finals

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Spain cruised to a 3-1 win over Italy on Friday that sees both sides through to the knock-out stages at the Women's Euros, with the Spaniards topping Group B to set up a showdown with hosts Switzerland, while the second-placed Italians will meet Group A winners Norway.

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz played dream-wrecker to Novak Djokovic again as he floored the record-chasing Serb 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for a first Australian Open title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.

'Mix of youth and experience': Hockey India names 24-member squad for FIH Pro League

'Mix of youth and experience': Hockey India names 24-member squad for FIH Pro League

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Indian squad features a blend of experienced players and young talent across departments as the team looks to make a strong start to its Pro League campaign on home soil.

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Norwegian debutants Bodo/Glimt shocked Atletico Madrid 2-1 away in the Champions League, staging a comeback to secure a historic place in the knockout stage.