News for 'Arjun'

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has confirmed he will continue playing for the Goa cricket team, dispelling recent rumours of his departure after missing a tour to Oman.

Rising Star Arjun Prasad Boosts IGPL Roster

Rising Star Arjun Prasad Boosts IGPL Roster

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Promising Indian golfer Arjun Prasad has officially joined the AM Green Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) ahead of its second half of the season, set to begin in late September. Prasad, 27, brings a strong performance record, including a recent professional title win and multiple top-10 finishes, making him a significant addition to the league's roster alongside other notable players.

Why Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi Doubts Online Chess Ratings For Official FIDE Status

Why Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi Doubts Online Chess Ratings For Official FIDE Status

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has voiced significant reservations regarding a proposal by World Chess and FIDE to convert online rapid and blitz ratings into official FIDE ratings. He highlights fundamental integrity issues, such as mouse slips and the lack of physical supervision in home-based online play, making it difficult to ensure fair play. Erigaisi also commented on World Champion D Gukesh's recent form and dismissed the idea that AI diminishes creativity in chess.

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi And Nihal Sarin Secure Top-Eight Finishes At Esports World Cup Chess

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi And Nihal Sarin Secure Top-Eight Finishes At Esports World Cup Chess

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin concluded their campaign at the Esports World Cup Chess tournament in the quarterfinals, securing top-eight finishes. Erigaisi was eliminated by Hikaru Nakamura in an Armageddon tiebreak, while Sarin lost to defending champion Magnus Carlsen. Their performance marks India's strongest showing in the event, with both players earning USD 75,000 each from the substantial prize pool.

Alireza Firouzja wins Chennai Grand Masters; Arjun Erigaisi claims second spot

Alireza Firouzja wins Chennai Grand Masters; Arjun Erigaisi claims second spot

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Frenchman Alireza Firouzja has won the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament, securing the title with a draw against Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Firouzja finished with 4.5 points, taking home a prize purse of Rs 25 lakh.

Indian Men Down Thailand In Opening Round Of Chess Olympiad

Indian Men Down Thailand In Opening Round Of Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian men's chess team, led by D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin, and Vidit Gujrathi, secured a 3-1 victory over Thailand in their opening match at the 46th World Chess Olympiad, despite Arjun Erigaisi's unexpected loss.

Chess Olympiad: India men down Spain; women crush Mongolia

Chess Olympiad: India men down Spain; women crush Mongolia

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Indian men's team continued its fine performance, defeating Spain 3-1, with World champion D Gukesh showing the way with a very clean victory over former world championship challenger Alexei Shirov.

Indian Chess Teams Secure Dominant Victories At Olympiad

Indian Chess Teams Secure Dominant Victories At Olympiad

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Indian men's and women's chess teams delivered strong performances at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, with the men's team defeating Spain 3-1 and the women's team securing an identical 3-1 victory over Mongolia. World champion D Gukesh led the men's success with a clean win against Alexei Shirov, while Arjun Erigaisi also contributed significantly. In the women's section, B Savitha Shri and Divya Deshmukh were instrumental in their team's win.

Arjun Erigaisi capitalises on Gukesh's errors to share lead at Chennai Grand Masters

Arjun Erigaisi capitalises on Gukesh's errors to share lead at Chennai Grand Masters

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has moved into a joint lead with French GM Alireza Firouzja at the Chennai Grand Masters after defeating world champion D Gukesh. With only two rounds remaining, the tournament sees intense competition, including GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov also in contention, vying for a significant prize purse and FIDE Circuit points.

India's Chess Olympiad Challenge: Men Face Holland, Women Take On Poland

India's Chess Olympiad Challenge: Men Face Holland, Women Take On Poland

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Indian men's chess team, seeded second, is set to face sixth-seeded Holland in the fifth round of the 46th Chess Olympiad after a mixed start. While players like D Gukesh and Nihal Sareen have performed well, top board players R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi are looking to find their form. The Indian women's team, with a perfect score, will play Poland, with B Savitha Shri being a standout performer.

Rashmika To Play Villain In Her Next Allu Arjun-Starrer

Rashmika To Play Villain In Her Next Allu Arjun-Starrer

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Atlee's Raaka is a pan-India, sci-fi action fantasy entertainer that features a totally different dynamic between the blockbuster on-screen pair.

Katrina-Vicky, Parineeti-Raghav Have Fun With The '80s Trend

Katrina-Vicky, Parineeti-Raghav Have Fun With The '80s Trend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Forget coordinated Instagram outfits. If these celebrity couples had lived in the '80s, matching denim, neon windbreakers, giant hoops and oversized sunglasses would have been their love language.

Tamannaah, Sreeleela Revel In The '80s Magic

Tamannaah, Sreeleela Revel In The '80s Magic

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The '80s weren't exactly known for subtlety, and these AI makeovers prove it. The sky-high hair, dramatic shoulder pads, oversized hoops, acid-wash denim, bold colours and makeup definitely didn't believe in going easy.

Allu Arjun appears virtually in court in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Allu Arjun appears virtually in court in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Telugu actor Allu Arjun virtually appeared before a Hyderabad city court after being summoned in connection with a charge sheet filed in the 'Pushpa 2' premiere stampede case, which resulted in the death of a woman and injury to her son in December 2024. The court has posted the matter for July 6.

India Dominates China And Philippines To Reach Pickleball World Cup Quarter-Finals

India Dominates China And Philippines To Reach Pickleball World Cup Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

India's pickleball team secured an unbeaten record on the second day of the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam, by defeating China 4-0 and the Philippines 4-1. This performance has earned them a spot in the quarter-finals, where they are set to face the USA. Key players like Pearl Amalsadiwala, Mihika Yadav, Harsh Mehta, Arjun Singh, and Aaliya Ebrahim contributed to these victories.

Indian Men And Women Secure Crucial Victories At Chess Olympiad

Indian Men And Women Secure Crucial Victories At Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian men's chess team defeated Italy 3-1, with Nihal Sarin and D Gukesh securing key wins. The women's team also achieved a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory against Greece, maintaining their strong position in the 46th Chess Olympiad.

Actor Allu Arjun among 23 summoned in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Actor Allu Arjun among 23 summoned in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Telugu actor Allu Arjun and 22 others have been summoned by a Hyderabad court to appear on June 22 in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at the 'Pushpa 2' premiere.

India Eyes Historic Double Gold Defence At Chess Olympiad

India Eyes Historic Double Gold Defence At Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's men's and women's chess teams are set to defend their respective Chess Olympiad titles, with strong lineups featuring world champion D Gukesh and in-form R Praggnanandhaa for the men, and Koneru Humpy leading the top-seeded women's squad.

Ananya, Khushi, Shanaya Glam Up Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Ananya, Khushi, Shanaya Glam Up Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bollywood's biggest names gathered at the Ambani family's Antilia residence for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

Rediff.com2 days ago

Urban Indian millennials are caught in an algorithmically amplified consumption spiral where social media normalises spending patterns that systematically undermine retirement security.

China Masters: Hooda Out, Doubles Pair Retires In Opening Round

China Masters: Hooda Out, Doubles Pair Retires In Opening Round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Indian shuttlers Unnati Hooda and the men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun faced early exits at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament. Hooda lost in women's singles, while the doubles pair retired due to apparent fitness issues, marking a challenging start for the Indian contingent.

Chess Olympiad: Indian Team Stranded Without Hotel Rooms In Samarkand

Chess Olympiad: Indian Team Stranded Without Hotel Rooms In Samarkand

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian chess team, including defending champions, faced significant delays and were left without hotel rooms for over five hours upon arrival in Samarkand for the 46th Chess Olympiad, prompting captains to voice their frustration on social media.

Indian Shuttlers Shine At Junior International Grand Prix

Indian Shuttlers Shine At Junior International Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

India's Arjun Reddy Aluguvelli caused an upset by defeating eighth seed Adithya Kiran from the UAE at the Indian Junior International Grand Prix badminton tournament. Other Indian players, Jagsher Singh Khangurra and Vaibhav Singh, also secured hard-fought victories.

Organisational Chaos Greets Indian Chess Champions At Samarkand Olympiad

Organisational Chaos Greets Indian Chess Champions At Samarkand Olympiad

Rediff.com5 days ago

Defending champions India faced significant organisational issues upon arrival in Samarkand for the Chess Olympiad, experiencing a five-hour delay in hotel room allotment. Players and coaches, including Grandmasters Srinath Narayanan and Vidit Gujrathi, expressed frustration over the poor arrangements for the prestigious FIDE tournament.

Gukesh hits rating setback ahead of world title clash

Gukesh hits rating setback ahead of world title clash

Rediff.com2 days ago

World champion D Gukesh's live rating has slipped below 2700 after the first two rounds of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Indian men's team, defending champions, had an average start with two unconvincing wins, while the Indian women's team performed better against weaker opposition. Gukesh's rating drop comes ahead of his world title challenge against Javokhir Sindarov in November.

T20 Mumbai League 2026: Arjun Tendulkar delivers match-winning all-round show

T20 Mumbai League 2026: Arjun Tendulkar delivers match-winning all-round show

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Arjun Tendulkar starred with both bat and ball as Arcs Andheri registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Saif Ali Khan's Iconic Partners-In-Crime

Saif Ali Khan's Iconic Partners-In-Crime

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

We revisit Saif Ali Khan's memorable two-hero film collaborations with stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, showcasing his versatility and unique acting prowess.

'We Will Ask Customers To Pay In Cash'

'We Will Ask Customers To Pay In Cash'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'UPI has been free since Covid, so why is the government charging us now?'

Defending Champions India Face Organisational Chaos At Chess Olympiad

Defending Champions India Face Organisational Chaos At Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com4 days ago

Defending champions India experienced significant organisational issues upon arrival in Samarkand for the Chess Olympiad, with players facing a five-hour delay in hotel room allotment. This caused frustration among players and coaches, though organisers assured the situation was being resolved.

Nepal floods: Govt under fire for inadequate relief coordination

Nepal floods: Govt under fire for inadequate relief coordination

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

A preliminary government report reveals that devastating flash floods in Nepal have affected over 32,000 people, caused 1,295 deaths, and severely damaged infrastructure including roads, bridges, schools, and healthcare facilities. Senior Nepali Congress leader Arjun Narsing KC has criticised the government's coordination of rescue and relief operations and called for international action on climate justice.

Indian-origin boy kills family in US, had checked ChatGPT for ideas

Indian-origin boy kills family in US, had checked ChatGPT for ideas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy has been charged with the shocking murders of his mother and younger brother in their Massachusetts home, following an investigation that revealed his online searches about family killings.

Man in Delhi court custody for ex-girlfriend's murder in US

Man in Delhi court custody for ex-girlfriend's murder in US

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

A Delhi court has taken into custody Arjun Sharma, a man wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his former girlfriend, Nikitha Godishala, in the United States. Sharma was arrested on non-bailable warrants as part of an extradition request under the India-US Extradition Treaty.

Allu Arjun's Family Visits Theatre Stampede Victim

Allu Arjun's Family Visits Theatre Stampede Victim

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Allu Arjun's father Allu Aravind and wife Sneha Reddy visited the family of Sritej, a victim of the tragic Sandhya Theatre stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere, offering continued medical and educational support.

Arjun Tendulkar, Shreyas Light Up Mumbai T20 League

Arjun Tendulkar, Shreyas Light Up Mumbai T20 League

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The five standout moments that defined the league stages of the Mumbai T20 league.

Arjun Earns Dad Sachin's Praise After IPL 2026 Debut

Arjun Earns Dad Sachin's Praise After IPL 2026 Debut

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Sachin Tendulkar posts emotional message after Arjun's long-awaited LSG debut in IPL 2026.

How Unseeded Talent Is Dominating Indian Junior Badminton

How Unseeded Talent Is Dominating Indian Junior Badminton

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Unseeded players caused significant upsets at the Indian Junior International badminton Grand Prix, with Vijaya Lakshmi Boddu defeating top seed Lakshya Rajesh. In the boys' pre-quarterfinals, three unseeded players also advanced by overcoming higher-ranked opponents, highlighting a competitive tournament.

Sarin, Erigaisi secure quarter-final berths at Esports World Cup Chess

Sarin, Erigaisi secure quarter-final berths at Esports World Cup Chess

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi have successfully navigated the lower bracket of the Esports World Cup chess tournament in Paris, securing their spots in the quarter-finals. The duo will now compete in the knockout stage, aiming for the US$1.5 million prize pool.

Lust Stories 3 Review: Funny, Fizzy, Frivolous

Lust Stories 3 Review: Funny, Fizzy, Frivolous

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lust Stories 3 continues its tradition of offering attractively-wrapped pieces of provocation in a box. Only this time, it doesn't dwell too deep into the emotions of sex and enjoys it for what it is, discovers Sukanya Verma.

Arjun-Amsakarunan lose in quarters as India's challenge ends at Indonesia Open

Arjun-Amsakarunan lose in quarters as India's challenge ends at Indonesia Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Indian men's doubles pair Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun were defeated in straight games by seventh-seeded Malaysian opponents in the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open, marking the end of India's campaign at the BWF Super 1000 tournament. Other Indian players, including P. V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty, had also exited earlier.

Alpine APL Pipers Secure Key Win In Global Chess League

Alpine APL Pipers Secure Key Win In Global Chess League

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, led by World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, defeated FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in a critical Global Chess League match. Carlsen ended Javokhir Sindarov's winning streak, while Gujrathi secured a marathon victory, propelling Pipers closer to a final berth.